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152261 users had an unforgettable experience
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William
24 Sep 2023

Our group of 16 rented the Catamaran for a full day cruise. The captain and crew were delightful and the scenery was beautiful. One of the best days of our entire trip!

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Steve
26 Sep 2023

Outstanding day. Boat is beautiful and captain Santi was beyond great. Highly recommended!

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Casey
22 - 24 Sep 2023

The boat was clean and everything worked properly. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were able to set sail as soon as we arrived and had no issues at all during our sailing trip. I would ...

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Katya
25 Sep 2023

We had a great time on the boat, kicking off the bachelorette party for my friend. The crew was very accommodating and the whole experience was very pleasant. We thought that 2h would be a lot, but it's ...

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James
17 Sep 2023

The boat was perfect for a day on the sea on Amalfi Coast. The owner, Michelangelo, was very helpful & easy to deal with. He was very accommodating and helpful with the questions I asked about the waters ...

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Kelsey
19 Sep 2023

Dario was super easy to work with an gave helpful recommendations. Our skipper, Ante, was easygoing and flexible. We had a great time exploring some must-sees and hidden gems!

152261 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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