Rent a boat in La Rochelle
Boats for rent in La Rochelle
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La Rochelle · Other
8 people · 52 feet · 110 hp
234 EUR/day
Rent a boat in La Rochelle and explore the local waters. Find your perfect boat on Ship O´Hoi.
Boat rental in La Rochelle at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 1 boat
- Boat types
- Other (1)
- People on board
- up to 8
Renting a boat in La Rochelle: questions and answers
How many people can come along on a rental boat in La Rochelle?
The boats here take up to 8 people.
Do I need a boat licence in France?
For a motorboat, yes: in France you need a licence (permis plaisance) for an engine of more than 4.5 kW (6 hp), while sailing boats need none at sea. Visitors can use a valid licence from home within its limits, and with a skipper you need no licence at all. Read our full licence guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do you own a boat?
Search for boats in La Rochelle on Ship O´Hoi, choose one that fits your needs, and send a request to the owner.
Prices vary depending on boat type, size and season. Check available boats in La Rochelle for current prices.
License requirements depend on the country. In Norway, a license is required for boats with engines over 25 hp and length over 8 meters.
Boat rental in La Rochelle – Discover the area from the water|With a rental boat from La Rochelle 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.
Renting a boat in La Rochelle: an Atlantic passage south
La Rochelle is a seaport on the Bay of Biscay whose harbour opens onto the Pertuis d'Antioche, a sheltered strait. It has three ports, for fishing, trade and yachting, and the Vieux Port at its heart is guarded by three medieval towers: the Chain Tower, the Lantern Tower and the Saint-Nicolas Tower. A 2.9 km bridge, opened in 1988, links the city to the Île de Ré, and boat trips run from the harbour to the Île d'Aix and Fort Boyard.
The sailing trimaran listed here is not for local sailing but for one-way offshore passages. Its route runs about 525 nautical miles, roughly three and a half days with night watches, diagonally across the Bay of Biscay to Douro Marina at Porto, and then 180 nm on to Cascais near Lisbon. The minimum booking is nine days and the listing's dates are fixed, so check it for upcoming departures.
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