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Hannah
22 Sep 2023

Panagiotis made sure our day was everything we wanted it to be. he ensured we saw all the spots we requested and many other beautiful ports, caves, and beaches. We wanted to see a turtle and he ensured ...

Experiencia Inolvidable en Catamaran (Ibiza y Formentera)
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Melissa
20 Sep 2023

We had such a memorable day. Our captain Calixto was very attentive, great with our kids and provided an exceptional experience. We would highly recommend booking and ask for Calixto!

Sophia
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Richard
21 Sep 2023

All 12 of us had a fantastic day with Mitchel and Raymon. The food was lovely and the boat beautiful. Highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting a special day with some great hosts. They even moved ...

Sacs Ghost 6.90
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Kirsten
18 Sep 2023

We had such a great time on this boat, we rented it again the next day! Giuseppe was quick to respond to questions and the boat was clean, had snorkelling gear and allowed us to get to San Vito Lo Capo ...

 Joker coaster (1)
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L.
19 Sep 2023

Very nice service, boat was in very good condition, clear instructions, might be booking again next year !

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Eirnín
14 Sep 2023

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP Guiseppe was a fantastic guide! He arrange a taxi to collect us from the hotel, we arrived later due to traffic so he extended our time at sea! Brought us to amazing little spots! ...

151880 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.
Renting 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 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 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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