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Boat rental in Lofoten
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What is a visit to Lofoten
without a trip out on the amazing Lofoten Sea?


Lofoten Boat offers two well-equipped Quicksilver boats for rent. Beautiful and safe boats with plenty of space. Experience the magical nature of Lofoten from the sea and enjoy a fantastic day at sea.

Boat rental Svolvær, Lofoten. Quicksilver Pilothouse 625

Max 6 passengers | 150 HK

Quicksilver 625 Pilothouse

Enjoy a lovely summer day on the Lofoten Sea in this agile and feature-packed Quicksilver 625 Pilothouse with a 150 hp Mercury outboard engine.

Quicksilver 625 Pilothouse

Rental prices. Boat and extra equipment
NOK 2500
  • Price per day: 2,500,-*
    If you want to rent a boat for several days, send us an email for a price quote
    + Deposit (10,000,-, must be paid before delivery of the boat - a separate deposit invoice will be sent)

*Fuel is additional (Pump price + Service fee NOK 1000 if the tank is not filled upon return)

Boat rental Svolvær, Lofoten. Quicksilver Pilothouse

Max 9 passengers | 225 HK

Quicksilver 805 Pilothouse

Get out to on the ocean quickly and safely with this large and feature-packed Quicksilver 805 Pilothouse. The boat is equipped with a 225 hp Mercury outboard engine.

Quicksilver 805 Pilothouse

Rental prices. Boat and extra equipment
NOK 3500
  • Price per day: 3,500,-*
    If you want to rent a boat for several days, send us an email for a price quote
    + Deposit (10,000,-, must be paid before delivery of the boat - a separate deposit invoice will be sent)

*Fuel is additional (Pump price + Service fee NOK 1000,- if the tank is not filled upon return)

Price list additional equipment / Deposit

The boats from Lofoten Boat are delivered from and returned to Rorbuanlegget Svolvær Havn.

Conditions

When the boats are handed over, a checklist will be reviewed where the renter signs to have read and
understood the conditions that are set in connection with the rental of our boats. Some important points:


1. The renter must be 20 years old – 2. The renter must have a valid boat operator’s license (if born after 31.12.1979)


We recommend that you have carefully read our terms and conditions, safety advice (Before renting a boat) in advance. Click on the links below.

Useful links
Before you rent a boat
Conditions
About tourist fishing
A good knot
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Lofoten Boat is part of ByLofoten AS.
Contact Lofoten Boat: Tel. 412 98 000 | e-mail: rent@lofotenboat.no

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Boat rental Svolvær, Lofoten. Quicksilver Pilothouse 625

Quicksiver 625 Pilothouse

Model 2023 - Specifications

  • Max 6 passengers
  • 6.38 m long
  • 2.54 m width
  • 2.36 m bridge clearance
  • 0.49 m depth
  • Sonar
  • Map plotter
  • Webasto
  • External steering position
  • 160l fixed fuel tank
  • 150 HP Mercury

Enjoy Lofoten from the sea


Whether you’re in the cabin or on deck, navigate to your next favorite spot with high-quality Simrad electronics. 


Spend a day on the water with all the amenities to keep you comfortable – a refrigerator drawer for drinks and snacks, indoor and outdoor seating, and amenities for when nature calls. Relax on deck with a table that stows safely when not in use, aft seating, and a fold-down bench seat on the port side. 


The 625 Pilothouse is made for great days at sea. From inside the cabin, you can experience 360-degree panoramic views through large windows and full-length sliding doors. Built for a complete experience on the water with family and friends.

Boat rental Svolvær, Lofoten. Quicksilver Pilothouse

Quicksiver 805 Pilothouse

Model 2023 - Specifications

  • Max 9 passengers
  • 7.15 m length
  • 2.89 m width
  • 2.66 m bridge clearance
  • 0.60 m deep
  • 80 l water tank
  • Refridgerator
  • Toilet
  • Sonar
  • Map plotter
  • Webasto
  • External steering position
  • 350 l fixed fuel tank
  • 225 HP Mercury

Travel safely on the Lofoten Sea


Drive safely and comfortably to your favorite spot with up to 350 L of fuel capacity and navigate safely past hazards with Simrad 3G Radar.


Whether you’re taking a quick afternoon cruise or a day trip to the Lofoten Sea, the 805 Pilothouse’s saloon table and adjustable seats are a great place to relax or seek shelter. The galley has everything you need to prepare a quick meal or keep drinks cool. The toilet with flush toilet provides extra privacy. The deck is spacious and integrated seats on starboard and aft can be folded out of the freeboard when you need to sit down. If you want a snack, you can set up a table in the cockpit.


