Hire a boat with or without a skipper in the Canary Islands, Spain
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Renting a boat in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are among the most popular holiday destinations in the world with their excellent climate and diverse islands. You can hire a boat to almost all of the main islands such as Tenerife or Gran Canaria. You can choose among sailboats, motorboats, and catamarans in the Canary Islands that allow you to sail with or without a skipper. Depending on your qualifications, you can either hire a bareboat or a skipper if you lack experience or want a stress-free vacation. A day trip on a boat in Spain will surely make your holiday unforgettable.
Pricing and information about hiring a boat in the Canary Islands
Thanks to the location of the Canary Islands and its excellent weather all year round, booking fees are typically constant throughout the year. However, as the Canary Islands are a very popular holiday destination we recommend booking charters in advance. Be careful when you are planning your holiday, to check whether the boats are available for day trips or only for a week charter!
On average, you can expect to pay around 220€ per day for a sailboat in Tenerife. For motorboats, the range is very wide depending on your needs. The boat available ranges from luxury yachts to fishing boats, so it is recommended to sort by the type of activity you will partake in and which island you choose to go. Motor boats start around 200€ per day and it will depend on what your specific project is, how many passengers and how far you would like to go.
Do you need a license to hire a boat in the Canary Islands?
Whether you need a license to hire a boat in the Canary Islands, will depend on what type of boat you are renting. There are two cases when a license will be required. Firstly, if you hire a motorboat with more than 15 horsepower and more than 4 meters in length. Secondly, if you hire a sailboat over 5 meters in size.
If you do not have enough experience or want a stress-free vacation, most boats come with the option to have a skipper. An added perk of hiring a local skipper is their knowledge of the must-see places. Since most skippers are local, they will be able to show you the hidden gems of the area and you can just sit back and enjoy the beautiful views.
Overview of the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Spain, and northwest of Africa. It is an autonomous community of Spain and is among the outermost regions of the European Union. The archipelago consists of 7 main islands such as Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and a couple of smaller islands. Each island has its unique features and is rich in natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Such as amazing beaches, remaining cones of long-extinct volcanoes, mountains, and national parks.
The Canary Islands have joint capitals of Santa Cruz on Tenerife and Las Palmas on Gran Canaria. Due to its geographical position, the Canary Islands have an all-year-round excellent climate and warm temperature, which makes it possible to visit anytime throughout the year. However, if you want to avoid the islands being full of tourists, the best time to go is between March-May and from September to November.
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