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176499 users had an unforgettable experience
4.88/5
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Rob
04 Sep 2024

Amazing communication. The boat was well equipped, and the team was so helpful and gave us good locations to go. Will definitely book again..

K-Boat Lux 550
Matthew
02 Sep 2024

Veronica and Antonio were great. Good local knowledge of where to go. If you don’t speak Italian make sure you’re familiar with Google translate and you’ll be fine. If visiting the islands make sure you ...

Littledona
Tony
06 Sep 2024

Donatella has to be one of the nicest people I have ever met! She went above and beyond to ensure our whole day was perfect. When our car rental broke down, she went as far as picking us up from the station ...

MV INGE lll
Claudia
26 Aug 2024

We booked the sunset cruise for a pre-wedding trip with a group of friends & family. The boat itself was clean and comfortable with enough space, and stopped in some beautiful spots for us to swim. Communication ...

Mowgli - Sailing Boat Elan Impression 45.1 in Marina di Valletta
Chess
05 Sep 2024

Grace was great on time and took us to some great places! Thank you

SHAZALI
Stephen
31 Aug 2024

We had a great day celebrating a 40th birthday. The boat was amazing. Alistair was a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend, everyone loved it.

176499 users had an unforgettable experience

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Please contact us.
Hiring a boat on SamBoat is easy, you just have to search for a boat according to your criteria (destination, type of boat, date, number of passengers, with or without skipper...) and select the boat of your choice.

See something you like? You can book online and discuss with the boat owner to arrange the perfect trip at sea!
The rental rate is set freely by the boat owner. This rate depends on the type of boat, its size and the season.

On average, a motorboat rental costs about 300 euros per day (excluding fuel). A sailboat is generally rented by the week, it is necessary to count on average 2 400 € for a monohull and 4 300 € for a catamaran.

If you want a skipper, it will cost you on average 200 € per day. Fuel is also often extra.
  • If you do not have a license, it is possible to rent a boat with a skipper. The skipper will be responsible for steering the boat and taking you to the best sailing spots.
  • If you rent a motorboat without a skipper, you must have a boat license in most destinations.
  • To rent a sailboat, some countries require a license and others don't. Please check before renting
A boating license may be required depending on the country and the boat hired.
The amount of the boat deposit is set freely by the owner depending on the type of boat. The deposit is used to pay for damage to the boat, the insurance excess or any damage suffered by the owner. The deposit can be managed freely by the owner directly or via SamBoat.

In addition, SamBoat offers various optional insurances: cancellation insurance and deposit insurance.
To offer your boat for rent on SamBoat, you just have to create an account and then deposit your listing by filling out the form. Submitting a listing is totally free and without obligation. You can modify or delete your listing at any time in the "My Boats" tab. A dedicated team is available to assist you by phone and email.

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