Rent a boat in Os
Boats for rent in Os
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Os south of Bergen sits on the Bjørnafjord and is a great starting point for boating in Hordaland. Rent a boat and explore the Bjørnafjord, head to Tysnes or sail north to Bergen.
Boat rental in Os at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 8 boats
- Boat types
- Daycruiser (3)Bowrider (1)Cabincruiser (1)Motor launch (1)Open Console Boat (1)Sailboat (1)
- With skipper or captain
- 1 of 8
- People on board
- up to 10
Boat rental prices in Os
| Boats | From | Typical price | Boats with a price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boats rented by the day | NOK 1,100/day | NOK 2,150/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.
Rent a boat near Os
- Bjørnafjorden 3 km
- Hagavik 4 km
- Lysekloster 8 km
- Nordvik 10 km
- Tysnes 13 km
- Fana 14 km
Renting a boat in Os: questions and answers
What does it cost to rent a boat in Os?
Boats rented by the day cost from NOK 1,100 per day, and the typical price is NOK 2,150 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 Os?
Yes. 1 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 Os?
The largest boat here takes up to 10 people, and a typical boat takes 8.
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 Os – Discover the area from the water
With a rental boat from Os 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.
Os and Osøyro on the Bjørnafjord
Listed in Os itself is a motorboat with a diesel heater, galley, fridge and toilet, set up for day trips as well as weekends aboard. The others are nearby, on Bjørnafjorden, at Lysekloster on Lysefjorden, and in southern Bergen at Nordvik, Fana and Hjellestad. Among them are cabin cruisers, day cruisers, open boats and a large sailing yacht.
Osøyro, the centre of Bjørnafjorden municipality, lies on a plain where the Oselva runs into the fjord, about 30 km south of central Bergen. The Bjørnafjord in front of it is some 30 km long, with Tysnesøya and Reksteren along its southern side. From Os, Bekkjarvik on Austevoll is within reach for a full day, one of the longer outings in our Bergen boat trips guide.
Slow down near town: the whole of Os harbour area and Vargavågen are 5-knot zones all year, and from 1 June to 31 August the same limit applies in Søre Øyane, Vinnessundet, Forstrønesundet and at Strandvik.
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