Gneca Gran Noray Marco Polo – Motorboat Rental from Marina del Sur

Description

Marco Polo is aimed at a group wanting to spend a day out on the water rather than book a multi-cabin yacht. Its simple layout focuses on outdoor time: a bimini provides shade, the bathing platform offers access close to the water, and a fridge and coffee machine make refreshments convenient aboard.

Gneca Gran Noray Marco Polo is a 10-metre motorboat built in 1975 and operated by Santa Marta Boats from Marina del Sur in Las Galletas, Tenerife. Its traditional small-vessel layout is suited to guests looking for a day on the water without the accommodation and domestic facilities of a large cruising yacht.

The supplier lists a daytime maximum of ten people. That number should not be confused with the boat's sleeping capacity: Marco Polo has one double cabin with two nominal berths and a single toilet with a shower. The source also includes overnight handover times, but does not establish that an overnight stay can be booked. When organising a group outing, check with Santa Marta Boats how the skipper is counted within the ten-person maximum and what number of paying guests is permitted.

Outside, a bimini gives shade and there is a bathing platform with an outdoor shower. The onboard equipment includes an outside GPS plotter, an audio system with outdoor speakers and a fridge, sink and coffee machine. Snorkelling sets and a fishing set also appear on the supplier's equipment list; ask whether they can be used on the selected departure. The boat is listed with a single 150 hp engine.

The supplier FAQ describes Marco Polo as a skipper-only offer, with a skipper, drinks, transit log and deposit insurance highlighted as included. However, the structured charter-mode fields are unconfirmed and the exact scope of those services is not itemised. Ask the operator for a written quote confirming the crew, duration and inclusions. Self-drive charter is not established by this listing.

Why choose this yacht

Unlike a multi-cabin motor yacht, Marco Polo puts the focus on a straightforward group outing, with shade, easy access to the water and practical refreshment storage. Its single cabin is useful as a private onboard space, but does not turn a ten-person daytime charter into accommodation for ten.

Who is this yacht for?

Friends or families considering a motorboat trip from Las Galletas, with the supplier listing up to ten people in total for daytime use. Confirm the number of paying guests after allowing for the skipper; guests planning an overnight stay should enquire separately because only two nominal berths are listed.

What to expect

A 1975 Gneca Gran Noray with a 150 hp engine, bimini, bathing platform, outside shower, GPS plotter and onboard refreshments facilities. Snorkelling and fishing equipment are listed, but the skipper service, allowed group size and available activities should be confirmed for the chosen outing.

Before you go

The supplier advertises an indicative starting charter price of €799 per day. No separately priced mandatory extras are listed. Its highlights say a professional skipper, transit log, drinks and deposit insurance are included, but do not specify the exact provisions, coverage or duration. The refundable security-deposit amount is not stated; ask Santa Marta Boats whether a deposit or damage excess applies. Optional flexible cancellation is priced at 8% of the rental price. Confirm the complete quotation, fuel and mooring policy, refreshments, permitted passenger count and skipper arrangements before booking. The charter company will confirm the qualification and operating requirements for this rental; do not assume an independently operated option is available.

Practical tips

The departure point is listed as Marina del Sur in Las Galletas, Tenerife. The supplier's daily handover windows are pickup between 09:00 and 10:00 and return between 17:00 and 18:00; ask for the actual sailing duration rather than assuming every booking covers those full hours. Check the exact meeting point, payment method and whether the listed snorkelling or fishing equipment will be ready for use. Overnight handover windows in the source do not by themselves confirm overnight accommodation.