Here you’ll find answers to the questions we’re most often asked before and after renting a dinghy or motor boat from Rent Boat Bagnaia. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, send us a message on WhatsApp or visit our contact page.
To rent a boat from Rent Boat Bagnaia, you must:
No. Boats with engines of up to 40 HP do not require a boating licence and can be operated by anyone who is at least 18 years old and has a valid identity document.
Yes. A valid identity document for international travel (EU identity card or passport) is sufficient. For boats requiring a boating licence, we accept equivalent boating licences issued by EU countries as well as the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
In both cases, the security deposit can be paid in cash or by credit card. It is refunded in full upon your return, after the boat has been inspected.
We accept cash and credit cards. Payment for both the rental and the security deposit must be made before departure.
No. All boats are delivered with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank. Fuel costs are the responsibility of the customer.
You can refuel at the Portoferraio harbour fuel station or upon your return at our pontoon. Our staff will provide you with all the necessary instructions.
In the event of damage, the customer is responsible for the repair costs, up to the amount covered by the security deposit or the optional Kasko insurance, if purchased.
Yes. We offer optional Kasko insurance for an additional €15, which covers:
Before setting off, we recommend inspecting the boat and taking photos of its condition, paying particular attention to:
Yes. In the event of unsafe weather conditions (weather warnings or restrictions issued by the Harbour Master’s Office), you can choose between:
Yes. Small and medium-sized pets are welcome in limited numbers (for example, one or two dogs). Whenever possible, we recommend choosing a motor boat rather than a dinghy, to help preserve the condition of the hull.
Follow the road signs to Bagnaia Beach (Portoferraio municipality). Once you arrive, park in one of the public car parks near the beach and walk to the pontoon. Our staff will be waiting for you there.
The journey from the Portoferraio ferry terminal to our base in Bagnaia is approximately 10 km and takes around 15–20 minutes by car.
All our boats are fully equipped with the required safety equipment, including: a life jacket for every passenger, an anchor with rope, visual and sound signalling devices, a fire extinguisher, where required.
Before departure, we also provide a full briefing explaining how to use and position the onboard equipment.
Call our base immediately: +39 347 6870275 — +39 340 3531059. For serious emergencies, call 1530 (Italian Coast Guard)
Our mooring buoys are located in the Bay of Bagnaia, on the north coast of the Island of Elba, within the Gulf of Portoferraio. GPS coordinates: 42.810585 N, 10.363339 E.
We offer daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal mooring permits. The seasonal permit is the best-value option for those who keep their boat with us throughout the summer.
We provide a shuttle service: our staff will take you from the pontoon to your boat and back, so there is no need for a personal tender.
Rates vary depending on the duration of the permit and the size of the boat. Please contact us directly for a quote, as availability of our mooring buoys is limited.
