Which licence do you need?
The Spanish Navigation Licence (Licencia de Navegación) requires a Spanish ID card (DNI) or an NIE. If you only have a passport, the international ISSA certificate lets you train and go out on the water just the same: you do the theory and the assessment online and come to Marina del Este only for the practical training.
Certificate issued by ISSA, the international association of sailing schools founded in 1969, recognised in more than 120 countries.
| Navigation Licence | ISSA Inland Power Skipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Spanish nationals and foreign residents with an NIE | Anyone without an NIE (with a passport) |
| Document | DNI or NIE | Passport |
| Maximum length | 6 metres | 15 metres |
| Distance from the coast | 2 nautical miles | 3 nautical miles |
| Hours | Daytime | Daytime |
| Valid in | Spain | More than 120 countries |
| Course format | 2 h of classroom theory and 4 h of practical training, with the online syllabus beforehand | Online theory and assessment, practical training at Marina del Este |
| Maximum group size | 11 people | 4 people |
| Price | €120 | €590 |
Groups of 4 people maximum. If you come as 3 or 4, we have special prices: ask us.
How the course works
Online theory
When you book, you get access to the course material: four short modules you read at your own pace before the day of your practical training.
Online assessment
When you finish the syllabus, you take the theory assessment online, from home.
Practical training at Marina del Este
You only come for the practical training: manoeuvres on the water from Marina del Este harbour.
Licence on the same day
When you finish, you receive your internationally recognised ISSA certificate.
Online syllabus and quiz
You do the theory at your own pace in the student area: four modules you can read in under two hours and a 30-question quiz that tells you whether you've passed.
It is the same syllabus as for the Spanish Navigation Licence, in Spanish, English, German, French, Swedish and Dutch. As an ISSA student you also get the official ISSA textbook on CEVNI, the European Code for Inland Waterways.
How to access it
When you book and pay for the course, you'll receive an email with your login details: your username is your email address and your password is your DNI, NIE or passport number.
Go to the student areaOther ISSA power qualifications
| Qualification | Max. length | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inshore Power Skipper | 16 m | Day and night | 20 nautical miles |
| Offshore Power Skipper | 24 m | Day and night | 120 nautical miles |
| Master of Power Yacht (Capitán de Yate) | 24 m | Day and night | Unlimited |
We also teach:
- VHF/SRC short range radio operator
- Power Yacht Crew
Book your place
Choose your date in the calendar and book online. Once you pay, you receive your access to the syllabus by email.
€590 per person. If you come as a group of 3 or 4, we have special prices: ask us before you book. Groups of 4 people maximum.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get the Spanish Navigation Licence (Licencia de Navegación) without an NIE?
No. The Spanish Navigation Licence (Licencia de Navegación) requires a Spanish ID card (DNI) or an NIE. If you only have a passport, the alternative is the international ISSA Inland Power Skipper certificate, with online theory and practical training at Marina del Este.
What does the ISSA Inland Power Skipper let me do?
Skipper motorboats up to 15 metres long, in daylight, on inland waters and at sea up to 3 nautical miles from the coast.
Where is it valid?
ISSA (International Sailing Schools Association) is an international standard recognised in more than 120 countries. It's very handy for hiring boats abroad: Greece, Croatia, Italy, Turkey or the Caribbean.
How does the course work?
You do the theory and the theory assessment online, at your own pace, before you come. You only come to Marina del Este for the practical training, in groups of up to 4 people, and you get your certificate when you finish it.
How much does it cost?
€590 per person. If you come as a group of 3 or 4, we have special prices: ask us by WhatsApp or phone.
Are there higher levels?
Yes: Inshore Power Skipper (16 m, 20 nautical miles, day and night), Offshore Power Skipper (24 m, 120 nautical miles) and Master of Power Yacht (24 m, no distance limit), plus the VHF/SRC radio certificate. Ask us about upcoming course dates.