Rent a boat in Stavern
Boats for rent in Stavern
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Stavern is a charming coastal town in Vestfold with a historic fortress and vibrant summer life. Rent a boat and explore the Stavern fjord, visit Citadel Island or head along the coast to Nevlunghavn.
Boat rental in Stavern at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 13 boats
- With skipper or captain
- 3 of 13
- People on board
- up to 12
Boat rental prices in Stavern
| Boats | From | Typical price | Boats with a price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boats rented by the day | NOK 1,200/day | NOK 3,000/day | 13 |
| Open Console Boat | NOK 1,500/day | NOK 3,000/day | 5 |
| Cabincruiser | NOK 1,500/day | NOK 2,400/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 Stavern: questions and answers
What does it cost to rent a boat in Stavern?
Boats rented by the day cost from NOK 1,200 per day, and the typical price is NOK 3,000 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 Stavern?
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 Stavern?
The largest boat here takes up to 12 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 Stavern – Discover the area from the water
With a rental boat from Stavern 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.
Stavern, the old naval harbour
Stavern was called Fredriksvern until 1930, after the naval station and galley yard that moved here around 1758, and the fort on Citadelløya and its powder tower still dominate the view from the harbour. Stavern itself has some of the listed boats, among them a cabin cruiser for longer family trips and a small RIB. More are up the fjord in Larvik, west in Nevlunghavn and Helgeroa, and east at Hem and in Sandefjord.
Two short trips start at the harbour mouth: - Svenner, a lighthouse island some 2 nautical miles out, where you can moor at Nordbogen, Røvika or Fyrhavna, along the rock or at the quay. Eiders and gulls nest there from April to June, and the bird life has been protected since 1935. - Rakke, smooth rocks for swimming about 3 km south of the town, used as a military firing range until 2002.
The run west to Nevlunghavn appears among our Stavern-area boat routes.
Inside Stavern harbour the limit is 5 knots. Stavern gjestehavn, with 200 berths in the town centre, is Larvik's largest guest harbour. Svenner faces the Skagerrak, so avoid entering its harbours in strong wind.
Guides: boating in and around Stavern
Larvik, Stavern and Sandefjord by boat: routes and harbours
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Alcohol Limits at Sea in Norway: Rules, Fines, and Practical Examples
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