Region of Murcia · Mar Menor
Boat hire in San Javier
5 boat hire companies in San Javier, all with boat rental as their main business, in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga, on the Mar Menor. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 5
- all with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 650 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 5 boat hire companies in San Javier
Hiring a boat in San Javier
San Javier is the municipality of Santiago de la Ribera and the northern half of La Manga, with the Mar Menor in between, and it has 5 boat rental companies, all dedicated, between the Santiago de la Ribera jetty and La Manga; the top-rated has more than 40 reviews. It is the 170 km² saltwater lagoon with flat water, no waves and bottoms of 3 to 7 metres: the best place in Spain to take a boat out with no experience, with the Barón and Perdiguera islands under 3 miles from the jetty. San Pedro del Pinatar, 5 km away, has 17 companies and a Mediterranean harbour; Los Alcázares lies to the south.
The season runs from April to October, with companies open all year thanks to the climate. You sail in any wind; the passage to the Mediterranean is through the golas of La Manga, with little depth.
Ports and departure areas
Santiago de la Ribera jetty
Jetty on the Santiago de la Ribera promenade, departure point for the Mar Menor boats.Types of boat you can hire in San Javier
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)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in San Javier
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in San Javier?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight on the Mar Menor: the lagoon is sheltered water and the ideal place for them. Bigger boats need an ICC or Spanish licence.
How much does a boat cost in San Javier?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I sail from Santiago de la Ribera?
To the Barón and Perdiguera islands, under 3 miles, with sandy anchorages; to La Manga opposite and to Los Alcázares to the south. All flat water with no waves.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Santiago de la Ribera jetty, on the promenade, or from the La Manga harbours on the Mar Menor shore, where the 5 companies are based.
Are there boat trips in San Javier?
Yes, scheduled trips to the Mar Menor islands from Santiago de la Ribera. They are listed under the boat trips category.