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203548 users had an unforgettable experience
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Dusty
11 Jun 2026

Our day aboard Jasper's catamaran in Cannes was so fun. He is knowledgeable, and incredibly personal from start to finish. He tailored the itinerary to our preferences, guided us to stunning swimming spots ...

Black Noa 150Hp
Jessica
12 Jun 2026

My experience was so wonderful. Jure was so sweet and showed us all around and took us to this amazing restaurant on the water. Would definitely recommend this company for renting a boat.

Laura S - Lagoon 400
Sam
14 Jun 2026

Everything was nice

Blumax 19 Pro
Vivy
18 Jun 2026

Great experience and Dario was incredibly helpful! We originally booked the boat captaining ourselves, but after choppy waters, we opted for Dario as our Captain. He helped get us to quieter waters and ...

Fantastic sport boat.
David
18 Jun 2026

Alberto is delightful. Communication was very easy from the start, and he helped us with everything we needed. The boat was spotless, very well maintained and equipped. We had a wonderful day sailing around ...

Saver 33 (incluso nel prezzo 2 sup 1 scooter subacqueo atrezzatura da snorkeling
Marianne
18 Jun 2026

Excellent experience! The boat was super well-equipped for 11 people, comfortable and clean. The captain was fantastic, he took us to incredible spots. We'll be back!!!

203548 users had an unforgettable experience

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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 captain...) 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 captain, 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 captain. The captain will be responsible for steering the boat and taking you to the best sailing spots.
  • If you rent a motorboat without a captain, 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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