When can i rent a boat? Is there a maximum or a minimum of rental days?
Depending on the needs, we can rent a boat for a single day, a weekend, a week or more at any time of the year. During high season (between June and the end of August) and on holidays, such Easter, there could be limitations for some boats. Some boats are available only if you book for an entire week or festivities during high season or holidays.
During the rest of the year we can arange your holidays as you wish.
During the rest of the year we can arange your holidays as you wish.
Who is the skipper?
Our skippers are marine graduates with years of experience in all types of boats.
In addition to steering the boat, given their knowledge of the area, they can suggest you on the best routes and places to visit.
In addition to steering the boat, given their knowledge of the area, they can suggest you on the best routes and places to visit.
Why do I need a skipper?
The legislation of each country requires to own a license to be able to steer a boat. If you do not have a license or sufficient experience, you must hire a skipper for your trip.
Depending on the country, there are different licenses according to the size of the boat and the distance the boat can sail from the nearest coast.
In case of Spain, there are three kind of license:
- PER or recreational boats skipper that allows to steer boats up to 12 meters, up to 12 miles from the coast and inter-island navigation in the Balearics and canary archipelagos.
- Yacht Skipper - for boats up to 20 meters and a distance of 60 miles.
- Yacht Captain - without size limits or distance limits for recreational use of the boats.
Depending on the country, there are different licenses according to the size of the boat and the distance the boat can sail from the nearest coast.
In case of Spain, there are three kind of license:
- PER or recreational boats skipper that allows to steer boats up to 12 meters, up to 12 miles from the coast and inter-island navigation in the Balearics and canary archipelagos.
- Yacht Skipper - for boats up to 20 meters and a distance of 60 miles.
- Yacht Captain - without size limits or distance limits for recreational use of the boats.
Who selects the skipper?
Skippers are selected by Rent Yacht World or they team up directly with Rent Yacht World. They are selected according to availability or specific customer requests.
How much does a skipper cost and how can I pay him?
The hiring of the skipper is not included in the price of the boat rental. He is recruited as one of the crew, except for particular ships such as
Super-Yachts. Except specific situations, the payment of their fees is ot included in the rental and the skipper is usually paid when the trip starts. The price of the skipper may vary , but it's around 150 euros per day.
Super-Yachts. Except specific situations, the payment of their fees is ot included in the rental and the skipper is usually paid when the trip starts. The price of the skipper may vary , but it's around 150 euros per day.
Which are the skipper rights and duties ?
The skipper is under the orders of the people who have hired him and contracted the charter. He takes the customers where they want, except if it is too dangerous or the weather conditions won't allow it.
The skipper will take the crew to land and will bring them back to the boat when they want. This has to be arranged with the skipper. He is responsible for the boat 24 hours a day, but he needs to rest.
The skipper will take the crew to land and will bring them back to the boat when they want. This has to be arranged with the skipper. He is responsible for the boat 24 hours a day, but he needs to rest.
Do I have to pay the skipper's food, or invite him to my dinner?
The hiring of a skipper covers accomodation and meals, so the people who have hired him should take care of his meals. This doesn't imply dinner invitation.
What about his accomodation?
He usually has his own room. If there is no room available, he will sleep in the living room.
On certain ships, mostly from 43 feet, there are individual small cabins commonly known as skipper cabin, usually reserved for the skipper.
On certain ships, mostly from 43 feet, there are individual small cabins commonly known as skipper cabin, usually reserved for the skipper.
How are the cabins distributed?
On the boats we can find different distributions of the cabins. There are usually double cabins with a wide bed. Double cabins with twin bed are available but less common.
The living room can be convertible: the living room table can be lowered and a matress can be place over it. Together with the couch, it sets up a double bed of generous proportions. Single cabins are available but less common.
There are also so-called skipper cabins, where usually sleep the skipper. The access to this cabins tends to be from the outside and to be isolated from the rest of the boat.
The living room can be convertible: the living room table can be lowered and a matress can be place over it. Together with the couch, it sets up a double bed of generous proportions. Single cabins are available but less common.
There are also so-called skipper cabins, where usually sleep the skipper. The access to this cabins tends to be from the outside and to be isolated from the rest of the boat.
Do boats have showers?
All boats have interior shower with hot water. In the summer people usually use the outside one. It's advisable to spend water wisely, once it has run out, you must go into a port to refuel.
How big is the water tank and what happens if it runs out?
A boat water tank capacity varies depending on the size of the boat and the number of people that can be accommodated. It is normal to have the tank drained halfway through the week with a rational use of it.
In case of drained tank, you must go to the port to recharge it. Depending on the ports there are limited times to do this operation and the cost may vary around 15 or 30 euro
In case of drained tank, you must go to the port to recharge it. Depending on the ports there are limited times to do this operation and the cost may vary around 15 or 30 euro
What types of travel can I do?
There is no time limitation when planning a trip.
It's wise to think which destinations you want to visit taking into account the distances between them and the desire to navigate, sometimes you will have to prioritize.
