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Boat hire in Benissa
Boat hire in Benissa: one company based at the Club Náutico Les Basetes, with no-licence boats, and the area's fleet 8 km away in Calpe (13 companies) and Moraira (8). With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 1 at Les Basetes
- 21 within 8 km
- Price
- €120 – 650 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The boat hire company in Benissa
Hiring a boat in Benissa
Benissa has 4 km of cove coast between Calpe and Moraira, with the small Les Basetes marina in the middle according to its listing, and one no-licence boat rental company based there. It is the direct way onto the Benissa coves (La Fustera, Baladrar, Cala Llobella, L'Advocat), under 2 miles, without going through the big harbours. For sailing boats, skippered trips or more choice, Calpe, 8 km away, has 13 companies and Moraira, also 8 km, another 8.
The season runs from April to October. The Benissa coast faces south-east and is usually calm in the morning; it gets up in a levante. Scheduled boat trips from Calpe and Moraira run along these coves.
Ports and departure areas
Club Náutico Les Basetes
Small marina on the Benissa coast, between Calpe and Moraira according to its listing. Base of the no-licence boat company.Types of boat you can hire in Benissa
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 1 dedicated company
- 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 Benissa
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
Marinalia
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Benissa?
No: the Les Basetes company specialises in motorboats up to 5 metres and 15 hp, driven without a licence in daylight near the coast. Bigger boats mean Calpe or Moraira with an ICC or Spanish licence.
How much does a boat cost in Benissa?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day, often by the half day. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Which coves can I reach from Les Basetes?
La Fustera and Baladrar just north and south of the marina, then Cala Llobella, L'Advocat and Cala Pinets towards Moraira, all under 2 miles with rocky seabed and clear water.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Club Náutico Les Basetes, the small marina on the Benissa coast between Calpe and Moraira according to its listing.
Are there boat trips in Benissa?
Scheduled trips from Calpe and Moraira run along the Benissa coves. They are listed under the boat trips category.