Rent a boat in Kristiansand
Boats for rent in Kristiansand
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Kristiansand · Open Console Boat · With captain
7 people · 22 feet · 135 hp
2 000 NOK/day
Kristiansand is the gateway to southern Norway archipelago, with its white-painted wooden house villages, warm summer days and crystal-clear waters. Rent a cabin cruiser and explore the sheltered waterway between Kristiansand and Lillesand, or take a day cruiser to popular swimming spots like Bragdøya and Odderøya. The Kristiansand region is known for some of Norway best boating conditions with sheltered waters and countless islands to explore.
Boat rental in Kristiansand at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 13 boats
- With skipper or captain
- 3 of 13
- People on board
- up to 8
Boat rental prices in Kristiansand
| Boats | From | Typical price | Boats with a price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boats rented by the day | NOK 600/day | NOK 2,000/day | 13 |
| Open Console Boat | NOK 600/day | NOK 1,500/day | 6 |
| Cabincruiser | NOK 3,000/day | NOK 3,500/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 Kristiansand: questions and answers
What does it cost to rent a boat in Kristiansand?
Boats rented by the day cost from NOK 600 per day, and the typical price is NOK 2,000 per day (13 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 Kristiansand?
Yes. 3 of the 13 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 Kristiansand?
The largest boat here takes up to 8 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 Kristiansand – Discover the area from the water
With a rental boat from Kristiansand 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.
Renting a boat in Kristiansand
The boats on this page are private owners' boats spread around Kristiansand's shoreline rather than gathered in one marina. An owner names Auglandsbukta in Vågsbygd as the berth; others are near the centre and out towards Randesund in the east. A few more are at Søgne to the west, on Flekkerøy, and at Høvåg and Lillesand to the east. The range runs from small open boats and a traditional snekke to day cruisers, cabin cruisers, a flybridge boat and a sailing yacht.
Right below the city centre, Odderøya separates the eastern and western harbours. The Gravane canal cuts it off from the Kvadraturen at the fish quay, and in Nodeviga there is a small-boat and museum harbour. From the island's paths you look out over the Kristiansandsfjord and the approach, with Grøningen and Oksøy lighthouses. Our Kristiansand family boating guide covers beaches on both sides of the city and the Blindleia route east to Lillesand.
Two local speed limits to know: all year, 3 knots in the part of Bertesbukta that lies in the main fairway, and 5 knots in marked parts of the Randesund fairway.
Guides: boating in and around Kristiansand
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