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Motor boat - Nikita 470
4.9 (9)
Alyki
6 pers.
30 HP
Skipper optional
2022
15 ft
Welcome to our boat AVRA- ΝΙΚΙΤΑ 470! Avra, is a fast and convenient boat. It can host families, couples, and friends. You have the opportunity to see all the beautiful and hide beaches around Paros. We are looking forward to welcoming you on our boat!
from £138
Flex.
Motor boat - Remus 450 open
4.5 (8)
Sant Antoni de Portmany
5 pers.
15 HP
Bareboat
2023
15 ft
WE PRESENT OUR REMUS 450 (15 HP) LICENSE-FREE BOAT OR EXTRA SKIPPER SERVICE, WITH CAPACITY FOR 5 PEOPLE. IN YOUR RENTAL WE INCLUDE FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. WITH THIS BOAT, YOU WILL LIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE ON THE ISLAND OF IBIZA. **COUPLES PROMOTION, CLAIM YOUR GIFT ON YOUR EXPERIENCE.** BENEFITS OF BOOKING THIS BOAT: • BEST QUALITY-PRICE RATIO. • NO SKIPPER. • CAPACITY OF 5 PEOPLE. • FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. • BLUETOOTH MUSIC SYSTEM. • COOLER ON BOA...
from £85
Motor boat - Quicksilver Activ 555 Open
5.0 (1)
Saint-Laurent-du-Var
6 pers.
115 HP
Skipper optional
2019
18 ft
Prenez le large depuis Saint-Laurent-du-Var à bord d’un Quicksilver Activ 555 Open millésime 2019, propulsé par un puissant Mercury F115 — un bateau nerveux, fiable et taillé pour profiter à fond de la Côte d’Azur. Que vous rêviez d’une journée en famille sur les eaux turquoise entre Nice et Antibes, d’une escapade vers les îles de Lérins, ou d’une crique secrète entre Èze et Monaco, ce semi-rigide open vous offre la liberté totale de tracer votre propre route. Conçu pour jusqu’à 6 personnes,...
from £172
Flex.
Motor boat - Silent Yachts 525
4.7 (3)
Sant Antoni de Portmany
6 pers.
15 HP
Bareboat
2025
16 ft
WE PRESENT OUR SILVER YACHT 525 PREMIUM (15 HP) LICENSE-FREE BOAT OR EXTRA SKIPPER SERVICE, WITH CAPACITY FOR 6 PEOPLE. IN YOUR RENTAL, WE INCLUDE FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. WITH THIS BOAT, YOU WILL LIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE ON THE ISLAND OF IBIZA. **COUPLES PROMOTION, ASK FOR YOUR GIFT ON YOUR EXPERIENCE.** BENEFITS OF BOOKING THIS BOAT: • BEST QUALITY-PRICE RATIO. • NO SKIPPER. • CAPACITY OF :6 PEOPLE. • FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. • BLUETOOTH MUSIC SYSTEM...
from £129
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Motor boat - Nikita 470
5.0 (36)
Marina Aliki
6 pers.
30 HP
Skipper optional
2022
15 ft
Welcome to our boat ICHO- ΝΙΚΙΤΑ 470! Icho, is a fast and convenient boat. It can host families, couples, and friends. You have the opportunity to see all the beautiful and hide beaches around Paros. We are looking forward to welcoming you on our boat!
from £138
Motor boat - Poseidon Blue Water 170
5.0 (1)
Marina Aliki
6 pers.
34 HP
Skipper optional
2022
16 ft
Welcome to our boat EYRYALH POSEIDON BLUE WATER ! EYRYALH, is a fast and convenient boat. It can host families, couples, and friends. You have the opportunity to see all the beautiful and hide beaches around Paros. We are looking forward to welcoming you on our boat!
from £138
Flex.
Motor boat - AQUA51 550
4.8 (124)
Sant Antoni de Portmany
7 pers.
40 HP
Bareboat
2025
19 ft
WE PRESENT OUR AQUA 24 T5 (40 HP) BOAT WITHOUT LICENSE OR EXTRA SKIPPER SERVICE, WITH CAPACITY FOR 7 PEOPLE. IN YOUR RENTAL, WE INCLUDE FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. WITH THIS BOAT, YOU WILL LIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE ON THE ISLAND OF IBIZA. ** COUPLES PROMOTION, CLAIM YOUR GIFT IN YOUR EXPERIENCE. ** BENEFITS OF BOOKING THIS BOAT: • BEST QUALITY-PRICE RATIO. • WITHOUT SKIPPER. • CAPACITY: 7 PEOPLE. • FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. • BLUETOOTH MUSIC SYSTEM. • COOLER ON BOARD. •...
from £172
Flex.
Motor boat - Bénéteau Flyer 7 SPACEdeck
5.0 (3)
Les Sables-d'Olonne
7 pers.
200 HP
Owner on board optional
2021
23 ft
Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard MARCEL, this superb Flyer 7 SpaceDeck. Discover the wonders of the coastline aboard MARCEL, equipped with a hard-top as elegant as it is practical. Perfect for a day at sea, it will take you to the heart of the local marine fauna and you may even spot a dolphin leaping! Grab your fishing rods and try your luck with sea bass or mackerel in a setting as peaceful as it is invigorating. At mealtime, settle comfortably on the rear bench and the side seats a...
from £234
Flex.
Motor boat - Bénéteau Flyer 8 SPACEdeck
5.0 (5)
Les Sables-d'Olonne
8 pers.
350 HP
Owner on board optional
2021
26 ft
Come aboard IMAGINE II, a superb Bénéteau Flyer 8 with a refined design and top-of-the-range equipment. With its teak deck, generous living spaces fore and aft, comfortable bolster, functional kitchenette and welcoming saloon, this boat is designed to combine pleasure and comfort. Powered by a powerful 350 hp Mercury L6 engine, IMAGINE II guarantees dynamic cruising in complete safety. Once at your destination, the electric windlass makes anchoring easy and effortless. Enjoy convivial moments...
from £289
Flex.
Motor boat - Nuva M6 Open
4.0 (4)
Sant Antoni de Portmany
5 pers.
15 HP
Bareboat
2025
17 ft
WE PRESENT OUR REMUS 450 (15 HP) BOAT WITHOUT LICENSE OR EXTRA SKIPPER SERVICE, WITH CAPACITY FOR 5 PEOPLE. IN YOUR RENTAL, WE INCLUDE FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. WITH THIS BOAT, YOU WILL LIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE ON THE ISLAND OF IBIZA. **COUPLES PROMOTION, REQUEST YOUR GIFT FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE.** BENEFITS OF BOOKING THIS BOAT: • BEST QUALITY-PRICE RATIO. • WITHOUT SKIPPER. • CAPACITY FOR 5 PEOPLE. • FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. • BLUETOOTH MUSIC SYSTEM. • COOLER...
from £78
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Motor boat - Four Winns Freedom 180
4.8 (124)
Sant Antoni de Portmany
9 pers.
140 HP
Skipper optional
2020
20 ft
WE PRESENT OUR GOLDEN BOAT (140 HP) BOAT WITH LICENSE OR EXTRA SKIPPER SERVICE, WITH A CAPACITY FOR 8 PEOPLE, IN YOUR RENTAL WE INCLUDE FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS, WITH THIS BOAT YOU WILL LIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE ON THE ISLAND OF IBIZA️. **COUPLES PROMOTION, ASK FOR YOUR GIFT ON YOUR EXPERIENCE.** BENEFITS OF BOOKING THIS BOAT: • BEST QUALITY-PRICE RATIO. • WITHOUT SKIPPER (WITH BASIC LICENSE). • CAPACITY:8 PEOPLE. • FREE PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS. • BLUETOOTH MUSIC EQ...
from £259
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RIB - Predator 585 Comfort
4.0 (1)
Palau
8 pers.
40 HP
Skipper optional
2017
19 ft
You can rent this beautiful Predator 585 "COMFORT" RIB with or without a skipper, very comfortable and with a maximum capacity of 8 people. To drive this RIB, a boating license is not required. It will allow you to take an unforgettable tour around the La Maddalena archipelago among the coves and the most beautiful inlets of the 7 fantastic islands..... Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli, La Maddalena, Santo Stefano, Caprera!! You can request a skipper on board for an extra cost of €150. * F...
from £168
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RIB - Marlin Boat 575
4.0 (1)
Palau
7 pers.
40 HP
Skipper optional
2018
20 ft
At our place, you can rent this beautiful MARLIN 575 inflatable boat, very comfortable and with a maximum capacity of 7 guests on board. To drive this inflatable boat, you do not need a boating license, you just need to be at least 18 years old. It will allow you to spend an unforgettable tour in the archipelago of La Maddalena among the coves and the most beautiful inlets of the 7 fantastic islands... Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli, La Maddalena, Santo Stefano, Caprera!! *You can request...
from £147
Sailboat - Astilleros Menorca Conquistador 36
5.0 (77)
Roses
5 pers.
Skipper mandatory
1984
23 ft
Sail on a llaüt with soul — Costa Brava from the sea, in Mediterranean style. Are you looking for a different experience at sea? Climb aboard the Conquistador 36, a classic 7-meter llaüt full of charm, ideal for discovering hidden coves, enjoying a magical sunset, or simply letting yourself be carried away by the Mediterranean breeze at the slow pace of the sea. With departure from the Port of Roses, in the heart of the Costa Brava, this typical boat of the Catalan coast is comfortable, safe, an...
