Experience the Rías Baixas onboard our 8.5-metre boat. Departure from Vilanova de Arousa harbour to Illa de Arousa, the Areoso sandbank and Punta Cabalo lighthouse. Wakeboarding, paddle surf, snorkeling, fishing, scuba or just anchoring in a wild cove. Full day €500, half day €300.
Arousa Charter is the private skippered boat rental we always wished existed in Galicia's Rías Baixas. One boat, one private day, no shared groups. A licensed professional skipper who knows every inch of the ría and picks the best coves based on wind, tide and your mood.
We sail from Vilanova de Arousa, right in the heart of Albariño wine country. We'll take you to Illa de Arousa, the Areoso sandbank, Punta Cabalo lighthouse, the mussel rafts — or wherever you want. Wakeboarding, paddle surf, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing or a quiet cruise. You choose, we steer.
Open day boat. 8.5 metres long, 2.65 metres wide. Certified for 10 people, but we rent it to max. 6 + skipper so every spot is comfortable. Forward sundeck, rear bathing platform, freshwater shower and cooler onboard.
Wide bow with cushions to sunbathe between anchoring stops.
Rear platform with ladder for easy entry and exit from the water.
Rear shower to rinse off after a swim. Goodbye, salt.
Cold drinks and fresh food all day long. Bottled water included.
Life jackets for all, life raft, VHF, GPS, full annual inspection.
Board and tow rope onboard at no extra cost.
Rigid SUP for calm anchoring stops. Included in the rate.
Masks, snorkels and fins so you can jump in the moment we anchor.
Pick full day or half day. The rate includes the professional skipper, wakeboard, paddle surf board, snorkel gear, cooler with water and full-cover insurance. Fuel is charged separately at the end of the day based on actual consumption (rough guide: €60-80 half day, €120-150 full day on a normal route inside the ría).
Four hours onboard. Perfect for an intense morning or an afternoon of swimming and watersports. Short route to Areoso or Punta Cabalo, with stops for swimming and paddle surf or wakeboard. You leave from Vilanova harbour and return to Vilanova.
A full day to discover the ría. Loop around Illa de Arousa, swim stop at Areoso, snorkeling at Punta Cabalo, lunch at one of our trusted seafood restaurants and wakeboarding back at sunset. Best value for money.
The Arousa estuary is the widest and brightest of the Rías Baixas. White sand, turquoise water, untouched islands and mussel rafts floating in the blue. We'll take you to spots you'd never find otherwise. These are the must-see stops on any route.
The only inhabited island of the Rías Baixas, connected to the mainland by a 2-km bridge. Hidden coves, lighthouses, the Carreirón Natural Park and mussel rafts on either side of the route.
A strip of white sand that appears and disappears with the tides. The most photographed beach in Galicia. Boat-only access. Turquoise waters, wild dunes.
The iconic lighthouse on Illa de Arousa. Wind-sheltered cove, rocky bottom with fish, perfect for snorkeling. Your best Rías Baixas postcard.
Cradle of Albariño wine and the writer Valle-Inclán. We depart from the marina; on return there's tapas at praza Joaquín Costa and wine in the old town's cellars.
Hundreds of floating platforms growing mussels. We cruise slowly between them — one of the most distinctive waterscapes in Spain.
Ask at booking and we can plan a route crossing over to O Grove, A Toxa, A Lanzada or Sanxenxo. Good-weather days, tide-dependent.
If all you want is to swim and sunbathe, perfect. But if you came to do sports, the Arousa estuary is one of the best spots in Galicia. We bring the gear onboard and set up the activity at no extra cost. Only kitesurfing and certified scuba diving require your own equipment.
Board, tow rope and a skipper who knows how to flatten the wake. Flat water at dawn — perfect for beginners or advanced riders.
Rigid SUP onboard. We drop it in the water at the calmest coves: Areoso, Carreirón or Punta Cabalo.
We take you to A Lanzada or the narrow part of the ría when the thermal wind kicks in. You bring your gear, we provide the base boat.
Masks, snorkels and fins onboard. Illa de Arousa waters are crystal clear in August and September, with fish, shells and starfish.
Discover dives or trips for certified divers, organised with the local club. Stunning dives around Sálvora and Onza islands.
