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We had and excellent day’s cruising with Captain John to pristine swimming spots and with all our needs attended to perfectly by our hostess Christina.
Amazing start to finish, staff on board were amazing
Perfect experience. Good communications before and during the day. Highly capable skipper, very welcoming and accommodating. Boat was in good condition, as shown on their photos. Highly recommended.
Amazing! Beautiful boat and fantastic hosts. Loved the paddle boarding and snorkelling ability too. They looked after us very well very well!
Guiseppe and Piera were amazing hosts. The boat was beautiful, comfortable and perfectly sized for six of us and we had a phenomenal day exploring the waters around Palermo. We were even treated to some ...
We had the most amazing time with Ricardo and will be coming back! He made us feel so welcome and it never felt awkward. It was the highlight of our trip, as someone who loves sailing, it was amazing beautiful ...
Frequently asked questions
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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
In addition, SamBoat offers various optional insurances: cancellation insurance and deposit insurance.
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