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Renting a boat in Bilbao, a very attractive proposal to get to know the capital of Biscay.
Renting a boat in Bilbao is one of the most attractive proposals for families and groups visiting the coast of Biscay. An option that allows us to know Bilbao and the coast of Bizkaia through a 100% personalized boat route. If you want to rent a boat in Bilbao and do not know what route to do, we recommend you to read carefully each of the sections of this article. We are sure that it will help you to design and plan your boat route.
A sailboat, a catamaran, an outboard motorboat or a monohull for groups are some of the most demanded options when renting a boat in Bilbao. But they are not the only ones. Each group is different and there is a perfect boat for each one of them. Can we help you to find a boat that fits your needs? 
Information about renting a boat in Bilbao.
- Price: From 450€.
- Duration: From 3 hours.
- Capacity: From 10 people up to 80 people.
- Contact: Here.
- Location: Bilbao, Bizkaia, Euskadi.
Although most of the boat rentals in Bilbao include the services of a skipper, it is also possible to rent a boat without one. An option, which we only recommend to the most experienced people. 
Rent a boat in Bilbao.
In Bilbao there are boats for all budgets and tastes. Undoubtedly one of the best places to rent a boat in Euskadi. That is why we want to show you each and every one of the existing options in this area of our territory. We hope it will be of help.
- Rent a sailboat in BilbaoSailboats, boats that sail with the simple force of the wind, in silence, allow us to enjoy the cliffs of Getxo, Sopela, Barrika, Gorliz and other coastal towns of Bizkaia from the tranquility.
- Rent a catamaran in BilbaoCatamarans, practical and comfortable boats, allow us to navigate in shallow waters where sailboats cannot sail. A clear example of this is the high stretch of the estuary of Bilbao, a space reserved for boats specialized in sailing through shallow water.
- Rent a boat for large groups in BilbaoSome of the boats that we find in the estuary of Bilbao have been specifically designed to show the city from its deck to large groups of people. Comfortable, spacious, practical and with very competitive prices. A great option for groups up to 80 people.
- Rent a boat with the PER certificateThe PER (Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo) navigation license allows us to govern boats of up to 15 meters in length at a distance of up to 12 miles from the coast.
- Rent a boat with the titulinThe current navigation license, also known as titulin, allows us to govern pleasure boats up to 6 meters in length within 2 miles from the coast without the need to take any exams.
- Rent a boat without a license in BilbaoIn the estuary of Bilbao, in one of the piers next to the Guggenheim Museum, there is the possibility to reserve a small boat for up to 4 people without a sailing license (under reservation).
Contact us.
If you want us to help you to plan your route for sailing in Bilbao, if you want us to advise you about the different existing options, we recommend you to use our contact form. We will try to answer as soon as possible to each of your doubts. We are sure that you will enjoy an unforgettable boat trip. 
Recommendations.
When renting a boat in Bilbao we recommend you to take into account some of the most important factors. Here are some of the aspects that can be crucial when it comes to enjoying an impressive experience on the Basque coast.
- Decide on the type of boat that best suits your needs.
- Look for a vessel with a capacity greater than the number of passengers.
- Services such as bathroom, galley or several cabins can be important for medium to long routes.
- If you are looking for experiences in Euskadi we recommend you to take a look at our reservation center.
- Designing the route together with the person in charge of the boat is important so that everything goes as we want it to.
- We recommend that you request a detailed quotation before booking.
- If you are planning a long term rental (more than 1 day) we recommend you to do it in advance.
Rent a boat for fishing in Bilbao.
There are many companies that have the necessary elements to be able to fish along the Basque coast. Rods, reels, baits, lures, a good boat and experience. Everything you need to be able to fish for emblematic species such as tuna or bonito. In case you are interested in this kind of fishing trips we recommend you to use our contact form. We will try to answer you as soon as possible. If you like fishing we recommend you to read our article about fishing in Euskadi. 
What to see in Bilbao.
This is not the first time we talk about Bilbao, and it will certainly not be the last. In this sense, we encourage you to read our article on what to see in Bilbao. A very complete article that will help you to know each and every one of the places that we recommend to visit in the capital of Biscay. However, we wanted to highlight some of them to show you the potential of the capital of Bizkaia.
Route along the Basque coast.
Most of the people who contact us asking for advice on renting a boat in Bilbao only think about getting to know Bilbao and its surroundings during a half-day route. But this is not the only option. We must take into account that in a trip of 4 or 5 days we could know much of the Basque coast and dock in some of its most emblematic ports. An incredible adventure that would allow us to know Euskadi from a totally different perspective. This type of trip includes accommodation (in the cabins of the boat) and the possibility of having breakfast, lunch and dinner on the boat itself, which reduces the costs of the trip. Undoubtedly an incredible adventure on the Basque coast. 
Video.
As usual in all our articles, we wanted to complement the words and pictures about boat rentals in Bilbao with a short video. An audiovisual, with which we try to show you in a more real way what awaits you during this type of experience in Euskadi. In case you like this kind of videos we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to know all the experiences and places that we recommend in Euskal Herria.
Rent boats in Donostia San Sebastian.
As in Bilbao, in the capital of Gipuzkoa there is also the possibility of renting a boat. In this sense, if you want to know the coast of Gipuzkoa at your own pace, in privacy, with family, friends or colleagues, we recommend that you value the possibility of renting a boat in Donostia San Sebastian. Undoubtedly another great option for groups visiting the Basque coast. 
Boat tours in Bilbao.
If you do not want to opt for renting a boat in Bilbao, you can consider the possibility of enjoying one of the different boat tours in Bilbao. In this sense, there are several regular routes that are in operation throughout the summer and part of the rest of the year. Here are some of the most important boat tours in Bilbao. We hope you like them.
- Boat tour in Bilbao and surroundings.
- Boat route to the Bizkaia Bridge.
- Boat trip to the Guggenheim Museum.
Boat tours in Donostia San Sebastian.
The capital of Gipuzkoa, as well as Bizkaia, has regular routes to get to know the city from a different perspective. In this case, in Donostia San Sebastian we find more than 4 regular routes active during most of the year, if you want more information we recommend reading our article on boat routes in Donostia San Sebastian. Here are some of the ones we like the most.
- Boat trip to Santa Clara Island.
- Boat trip around La Concha Bay and Santa Clara Island.
- Boat route from Donostia San Sebastian to Pasaia.
- Boat route from Donostia San Sebastian to Hondarribia.
What to do in Bilbao and surroundings.
Bilbao and the towns surrounding the city offer a wide range of experiences. Original and striking activities that you can book safely and quickly in our reservation center. We hope you like them.
What to see near Bilbao.
The towns that surround Bilbao, the towns of Bizkaia, give us an extra value when it comes to make a route along the coast of Bizkaia. In this sense we recommend that you value the option of visiting some of the villages that we mention below. We are sure that more than one of them will catch your attention.
We hope that all the information we have given you about boat rentals in Bilbao will be of help to you when planning your trip. In case you have any questions, we recommend you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines to let us know. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!
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