Catalonia · Ebro delta
Boat hire in Sant Carles de la Ràpita
6 boat hire companies in Sant Carles de la Ràpita, 4 of them with boat rental as their main business, between the Port de La Ràpita and Sant Carles Marina on the Alfacs bay. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 6
- 4 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- May – September
- peak July and August
The 4 boat hire companies in Sant Carles de la Ràpita
Hiring a boat in Sant Carles de la Ràpita
Sant Carles de la Ràpita is the nautical base of the Ebro delta and has an advantage no other harbour in Catalonia has: the Alfacs bay, 50 km² of flat water protected by the Trabucador spit, where you sail without waves in any wind. Its 6 rental companies work from the Port de La Ràpita and Sant Carles Marina, with sailing boats, motorboats and skippered trips round the bay, the Punta de la Banya and, out at sea, the delta coast and its wild beaches. It is the most recommendable place in Catalonia to start sailing; L'Ampolla, on the delta's other bay, has 5 more companies.
The season runs from May to September. The delta is shallow: follow the marked channels inside the bay. There are scheduled boat trips round the bay and the river for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Port de La Ràpita
Fishing and leisure harbour of the town, on the Alfacs bay. 4 rental companies within 500 m.Sant Carles Marina
Marina next to the harbour. 3 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Sant Carles de la Ràpita
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Sant Carles de la Ràpita
Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, from €900. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.
They also hire boats
Companies whose main activity is something else (school, chandlery, trips) but which also offer hire.
Ebre Charter
Experience La Rapita
Boat trips and excursions
Alquiler de embarcaciones BeDelta Sailing
Planetagua - Viatges i experiències en veler
Yacht La Fenice
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in La Ràpita?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and inside the bay, and the Alfacs is the best water in Catalonia for one. Sailing boats and the open coast need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper.
How much does a boat cost in Sant Carles de la Ràpita?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500 depending on whether it is skippered. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
What is the Alfacs bay?
The southern lagoon of the Ebro delta, 50 km² of flat, shallow water closed by the Trabucador sand spit and the Punta de la Banya, with mussel rafts and no swell in any wind; the delta's rice fields run to the shore.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Port de La Ràpita, the fishing and leisure harbour of the town on the bay, with 4 companies within 500 m, or Sant Carles Marina next to it, with 3.
Are there boat trips in La Ràpita?
Yes, scheduled trips round the Alfacs bay, to the mussel rafts and up the Ebro. They are listed under the boat trips category.