Get in and out of the 805 Pilothouse easily with a door integrated into the hull on the starboard side. The innovative cabin design provides convenient access from the cockpit and from both starboard and port sides.

Useful links

Useful tools, tips and advice
when you go to the Lofoten Sea.

All links/apps and information obtained from these are used at your own risk.
Lofoten Boat cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience, delay, damage or loss that occurs based on information obtained from third-party links/apps.

Emergency number app

113 app. All the emergency numbers in one place, your coordinates.
Supplied by Norwegian Air Ambulance.

Fishing in Norway

Read about rules, species, safety etc. 

Online Sea Chart

Free sea chart with travel planner from Gule Sider.

Online Sea Chart

Sea chart provided by c-map.com / can be downloaded for Android and iOS

Weather forecast

Yr.no. Weather forecast delivered by The Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Wave warning

Wave warning delivered by BarentsWatch

Before you rent a boat

Important safety adwice

Norwegian waters

Lofoten has a fantastic archipelago that invites you to great boating experiences and many opportunities, whether you use a motorboat or are a sailor. Combined with the fjords surrounded by high mountains, the coast along the Lofoten Wall is an attractive destination.

If you are setting out by boat in Lofoten for the first time, it is important to be aware that navigating these waters requires good planning, full focus and caution. For example, if you have rented a boat in Greece or Croatia, you will be able to experience that Norwegian waters have several underwater reefs, and not least that the temperature in the water is significantly lower.

To prepare you as best as possible for the boat trip in Norwegian waters, before you rent a boat, we ask that you go through all the information on this page, and not least take 3 minutes to watch the safety film below.

Safety film

The Directorate for Social Security and Preparedness (dsb) has produced a short safety film for fishing tourism on the Norwegian coast. The film is a summary of conditions boaters should be aware of, regardless of whether the purpose of the boat trip is fishing or something else. Watch safety film.

The rules of the sea

The safety film above summarizes the Maritime Law in a good way, and for us at Lofoten Boat it is a matter of course that everyone who travels on the sea should know and follow these. Unfortunately, in practice this is not always the case, and many of us need to be reminded of the rules before a new season. We therefore also ask you to read through these 7 rules:

  1. Think safety: Knowledge and planning reduce risk and increase well-being.
  2. Bring the necessary equipment: The equipment must be kept in order and be easily accessible.
  3. Respect the weather and waters: The boat must only be used in suitable conditions.
  4. Follow the rules of the sea: The provisions on the obligation to give way, speed and the use of lanterns must be observed.
  5. Use a life jacket or flotation device: approved flotation equipment is required for everyone on board.
  6. Be rested and sober: the blood alcohol limit is 0.8 when driving a boat.
  7. Show consideration: Safety, the environment and well-being are a shared responsibility.

Our Safety Goal

Lofoten Boat’s aim is that all boat hire should take place without damage to people or material. To achieve this goal, we have implemented a number of measures to prevent damage and ensure that you as a customer have a safe and good boating experience.

One example of such a measure is that you as a customer must sign a checklist that you have read and understood the text under “Before renting a boat” on our website before you are handed over the boat.

Under “Before you rent a boat”, we have collected important safety advice for you who rent a boat. Also remember and read our conditions, here you will also find an overview of laws and regulations.

Wishing you a great and safe boating experience!
Greetings Lofoten Boat

Conditions

Read before renting and handing over the boat

Some important points to be aware of
before you hire a boat from Lofoten Boat:

  1. The Hirer and other drivers of the boat must be over 20 years of age.
  2. The Hirer and other drivers of the boat born after 31.12.1979 must provide  a valid boat driver´s licence.
  3. When driving a boat in the inner harbour, the maximum legal speed is 5 – five – knots.
  4. When driving closer than 50 m from shore, bathers and bathing buoys, the maximum speed is 5 knots. (See legal data for the applicable legislation)..
  5. The boat must not be used after dark.
  6. Lofoten Boat’s boats are equipped with tracking devices, wich among other things registers speed and route.
  7. No-go zones have been entered in chartplotters, with notification to Lofoten Boat if these are not complied with.
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1. RENTAL PERIOD, DELIVERY AND RETURN


The duration of the agreement (the ”Rental Period”) shall be from the Rental Time to the Return Time as stated above. Lofoten Boat (hereinafter referred to as the ”Boat Owner”) shall, at the time of Rental, hand over the Boat to the Hirer at the Delivery Point as stated above and The Hirer shall, at the Time of Return, return the Boat to the Boat Owner at the same location, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Both parties have a mutual duty to notify and wait for 30 minutes in the event of a delay.


