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4.88/5
Bateau Open Cap Camarat
Denise
30 Jun 2026

Fantastic day on the water with Remi— Booking and coordinating the trip through the platform was an incredibly easy experience. From the start, Remi was highly responsive and answered all of our questions ...

Epicure
Lisa
30 Jun 2026

Absolutely 5* Gilles went above & beyond to make a marriage proposal at sea the best surprise it could possibly be!!! It all went perfectly & she said Oui !! Fantastic boat & skipper all with a trip to ...

BETINA 500 - 25HP (Fuel included)
Yemara
02 Jul 2026

Excellent boat day with Patrick

Quicksilver Activ 755 SD
Deimanas
02 Jul 2026

The skipper was very friendly, boat is clean and everything went smooth, would recommend!

Voyager 2
Jules
02 Jul 2026

Very clear instructions and very guest friendly

Black Noa 150Hp
Edi
02 Jul 2026

100% recommend booking with this group. Our skipper for our outing was Jure. He was awesome. He took us to some amazing places around Hvar and really let us enjoy each spot. He doesn't rush you and explains ...

205038 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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