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4.88/5
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Brian
09 Aug 2025

4 of us on the boat for a great day around Solta, lots of swimming and snorkeling. A perfect day. Our skipper, Ante, was amazing. Not only an experienced skipper but also a local so knew the best places ...

Betina
Mark
10 Aug 2025

Boat was like new and was simple and easy to manoeuvre and park. Had a fantastic day dropping anchor in many bays up the coasts for swimming and snorkelling, as well as nice restaurant for lunch. Ivan ...

Insail
Dominic
09 Aug 2025

We had the best afternoon on the yacht, there was 9 of us and the boat had plenty of space. The crew were very accommodating and friendly. There was plenty of drinks onboard and the crew were happy to ...

KAIROS
Alexandra
09 Aug 2025

Lionel was professional and friendly as he guided our full-day boat tour for three friends. He communicated thoughtfully before the trip and spoke English, ensuring we always felt comfortable and safe. ...

Kevin
Anna
29 Jul 2025

A great boat and a very good rental experience. I would recommend!

Deep Water
Marco
26 Jul - 09 Aug 2025

Nice guys and boat was in good condition. Very flexible with check in and checkout.

192582 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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