Boat rental & yacht charter in Azores, Portugal

Four reasons to hire a boat in the Azores

• The Azores are a group of small islands in the Atlantic Ocean. They are characterised by green landscapes, coastal villages and stunning lakes.

• The best time to visit and sail in the Azores is from June to August. Temperatures are warm and the chance of rain is low. 

• If you rent a boat in the Azores you can easily visit the nearby islands and enjoy their beauty. It is the best way to visit the whole archipelago.

• In the Azores, you will find four well-equipped main marinas that allow you to leave your boat while you discover the islands on foot.

Pricing and information about hiring a boat in the Azores

Boat rental prices in the Azores depend on the type of boat and the season. Prices during the low season the prices for sailboats start from 290 euros.

Boat rentals in the Azores are very popular during the summer so we suggest you book two months in advance. At SamBoat you will find a variety of boats available in Portugal, choose the best one for your needs.

Do you need a license to rent a boat in the Azores?

If you want to rent a boat in the Azores you must follow the Portuguese regulations. You will need to have a licence if you wish to rent a boat over 15 m in length and with a maximum speed of 12 km/h. Licences belonging to the European Union will be accepted by the Portuguese authorities. It is recommended that you bring with you a nautical curriculum vitae explaining your previous sailing experience and the types of boats you have sailed.

If you do not have a licence to drive a boat you can rent any of the boats in our catalogue with a captain. Captains are people who are trained to drive a boat while you relax in the company of your group of friends.

Things to do in the Azores

⚓ Visit the island of Sao Miguel and let yourself be seduced by the incredible lagoons of Sete Cidades and Fogo.

⚓ Forget your worries and relax on the white sandy beaches of the island of Santa Maria. 

⚓ Visit Terceira and its large mountain with vineyards planted around it. It is an unusual landscape that will surprise you.

⚓ Try the local gastronomy, some of the dishes are cooked underground.

Practical information 

To get to the Azores you have to take a flight from Portugal which arrives directly at the João Paulo II Airport at Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel.  This airport does not accept international flights so if you are coming from abroad you will have to take a connecting flight in Portugal. Another way to get to the Azores is to rent a boat in Lisbon and sail, it is 800 nautical miles and it takes 6 to 8 days to get there.

At SamBoat we have several destinations for boat rentals in Portugal. Rent a boat in Porto to sail the Portuguese coast, or rent a boat in Algarve to visit Spanish coastal towns.