Rent a boat in Harstad
Boats for rent in Harstad
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Harstad in Troms is a Northern Norwegian city with rich cultural life and spectacular nature. Rent a boat and explore the Vågsfjord, visit the historic Trondenes church or experience the midnight sun from the sea. Harstad is a great starting point for boat trips to Vesterålen and Lofoten.
Boat rental in Harstad at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 3 boats
- Boat types
- Cabincruiser (2)Daycruiser (1)
- With skipper or captain
- 1 of 3
- People on board
- up to 12
Boat rental prices in Harstad
| Boats | From | Typical price | Boats with a price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boats rented by the day | NOK 3,500/day | NOK 5,000/day | 3 |
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 Harstad: questions and answers
What does it cost to rent a boat in Harstad?
Boats rented by the day cost from NOK 3,500 per day, and the typical price is NOK 5,000 per day (3 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 Harstad?
Yes. 1 of the 3 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 Harstad?
The largest boat here takes up to 12 people, and a typical boat takes 5.
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 Harstad – Discover the area from the water
With a rental boat from Harstad 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.
Harstad on the Vågsfjord
Harstad, the second-largest town in Troms, lies on the north-east of the large island of Hinnøya, facing the Vågsfjord. The boats listed are in Harstad: a 37-foot cabin boat for twelve, which the owner can also deliver to or collect from places such as Lofoten, Vesterålen, Senja, Tromsø and Bodø; a day cruiser that goes out with its owner as driver; and a flybridge cruiser for skippered sightseeing trips at about 7 knots, with no fishing.
On the northern edge of town stands Trondenes Church, finished shortly after 1434 and the northernmost medieval stone church in Norway. Our Senja and Harstad guide has routes north to Grytøya and Bjarkøy.
Harstad has 5-knot zones for leisure boats in the centre harbour between Kingsbay and Hamneneset, at Hagan and at Lundenes. The same limit applies within 50 m of the beaches at Kanebogen and Grasholmen.
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