Boats with and without license in Blanes: what changes from October 2026
Since 1 October 2026 license-free boats are no longer rented. Compare your options: a licensed boat with the titulín or a skippered trip.
Update: since 1 October 2026 no boat can be rented without a qualification (RD 1188/2025). Today you can go out with the Navigation Licence (Licencia de Navegación), which takes one day, or sail with a skipper on our private trip. Boats with and without license in Blanes: what changes from October 2026 Not sure how to go boating from Blanes now that license-free boats can no longer be rented? We'll help you decide. Boats WITHOUT License (until 30 September 2026) Until that date, boats of up to 15 HP and 5 metres in length could be rented without a qualification, up to 2 miles from the coast. Since 1 October 2026, RD 1188/2025 keeps that exemption for private boats only: renting requires a qualification. We no longer rent license-free boats. Boats WITH License Advantages - Higher power and speed - You reach Lloret and Tossa de Mar (Blanes to Tossa: 30-45 minutes) - Larger boats: Mingolla Brava 19 (6 people), Trimarchi 57S and Pacific Craft 625 (7 people) - Greater autonomy - Ideal for long routes Requirements - Navigation Licence (the "titulín", a 1-day course with no exam) or a higher qualification - No boat includes fuel Skippered Trip Advantages - No nautical license required - Up to 6 people - The skipper drives the boat and you just enjoy Which One to Choose? Choose the skippered trip if: - It's your first time - Nobody in the group has a qualification - You're coming with family - You're looking…