Valencia Boat Rental, No Licence to 30.09.2026 — Arrecife
Take the wheel yourself and steer a sleek 5-metre boat from Marina Norte to Port Saplaya, Valencia's "Little Venice," anchoring in quiet coves to swim. €139 for the boat for an hour, up to five aboard, from Marina Norte.
Valencia, Spain · 1h · up to 5 guests · €139 per boat for 1 hour, up to 5 aboard, you drive, no licence needed until 30 September 2026 · ES · EN
Fantastic experience! Alex was super friendly and explained everything very well. The boats look great and are fun to ride, with a good audio system on board.
What is this tour like?
Take the helm of a modern 5-metre boat with no licence needed — until 30 September 2026 — and explore the Valencia coast on your own. Arrecife Boats Valencia hands you the keys at Marina Norte after a quick handling briefing — then the day is yours.
Cruise the coastline, anchor in a quiet cove for a swim or head up to Port Saplaya, the "Little Venice" of Valencia. Book by the hour or the day, for up to 5 people, with a refundable deposit.
Important: the licence-free hire has an end date. Until 30 September 2026 a boat under 5 metres with a motor of up to 15 CV may be hired without a licence, no further than 2 nautical miles from the port, in daylight only and from the age of 18. From 1 October 2026 the person hiring the boat must hold the relevant qualification — RD 1188/2025.
What are the highlights?
- Drive it yourself — no boat licence required until 30.09.2026
- Modern, safe 5-metre boats for up to 5 people
- Explore coves and Port Saplaya at your own pace
- Simple pricing: 1h, 2h, 4h or full day
- Short briefing gets first-timers ready fast
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- StartBriefing at the dock
Meet at dock Y (green flag) at Marina Norte for a quick handling briefing.
- On the waterTake the helm
Take the wheel and cruise out along the Valencia coastline.
- MidwayCoves & Port Saplaya
Anchor in a cove for a swim or visit the "Little Venice" of Port Saplaya.
- Wrap-upReturn the boat
Bring the boat back to the marina at the end of your tariff.
What's included in the price?
- Licence-free boat until 30.09.2026
- Fuel (per tariff)
- Life jackets
- Safety briefing
- Insurance
What's not included?
- €300 refundable deposit
- Skipper (not needed)
- Transfers
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Arrecife Boats Valencia, Marina Norte (dock Y) or Marina Port València (dock K). Exact point shared after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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Quick questions
What do guests say?
“Fantastic experience! Alex was super friendly and explained everything very well. The boats look great and are fun to ride, with a good audio system on board.”
“Wonderful experience — Alex was very helpful from the moment of reservation until the end of the trip. Highly recommended!”
“We booked the boat rental online and it went very smoothly. After a short safety and operating briefing we were off — easy to drive, even without a licence.”
“A fantastic experience with the company. We got a warm welcome on arrival — six-star service — and a quick, clear briefing before setting out.”
“Fantastic experience — we absolutely loved it! This is the third country where we’ve rented a boat for fun, and this ride was the best one so far.”
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