If you have a skipper hired, the best is to ask which sites you would like to see or if you do not know the area ask him to plan a route according to your tastes. Our skippers know perfectly the area.
It's wise to think which destinations you want to visit taking into account the distances between them and the desire to navigate, sometimes you will have to prioritize.
If you have a skipper hired, the best is to ask which sites you would like to see or if you do not know the area ask him to plan a route according to your tastes. Our skippers know perfectly the area.
Where should I take the boat if I go to the Balearic Islands?
A frequent question is if it's better to charter the boat on the peninsula or directly on the Balearic.
Each of the options has advantages and disadvantages that should be weighed on according to the particularities of each trip.
If you charter the boat on the peninsula, you can reach the boat driving, the supermarket's are closer and the food price sometimes are cheaper, in addition the flight prices during holidays periods are sometimes higher. You'll have to cross the sea to go to the Balearic's.
Distances and estimated journey times would be as follow :
Each of the options has advantages and disadvantages that should be weighed on according to the particularities of each trip.
If you charter the boat on the peninsula, you can reach the boat driving, the supermarket's are closer and the food price sometimes are cheaper, in addition the flight prices during holidays periods are sometimes higher. You'll have to cross the sea to go to the Balearic's.
Distances and estimated journey times would be as follow :
- Denia - Ibiza: 50 miles, approx 7 hours
- Denia - Formentera: 60 miles, approx 8 hours
- Denia - Mallorca: 110 miles, approx 16 hours
- Valencia - Ibiza: 75 miles, approx 11 hours
- Valencia - Mallorca: 120 miles, approx 18 hours
- Castellon - Mallorca: 110 miles, approx 16 hours
- Castellon - ibiza: 80 miles, approx 12 hours
- Barcelona - Mallorca: 95 miles, approx 14 hours
- Barcelona - Menorca: 105 miles, approx 15 hours
How long does it take to sail between the Balearic Islands?
Ibiza – Formentera: 3 miles, approx 20 minutes
Mallorca – Menorca: 20 miles, approx 2 hours and 45 minutes
Ibiza - Mallorca: 45 miles, approx 7 hours
Formentera - Mallorca: 65 miles, approx 9 hours
Mallorca – Menorca: 20 miles, approx 2 hours and 45 minutes
Ibiza - Mallorca: 45 miles, approx 7 hours
Formentera - Mallorca: 65 miles, approx 9 hours
Does the rented boat moor in port?
Depending on the fleet and it's location, the rental price includes check-in and check-out mooring fees in the port. This is indicated in the particular case of each selected boat.
Is it necessary to sleep in port and how much does it cost? Where can I anchor?
You don't need to sleep in port.
The tendency of people who has never sailed is find a berth for every day, but tried once anchorage, checked that is totally safe with good weather and providing great experiences.
The cost of a berth depends on the season of the year and if it is in a main and busy port.
You can anchor in any creek or part of the coast that is safe for this purpose. Indicate to the skipper the point where you want to anchor and he will say if it's possible or not according to the meteorology and the morphology of the chosen site.
The tendency of people who has never sailed is find a berth for every day, but tried once anchorage, checked that is totally safe with good weather and providing great experiences.
The cost of a berth depends on the season of the year and if it is in a main and busy port.
You can anchor in any creek or part of the coast that is safe for this purpose. Indicate to the skipper the point where you want to anchor and he will say if it's possible or not according to the meteorology and the morphology of the chosen site.
What happens if you have bad weather at the departure time?
If the weather is bad at the departure time and you didn't hired a skipper, you must consult the weather with the owner of the rented boat and follow his recommendations. On the other hand, you have hired a skipper he will decide whether it is appropriate to leave or how long you should wait.
Sailboat or catamaran?
Both types of boats have great virtues, therefore it is wise to see which is more suited to your needs.
Sailboats provide a much more dynamic navigation, are more agile, easy to handle and fast. When it comes to bad weather they have much more noble behavior. Without any doubt you can enjoy more the feeling of sailing. The cost per person is lower and they take up less space in port, with the consequent saving in the berthing points.
The catamarans offer more space on deck as well as the cabins at the same level than this and higher proportions. The fishnet available on the bow is an ideal relaxing solarium, they also have less draft (part of the boat that goes under water) with that they can be closer to the beaches and coast in general
Sailboats provide a much more dynamic navigation, are more agile, easy to handle and fast. When it comes to bad weather they have much more noble behavior. Without any doubt you can enjoy more the feeling of sailing. The cost per person is lower and they take up less space in port, with the consequent saving in the berthing points.
The catamarans offer more space on deck as well as the cabins at the same level than this and higher proportions. The fishnet available on the bow is an ideal relaxing solarium, they also have less draft (part of the boat that goes under water) with that they can be closer to the beaches and coast in general
When and where do I embark?
On the tab of each boat you can see loading and unloading days as well as the port is located.
What about check-in and check-out?
During the check-in, the boat owner delivers the boats. All equipment and the extras hired are checked as well as their functioning and
conditions.
When you will return the boat check-out will be held. The boat owner will check the general conditions of the boat, as well as all points reviewed at check-in. If there is any damage on the ship equipment or some element of the list of check-in are missing the owner retain your security deposit.
conditions.
