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daniel and carlos were fantastic hosts. truly memorable experience that everyone should have, couldn’t reccomend it more
We had a lovely day out with our skipper Alex. Having been on lots of boats around the island I would suggest asking if you can possibly see some more locations throughout the day, as we only had 3 stops.…
We had a really enjoyable day on Lake Annecy. Mavrick provided good communication throughout. Was a real highlight of our trip and wake boarding was a real bonus. The boat had plenty of space and seating ...
We had a fantastic morning boat trip celebrating my daughter’s birthday. Jaime was super helpful during the booking and planning process, responding immediately to the questions I asked and provided us ...
Fantastic experience! Tomas and the team were very helpful, the boat was great quality, clean and functional and we had a great time exploring the west coast of Menorca. I recommend the paddle board as ...
Sylvie was very communicative and helped us feel comfortable for the hire with clear instructions and tips on where to go.
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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