Where the concierge points people first
Catamarà Orsom — Catamaran sailing trips from the old port near the Columbus monument, with a skipper and crew, so no license is needed. The easy way to see the city from the water. (41.3755, 2.1790) · Directions ↗- Club del Navegante — A sailing school and charter club at Port Olímpic, for anyone wanting to learn or to skipper themselves with the right qualification. (41.4030, 2.1442) · Directions ↗
Barcelona Yachting — Sailing courses and boats with or without a skipper. A sensible first call if you hold a sailing license from home and want to know what it lets you take out here. (41.3918, 2.1419) · Directions ↗- Go Sailing Barcelona — Skippered sailing outings for small groups, useful if the aim is an afternoon on the water rather than a qualification. (41.3975, 2.1540) · Directions ↗
The rest of the boat rental in Barcelona — every one we hold
- Barcelona Yachtclub (41.3765, 2.1829) · Directions ↗
- BeCharter (41.3842, 2.2003) · Directions ↗
- Catamaran Sensation Barcelona (41.3850, 2.1998) · Directions ↗
- Escola Nàutica Neptuno (41.3867, 2.1982) · Directions ↗
- Escola Port (41.3869, 2.1982) · Directions ↗
- Secreto de Barcelona (41.4041, 2.1749) · Directions ↗
- Supernova Yachts (41.3784, 2.1885) · Directions ↗
- Watersports Barcelona (41.4362, 2.2393) · Directions ↗
- Yacht Charter Barcelona (41.3841, 2.1844) · Directions ↗
- Yacht Point Escola Nàutica (41.3998, 2.1494) · Directions ↗
- Yates Bcn (41.4320, 2.2373) · Directions ↗
- You Sail (41.4149, 2.2281) · Directions ↗
What you can skipper in Spain without a license
Spanish rules let an adult take out a small powerboat without any license if it is no more than 5 meters long and 15 horsepower, in daylight only, and within 2 nautical miles of a port or beach. Anything bigger needs at least the short Licencia de Navegación course or a full license such as the PER. With a skipper aboard, you need no license at all, which is how most catamaran and yacht outings from Barcelona work. The busy season runs from late spring to early autumn; winter sailing happens but many small operators scale back, so ask ahead.
Questions people ask
Where can I rent a boat in Barcelona?
For a skippered trip, Catamarà Orsom from the old port or Go Sailing Barcelona. To learn or skipper yourself, Club del Navegante and Barcelona Yachting.
How many boat rental companies are there in Barcelona?
NUM's directory maps 16 boat rental companies and sailing schools in and around Barcelona.
Do you need a license to rent a boat in Barcelona?
Not for a skippered trip, and not for a small license-free boat up to 5 meters and 15 horsepower, in daylight and within 2 nautical miles of the coast. Anything larger needs a Spanish license or a recognized equivalent.
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