Sailboat rental with or without skipper in Minorca

The Balearic Islands have many islands, one of the most beautiful ones is Menorca, with its capital Mahon. It is the most pristine of the Balearic Islands, with an amazing natural ecosystem, it has been designated a biosphere area by UNESCO in 1993. If you are planning on visiting Menorca to enjoy the sunshine and beautiful scenery, we recommend you to rent a sailboat. If you prefer, you can also hire a catamaran in Menorca. It’s convenient for family cruises and it’s often very comfortable, spacious and stable.

Prices and information on sailboat rental in Menorca

Depending on the type of sailboat and the period of the year in which you want to rent a sailboat in Minorca, prices will vary, it’s also true according to the type and size of the boat.  If you want to hire a sailboat in Menorca, prices are usually between the ranges of 200€ and 400€ per day and from 2500€ for a week-long sailboat rental.

If you decide to sail and rent a sailboat in the lower season (from September onwards), you will find more attractive prices and have more availability. Make sure you check out all the options for boat rental in Menorca.

Do I need a licence to rent a sailboat in Minorca? 

If you choose to rent a sailboat, you will need to have a boating or nautical CV detailing your previous experiences and certificates.

Keep in mind that a licence is mandatory to charter a sailboat. If you have no experience, you can rent a sailboat in Menorca with a professional skipper who will be the captain. A skipper will be in charge of the navigation and will show you the best spots in the area. This service has an additional cost of 200€ per day. 

When is the best time to sail in Minorca? 

Menorca has a typical Mediterranean climate, warm temperatures in summer and mild during winter. Menorca doesn’t have many mountains and pretty much has a flat landscape. Therefore, it usually is more exposed to the winds than the rest of the Balearic Islands. For instance, the Tramontana, which comes from the north of the island. To safely navigate in  Menorca, keep in mind that Menorca can get quite windy and it can make navigation difficult.