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Very good! Helpful introduction to the boat and to the area, great help with manoeuvres in the harbour
Absolutely top boat rental experience. Great communication and simple pick up. Boat was as described. We had a full day exploring the coast line down to Positano. We anchored up and swam ashore to secluded ...
Brilliant day out on the boat with the family. Something for everyone. Skipper was very accommodating with less boat friendly passengers and had a fun relaxing trip. I would definitely recommend! Thank ...
Fantastic experience with Drazen and his 2 person crew. Very good comms on where to meet and details. Met us very near our accommodation, despite boat coming from 7 miles away. It’s a big boat, much larger ...
We had a great day out. Really fun experience.
We had a great experience, very straightforward and professional. Friendly staff. Boat was almost new and in great condition, lovely day out in the sea. We’ll be back!
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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