If, due to weather conditions, it is not or will not be advisable to hand over/return the Boat as agreed, the party who must hand over/return as soon as possible and no later than one hour before the agreed time, contact the other party to agree a new Rental or Return time. New Rental or Return time must be agreed as soon as the weather conditions make it reasonable.


If the The Hirer does not show up at the agreed Rental Time, the Rental Period begins to run, and Lofoten Boat may impose a fee as a result of non-collection in accordance with the current rates established by Lofoten Boat and published at www.bjorback.no or www.svolvaerhavn.no/ boat rental Lofoten.


If The Hirer does not show up for more than one day, when the rental period is over a week and this happens without the Boat Owner giving any notice to the landlord, the rental is terminated. In such cases, the Boat Owner must still pay full rent for the first full week. For later rental weeks, the rental price must be reduced corresponding to the replacement rental obtained.


If The Hirer does not show up at the agreed return time, a fee for non-return will be charged according to the current rates determined by Lofoten Boat and published on www.bjorback.no or www.svolvaerhavn.no/batutleie-lofoten. In the event of non-attendance at the agreed Return Time, the Rental Period continues to run on the other terms of the agreement until the boat is returned to the Boat Owner. In such cases, the Hirer is responsible for returning the Boat to the location specified by the Boat Owner.


The hirer is responsible for all expenses, costs and losses Boat owner is applied if the boat is not returned by the agreed return time.


2. RENTAL PRICE


The Hirer is obliged to pay Lofoten Boat the rental price stated above. Any additional options and additional equipment and services are added and follow the current price list.


If the Rental Date is postponed due to weather conditions as mentioned in point 1., the Rental Period shall be extended by agreement corresponding to the postponement.


If it is not possible to extend the Rental Period (for example because the boat has been rented out or because The Hirer does not have the opportunity to use it) the Rental Price must be shortened.


In the event of deferred handover due to conditions attributable to the Boat Owner or conditions for which the Boat Owner bears the risk, the Hirer may request that the Rental Period be extended corresponding to the postponement or that the Rental Price be shortened corresponding to the postponement.


If it is not possible to extend the Rental Period (for example because the boat has been rented out or because the Boat Owner does not have the opportunity to use it), the Rental Price must be reduced corresponding to the postponement.


3. SPECIAL AGREEMENT ON TRANSPORT


If the parties have agreed delivery and/or return at a place outside the Boat Owner’s address and the boat’s home port, Lofoten Boat can offer transport of the Boat by further agreement.


4. THE BOAT’S CONDITION AT HANDOVER AND THE BOAT OWNERS OBLIGATIONS


Upon handover, the boat must be in contractual condition, cleaned and have a full fuel tank. Upon handover, The Hirer and Boat Owner must together inspect the entire Boat using appropriate checklists that Lofoten Boat has. Checklists for reviewing the boat in question are ticked off as a separate point in the contract.


If the Boat is not ready for handover at the agreed time due to conditions on the Boat Owner’s side, the rental shall be reduced by one day’s rental for each day begun.


If the delay is more than one day in the case of up to one week’s rent, or more than two days in the case of more than one week’s rent, The Hirer can choose whether he wants to maintain or withdraw from the agreement.


If the Boat is not in contractual condition, The Hirer can demand a reduction in the rental price.


If the deficiency is of a serious nature, the Boat Owner may choose to withdraw from the agreement.


If the Boat cannot be used for part of the Rental Period, and this is due to circumstances for which the Boat Owner is responsible, the rental must be shortened proportionately.


5. CONDITION OF THE BOAT ON RETURN, DAMAGES AND THE HIRER´S OBLIGATIONS


On return, the boat must be in the same condition as on handover, cleaned and have a full fuel tank, unless otherwise agreed.


If the Boat is not satisfactorily cleaned or fully refueled upon return, the Renter will be charged a fee for washing and/or a fee for filling the engine seat, as well as a pump price (however minimum NOK 30 per litre) for lack of fuel according to current rates. The debt rates price for fuel are the relevant day’s rates at Circle K, Svolvær brygge’s petrol pump station.


The Hirer is responsible for theft and any damage or lack of the Boat, including the Boat’s engine and equipment, other damage or liability for damages incurred, incurred or arising as a result of the Hirer’s use of the Boat. The Renter is financially responsible for expenses incurred by the Boat Owner in connection with cleaning, repairs and transport due to internal and external damage and/or damage caused to the Boat during the rental period. The boat is insured, in the event of theft or damage/liability that is fully or partially covered by insurance, the Hirer is responsible for payment of the Boat Owner’s deductible as well as any other financial losses.


