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214811 users had an unforgettable experience
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Sargo
Travis
03 Sep 2026

So pleased with our time with Alberto for our sunset sail to celebrate our anniversary. He was communicative, friendly, and a great captain! Excited to sail with him again one day!

Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
Blumax 19 Pro
Juan
17 Aug 2026

Great boat! Right on time, and everybody was really helpful! Recommend it so much!

Taormina, Italy
Megaride
Meghan
04 Sep 2026

We had such a fantastic day on Vincenzo's boat with our skipper Andrea! He was friendly and welcoming and made us feel at home on the boat. Everything was perfect from start to finish, and the trip to ...

Naples, Italy
HM22Fly - free skipper and fuel
Kylee
04 Sep 2026

We had the absolute best time on our boat tour of the Pakleni Islands with Gordan! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and made the entire experience so enjoyable. You could really tell how ...

Hvar, Croatia
JOKER CLUBMAN 24
Fitch
31 Aug 2026

Awesome. Antonio was the man.

Hvar, Croatia
Tamara
Petra
29 Aug 2026

Mihails is an absolute legend!!! We had the best day on the water with him. Made my birthday truly special, THANK YOU Mihails ️

Tivat, Montenegro
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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 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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