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184619 users had an unforgettable experience
4.88/5
Orca
Jose Antonio
20 Jun 2025

I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience! From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and enjoyable. The boat was in good condition and easy to operate. This was a 5-star ...

 Elegante yate totalmente equipado Moonday 780 SD
Ellie
19 Jun 2025

Alex was absolutely brilliant! We had a fabulous 4 hours with him! Organised jet skis for us!! Had our own drinks and own music! Would definitely recommend!!

MERIDIAN SUN Quicksilver 605 Sundeck 2024
Jason
19 Jun 2025

Great communication during pre-booking, on the day Nerea was great, simple process to get us out on the water where we experienced a fantastic day heading north along the coast to Cala dels Testos

BWA 300 HP
Callum
17 Jun 2025

Fantastic day out, we went to Gavdos on the dual engine rib which was amazing! Sun sea and 300hp… what a combination!

Minos
Zeina
19 Jun 2025

The best experience, such a lovely person and extremely generous. Made our whole trip.

Pax Abyssi
Sanjay
17 Jun 2025

Had a fantastic time. Erica was extremely helpful and responsive, the skipper and his colleagues were very accommodating and helpful and the boat was modern, clean and tidy. Highly recommended and would ...

184619 users had an unforgettable experience

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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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