Rent a boat in Sotenäs
Boats for rent in Sotenäs
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Sotenäs in Bohuslän is a coastal municipality with the charming fishing villages Smögen, Hunnebostrand and Kungshamn. Rent a boat and explore the famous Bohuslän coast with its smooth granite rocks and vibrant summer atmosphere.
Boat rental in Sotenäs at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 5 boats
- People on board
- up to 8
Boat rental prices in Sotenäs
| Boats | From | Typical price | Boats with a price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boats rented by the day | SEK 3,000/day | SEK 3,300/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.
Rent a boat near Sotenäs
- Bohus-Malmön 6 km
- Hunnebostrand 9 km
- Kungshamn 13 km
- Lysekil 14 km
- Fiskebäckskil 18 km
- Fjällbacka 26 km
Renting a boat in Sotenäs: questions and answers
What does it cost to rent a boat in Sotenäs?
Boats rented by the day cost from SEK 3,000 per day, and the typical price is SEK 3,300 per day (4 boats with a price). Prices vary by date and season, and each boat shows the exact price for your dates.
How many people can come along on a rental boat in Sotenäs?
The largest boat here takes up to 8 people, and a typical boat takes 7.
Do I need a boat licence in Sweden?
Not for most boats: in Sweden you can drive a boat without a licence as long as it is under 12 metres long or under 4 metres wide, whatever the engine power. Boats of at least 12 × 4 metres need a coastal skipper certificate, and jet skis need a licence. Read our full licence guide.
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Boat rental in Sotenäs – Discover the area from the water
With a rental boat from Sotenäs 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.
Sotenäs: a granite peninsula with seven guest harbours
Sotenäs municipality is a peninsula of Bohus granite, bounded by the Skagerrak to the west and south, Bottnafjorden to the north and Åbyfjorden to the east. The boats on this page are spread across it: an open boat that goes out with its owner as skipper, a sailing boat in Hunnebostrand, a cruiser in Kungshamn and a day cruiser on Bohus-Malmön, plus a centre-console boat further south at Nordströmmarna on Skaftö.
Seven guest harbours are run by the municipality: Bovallstrand, Hasselösund, Hunnebostrand, Kungshamn, Malmön, Smögen and Väjern, from the largest in Hunnebostrand to the smallest at Väjern. Our guide to Smögen and Sotenäs by boat links them into routes.
The most exposed trip is to the Hållö archipelago, Hållö and Sälö, the last larger islands before the open Skagerrak. The nature reserve, created in 1975, has about 40 glacial potholes and Bohuslän's oldest lighthouse, lit since 1842. There is a guest harbour on Hållö's east side, but camping is banned, fires are only allowed at marked sites and dogs must be kept on a lead.
Guides: boating in and around Sotenäs
Smögen and Sotenäs by boat: routes, harbours, rules
Boat trips around Smögen and the Sotenäs peninsula: Smögenbryggan, Hållö, Kungshamn, Bohus-Malmön and the Sotekanalen canal, with guest harbours and local rules.
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Lysekil and Gullmarsfjorden by boat: routes and rules
Boat trips from Lysekil: Stångehuvud, Fiskebäckskil, up Gullmarsfjorden to Stora Bornö, Gåsö and Grundsund, the inner channel to Flatön and Käringön, with harbours and rules.
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Fjällbacka, Strömstad and Kosterhavet by boat
Boat trips in northern Bohuslän: the Fjällbacka archipelago, Väderöarna, Grebbestad's oyster coast, Strömstad and the Koster islands in Kosterhavet National Park.
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Boating in Sweden: rules, best areas and practical tips
What to know before you rent a boat in Sweden: the rules that apply, where the best archipelagos and lakes are, and when the season is at its best.
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Boat Rental vs Charter in Sweden: What's the Difference?
Planning to rent a boat in Sweden? We explain the difference between peer-to-peer boat rental and traditional charter companies – and when to choose each.
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Island Holiday in Sweden: Gotland and Öland by Boat
Dreaming of a Baltic island holiday? Gotland and Öland offer medieval history, nature, and unforgettable boating experiences.
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