Dedicated deep-sea or coastal fishing trip. Rods, bait and skipper's tips. Can be a full fishing day or an add-on to swimming.
The full-day option includes a lunch stop at one of our trusted restaurants in Vilanova, A Illa de Arousa or A Toxa. We book the table, dock nearby and you eat what the ría brought in that very morning. The restaurant bill is not included.
Razor clams, clams, raft-grown mussels, queen scallops. Straight from the water to the grill.
Octopus with potatoes, coarse sea salt, smoked paprika and a generous splash of olive oil. The Galician dish, period.
A Coruña langoustines, grilled. Red shrimp from the south, if they're fresh that morning.
Soupy seafood rice with a live lobster. The headline dish you'll remember for months.
The wine made from the vines you can see from the boat. Ask for the day's bottle — you can't go wrong.
Turbot, sea bass, bream, whatever came into Vilanova's fish market that morning.
What you see is what you'll live. No filters, no renders. Real photos of the boat, the routes and our favourite stops.
No surprises, no fine print. The only thing on top is fuel, charged at the end of the day based on actual consumption and paid on the same day.
Licensed, years of experience in the ría, friendly. Just step onboard and enjoy.
Board and tow rope onboard, no extra charge. We'll teach you if it's your first time.
Rigid SUP onboard. We drop it in the water at anchor stops so you can paddle into the coves.
Masks, snorkels and fins in several sizes. For adults and kids.
Large onboard cooler. Bottled water included. Bring whatever else you want to drink or we stop at a beach bar.
Boat and passengers fully insured. Total peace of mind.
Before, during and after the trip we're always reachable on WhatsApp.
We plan the route with you based on tide, wind and mood. No fixed itinerary.
“We'd wanted to see Illa de Arousa by sea for years and we finally did it the right way. Left Vilanova at 10, snorkeling at Punta Cabalo, lunch on a terrace in A Illa, wakeboard back at sunset. Unforgettable.”
“Booked the full day with our two teenage kids — they wakeboarded for two hours straight while my wife and I had paddle surf and a swim in the Areoso. The skipper found us a perfect calm spot and the seafood lunch was outstanding.”
“A half day with the family, perfect to discover the island of Arousa and the Areoso sandbank. The skipper was very professional, the kids loved the paddle. We'll be back next year!”
“Early fishing trip, two friends and me. The skipper knew exactly where the fish was and we came back with four sea bass. Then we had lunch in Vilanova eating what we hadn't caught.”
Always from Vilanova de Arousa marina. There's public parking 50 metres away and a free parking lot at the old fish market. Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Half day is exactly 4 hours (morning 10:00–14:00 or afternoon 16:00–20:00). Full day is 8 hours, usually 10:00–18:00. Adaptable to tide and your plan: tell us at booking.
No. Fuel is charged separately at the end of the day based on actual consumption (rough guide: €60-80 half day, €120-150 full day on a normal route inside the ría). Always cheaper than a flat fee. Paid the same day along with the remaining 70%.
If conditions aren't safe (rough sea, sustained strong wind, storm) we cancel. You get a 100% refund or a free date change. The skipper makes the call 24h in advance and safety always comes first.
Not at all. A licensed professional skipper is always onboard. You just step on, swim, eat and enjoy. If you want to try driving the boat in open water, sure thing.
The boat is certified for 10 people, but we charter it to a maximum of 6 guests + skipper. More room per person, more comfort to lie in the sun, more space for sports gear.
30% on booking to confirm the date (Bizum or bank transfer). The remaining 70% in cash or Bizum on the day of departure. Credit card on request.
No. It's an open day boat. There is a freshwater rear shower to rinse off after a swim. At land stops (Vilanova, A Illa, A Toxa) there are toilets at the harbours and restaurants.
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us at booking so we bring extra water and a couple of towels for your dog.
Yes. You bring your kit and the skipper takes you to wherever the wind is best that day (usually A Lanzada or the narrow part of the ría) and picks you up. Great for riders who want car-free access to spots.
Our home port is Vilanova de Arousa, but we can pick you up at nearby harbours (Vilagarcía, Cambados, A Illa de Arousa, O Grove) on request and with a small fuel surcharge.
Tell us the day, half day or full day, how many of you and what you'd like to do. We confirm availability in under 4 hours by WhatsApp.