Galicia · Ría de Pontevedra
Boat hire in Pontevedra
Boat hire in Pontevedra: one company registered in the city and the ría's fleet 17 km away, in Sanxenxo, with 14 companies, and Portonovo, with 4; the whole province has 60. With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 1 in the city
- 60 in the province
- Price
- €120 – 4,000 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- June – September
- peak July and August
Destinations in Pontevedra
The boat hire company in Pontevedra
Hiring a boat in Pontevedra
Pontevedra city sits at the head of its ría, next to Marín and Combarro, and has a single registered boat rental company. The ría's fleet is on the northern shore: Sanxenxo, 17 km away, with 14 companies and the widest choice in Galicia, and Portonovo, with 4; on the southern shore, Marín. Pontevedra province, with 60 companies, holds two-thirds of Galicia's rental: the Ría de Vigo (Vigo with 19, Baiona with 6, Cangas), the Ría de Pontevedra (Sanxenxo, Portonovo, Marín) and the Ría de Arousa (O Grove, Cambados, Vilagarcía). From Sanxenxo you head for the island of Ons, a national park about 7 miles out.
The season runs from June to September. Inside the rías you sail in almost any wind; outside there is Atlantic swell. Scheduled boats run to Ons from Sanxenxo and Portonovo.
Ports and departure areas
Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo
The ría's reference marina, 17 km from the city, with 13 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Pontevedra
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)
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Price
- from €900 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Pontevedra
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.
Boat trips and excursions
Refugio de Pescadores río Oitavén
Mar de Ons - Pontevedra - Información y reservas
Frequently asked questions
Where do I hire a boat in Pontevedra?
In Sanxenxo (14 companies) and Portonovo (4), on the northern shore of the ría, 17 km from the city. Pontevedra city has one registered company.
Do I need a licence?
For sailing boats and bigger motorboats, an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper, which five Sanxenxo companies offer. Motorboats up to 5 metres and 15 hp can be driven without a licence inside the ría.
How much does a boat cost on the Ría de Pontevedra?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500 depending on skipper; a motor yacht with skipper from €900. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Can I get to Ons from Pontevedra?
Yes, from Sanxenxo or Portonovo, about 7 miles, with a licence or skipper and an anchoring permit: Ons is a national park with a daily cap. There are scheduled boats too.
Which ría in the province should I choose?
Vigo for choice and the Cíes; Pontevedra (Sanxenxo) for variety and Ons; Arousa (O Grove, Cambados) for sheltered water and mussel rafts. All three are under an hour apart.