If problems of any kind arise with the Boat during the Rental Period, the Renter is obliged to immediately notify Lofoten Boat of the incident. In the event of non-insignificant damage, the hirer is obliged to follow Lofoten Boat’s instructions.


6. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HIRER AND DRIVER(S) OF THE BOAT


The Hirer must possess the necessary and sufficient competence to hire and operate the Boat. The Hirer and other driver´s of the Boat must be at least 20 years of age. If the Hirer or other driver´s of the Boat is born after 01.01.1980, they must provide a valid Boat driver´s licence. Mapping such competence is an important part of the reservation process and must be carried out by the Boat Owner before the reservation is carried out. This is to ensure that the hirer has the necessary skills and the right attitudes for safe travel at sea. It is the The Hirer´s responsibility to make sure that they are familiar with the area they will be traveling in and that all passengers have life jackets in the correct size according to regulations. It is The Hirer’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has sufficient competence to operate all aspects of operating a boat.


The Hirer confirms that all drivers of the Boat during the Rental Period are over 20 years of age and possess sufficient knowledge and any certificates/evidence required to drive the Boat. The Hirer is responsible for ensuring that all drivers of the Boat are made aware of the terms of this agreement in advance.


If the Hirer has given incorrect information about his own or other drivers’ qualifications and skills, or that for other reasons it is considered clearly unjustifiable to hand over the vessel, the Boat Owner has the right to terminate the agreement with immediate effect.


When mooring the boat, the Hirer or driver of the Boat is obliged to ensure that the Boat is properly secured on a wharf/mooring place where this has been clarified with the owner of the facility/place. Likewise, the Hirer or driver of the Boat is obliged to ensure that the Boat is properly closed and locked.


7. THE HIRERS MAINTENANCE OBLIGATION


During the rental period, The Hirer must ensure that the Boat is maintained, including regarding lubricating oils, cooling water and liquids.


If in doubt about maintenance, contact the Boat Owner


8. RESTRICTION ON USE OF THE BOAT AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS


The boat can only be used in Scandinavian waters. The boat must not be used to tow paragliders or similar equipment. The boat may also not be used for towing tasks, salvage of other boats (except in emergency situations), transport tasks where the hirer charges for the task, rental, or other commercial purposes. This point does not prevent the boat from being used for towing smaller water toys such as inflatable sausages, rings etc.


  • While driving in inner harbour and less than 50 m from land, the max speed is 5 – five- knots
  • The Boat shall not be in use when its dark (time of day will vary with time of year)

9. CANCELLATION


The Hirer can cancel the rental against payment of compensation to the Boat Owner according to the following model:


  • In case of cancellation more than four weeks before the Rental Period, 30% of the Rental Price is paid.
  • In case of cancellation between four and one week before the rental period, 50% of the rental price is paid.
  • In case of cancellation less than a week before the Rental Period, 90% of the Rental Price is paid.

If the Boat Owner rents out the boat during the rental period, the compensation must be reduced so that what the lessor receives must be deducted from the agreed rent. Nevertheless, the Boat Owner must always pay 30% ofthe rental amount.


10. LIABILITY OF THE PARTIES


The hirer is aware that the hire contract has been entered into by the Boat Owner or his representative. Lofoten Boat, the Boat Owner, is not responsible for The Hirer or other passengers’ medical condition, or the consequences thereof. The Hirer has full responsibility for himself and his passengers.


11. CHANGES, REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITING


Additions to and changes to the rental terms in this agreement are binding only if they are contained in a written agreement.


12. DISPUTES


Any dispute between the parties must be resolved amicably. If negotiations do not lead to progress, the parties have adopted the Salten and Lofoten District Court as the right venue in any case.

About Tourist Fishing

Lofoten Boat is registered as a tourist fishing business with the Directorate of Fisheries.

Lofoten Boat must, in accordance with the “Regulations on the reporting of catches from tourist fishing businesses”, report to the directorate about the customers’ catches of cod, halibut, pollock, redfish and catfish. You can read the entire regulation here (Norwegian).

About reporting of catches

Catches must be reported as the number of fish per species, per boat and per fishing trip divided by catch date. The reporting must include fish that are caught but not taken ashore. Fishing trips without catching the mentioned species must also be reported (zero catch).

