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176591 users had an unforgettable experience
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Jairo
02 Sep 2024

Fantastic experience! The boat owner is a great guy, very responsive, and was very kind to accept our proposal of half a day only (we couldn't do a full day). He guided us through some nice islands, and ...

MEDLINE 7,5
David
07 Sep 2024

Easy Comms, nice boat, nice people, would rent again!

SERVAL
Sean
07 Sep 2024

Fantastic half day private charter down the Algarve coast to Bengali cave. Miguel and Alisia were great hosts. We were a party of 6 couples. Would highly recommend!

Rand Supreme 27 - Just Flow
Dominic
07 Sep 2024

Fantastic day, skipper was super nice and incredibly professional, boat was great and exactly as described. Highly recommended.

Bronte
Mark
06 Sep 2024

Pol, was excellent. Extremely helpful, communicated well and the boat was great. Highly recommend.

Catamaran de Luxo em Lisboa
Jemma
04 Sep 2024

The whole experience was wonderful from start to finish. Susana was really hospitable and such a welcoming host. An incredible afternoon on a fantastic boat- excellent value for money.

176591 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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