Skippered boat sailing past Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante

No licence, no worries

Boat hire with skipper in Alicante

You choose the plan and our professional skipper takes care of the rest: the route, the sailing and the best anchorages on the Costa Blanca. Nobody on board needs a boating licence.

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Alicante Marina
Professional skippers

Who it's for

The perfect plan if…

You don't have a licence

With a skipper no licence is needed: just step on board and enjoy.

You want to relax

Nobody has to worry about steering or anchoring: the day is all yours.

You want a tailor-made route

Your skipper knows every cove and adapts the route to the sea and to your plans.

It's a special occasion

Birthdays, proposals, anniversaries or a company day out on the water.

What's included

A local skipper who knows every cove

A qualified professional skipper from our own team, with years of experience sailing the Costa Blanca.
A route of your choice: Tabarca, Cabo de las Huertas, San Juan, El Campello… you decide the plan.
Anchoring, swimming and snorkelling at the best spots for the sea conditions on the day.
VAT, insurance and basic cleaning included in the rental price.
Fuel is paid separately: the boat is handed over with a full tank and returned full.
8 Mares skippered boat off the coast of Alicante

With or without a skipper

Which option suits you?

With skipper

No boating licence needed
Up to 7 people on board
Route guided by a professional
Skipper service from €100 depending on duration
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Without skipper

With your valid boating licence
Up to 8 people on board
You're at the helm, at your own pace
Boat rental from €220 for a half day
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4 or 8-hour trips

Half day or full day, with boat collection from 10:00.

Book with a €100 deposit

The balance is paid on the day; free cancellation up to 4 days before.

Security deposit and fuel

€500 security deposit held on your card and released after the boat is checked; fuel not included.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Any questions about the skipper, the route or the boat? Give us a call and we'll sort it out straight away.

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How much does a skipper cost?

The skipper is booked as an extra on top of the boat rental: from €100 for half-day trips and from €160 for a full day. When you book, we'll confirm the exact price for your plan.

Can I choose the route?

How many people can come on a skippered boat?

Do I have to leave a deposit if I have a skipper?

Is fuel included?

Your day at sea, without touching the helm

Tell us how many of you there are and which day you'd like to go, and we'll suggest a boat, skipper and route.