When you will return the boat check-out will be held. The boat owner will check the general conditions of the boat, as well as all points reviewed at check-in. If there is any damage on the ship equipment or some element of the list of check-in are missing the owner retain your security deposit.
Security deposit: how much money should be deposited?
The security deposit is an amount of money that is deposited before shipment at the office of the fleet owner. The amount of money varies according to the fleet and the boat, in either case this amount is reflected in the boat sheet
The safety deposit can be payed in cash or credit cards. If there is any damage on the ship equipment or some element of the list of check-in are missing the owner can retain your security deposit.
The safety deposit can be payed in cash or credit cards. If there is any damage on the ship equipment or some element of the list of check-in are missing the owner can retain your security deposit.
What kind of clothes should I bring?
It depends on the time of the year and the navigation area.
In the summer you will wear swimsuits, t-shirts and shorts, but you should also bring a sweater or windbreaker jackets because it gets cooler at night. Apart from flip-flops, it is suitable to wear closed shoes sneakers or nautical type to protect your feet, especially when you'r sailing
In winter , apart from warm clothes, it is important to bring a coat or windbreaks jacket which protect you from the breeze and prevent the other clothes from getting wet.
It is important to carry your clothes and personal belongings in a soft suitcase. Hard suitcases do not usually fit into the recesses on the boats and if you leave them out they will move during the sail. Soft suitcases can be folded and stored easily.
In the summer you will wear swimsuits, t-shirts and shorts, but you should also bring a sweater or windbreaker jackets because it gets cooler at night. Apart from flip-flops, it is suitable to wear closed shoes sneakers or nautical type to protect your feet, especially when you'r sailing
In winter , apart from warm clothes, it is important to bring a coat or windbreaks jacket which protect you from the breeze and prevent the other clothes from getting wet.
It is important to carry your clothes and personal belongings in a soft suitcase. Hard suitcases do not usually fit into the recesses on the boats and if you leave them out they will move during the sail. Soft suitcases can be folded and stored easily.
What electrical devices can I use? What other things should I take with me on the boat?
Preparing your luggage you must take into account a number of factors.
Except large boats (+15 meters), boats usually don't have a current generator, once left the berth place you will have only 12 V available as in a car. For this reason, you will have to bring cigarette lighter type charger for mobile or any device that you want to use. You could also bring a converter to connect low power devices such as cameras, mp3, laptops, etc to the socket. It is possible to use 220 power devices, such as the hairdryer, in the port or if the boat have a current generator.
Not all boats have linens and/or towels , they can be added as an extra or you could bring them.
Please apply sunscreens. Even in winter, the breeze can burn your skin.
We recommend you to take a waterproof bag , they are very useful to carry your wallet or mobile on the beach.
Except large boats (+15 meters), boats usually don't have a current generator, once left the berth place you will have only 12 V available as in a car. For this reason, you will have to bring cigarette lighter type charger for mobile or any device that you want to use. You could also bring a converter to connect low power devices such as cameras, mp3, laptops, etc to the socket. It is possible to use 220 power devices, such as the hairdryer, in the port or if the boat have a current generator.
Not all boats have linens and/or towels , they can be added as an extra or you could bring them.
Please apply sunscreens. Even in winter, the breeze can burn your skin.
We recommend you to take a waterproof bag , they are very useful to carry your wallet or mobile on the beach.
Where and what kind of food should I buy?
There is usually a supermarket in every port, but if you don't have time or want to make things easier you could ask for initial purchase.
When you select what you buy, take into account that the boats refrigerators are small and not all boats have freezers (even some of the big ones). There are many places to store food, but they are small, so it is better to buy several small containers instead of a large one. This way they will fit and occupy less space in the fridge once they are opened.
It is better to avoid glass or fragile containers that could shatter. For example, you should buy beverage in cans, plastic bottles or cartons.
The kitchen has burners and an oven .All the boats are equipped with a cylinder and spare one. Some boats also have microwaves , but if they do not possess also 220V generator you can use it only when you are in the port with the boat plugged into the port.
When you select what you buy, take into account that the boats refrigerators are small and not all boats have freezers (even some of the big ones). There are many places to store food, but they are small, so it is better to buy several small containers instead of a large one. This way they will fit and occupy less space in the fridge once they are opened.
It is better to avoid glass or fragile containers that could shatter. For example, you should buy beverage in cans, plastic bottles or cartons.
The kitchen has burners and an oven .All the boats are equipped with a cylinder and spare one. Some boats also have microwaves , but if they do not possess also 220V generator you can use it only when you are in the port with the boat plugged into the port.
How do I pay? How much and when do I have to pay?
The minimum payment necessary to be able to book a boat is 50% of the amount (not including the cost of the skipper). The rest of the payment should be made at least 4 weeks before the departure.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card through the secure payment gateway.
When you arrive at destination, you must pay the extras in cash and the skipper.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card through the secure payment gateway.
When you arrive at destination, you must pay the extras in cash and the skipper.
