Boat rental on Arcachon Bay
Compare boats on Arcachon Bay, France — with or without a skipper, by the day or the week.
52 boatsfrom €160 / day
52 boats
12Pacific Craft Open 750 · 2022
Motorboat · Professional
from €640 / day
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12X Yachts X 43 · 2007
Sailboat · Professional
Up to 9 guests
from €980 / day
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12Dubourdieu Pinasse Classique · 2003
Motorboat · Professional
from €700 / day
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12Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 · 2017
Motorboat · Professional
Up to 8 guests
from €450 / day
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Ostrea Marine Nantucket · 2004
Motorboat · Professional
from €715 / day
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Great price 9Jeanneau Camarat 615 · 2000
Motorboat · Private owner
from €200 / day
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Capelli Tempest 700 · 2021
RIB · Professional
from €340 / day
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Bsc 70 Sport · 2026
RIB · Professional
from €595 / day
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Wimby 09 · 2018
RIB · Professional
from €750 / day
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Boston Whaler Outrage · 2023
Motorboat · Private owner
from €400 / day
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Bsc Classic 65 · 2016
RIB · Professional
from €340 / day
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Beacher 8 40 · 2005
Motorboat · Professional
from €700 / day
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Nuova Jolly Prince 23 · 2011
RIB · Private owner
from €390 / day
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Capelli Tempest 700 Luxe · 2025
RIB · Professional
from €420 / day
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Beacher V10 Croisière · 2011
Motorboat · Professional
from €850 / day
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Nautica Led 750 GS XL · 2014
RIB · Professional
from €418 / day
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Capelli Tempest 700 · 2018
RIB · Private owner
from €480 / day
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Great priceDubigeont Clarige · 1970
Motorboat · Private owner
from €220 / day
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Quicksilver 6 35 Commander Vera · 2007
Motorboat · Professional
from €270 / day
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Great priceJeanneau Cap Camarat 510 · 1990
Motorboat · Professional
from €220 / day
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Great priceArimar 6 50 Pionner · 2005
RIB · Professional
from €240 / day
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Great priceJoker Boat Coaster 600 · 2011
RIB · Private owner
from €250 / day
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Great priceBeneteau Ombrine 6 30 · 2000
Motorboat · Private owner
from €219 / day
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Pacific Craft Open 670 · 2021
Motorboat · Professional
from €340 / day
Click&BoatBoat trips on Arcachon Bay
All boat trips on Arcachon Bay (30) →
9Your day in Arcachon: Rent a motorboat for a boat trip to discover the Bay
from €180 / trip
8 h 7Explore Lège-Cap-Ferret by boat: A full day on the water on board a motor boat
from €400 / trip
8 h 11Discover Arcachon on a day trip by motorboat
from €620 / trip
6 h 11Discover Arcachon by motorboat
from €370 / trip
Ideas for Arcachon Bay
Boating on Arcachon Bay
Arcachon Bay is an almost enclosed tidal bay where large sandbanks and mudflats appear at low tide and boats follow the buoyed channels. A typical day goes round Île aux Oiseaux, crosses to Cap Ferret for lunch and ends near the Dune du Pilat and the Banc d’Arguin at the mouth of the bay.
Where to go by boat
Île aux Oiseaux
Island in the middle of the bay, known for its huts on stilts.
Cap Ferret
Tip of the peninsula, with oyster villages on the bay side and the ocean beyond.
Banc d’Arguin
Shifting sandbank and nature reserve at the entrance to the bay.
Dune du Pilat
Europe’s highest sand dune, a striking sight from the water.
Tip: Plan around the tide, as much of the bay dries out, and in the Banc d’Arguin reserve keep out of the buoyed fully protected zones, whose limits change every year.
Arcachon Bay at a glance
Boats
52
Price from
€160
Typical price
€370
With skippered trips
8
Boat prices on Arcachon Bay
| Boat type | Boats | From | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorboats | 28 | €160 | €364 |
| RIBs | 22 | €160 | €370 |
| Sailboats | 2 | €204 | €592 |
When to go boating on Arcachon Bay
Peak seasonBoating seasonOff season
Harbours and towns on Arcachon Bay
- Lège-Cap-Ferret · 26
- Cap-Ferret · 4
- Le Canon · 1
- La Teste-de-Buch · 1
Boat rental on Arcachon Bay: questions and answers
How much does it cost to rent a boat on Arcachon Bay?+
Boats on Arcachon Bay start from €160 per day; the typical price is €370 per day. The most affordable boat type here: Motorboats, from €160 per day.
Can I rent a boat without a licence on Arcachon Bay?+
There are no licence-free boats listed on Arcachon Bay at the moment. Many owners offer a skipper as an option; check the listing on Click&Boat.
When is the best time to rent a boat on Arcachon Bay?+
The boating season on Arcachon Bay runs from May to October. The busiest months are July – August, so book early for those dates.
How many boats can I rent on Arcachon Bay?+
Merboat currently lists 52 boats on Arcachon Bay: Motorboats (28), RIBs (22), and Sailboats (2).
How does booking work?+
Merboat compares boats; you book on Click&Boat. Choose a boat, press “View on Click&Boat” and check the dates, price and conditions there. Booking through Merboat costs you nothing extra.
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How Merboat works
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Compare
Browse 11,898 boats with prices, photos and local tips in one place.
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Book on Click&Boat
Check the dates and conditions and pay on the rental platform. The price is the same.
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Set sail
Meet the owner at the marina and enjoy your day at sea.