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Serenita
Robert
19 Oct - 02 Nov 2024

Great is a good description of Yelkenli Yachting. The boat was nice and clean, all the gear was ready to go and the staff were informative and friendly. The boat we hired was fairly new and in great condition.

Tour privato dell'isola di Ischia su gozzo Fratelli Aprea
Helen
12 Oct 2024

A big thank you to Giovanni for giving us such a wonderful experience on his beautiful boat. Giovanni was very proffesional and knowlegable of his beautiful island Ischia. Our beautiful cruise included ...

Mitra
Gerald
26 Oct - 02 Nov 2024

Efficient start to finish even with the repairs needed

Back Loop
Sarah
30 Oct 2024

We had an excellent day charter with Tomasz and Isabella. We had very good communication before the day and everything ran smoothly on the day itself. Snorkelling was so much fun, and the day was so relaxing. ...

Super Yate en Baleares Sunseeker Ice Predator 75 Luxury Yacht
Robert
27 Sep 2024

what an experience! absolutely incredible boat and Mayse & Julio made us feel so welcomed and happy on the boat. we will definitely be back, and can't recommend Edu & Monica enough. thank you so much guys, ...

BMA X199
Shaun
26 Oct 2024

Fantastic service and communication. Very clean and well maintained boat. Highly recommended

179213 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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