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Thomas
28 May 2025

Our captain Petros showed us an amazing time. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks so much!

Naxos Port, Greece
Gommone Mare In Libertà - Scirocco
Ravia
28 May 2025

Damiano helped us with everything we needed for boating day! The boat was beautiful, safe, and we had the best day! Thank you!

La Spezia, Italy
Crystal II
Michael
29 May 2025

We had a perfect day on the Crystal II. Daniel and Samuel provided amazing service on board, and the boat was beautiful.

Vilamoura, Portugal
Super Yate en Baleares Sunseeker Predator 75 Refit 2025 & Water Toys
Kelley
28 May 2025

We had an incredible time with Edu and Maria on the yacht! They were extremely welcoming, accommodating, and made for an even better experience than we could have imagined. The yacht was stunning and in ...

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Catamaran Dunia
Karen
29 May 2025

Amazing! Jean Pierre and Nicolas were so kind and helpful! We could have stayed on the boat for DAYS it was so fun and relaxing. Such a good day trip activity and great to see other islands. Overall 1000/10 ...

Cannes, France
Niki
Nathanael
09 May 2025

Super friendly, accommodating, and realistic!

Corfu, Greece
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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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