Boat Rental Marbella runs a 27-boat fleet from Puerto Banús — the marina where the UK crowd usually winds up after the Saturday flight from London or Manchester. This page covers what UK guests actually need to know: prices in £, how to get from your hotel to the marina, what the day looks like, and how to book without a booking platform.
Pricing in £ (live €→£ at booking)
| Duration | Price (£) | Price (€) | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h skippered | ~£640 | €749 | Astondoa 40 or Azimut 39 · skipper · drinks · fuel · VAT |
| 4h | ~£1,110 | €1,299 | Half-day · lunch + swim stop |
| 8h | ~£1,960 | €2,299 | Full day · Sotogrande or Cabopino itineraries |
| 4h Mangusta 80 | ~£4,020 | €4,719 | Flagship · 24m yacht · jet ski included free |
Final price quoted in € on WhatsApp at booking. £ values are indicative at ~1.17 €/£ — exact rate locks the day you pay the deposit.
Getting from the UK to Puerto Banús
- Málaga (AGP) — direct flights from LHR / LGW / STN / LTN / MAN / EDI / BRS / NCL / LBA / EMA. Flight ~3 hours. Taxi to Puerto Banús: 50 minutes, ~£70 (€85).
- Gibraltar (GIB) — direct from LGW / LHR / MAN / EDI. Often cheaper. Taxi to Puerto Banús: 45 minutes via the AP-7, ~£90 (~€105).
- Sevilla (SVQ) — direct from STN. 2h45 drive south to Marbella, only worth it if Málaga prices spike.
UK guests' most common booking pattern
- Friday evening — fly into Málaga, check into Puente Romano / Marbella Club / Don Pepe / Anantara Villa Padierna.
- Saturday morning — WhatsApp Andra to confirm boat + time (most book the previous week, some same-day).
- Saturday 11:00 or 14:00 — pickup at Puerto Banús, 4–6 hour charter, two swim stops, return for dinner ashore.
- Sunday morning — sunset cruise (smaller, 2h) before the evening flight home.
Why UK guests pick us (vs Click&Boat / Samboat)
- One human point of contact — Andra replies in <5 min. Marketplaces route through bots first.
- No booking platform fee — we save the ~15% platform markup.
- 50% deposit only — many marketplaces require 100% upfront.
- VAT-receipt available — for UK business clients claiming charter as a corporate expense (Brexit-VAT-recoverable in some cases — check with your accountant).
- UK-tested skippers — most of our skippers have driven UK ICC / RYA Day Skipper guests; they know the British "tight reverse-onto-the-pontoon" jokes.
What our UK guests say
"Booked the Azimut 39 on a Thursday for the Saturday — Andra confirmed the same evening on WhatsApp, full quote, no booking fees. Felt like we'd booked weeks ago." — Olivia T., Manchester
"12 of us from Dublin. The Mangusta is a serious yacht. Six-hour charter felt like a full day. Skipper kept the playlist going." — Patrick K., Ireland
"Stag weekend, 9 of us. Crew handled it with humour and zero judgement. We made it back to Puerto Banús in time for dinner at Sea Grill." — Henry G., London
Full list: 87 verified reviews averaging 4.9/5.
UK-specific FAQ
Do I need to bring my UK passport?
Yes — you board a Spanish-flagged charter, and the skipper logs passport numbers for insurance. EU national ID also works if you have dual citizenship.
Can I use a UK ICC / RYA Day Skipper to drive the boat?
For licence-free boats (up to 5m / 15hp): no licence needed at all. For larger boats: a UK ICC or RYA Day Skipper certificate let you charter bareboat in Spain — bring the original certificate, not a copy. Most UK guests book skippered anyway because Marbella's marina traffic is intense.
Can I pay in £?
We invoice in €. Pay with a UK debit/credit card and your bank handles the conversion. Revolut / Wise users save the bank FX margin. We accept Stripe, bank transfer, and (for the Mangusta 80) wire only.
How does the cancellation policy work for weather?
If the skipper cancels for weather, you always get a 100% refund or free reschedule. See full cancellation policy.
UK travel insurance — does it cover yacht charter?
Standard UK travel insurance often excludes private yacht charter. Look for policies with "watersports / cruise" cover or buy a specific add-on. Recommended for any booking over £1,500.
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Ready to book? Tap WhatsApp at the top right or message Andra directly. Average reply under 5 minutes in Marbella daytime.