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Pocahontas Luxury Charter inc paddleboards, kayak, snorkels drinks & snacks
Anil
26 Jul 2026

Both Nick and Sue were awesome and we had absolutely wonderful time.

Lagos, Portugal
Tuxedo 42
Sam
20 Jul 2026

We had the BEST day with Ciro! The boat is a beast (older and refined) with plenty of space. Ciro was assisted by his deckhand Sal who was also a lovely guy. We got to see the whole island, swum at some ...

Forio, Italy
VORAZ 450 II SIN LICENCIA
Tone Joa
25 Jul 2026

The boat was smaller than we expected, but other than that the experience was good.

Torrevieja, Spain
Aqua 515 - Loyalty II
Pedro
26 Jul 2026

Very well! Dominik is a great owner

Club Nàutic Santa Ponsa, Spain
Paradisio
Morena
24 Jul 2026

We had a woderful experience! Frederic was the best I trully recomend this experience!!!:

Cannes, France
Invictus 280 sx Trilussa
Bistra
24 Jul 2026

We’re really pleased with our skipper, Gabriele. He was brilliant, friendly and took us to some amazing places. Best wishes, Gabriele! We’ll be back just for you!

Poltu Quatu, Italy
208243 users had an unforgettable experience
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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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