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Self Drive Boat Hire, Quick Facts
Self Drive Boat Hire Gran Canaria, No Licence Needed
Take the wheel yourself. A mini catamaran from Arguineguín harbour for up to six people, no licence and no captain, with fuel included and the whole southern coastline to explore at your own pace. Bring your own food and drinks, put your own music on, and stop wherever the water looks good.
One thing worth reading before you book: what the 100€ deposit at the dock actually covers. Scroll on, we hold nothing back.
Reserve with a deposit and pay the balance on arrival, in cash or by card. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before, fuel included in the price, and free paddleboard and snorkel gear on rentals of 3 hours or more. A real local team on WhatsApp every day from 08:00 to 22:00. Best Price Guarantee included. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,360+ verified reviews.
From 125€. Up to 6 guests. No licence, no captain, fuel included.
Do You Need A Licence To Drive A Boat In Gran Canaria?
For these boats, no. That is the whole point of them. Boat hire without a licence in Gran Canaria is possible because these mini catamarans sit under the engine power threshold that requires a qualification, so anyone over 18 can legally take the helm.
What you do need. To be at least 18 years old and to show a valid ID or passport at the dock. No ID, no boat, and no refund, so bring it.
What you do not need. A boating licence, any previous experience, or a captain on board. You get a briefing before you leave and then the boat is yours.
What you must not do. The person driving cannot drink alcohol. Any fine for breaking that rule is yours to pay, and it is not a small one.
Where you can go. Along the southern coast around Arguineguín, into the quiet bays. The briefing covers the limits of the area before you set off.
So if you have been searching for boating without a licence in Gran Canaria, or a boat without licence Gran Canaria offers legally, this is it. Turn up with ID, listen to the briefing, and go.
Small Boat Hire Gran Canaria, The Mini Catamarans
These are mini catamarans rather than speedboats: stable, easy to handle, and set up for a day on the water rather than for going fast. Each takes up to 6 people, and we have three of them, so a bigger group can book two boats and stay together.
On board: shade and sunbathing spots, a Bluetooth stereo for your own music, a freshwater shower, a central table, and a compartment with a coolbox for your food and drinks.
Fuel is included. No topping up, no surprise bill at the end.
Bring your own ice. The coolbox is there but it comes empty.
Bigger group than 12? Two boats gets you to 12. Above that, message us and we will look at the alternatives.
What It Costs
Prices start from 125€, and the full rate card for every duration is live in the booking calendar on this page. We keep the numbers there rather than in the text on purpose: a calendar is always current, and a paragraph goes out of date the moment a rate moves.
How booking works. A deposit reserves your boat and your slot. The balance is paid on arrival, in cash or by card.
The 100€ security deposit. Taken separately when you board and returned in full as long as the boat comes back in good condition and nothing is missing. It also covers the snorkel masks and the paddleboard, so keep an eye on the gear.
Longer rentals cost less per hour. The calendar shows exactly how the rate drops, and the 3-hour mark is where the free watersports gear kicks in.
Optional picnic. We can arrange food in advance from +50€, depending on group size and duration. Ask us before the day.
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Book 3 Hours Or More And The Watersports Are Free
Worth knowing before you pick a duration. Rentals of 3 hours or more include free paddle surf and snorkelling equipment. Shorter than that and the gear is not included.
Honestly, three hours is also the point where the day starts making sense. An hour is enough to get out, look around and come back. Three hours lets you reach a quiet bay, anchor, get in the water, eat something and still not feel rushed. If you are choosing between two hours and three, take the three.
Your Day On The Water
Simple process, and the boat is available between 10:00 and 18:00.
Your Self Drive Rental, Step By Step
- 1Before You Go
Pack And Shop
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, your ID or passport, and your own food, drinks and ice. There is a coolbox on board but it comes empty.
- 215 Min Early
Arrive At Arguineguín
Av del Muelle 34, Arguineguín. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot. Late arrival comes off your rental time rather than extending it.
- 3At The Dock
Balance, Deposit And Briefing
Pay the balance in cash or by card, leave the 100€ security deposit, show your ID, and take the briefing on how to handle the boat and where you can go.
- 4Off You Go
You Are The Captain
Out of the harbour and along the coast at your own pace. Your music on the Bluetooth stereo, your drinks in the coolbox, and nobody else on board.
- 53 Hours Or More
Anchor, Snorkel, Paddle
Find a quiet bay, drop anchor and get in. The paddleboard and snorkel gear are included on longer rentals, and there is a freshwater shower for afterwards.
- 6Back By 18:00
Return And Deposit Back
Back to Arguineguín, gear checked, and your 100€ returned. Simple as that.
Who Self Drive Boat Hire Suits
Friends. Six people, your own music, your own drinks, and no crew watching. This is the version people picture when they imagine a boat day.
Couples. Quiet bays, nobody else on board, and total privacy. Considerably cheaper than a private charter for the same solitude.
Families. Stable boats, shade, a shower and a swim stop wherever you choose. Just remember the driver stays sober.
Anyone who hates group tours. No timetable, no other guests, no guide talking. You go where you want and stop when you want.
Who it does not suit: anyone wanting food, drinks and a crew laid on. For that, take a private charter with a captain instead, from 645€ for 3 hours with up to 12 guests, food and drinks included.
Where Is The Best Place To Book A Boat Without A Licence In Gran Canaria?
