Published: 26 July 2026
Boat Rental in Malta With No Licence: What You Can Drive
One of the most common questions we get: can you rent a boat in Malta without a licence? Yes — and not just a dinghy. Here's exactly what you can drive at St Thomas Bay, the age rules, and what the safety briefing covers.
Option 1: Hydra 530 self-drive — from €120
The Hydra 530 is a proper self-drive boat, no licence required, driver 18+. Prices: €120 (2h), €180 (3h), €240 (4h), €300 (5h), €360 (7h). You get a full briefing before departure and then the southeast coast is yours at your own pace.
Option 2: the Fiat 500 Boat — from €55
The famous car-shaped boat also needs no licence — note the driver age is 21+ here (passengers from age 10), up to 4 people, fuel included. Self-drive from €55 for 30 minutes up to €440 for a 7-hour day.
What 'no licence' actually involves
- •A safety briefing before departure — routes, limits, weather
- •A valid photo ID for the driver
- •Life jackets and safety equipment provided
- •The weather guarantee: full refund or free reschedule if conditions cancel the trip
Rather not drive at all?
The 28ft open boat runs skippered south-coast trips from €180 (2 hours) to a €530 full day, and a Gozo & Comino full day at €650 — same bay, zero steering required.
