Joyride Watersports operates a compact self-drive fleet from Hondoq Bay, with boats from 13ft to 20ft giving couples, families and groups a small-boat route around Gozo and Comino.
Joyride Watersports’ current Hondoq Bay hire fleet ranges from compact 13ft boats through to a 20ft model, keeping every option well inside LBG’s small-boat remit. The operator offers three- and six-hour self-drive sessions aimed at exploring the waters around Gozo and Comino without committing to a full charter day.
The range includes 40hp and 50hp 13ft boats, an 80hp 16.5ft option, several 17.5ft and 19ft boats and a 20ft flagship. Capacity rises with boat size, allowing couples and small families to choose differently from larger groups rather than paying for space they do not need.
The smallest boats keep the experience simple
The 13ft boats are positioned for up to four adults, while the 80hp 16.5ft model can carry six adults plus a child according to the operator’s current booking page. Joyride advertises some of the lower-powered options for self-drive use without a licence, although hirers should follow the operator’s briefing and the local rules that apply to the specific boat supplied.
A compact boat can be an advantage around a holiday bay because it is easier for a newcomer to understand and manoeuvre. Less deck space also encourages people to pack sensibly, which is often useful on a short trip built around swimming and sightseeing.
Three or six hours changes the kind of day
A three-hour booking works as a focused water activity, while six hours gives more time for stops and a slower pace between bays. Fuel is charged separately, so the real cost depends on the boat selected and how it is driven during the session.
The operator also uses a security deposit and provides booking information before departure. Those practical details are worth understanding before arrival because a self-drive boat remains a real vessel with responsibilities even when it forms part of a holiday activity.
Day hire can be a gateway into boating
Small self-drive boats give non-owners a chance to learn whether they enjoy being responsible for a vessel rather than travelling as a passenger. Navigation, anchoring, sun exposure and keeping a group comfortable all become part of the experience very quickly.
For LBG Lifestyle, that makes Malta and Gozo relevant beyond destination photography. A 13–20ft hire boat is exactly the scale at which many people first discover that a day afloat can become a regular part of how they travel and spend time outdoors.
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Joyride Watersports