Boat Rental in Nice

Nice's boat rentals are based around Nice Port and the Baie des Anges, with easy access to the calm waters stretching toward Cap d'Antibes and the Italian border. Motorboats and RIBs are the most common choice for a day on the water, ideal for exploring nearby Villefranche-sur-Mer or the Lérins Islands. Summer (June–September) brings the calmest seas and warmest swimming, though spring and early autumn avoid the peak-season crowds around the bay.

Boat types and prices

Motorboats

44 boats · from €100 · typically €450/day

RIBs

16 boats · from €250 · typically €440/day

Sailboats

7 boats · from €390 · typically €650/day

Licence-free boats

4 boats · from €243 · typically €320/day

Catamarans

4 boats · from €1100 · typically €2000/day

Motor yachts

4 boats · from €1900 · typically €2913/day

Departure ports

Nice · 43

Saint Laurent Du Var · 23

Villeneuve Loubet · 13

Top-rated boats in Nice

Boat rental

Motorboat rental in Nice: Quicksilver 555 Open from St-Laurent-du-Var

Motorboat rental in Nice: Cranchi E 26 CLASSIC 2022

Motor yacht rental in Nice: San Lorenzo 57 Flybridge

Motorboat rental in Nice: Rent a boat in Nice 2010

Motorboat rental in Nice: Cranchi Endurance 41 · €1300/day

Motorboat rental in Nice: Navan S30 with skipper

Sailboat rental in Nice: Cn Yachts Vallicelli 65'

Motorboat rental in Nice: Rent a boat in Nice with skipper

Catamaran rental in Nice – Lucia 40, built in 2020

Sailboat rental in Nice: Mèfi N - Sailing boat 14

Motorboat rental in Nice Rio from Nice port

Sailboat rental in Nice: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37.1 Villeneuve Loubet

All boats for rent in Nice

Renting a boat in Nice: frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat in Nice?

Day rates in Nice start at €100, and half of the listed boats cost €475 a day or less. By type: motorboats from €100, RIBs from €250, sailboats from €390, licence-free boats from €243, catamarans from €1100, motor yachts from €1900. Fuel, a skipper and extras are usually charged separately — each listing on Click&Boat shows exactly what is included.

Can I rent a boat without a licence in Nice?

Yes — 4 licence-free boats are listed in Nice, from €243 a day: small, low-powered boats you can drive without a permit. Any other boat can be booked with a skipper, and then no licence is needed either.

Where do boat rentals in Nice depart from?

Boats listed in Nice depart from Nice (43), Saint Laurent Du Var (23), Villeneuve Loubet (13). The exact meeting point is shown on each listing.

What kind of boat can I rent in Nice?

The fleet in Nice currently includes motorboats (44), RIBs (16), sailboats (7), licence-free boats (4), catamarans (4), motor yachts (4). Motorboats and RIBs suit a half or full day along the coast, on your own or with a skipper; catamarans and motor yachts are usually rented with a skipper, for groups.

Boat types and prices

Departure ports

Top-rated boats in Nice

All boats for rent in Nice

Motorboats (44)

RIBs (16)

Sailboats (7)

Licence-free boats (4)

Catamarans (4)

Motor yachts (4)

Renting a boat in Nice: frequently asked questions