Rent a boat in Grimstad
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Grimstad is an idyllic southern Norwegian town known as the youth town of playwright Henrik Ibsen. Rent a boat and explore the beautiful archipelago between Grimstad and Arendal.
Boat rental in Grimstad at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 8 boats
- With skipper or captain
- 2 of 8
- People on board
- up to 10
Boat rental prices in Grimstad
| Boats | From | Typical price | Boats with a price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boats rented by the day | NOK 750/day | NOK 2,500/day | 8 |
Listed prices of the boats on this page, rounded; the typical price is the median. Prices vary by date, season and rental length, and each boat shows the exact price for your dates.
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Renting a boat in Grimstad: questions and answers
What does it cost to rent a boat in Grimstad?
Boats rented by the day cost from NOK 750 per day, and the typical price is NOK 2,500 per day (8 boats with a price). Prices vary by date and season, and each boat shows the exact price for your dates.
Can I rent a boat with a skipper in Grimstad?
Yes. 2 of the 8 boats on this page can be rented with a skipper or captain, so nobody in your group has to drive.
How many people can come along on a rental boat in Grimstad?
The largest boat here takes up to 10 people, and a typical boat takes 6.
Do I need a boat licence in Norway?
If you were born on or after 1 January 1980, you need a Norwegian boat licence (båtførerbevis) to drive a boat longer than 8 metres or with more than 25 hp. Valid foreign licences such as the ICC are recognised. Read our full licence guide.
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Boat rental in Grimstad – Discover the area from the water
With a rental boat from Grimstad you can explore the coast and waters at your own pace. Whether you are planning a calm day trip, a fishing excursion or a longer boat holiday – Ship O´Hoi makes it easy to find and book the perfect boat. Choose from small dinghies and open console boats to large cabin cruisers and sailboats.
Grimstad: the coast between Lillesand and Arendal
In Grimstad itself an owner rents out a 17 ft bowrider that lies ready in the town centre, at the harbour outside the library, normally for three days or more. More boats are to the west in Lillesand, where a day cruiser is kept at the guest pier in the centre of town, and to the east at Fevik, Nedenes and Arendal. Expect open boats and bowriders, a cabin cruiser, a small boat on a trailer and a classic family sailing yacht.
Grimstad sits inside a ring of five hills, and its archipelago of islands and holms has Hesnesøya as its best-known island, with the skerry of Brægen furthest out. South-west of town, off Homborsund, lie Homborøya and Store Grønningen with Homborsund lighthouse. Grimstad is also the Norwegian town closest to Denmark: Hirtshals is 62.5 nautical miles away. For a night in town or a hop along the coast, our guide to southern Norway's guest harbours covers Grimstad, Lillesand and Arendal.
Speed limits to know: 5 knots all year in Grimstad's inner harbour, 3 knots in the narrow Hesneskanalen between Osterkilen and Barselkilen, and from 1 June to 31 August 5 knots within 50 m of land, islets and visible skerries.
Guides: boating in and around Grimstad
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