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Boat Schools in Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt sits directly on the Main, one of Germany's most important inland waterways. Via the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, Frankfurt is connected to a Europe-wide waterway network. The inland boat licence is required here above 15 HP.

Waterways in Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main offers access to: Main, Nidda and connection to the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal.

SBF Inland
Required for rivers, canals and lakes above 15 HP.
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Boat Schools in Frankfurt am Main

Here are 4 boat schools in Frankfurt am Main that offer boat licence training.

Aquafun Bootsschule Frankfurt

Frankfurt-Fechenheim, am Main

SBF BinnenSBF See
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Segel-Center Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSKS
Website

Boot-Fahrschulteam

Frankfurter Westhafen

SBF BinnenSBF See
Website

Sportbootschule Steiner

Maintal bei Frankfurt

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSRCUBI
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Exams in Frankfurt am Main

Exams are held regularly in Frankfurt and the surrounding area.

Theory exam
30 multiple-choice questions (SBF Inland: 45 min, SBF Coastal: 60 min incl. navigation).
Practical exam
On-water manoeuvres: docking, turning, stopping and man-overboard. Plus knots.
Exam bodies
Exams are administered by the DMYV (German Motor Yacht Association) or the DSV (German Sailing Association).

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Frequently asked questions about Frankfurt am Main

How much does a boat licence cost in Frankfurt?

Exam fees: approx. €130. Schools in Frankfurt typically charge €450–650 for a course. Study the theory with BoatPass for €9.99.

Further reading

→ All boat school cities → Learn SBF Inland with BoatPass → Learn SBF Coastal with BoatPass → What does the boat licence cost? → SBF exam: how theory and practice work → All German boating licences at a glance

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