from £86
Flex.
Motor boat - Bluline Blumax 550
4.7 (3)
Pantelleria
6 pers.
40 HP
Skipper optional
2019
18 ft
Comfortable boat to enjoy a day on a boat in full autonomy. The boat is complete with awning to protect you from the sun during the hottest hours.
from £56
Flex.
Motor boat - Poseidon BLU WATER 185
4.0 (1)
Rhodes (City)
6 pers.
30 HP
Skipper optional
2023
18 ft
NO LICENSE REQUIRED – Drive Your Own Boat in Rhodes! ️ Live the ultimate summer experience and become the captain of your own cruise! With our brand-new Poseidon Blu Water 185, you do not need a boat license or any prior experience to explore the most beautiful spots of Rhodes. Before you set sail from Rhodes New Marina, our professional team will provide a full 15-minute safety briefing and show you exactly how to operate the boat with total ease and safety. Where you can go (Suggested It...
from £155
Flex.
RIB - Zodiac Medline 9
5.0 (4)
Les Sables-d'Olonne
12 pers.
500 HP
Owner on board optional
2025
30 ft
Set off on an adventure with UPtoSEA aboard this magnificent brand-new Zodiac Medline 9! Treat yourself to an escape at sea with this superb 9-metre Zodiac, combining comfort, elegance and manoeuvrability. Perfect for outings with family or friends, it promises an unforgettable experience, both sailing and at anchor. Powered by two powerful 250 hp Mercury V8 engines, this boat guarantees performance and safety. On board, you can make the most of the generous spaces at the bow and stern, which...
from £376
Flex.
RIB - Colbac Shark 580
5.0 (4)
Castellammare del Golfo
8 pers.
40 HP
Bareboat
2021
19 ft
ZINGARO RESERVE-CAVES-SCOPELLO Magnificent adventures. Do not hesitate to rent this magnificent boat that will take you to discover the territory that surrounds us. You can rent the boat for half a day or a full day. Setting sail from Castellammare del Golfo, you can admire the three caves (Vucciria cave, Doves cave, Lovers cave) the splendid bays of Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa, the imposing Scopello stacks, the enchanting coves of the Zingaro reserve (7 by 7 kilometers). You will swim i...
from £78
Flex.
Motor boat - Barqa Q19
3.0 (1)
Castellammare del Golfo
6 pers.
40 HP
Skipper optional
2021
19 ft
ZINGARO RESERVE-CAVES-SCOPELLO Magnificent adventures await you! Do not hesitate to rent this magnificent boat that will take you to discover the surprising territory that surrounds us. You can rent the boat for half or full day. Sailing from Castellammare del Golfo, you can admire the three caves (Vucciria cave, Doves cave, Lovers cave) the splendid bays of Cala Bianca and Cala Rossa, the imposing Scopello stacks, the enchanting coves of the Zingaro reserve (7 by 7 kilometers). You can al...
from £69
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Getting out on the water for the first time should be exciting, not intimidating. Whether you're planning a family outing, a relaxing cruise or your first experience at the helm, choosing a beginner-friendly boat can make all the difference.

Discover what makes a good beginner boat and find inspiration for your first boating adventures. Choose from 1970 beginner-friendly boats available on SamBoat and find the right boat for your first day on the water.

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Smaller boats are often easier to handle and manoeuvre, making them ideal for first-time boaters. Motor boats and RIBs are popular choices thanks to their simplicity and versatility, while pontoon boats and catamarans offer excellent stability and comfort.

If you're new to boating, hiring a boat with a skipper can be a great way to learn the basics while someone with experience guides you along the way.

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Hiring a boat is one of the best ways to discover which type of vessel suits your needs before committing to ownership. Try different boat styles, destinations and activities to build confidence and gain experience on the water.

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