Sea Moments · Mallorca
Which boat can you skipper in Spain: no licence, LN, PNB and PER
No licence, Licencia de Navegación, PNB or PER: length, power and distance from the coast each Spanish licence allows, with boats for sale for each.
Summary: what each licence allows
| Spanish licence | Maximum length | Engine power | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| No licence | 5 m | 15 kW (about 20 hp) | By day, up to 2 nautical miles from a port |
| Licencia de Navegación (titulín) | 6 m | Suitable for the boat | By day, up to 2 nautical miles from a port or shelter |
| PNB (Patrón de Navegación Básica) | 8 m | Suitable for the boat | By day, up to 5 nautical miles from a port |
| PER (Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo) | 15 m (24 m with practical training) | Suitable for the boat | Up to 12 nautical miles from the coast; Balearic Islands with practical training |
For guidance only, based on Real Decreto 875/2014. Check the regulations in force and the licence required for each boat.
Boats for sale for each licence
If you have no licence, look at our small boats up to 5 metres. With the titulín (Spain’s basic Licencia de Navegación), our boats for the titulín and 6-metre boats. With the PNB (Patrón de Navegación Básica), our boats for the PNB and 8-metre boats. And with the Spanish PER licence (Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo), the whole pre-owned catalogue up to 15 metres, as well as our new boats.
Would you rather not skipper the boat yourself? With our boat rental in Mallorca you can go out with a skipper.
Frequently asked questions
Which boat can I skipper without a licence?
Boats up to 5 metres in length and 15 kW (about 20 hp), by day and no more than 2 nautical miles from a port.
What is the titulín?
It is the Licencia de Navegación, Spain’s entry-level boating licence: it allows boats up to 6 metres with suitable power, by day and up to 2 nautical miles from a port or shelter.
Can I go to another island with the PNB?
No: the PNB (Patrón de Navegación Básica) covers up to 5 nautical miles from a port. To cross between islands or to the mainland you need the PER (Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo) with the corresponding endorsement.
Published and reviewed on 21 October 2026 · Sea Moments
In Spain the licence depends on the boat’s length, engine power and how far you want to go. Without any licence you may skipper boats up to 5 metres and 15 kW (about 20 hp), by day and within 2 miles of a port. The Licencia de Navegación covers boats up to 6 metres with suitable power, by day and within 2 miles of a port or shelter.
The PNB covers boats up to 8 metres, by day and within 5 miles of a port, and the PER boats up to 15 metres and up to 12 miles from the coast; with extra training it extends to 24 metres and crossings between the mainland and the Balearics. This guide is indicative: always check current rules (Royal Decree 875/2014) and the licence required for each boat.
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