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Andrew
31 May 2023

Can't recommend this guy enough best value going for a rental boat on the island qnd a gent to deal with!!

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Elaine
02 Jun 2023

We sent a message on the evening before our last day and had a reply from Nikola within minutes. We booked a small boat for us to explore the islands on our last day in Croatia and we certainly weren't ...

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Mathijs
26 - 31 May 2023

The boat was in perfect condition, we had a blast sailing to cadaques and back. Bogdan was flexible, friendly and accomodating. Would rent again any day!

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Laura
01 Jun 2023

We had beautiful day sailing the coastline to positano with the family!! Michelangelo welcomed us at the Port and really took a lot of time to show the boat and the instructions. The boat was super clean ...

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Charles
28 May 2023

Fabrice and Dulce were fantastic, and their boat a dream. We were celebrating my wife's birthday, a big one, and this was the perfect option to give it a special touch. Fit ten of us without a problem, ...

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William
29 May 2023

Great day!

127266 users had an unforgettable experience

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Please contact us.
To rent a boat on SamBoat, nothing could be simpler, you just have to search for a boat according to your criteria (sailing area, type of boat, date, number of passengers, with or without skipper...) and select the boat of your choice.

You will then have to create your account in order to be able to exchange with the owner and make the payment of your rent.
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 gas). 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. Gas 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 ad by filling out the form. Submitting an ad is totally free and without obligation. You can modify or delete your ad at any time in the "My Boats" tab. A dedicated team is available to assist you by phone and email.

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