From 1 January 2022, catch reporting must be done using digital systems that have been approved by the Directorate of Fisheries. Lofoten Boat uses the  GoFish solution for registration, reporting and documentation of catches. Our customers will gain access to GoFish and log into the system and register their catch after each fishing trip.
The catch is automatically reported to the Directorate of Fisheries and the necessary documentation for possible export of fish (see below) is generated in the solution.

Export of fish

The export quota is 18 kg for guests at registered tourist fishing establishments. Tourist fishermen must document that the fishing was done under the auspices of a registered tourist fishing company when fish is taken out of the country.

NB! It is only possible to export fish if you have fished and stayed with a registered tourist fishing company. The export quota is 18 kilograms of fish or fish products. You can take the export quota with you up to twice per year.

Upon export, the customs agency will require documentation of catches that individual tourist fishermen have reported to the tourist fishing business. Such a printout or pdf file must contain:

  • Name of the business
  • Name of who has fished
  • How much is fished

The persons named on the document must be present when the fish is taken out of the country.

Recommended Lure-knot

There are many different fishing knots. This knot is relatively simple and strong:

A double lure-knot. This is one of the strongest lure-knots.
PS! It is important that the tendon (cord) goes through the hook eye TWICE!

Anbefalt Sluk-knute Lofoten Boat
Boat rental Svolvær, Lofoten. Quicksilver Pilothouse 625

Quicksiver 625 Pilothouse

Model 2023 - Specifications

  • Max 6 passengers
  • 6.38 m long
  • 2.54 m width
  • 2.36 m bridge clearance
  • 0.49 m depth
  • Sonar
  • Map plotter
  • Webasto
  • External steering position
  • 160l fixed fuel tank
  • 150 HP Mercury

Enjoy Lofoten from the sea


Whether you’re in the cabin or on deck, navigate to your next favorite spot with high-quality Simrad electronics. 


Spend a day on the water with all the amenities to keep you comfortable – a refrigerator drawer for drinks and snacks, indoor and outdoor seating, and amenities for when nature calls. Relax on deck with a table that stows safely when not in use, aft seating, and a fold-down bench seat on the port side. 


The 625 Pilothouse is made for great days at sea. From inside the cabin, you can experience 360-degree panoramic views through large windows and full-length sliding doors. Built for a complete experience on the water with family and friends.

Boat rental Svolvær, Lofoten. Quicksilver Pilothouse

Quicksiver 805 Pilothouse

Model 2023 - Specifications

  • Max 9 passengers
  • 7.15 m length
  • 2.89 m width
  • 2.66 m bridge clearance
  • 0.60 m deep
  • 80 l water tank
  • Refridgerator
  • Toilet
  • Sonar
  • Map plotter
  • Webasto
  • External steering position
  • 350 l fixed fuel tank
  • 225 HP Mercury

Travel safely on the Lofoten Sea


Drive safely and comfortably to your favorite spot with up to 350 L of fuel capacity and navigate safely past hazards with Simrad 3G Radar.


Whether you’re taking a quick afternoon cruise or a day trip to the Lofoten Sea, the 805 Pilothouse’s saloon table and adjustable seats are a great place to relax or seek shelter. The galley has everything you need to prepare a quick meal or keep drinks cool. The toilet with flush toilet provides extra privacy. The deck is spacious and integrated seats on starboard and aft can be folded out of the freeboard when you need to sit down. If you want a snack, you can set up a table in the cockpit.


Get in and out of the 805 Pilothouse easily with a door integrated into the hull on the starboard side. The innovative cabin design provides convenient access from the cockpit and from both starboard and port sides.

Useful links

Useful tools, tips and advice
when you go to the Lofoten Sea.

All links/apps and information obtained from these are used at your own risk.
Lofoten Boat cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience, delay, damage or loss that occurs based on information obtained from third-party links/apps.

Emergency number app

113 app. All the emergency numbers in one place, your coordinates.
Supplied by Norwegian Air Ambulance.

Fishing in Norway

Read about rules, species, safety etc. 

Online Sea Chart

Free sea chart with travel planner from Gule Sider.

Online Sea Chart

Sea chart provided by c-map.com / can be downloaded for Android and iOS

Weather forecast

Yr.no. Weather forecast delivered by The Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Wave warning

Wave warning delivered by BarentsWatch

Before you rent a boat

Important safety adwice

Norwegian waters

Lofoten has a fantastic archipelago that invites you to great boating experiences and many opportunities, whether you use a motorboat or are a sailor. Combined with the fjords surrounded by high mountains, the coast along the Lofoten Wall is an attractive destination.

