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Quicksilver 505 OPEN 50cv
Etienne
04 Jul 2025

A wonderful experience. Very pleasant and well-equipped boat. Niels was very welcoming, flexible, and gave us excellent sailing recommendations.

Gommone AT Marine open 590
Attila
06 Jul 2025

Teljesen korrektül gördülékenyen ment az egész folyamat,a foglalástól kezdve a viszaadásig!A motorcsónak és az instrumciók tökéletesek voltak.Albertó és csapata barátságosak és korrektek!Köszönünk mindent,tökéletes ...

BWA SEVEN TEN
Forbes
04 Jul 2025

We had a great time. The boat ran well, Alessandro is super friendly and helpful (he helped us find a cooler as an extra help), and the rental is located close to beautiful rock formations and islands.…

LAVAZZU
Margaux
21 Jun 2025

Everything went perfectly - a wonderful day on a splendid boat and a top-notch skipper! We even saw dolphins - a magical experience for children and adults alike! Thank you so much!

SLOW LIFE
Margaux
23 Jun 2025

Jacques was very responsive despite our last-minute request. A dream day departing from St Tropez to spots away from the crowds! I highly recommend it.

Cranchi M44 | Helena's
Steve
05 Jul 2025

Boat was super clean and modern. Captain and 2 crew members went out of their way to accommodate us. Spent a full day out on the water island hopping (central Dalmatia). Swimming snorkeling etc. definitely ...

186775 users had an unforgettable experience

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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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