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Stina
11 Jul 2025

We had a really great time with Frédéric! He took us to three different spots for swimming and they were all wonderful!

Cannes, France
Honu Iti
Kelly
24 Jul 2025

The trip was absolutely wonderful!! I would recommend to anyone. This boat day was the highlight of our trip. Nico and his crew Carla and our skipper were so kind and thoughtful. They made the whole trip ...

Antibes, France
DINGHY
Hans
23 Jul 2025

Thank you for an amazing day Cedric, we had a great time wake boarding and tubing!

Sainte-Maxime, France
Argo
Aldan
24 Jul 2025

We had a great day on Johns boat, the boat was good and well prepared. John was a great communicator and couldn’t do enough to help. Will hire from John again next time we need a boat for the whole day.…

Heraklion, Greece
DILEON, skippered spacious speedboat
Olaf
24 Jul 2025

we had a great day, an experience we will never forget!

Vourvourou, Greece
Semi rigide Lomac 600 IN
Neil
23 - 24 Jul 2025

top service!

Port-Camargue, France
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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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