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The difference between sailing a monohull and a catamaran

We know it can be difficult to understand the technicalities of boat specifications when you are choosing your yacht charter. One of the questions we get asked the most from customers booking a yacht charter is, what is the difference between sailing a catamaran and a monohull? Many people want to choose the yacht which offers the most pleasurable voyage, but luckily both offer a fantastic experi
08/09/2023

How Much Can I Earn from Renting my Boat?

Have you bought a boat and want to make it profitable? Or are you thinking of buying a new boat and wondering how much you can earn from it? In this simple guide, we present to you an overview of things to consider before buying a boat and renting it. What determines the price of a boat rental? The location of your boat: If your boat is based in a popular tourist area, this can have a direc
09/28/2022

Propriano dayboat route

Sailing in Corsica? We have prepared two options for one-day sailing itineraries on this beautiful island. Rent a boat in Propriano and get ready to be amazed by translucent waters, white sand and breathtaking scenery on this Propriano dayboat route. Option 1: Heading north of Propriano for a day of sailing As you leave the port of Propriano, you will pass beautiful beaches and coves su
09/14/2022

A week of sailing from Porto Vecchio

Porto Vecchio, or Portivechju in Corsican, is a destination dedicated to relaxation and water sports. The region has many beaches and coves, and is a citadel that hosts many festivals, a picturesque old town and a lively marina. Embark on a magnificent cruise in the south of Corsica, starting from Porto-Vecchio or rent a boat in Bonifacio, and discover the surrounding islands and secluded coves b
09/07/2022

Saint Martin: A 7 day sailing adventure in the Leeward Islands

Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, discover the island with dual nationality: Saint Martin. SamBoat has put together a charter itinerary to discover the best of the Leeward Islands. With a yacht charter in the Caribbean, you can explore the islands of Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin and Anguilla. Departing from the Marina Fort-Louis in Marigot, the French capital of Saint-M
09/07/2022

Lanzarote dayboat route

Lanzarote is part of the Spanish Canary islands, the other islands being Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and Fuerteventura. Located on the eastern Atlantic ocean, and off the coast of Northwest Africa. Take a yacht rental in Lanzarote at Playa Blanca on the southern tip of the island, and enjoy this Lanzarote dayboat route.  Playa Blanca to Costa Teguise  22.9
08/09/2022

Crete dayboat route

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands. According to records, it has continuously been inhabited for more than 130,000 years, and is also the home of Europe’s first advanced civilization, the Minoan civilization. However, history is not all that is on offer here, as the island boasts of several spots with crystal clear waters and loads of other adventures worth exploring. With a boat rental
08/09/2022

Marseille dayboat route

The best way to visit the coves of Marseille is, of course, by boat. SamBoat takes you on a deep dive of all the secrets of this region, and has prepared a Marseille dayboat route, which will dazzle young and old throughout the trip.  To make the most of this experience, we recommend that you plan to leave around 9am and return around 6pm, on a motor boat leaving from the Port of Marseille or
08/09/2022

5 essentials to bring on your next boat trip

There are plenty of things you might want to bring on your next boat trip, but it might be difficult for you to choose. In this article, we don’t focus on essential objects that might be important for your life and safety, but rather on nice things you wish you hadn’t forgotten the last time you hopped on a boat! Here is our list of the top 5 things to bring on your next boat trip. 1) Wat
08/02/2022

5 essential things you should do to sail sustainably

As a boat rental platform, the oceans are our main playground and that is why SamBoat has chosen to actively participate in the preservation of coral ecosystems. Thanks to our partnership with Coral Guardian, a boat rented through our platform is a restored coral piece! At SamBoat, we believe that it is important to reduce our ecological footprint. Caring about the future generations in terms
07/28/2022