Boats for rent in Mathopen
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Bergen · Pilothouse · With captain
6 people · 19 feet · 115 hp
8 000 NOK/day
Rent boat in Mathopen with Ship O’Hoi. Here you will find a wide selection of boats for rent in Mathopen. Explore available options, compare prices, and find the perfect boat to suit your needs. Book safely and easily directly on the platform.
Boat rental in Mathopen at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 21 boats
- Boat types
- Sailboat (6)Cabincruiser (4)Open Console Boat (4)Daycruiser (2)Bowrider (1)Dinghy (1)Pilothouse (1)RIB (1)Yacht (1)
- With skipper or captain
- 4 of 21
- People on board
- up to 11
Boat rental prices in Mathopen
| Boats | From | Typical price | Boats with a price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boats rented by the day | NOK 900/day | NOK 3,000/day | 21 |
| Sailboat | NOK 1,000/day | NOK 3,750/day | 6 |
| Cabincruiser | NOK 3,000/day | NOK 3,500/day | 4 |
| Open Console Boat | NOK 900/day | NOK 1,050/day | 4 |
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 Mathopen: questions and answers
What does it cost to rent a boat in Mathopen?
Boats rented by the day cost from NOK 900 per day, and the typical price is NOK 3,000 per day (21 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 Mathopen?
Yes. 4 of the 21 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 Mathopen?
The largest boat here takes up to 11 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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Mathopen and the Haakonsvern naval base
On the north shore of Grimstadfjorden, some 8 km from the centre of Bergen, lies the Laksevåg suburb of Mathopen. Its name comes from Old Norse words for food or fish and for a small bay. Much of the waterfront belongs to Haakonsvern, the main base of the Royal Norwegian Navy, opened in 1963.
Nothing is available for rent in Mathopen itself. The nearest boat is a cabin cruiser a short way north towards Godvik; others are on Litlesotra and Bildøyna across Raunefjorden, at Søreide, in the city, and in Fana and at Hjellestad further south. The range runs from open boats and RIBs to cabin cruisers and sailboats.
The naval base shapes how you move here. The water around Haakonsvern and the military area at Knappen is a prohibited zone. Only leisure boats with a fixed berth inside it may pass through, by the shortest route, at least 100 m from the quays, and they must stop if called. Everyone else stays outside. In addition, Mathopsvågen and Hetlevikstraumen, where Grimstadfjorden narrows to the north, have a 5-knot limit.
Out in Raunefjorden, the route south leads towards Lysøen and Korsfjorden, and north to Byfjorden and the city. The day-trip guide for Bergen gives rough distances.
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