Renting a boat and heading out on your own is one of the most popular ways to see the Los Gigantes cliffs from the water, without depending on a guided tour’s schedule. AD Boat Rental operates from Los Gigantes marina, the area’s reference operator, with three boats depending on experience and group size. Before booking, there is a regulation change worth knowing about.
The regulation change arriving on 1 October 2026
An amendment to Royal Decree 875/2014 removes, across all of Spain, the option of hiring and skippering a rental boat yourself without a boating licence. Until 30 September 2026 nothing changes; from 1 October, anyone wanting to take the helm will need their own boating licence, and anyone without one will need a boat with a professional skipper. The licence-free exception remains only for private (non-rental) use on boats up to 5 metres and 15 HP. If you plan to rent without a licence, book it before that date.
Which boats you can rent
Silver 555 (licence-free)
Up to 6 passengers, 5 metres long. From €240 for 2 hours up to €450 for 6 hours. This is the option to take the helm yourself with no boating licence, available only until 30 September 2026.
Saxdor 200 Sport (own licence)
Up to 6 passengers, 6 metres long, with GPS, shower, sunshade and bathing ladder. From €300 for 3 hours up to €650 for a full day. Requires your own boating licence, unaffected by the new regulation.
Charter (with skipper)
Up to 9 passengers, 8 metres long, with a professional crew, GPS, bimini top, fridge and Bluetooth speakers. Book it as a private charter, from €600 for 3 hours, or by individual seat. Requires no licence from whoever books it.
What people who have tried it say
On Tripadvisor, AD Boat Rental holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews, all rated «Excellent». Comments repeatedly highlight three things: the good condition and cleanliness of the boats, friendly and professional staff during the safety briefing, and no hidden costs in the final price. Several reviews from first-time renters note that handling the boat was easier than expected after the initial explanation.
Decide if you need a licence before booking
If you book before 30 September 2026 and have no boating licence, the Silver 555 is your only option without a skipper. After that date, without a licence you will need the Charter with skipper.
Book ahead in high season
The fleet is limited; check the availability calendar on the official website before fixing the rest of your day.
Check the cancellation terms
All three options allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure — useful if sea conditions change.
Plan for parking
The meeting point is at Los Gigantes marina, where parking fills up by mid-morning. Check our Los Gigantes parking guide before heading down.
Renting a boat or joining a guided tour
If you want to see whales and dolphins, or would rather not handle the boat yourself, a guided whale-watching excursion may suit you better than a rental. If you are unsure between kayak and boat in general, see our kayak or boat in Los Gigantes comparison.