If you are setting out by boat in Lofoten for the first time, it is important to be aware that navigating these waters requires good planning, full focus and caution. For example, if you have rented a boat in Greece or Croatia, you will be able to experience that Norwegian waters have several underwater reefs, and not least that the temperature in the water is significantly lower.

To prepare you as best as possible for the boat trip in Norwegian waters, before you rent a boat, we ask that you go through all the information on this page, and not least take 3 minutes to watch the safety film below.

Safety film

The Directorate for Social Security and Preparedness (dsb) has produced a short safety film for fishing tourism on the Norwegian coast. The film is a summary of conditions boaters should be aware of, regardless of whether the purpose of the boat trip is fishing or something else. Watch safety film.

The rules of the sea

The safety film above summarizes the Maritime Law in a good way, and for us at Lofoten Boat it is a matter of course that everyone who travels on the sea should know and follow these. Unfortunately, in practice this is not always the case, and many of us need to be reminded of the rules before a new season. We therefore also ask you to read through these 7 rules:

  1. Think safety: Knowledge and planning reduce risk and increase well-being.
  2. Bring the necessary equipment: The equipment must be kept in order and be easily accessible.
  3. Respect the weather and waters: The boat must only be used in suitable conditions.
  4. Follow the rules of the sea: The provisions on the obligation to give way, speed and the use of lanterns must be observed.
  5. Use a life jacket or flotation device: approved flotation equipment is required for everyone on board.
  6. Be rested and sober: the blood alcohol limit is 0.8 when driving a boat.
  7. Show consideration: Safety, the environment and well-being are a shared responsibility.

Our Safety Goal

Lofoten Boat’s aim is that all boat hire should take place without damage to people or material. To achieve this goal, we have implemented a number of measures to prevent damage and ensure that you as a customer have a safe and good boating experience.

One example of such a measure is that you as a customer must sign a checklist that you have read and understood the text under “Before renting a boat” on our website before you are handed over the boat.

Under “Before you rent a boat”, we have collected important safety advice for you who rent a boat. Also remember and read our conditions, here you will also find an overview of laws and regulations.

Wishing you a great and safe boating experience!
Greetings Lofoten Boat

Conditions

Read before renting and handing over the boat

Some important points to be aware of
before you hire a boat from Lofoten Boat:

  1. The Hirer and other drivers of the boat must be over 20 years of age.
  2. The Hirer and other drivers of the boat born after 31.12.1979 must provide  a valid boat driver´s licence.
  3. When driving a boat in the inner harbour, the maximum legal speed is 5 – five – knots.
  4. When driving closer than 50 m from shore, bathers and bathing buoys, the maximum speed is 5 knots. (See legal data for the applicable legislation)..
  5. The boat must not be used after dark.
  6. Lofoten Boat’s boats are equipped with tracking devices, wich among other things registers speed and route.
  7. No-go zones have been entered in chartplotters, with notification to Lofoten Boat if these are not complied with.
Download as PDF

1. RENTAL PERIOD, DELIVERY AND RETURN


The duration of the agreement (the ”Rental Period”) shall be from the Rental Time to the Return Time as stated above. Lofoten Boat (hereinafter referred to as the ”Boat Owner”) shall, at the time of Rental, hand over the Boat to the Hirer at the Delivery Point as stated above and The Hirer shall, at the Time of Return, return the Boat to the Boat Owner at the same location, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Both parties have a mutual duty to notify and wait for 30 minutes in the event of a delay.


If, due to weather conditions, it is not or will not be advisable to hand over/return the Boat as agreed, the party who must hand over/return as soon as possible and no later than one hour before the agreed time, contact the other party to agree a new Rental or Return time. New Rental or Return time must be agreed as soon as the weather conditions make it reasonable.


If the The Hirer does not show up at the agreed Rental Time, the Rental Period begins to run, and Lofoten Boat may impose a fee as a result of non-collection in accordance with the current rates established by Lofoten Boat and published at www.bjorback.no or www.svolvaerhavn.no/ boat rental Lofoten.


If The Hirer does not show up for more than one day, when the rental period is over a week and this happens without the Boat Owner giving any notice to the landlord, the rental is terminated. In such cases, the Boat Owner must still pay full rent for the first full week. For later rental weeks, the rental price must be reduced corresponding to the replacement rental obtained.


If The Hirer does not show up at the agreed return time, a fee for non-return will be charged according to the current rates determined by Lofoten Boat and published on www.bjorback.no or www.svolvaerhavn.no/batutleie-lofoten. In the event of non-attendance at the agreed Return Time, the Rental Period continues to run on the other terms of the agreement until the boat is returned to the Boat Owner. In such cases, the Hirer is responsible for returning the Boat to the location specified by the Boat Owner.