Book direct with Club Canary, a Canary Islands team you can trust. A deposit reserves your boat, free cancellation runs to 72 hours before, fuel is included, and the rate card stays current in the calendar rather than going stale in a paragraph. Real people answer on WhatsApp if you want to check availability or add a picnic.
Want a captain, food and drinks laid on instead? See the Blue M private charter, from 645€ for 3 hours with up to 12 guests. Or browse the full range of boats in Gran Canaria. Planning something for a group? Email events@clubcanary.com.
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What Is Included On Board
- The whole boat: a mini catamaran for up to 6 people.
- No licence and no captain required.
- Fuel fully included.
- Bluetooth stereo for your own music.
- Freshwater shower on board.
- Central table and a storage compartment.
- Coolbox for your food and drinks.
- Sunbathing spots and shaded seating.
- Briefing before departure.
- Free paddle surf and snorkel gear on rentals of 3 hours or more.
- Food and drinks. Bring your own, or ask us to arrange a picnic from +50€.
- Ice for the coolbox.
- The 100€ security deposit, taken at the dock and returned in full if the boat and gear come back fine.
- Watersports gear on rentals under 3 hours.
Prices start from 125€. The full rate card by duration is live in the booking calendar.
Meeting Point, Rules And What To Bring
Everything you need before taking the helm from Arguineguín.
Meeting Point: Av del Muelle 34, Arguineguín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your departure time. View the departure location on Google Maps.
Availability: boats run from 10:00 to 18:00. For anything outside those hours, contact us and we will see what is possible.
Your Ticket: have your Club Canary ticket ready, on your phone or printed.
Payment: the balance is settled on arrival, in cash or by card.
The Captain: whoever drives must be at least 18 years old and able to show a valid ID or passport. Without it, boarding can be refused with no refund.
Security Deposit: a 100€ deposit is taken when you board. It is returned in full provided the boat comes back in good condition and no equipment, such as the paddleboard or snorkels, is lost or damaged.
Food And Drinks: not provided. Storage and a coolbox are on board for your convenience, so bring your own ice, food and drinks.
Alcohol: the person driving must not drink. Any fine for breaking that rule is the customer's responsibility.
What To Bring: swimwear, a towel and sunscreen, plus your ID and your own supplies.
Seasickness: a travel sickness tablet about 30 minutes before departure helps if you are prone to it.
Comfort: the boat has spots for sunbathing and shaded seating areas.
Marine Life: please keep your distance from whales and dolphins, and do not swim with them. Fines for disturbing wildlife are the customer's responsibility.
Self Drive Boat Hire Policy
Thank you for booking your self drive boat hire with Club Canary. You are taking the boat out yourself, so a few of these terms matter more than usual. Please read them before you book.
Cancellation And Date Changes
- Free cancellation or date change up to 72 hours before your slot. Email office@clubcanary.com.
- Between 24 and 72 hours before: a 50€ charge applies.
- Less than 24 hours before, or a no-show: 75% of the booking price is due.
Age And Identification
- You must be at least 18 years old to rent and to drive the boat.
- Bring your ID or passport. Without it you may not be allowed on the boat, and no refund applies.
Security Deposit And Equipment
- A 100€ security deposit is taken when you board, and returned in full if the boat and all equipment come back in good condition.
- The deposit also covers the snorkel masks and the paddleboard, so please look after all the gear.
Alcohol And Responsibility
- You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks, but the person driving must not drink alcohol.
- Any fines resulting from breaking that rule are the customer's responsibility.
Marine Life
- Please respect the sea creatures. Swimming with whales or dolphins is not permitted.
- Any fines for disturbing wildlife are the customer's responsibility.
Late Arrival And Seasickness
- If you arrive late, that time comes off your rental rather than extending it.
- If you cut the trip short because of seasickness, no refund applies.
Weather
- If the weather is unsafe we may have to cancel, and we will find another date that works for you.
- The decision on weather and whether the trip can run rests with the operator and crew, not the customer.
Coolbox
- There is a coolbox on the boat, but you need to bring your own ice.
Assistance
- Need help or want to change something? Email office@clubcanary.com or chat on WhatsApp, every day from 08:00 to 22:00.
By booking you confirm that you understand and agree to these terms. Most of them exist because you are the one driving, and a clear set of rules keeps that simple for everyone.
Questions or a special request? Chat with our local team on WhatsApp. We reply fast.
Club Canary's Honest Take
Real talk from your local team in the Canary Islands
Real talk: this is the boat day most people actually want. No crew, no timetable, no guide talking over your music. Six of you, a mini catamaran, your own drinks in the coolbox and the southern coast to poke around in. The fact that you need no licence at all still surprises people, and it is completely legal.
Book three hours or more if you can. That is where the free paddleboard and snorkel gear kicks in, and it is also the point where the day stops feeling like a quick spin. An hour gets you out and back. Three hours gets you a bay to yourselves.
Two honest things. You are the captain, so you do not drink, and any fine for that is yours. And there is a 100€ deposit at the dock, fully refundable, which also covers the snorkels and the paddleboard, so keep track of the gear.
If you would rather someone else drove and brought the food, take the Blue M private charter instead. Different day, different price, and we would rather point you there than have you spend your afternoon watching the fuel gauge.
Your boat, your music, your bay. Bring ice.
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