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With more than 300,000 people sailing with SamBoat each year, we are the largest platform for sailboats, catamarans and motor boats charter worldwide.
127753 users had an unforgettable experience
4.87/5
Marlin 20 "Baby Hulk"
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Ella
07 Jun 2023

The most amazing day with our skipper Paolo! It was the best day of our holiday. The boat was beautiful and fit us 6 girls perfectly. We were allowed to bring drinks and food and the boat had a cooler, ...

Dubrovnik, Croatia
Jeanneau DB/43
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Ryan
06 Jun 2023

Communication with Carlo was easy and quick. The boat itself was fantastic. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that our skipper only spoke Italian, which made for a tricky day of communication. ...

Naples, Italy
Gobby 315sc
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Oliver
29 May 2023

Everything was perfect!

Porto, Portugal
m/y TSILI
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Jennifer
05 Jun 2023

Great communication throughout and went above and beyond. It was a great experience. I highly recommend.

Glyfada, Greece
Ferretti Altura 52s
Sa
Sara
05 Jun 2023

Great communication throughout and went above and beyond. It was a great experience. I highly recommend.

Agios Kosmas Marina, Greece
Kardis Fox 6mt N 1
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Lisa
05 - 06 Jun 2023

virginia is the best! The process was super easy and the boat was totally up to date and new. Everything worked out perfectly with our rental. Virginia also pointed out all of the spots we should go to ...

Porto Rotondo, Italy
127753 users had an unforgettable experience
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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 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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