The hirer is responsible for all expenses, costs and losses Boat owner is applied if the boat is not returned by the agreed return time.


2. RENTAL PRICE


The Hirer is obliged to pay Lofoten Boat the rental price stated above. Any additional options and additional equipment and services are added and follow the current price list.


If the Rental Date is postponed due to weather conditions as mentioned in point 1., the Rental Period shall be extended by agreement corresponding to the postponement.


If it is not possible to extend the Rental Period (for example because the boat has been rented out or because The Hirer does not have the opportunity to use it) the Rental Price must be shortened.


In the event of deferred handover due to conditions attributable to the Boat Owner or conditions for which the Boat Owner bears the risk, the Hirer may request that the Rental Period be extended corresponding to the postponement or that the Rental Price be shortened corresponding to the postponement.


If it is not possible to extend the Rental Period (for example because the boat has been rented out or because the Boat Owner does not have the opportunity to use it), the Rental Price must be reduced corresponding to the postponement.


3. SPECIAL AGREEMENT ON TRANSPORT


If the parties have agreed delivery and/or return at a place outside the Boat Owner’s address and the boat’s home port, Lofoten Boat can offer transport of the Boat by further agreement.


4. THE BOAT’S CONDITION AT HANDOVER AND THE BOAT OWNERS OBLIGATIONS


Upon handover, the boat must be in contractual condition, cleaned and have a full fuel tank. Upon handover, The Hirer and Boat Owner must together inspect the entire Boat using appropriate checklists that Lofoten Boat has. Checklists for reviewing the boat in question are ticked off as a separate point in the contract.


If the Boat is not ready for handover at the agreed time due to conditions on the Boat Owner’s side, the rental shall be reduced by one day’s rental for each day begun.


If the delay is more than one day in the case of up to one week’s rent, or more than two days in the case of more than one week’s rent, The Hirer can choose whether he wants to maintain or withdraw from the agreement.


If the Boat is not in contractual condition, The Hirer can demand a reduction in the rental price.


If the deficiency is of a serious nature, the Boat Owner may choose to withdraw from the agreement.


If the Boat cannot be used for part of the Rental Period, and this is due to circumstances for which the Boat Owner is responsible, the rental must be shortened proportionately.


5. CONDITION OF THE BOAT ON RETURN, DAMAGES AND THE HIRER´S OBLIGATIONS


On return, the boat must be in the same condition as on handover, cleaned and have a full fuel tank, unless otherwise agreed.


If the Boat is not satisfactorily cleaned or fully refueled upon return, the Renter will be charged a fee for washing and/or a fee for filling the engine seat, as well as a pump price (however minimum NOK 30 per litre) for lack of fuel according to current rates. The debt rates price for fuel are the relevant day’s rates at Circle K, Svolvær brygge’s petrol pump station.


The Hirer is responsible for theft and any damage or lack of the Boat, including the Boat’s engine and equipment, other damage or liability for damages incurred, incurred or arising as a result of the Hirer’s use of the Boat. The Renter is financially responsible for expenses incurred by the Boat Owner in connection with cleaning, repairs and transport due to internal and external damage and/or damage caused to the Boat during the rental period. The boat is insured, in the event of theft or damage/liability that is fully or partially covered by insurance, the Hirer is responsible for payment of the Boat Owner’s deductible as well as any other financial losses.


If problems of any kind arise with the Boat during the Rental Period, the Renter is obliged to immediately notify Lofoten Boat of the incident. In the event of non-insignificant damage, the hirer is obliged to follow Lofoten Boat’s instructions.


6. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HIRER AND DRIVER(S) OF THE BOAT


The Hirer must possess the necessary and sufficient competence to hire and operate the Boat. The Hirer and other driver´s of the Boat must be at least 20 years of age. If the Hirer or other driver´s of the Boat is born after 01.01.1980, they must provide a valid Boat driver´s licence. Mapping such competence is an important part of the reservation process and must be carried out by the Boat Owner before the reservation is carried out. This is to ensure that the hirer has the necessary skills and the right attitudes for safe travel at sea. It is the The Hirer´s responsibility to make sure that they are familiar with the area they will be traveling in and that all passengers have life jackets in the correct size according to regulations. It is The Hirer’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has sufficient competence to operate all aspects of operating a boat.


