Boat hire & yacht charter in Estepona, Spain

Hire a boat with or without a skipper in Estepona

Estepona is a seaside resort with a variety of things to do and is located along the Costa Del Sol in southern Spain. It’s sunny all year round and with a warm climate, the town attracts many travellers looking to enjoy a sunny vacation in winter. Estepona is one of the most family-friendly destinations in Spain and makes for a great destination to hire a boat and appreciate the vibrant atmosphere. The cobblestone streets of its whitewashed old town are closed to traffic and can be safely explored on foot. It also has over 17 beaches along its coastline to be explored by cruising on a relaxing afternoon. 

Best time to hire a boat in Estepona

Estepona has great weather all year round, and it actually is the perfect place if you want some sunshine during winter. The temperatures are the warmest in summer in July and August and this is when most tourists visit the town as it is the high season.

If you want to visit Estepona, we strongly suggest you hire a boat during the off-season. For instance, spring and fall are great times to come as the weather is really good, with very little rainfall and a lot fewer tourists too.

Prices and information to hire a yacht in Estepona

The prices really depend on the type and the size of the boat you want to rent. SamBoat has the best prices to hire a boat in Estepona, you can hire a motorboat for a starting price of around 100€ per day. For sailboats, you can find deals starting at 2100€ for a whole week.

Make sure you book a reservation well in advance if you plan on visiting Estepona in summer as the prices increase a lot during the high season.

Do you need a licence to hire a boat in Estepona?

Licence requirements depend on the type of boat as well as the size. Indeed, operating a sailboat will have different requirements from renting a motorboat.

If you decide to hire a motorboat, you need a licence if the engine is more powerful than 15HP or if the vessel is bigger than 4 metres in length.

For a sailboat, you will need a boating licence if the boat is bigger than 5 metres in length.

If you don’t have the required certificate, you can hire a yacht in Spain with a skipper on board. A skipper will be your captain and will guide you to the best local spots to explore.

What to do in Estepona?
 

Estepona is a great place to hire a boat on a family vacation. Whether you want to spend Christmas in a warm place, or you crave diving into the crystal-clear water and going snorkelling, Estepona offers everything you need. With more than 20km of coastline, it’s an ideal place to go on a cruising journey. The town itself is also very beautiful, with many charming plazas, pretty architecture and small streets to discover, you surely won’t get bored in Estepona.