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Bootsverleih Miltenberg

Self-drive boat rental on the banks of the Main in Miltenberg, with pedal, rowing and motor boats for the whole family.

Outdoor Family-friendly Swimming

On the banks of the Main in Miltenberg you can take the helm yourself and explore the surroundings from the water. The boat rental offers pedal boats, rowing boats and motor boats for a trip through the landscape between the Odenwald and Spessart hills.

At a Glance

Boat types
pedal boats, rowing boats and motor boats (up to 8 hp licence-free from age 18, plus 9.9 hp and 15 hp)
Prices
from 10 € (½ hour pedal/rowing boat), motor boats from 29 €
Season
May to September
Maximum rental time
2 hours
Reservation
phone booking recommended (tel. 0171/6970656)
Location
on the Main at Miltenberg, between the Odenwald and Spessart
Safety
life jackets provided free of charge
Payment
cash after the trip

Things to do here

  • Swimming
  • Boating

Boats & Offer

The fleet includes pedal and rowing boats as well as several motor boats. Motor boats up to 8 hp can be operated licence-free from the age of 18; beyond that there are boats with 9.9 hp and 15 hp. The 15 hp boat is rented only to guests with motor-boating experience.

Capacity depends on the boat: a motor boat holds up to 4 adults, alternatively 3 adults plus 2 children under 12, or 2 adults plus 4 children under 12. Pedal and rowing boats take 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children under 12; for pedal boats the maximum load is 180 kg.

Prices

Pedal and rowing boats cost 10 € for half an hour, 15 € for one hour, 19 € for one and a half hours and 23 € for two hours.

Motor boats up to 8 hp are priced at 29 € (½ hour), 39 € (1 hour), 55 € (1½ hours) and 64 € (2 hours). The 9.9 hp boat costs 34 / 44 / 62 / 72 €, and the 15 hp boat 44 / 54 / 77 / 92 € for the respective periods.

Rental time is capped at a maximum of 2 hours, and payment is made in cash after the trip. For motor boats a valid ID card is held as a deposit during the ride, plus a security deposit of 100 € (up to 9.9 hp) or 150 € (15 hp).

Opening Hours & Season

In May, June and September the rental is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 19:00; Monday to Friday only by phone arrangement. July and August bring longer hours: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 11:00 to 20:00, and Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 20:00, with mornings by arrangement.

A phone reservation is recommended. In bad weather the opening hours cannot be guaranteed.

Safety & Rules

Life jackets are mandatory for children up to 8 years old and for non-swimmers; they are provided free of charge. Mooring is permitted only at the rental's own jetty, and swimming from the boat is not allowed. Refreshments are available on site and may be taken on board.

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Address

Steingaesserstraße
63897 Miltenberg

Hours

Mo: 13:00–20:00

Di: 13:00–20:00

Mi: 13:00–20:00

Do: 13:00–20:00

Fr: 13:30–20:00

So: 11:00–20:00

Contact

0171 6970656

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