The Hirer confirms that all drivers of the Boat during the Rental Period are over 20 years of age and possess sufficient knowledge and any certificates/evidence required to drive the Boat. The Hirer is responsible for ensuring that all drivers of the Boat are made aware of the terms of this agreement in advance.


If the Hirer has given incorrect information about his own or other drivers’ qualifications and skills, or that for other reasons it is considered clearly unjustifiable to hand over the vessel, the Boat Owner has the right to terminate the agreement with immediate effect.


When mooring the boat, the Hirer or driver of the Boat is obliged to ensure that the Boat is properly secured on a wharf/mooring place where this has been clarified with the owner of the facility/place. Likewise, the Hirer or driver of the Boat is obliged to ensure that the Boat is properly closed and locked.


7. THE HIRERS MAINTENANCE OBLIGATION


During the rental period, The Hirer must ensure that the Boat is maintained, including regarding lubricating oils, cooling water and liquids.


If in doubt about maintenance, contact the Boat Owner


8. RESTRICTION ON USE OF THE BOAT AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS


The boat can only be used in Scandinavian waters. The boat must not be used to tow paragliders or similar equipment. The boat may also not be used for towing tasks, salvage of other boats (except in emergency situations), transport tasks where the hirer charges for the task, rental, or other commercial purposes. This point does not prevent the boat from being used for towing smaller water toys such as inflatable sausages, rings etc.


  • While driving in inner harbour and less than 50 m from land, the max speed is 5 – five- knots
  • The Boat shall not be in use when its dark (time of day will vary with time of year)

9. CANCELLATION


The Hirer can cancel the rental against payment of compensation to the Boat Owner according to the following model:


  • In case of cancellation more than four weeks before the Rental Period, 30% of the Rental Price is paid.
  • In case of cancellation between four and one week before the rental period, 50% of the rental price is paid.
  • In case of cancellation less than a week before the Rental Period, 90% of the Rental Price is paid.

If the Boat Owner rents out the boat during the rental period, the compensation must be reduced so that what the lessor receives must be deducted from the agreed rent. Nevertheless, the Boat Owner must always pay 30% ofthe rental amount.


10. LIABILITY OF THE PARTIES


The hirer is aware that the hire contract has been entered into by the Boat Owner or his representative. Lofoten Boat, the Boat Owner, is not responsible for The Hirer or other passengers’ medical condition, or the consequences thereof. The Hirer has full responsibility for himself and his passengers.


11. CHANGES, REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITING


Additions to and changes to the rental terms in this agreement are binding only if they are contained in a written agreement.


12. DISPUTES


Any dispute between the parties must be resolved amicably. If negotiations do not lead to progress, the parties have adopted the Salten and Lofoten District Court as the right venue in any case.

About Tourist Fishing

Lofoten Boat is registered as a tourist fishing business with the Directorate of Fisheries.

Lofoten Boat must, in accordance with the “Regulations on the reporting of catches from tourist fishing businesses”, report to the directorate about the customers’ catches of cod, halibut, pollock, redfish and catfish. You can read the entire regulation here (Norwegian).

About reporting of catches

Catches must be reported as the number of fish per species, per boat and per fishing trip divided by catch date. The reporting must include fish that are caught but not taken ashore. Fishing trips without catching the mentioned species must also be reported (zero catch).

From 1 January 2022, catch reporting must be done using digital systems that have been approved by the Directorate of Fisheries. Lofoten Boat uses the  GoFish solution for registration, reporting and documentation of catches. Our customers will gain access to GoFish and log into the system and register their catch after each fishing trip.
The catch is automatically reported to the Directorate of Fisheries and the necessary documentation for possible export of fish (see below) is generated in the solution.

Export of fish

The export quota is 18 kg for guests at registered tourist fishing establishments. Tourist fishermen must document that the fishing was done under the auspices of a registered tourist fishing company when fish is taken out of the country.

NB! It is only possible to export fish if you have fished and stayed with a registered tourist fishing company. The export quota is 18 kilograms of fish or fish products. You can take the export quota with you up to twice per year.

Upon export, the customs agency will require documentation of catches that individual tourist fishermen have reported to the tourist fishing business. Such a printout or pdf file must contain:

  • Name of the business
  • Name of who has fished
  • How much is fished

The persons named on the document must be present when the fish is taken out of the country.

Recommended Lure-knot

There are many different fishing knots. This knot is relatively simple and strong:

A double lure-knot. This is one of the strongest lure-knots.
PS! It is important that the tendon (cord) goes through the hook eye TWICE!

Anbefalt Sluk-knute Lofoten Boat

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