Region of Murcia · Cartagena
Boat hire in Cartagena
4 boat hire companies in Cartagena, 3 of them with boat rental as their main business, at Yacht Port Cartagena and the harbour. With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 4
- 3 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €250 – 2,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 3 boat hire companies in Cartagena
Hiring a boat in Cartagena
Cartagena has one of the most enclosed natural harbours in the Mediterranean, with Yacht Port Cartagena five minutes' walk from the centre according to its listing, and a small sailing fleet: 4 companies, with sailing boats and a catamaran for skippered trips round the harbour and out to Cabo Tiñoso and the La Azohía coves to the west, or to Portmán and Cabo de Palos to the east. It is a city with more demand for harbour cruises, with scheduled departures from the quay, than for rental. Mazarrón, 25 km away, has 8 companies and motorboats; San Pedro del Pinatar, 30 km, 17.
The season runs from April to October, with companies open all year thanks to the climate. The harbour is navigable in any wind; outside, the Cabo Tiñoso cliffs get up in a levante.
Ports and departure areas
Yacht Port Cartagena
Marina five minutes' walk from the centre according to its listing. 3 rental companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Cartagena
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Catamaran
- Requirement
- Usually skippered
- Price
- €1,000 – 2,500 / 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 Cartagena
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.
Planout
Boat trips and excursions
Solaz Lines - Excursiones en barco desde Cartagena
Catamarán Y-Olé
Ciencia Charter
Private shore excursions - tour guides in Cartagena - Quality Guided Tours -
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Cartagena?
The Cartagena fleet is skippered sailing boats and catamaran, so no. For no-licence motorboats (up to 5 m and 15 hp), Mazarrón and San Pedro del Pinatar have them.
How much does a boat cost in Cartagena?
A sailing boat, €400–900 a day bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran with skipper, €1,000–2,500. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I sail from Cartagena?
Round the natural harbour and out to Cabo Tiñoso and La Azohía to the west, under 8 miles, or to Portmán and Cabo de Palos to the east. With a full day and a skipper, Isla Grosa.
Where do boats leave from?
From Yacht Port Cartagena, the marina five minutes from the centre according to its listing, with 3 companies within 500 m.
Are there harbour cruises in Cartagena?
Yes, and in high demand: scheduled cruises round the harbour and the coastal batteries from the quay. They are listed under the boat trips category.