Sailboat rental in France

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1152 boats available in France

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Jean-Louis
September 2024
Mont Saint Clair allows you to prepare while being protected from the north wind and the same on the way back. Sète is a very beautiful city with very beautiful sailboats.
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Yelena
September 2024
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
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Luiz
Luiz
Traveled in June 2026 · 2 people · 4 days
Thibault is a great host, gentle on explaining the boat and flexible with the hours for checking in and out. He was always available to help and with fast response. The boat was in perfect shape with all items working perfectly and in a super clean condition. Overall was a perfectly good experience, completely recommend Thibault and his boat.
Guido
Guido
Traveled in May 2026 · 3 people · 1 days
Perfection. Everything was smooth, the day was perfect and Lionel was not only very knowledgeable and adaptable to us but also just great to dpend time with! Definitely recommend. Thanks Lionel for a special day!
Karl
Karl
Traveled in April 2026 · 2 people · 6 days
No problem at all. Pascal communicates well, the boat is well maintained and doesn't show its age. The Costa Brava is incredible.
Amine
Amine
Traveled in March 2026 · 4 people · 1 day
Great experience overall. The boat was in good condition, and everything was exactly as described. The owner was responsive, punctual, and very kind throughout the process. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Vladimir
Vladimir
Traveled in March 2026 · 2 people · 1 days
It was an excellent experience. Mr. Laurent was very friendly, answered all our questions, and did his best to make our trip as comfortable as possible.
Arnaud
Arnaud
Traveled in September 2025 · 4 people · 2 days
I can only said that Serge was the best renter I have ever met. He has a strong experience in sailing and renting boat. He took a lot of time to explain how the boat was and even took time to make a small ride with us to be sure that everything was ok. If you want to have long discussion about boat you can if you also need to be quick for checkin Serge is very flexible. Regarding the boat, it is in perfect shape, really really well maintained. I am still looking for one but there is really zero negative point I can add here. I strongly recommend this boat. Also Seyne sur Mer is very easy to access by train from Toulon if you are coming from far.
Patricia
Patricia
Traveled in September 2025 · 8 people · 1 days
We had the best day & you thought of everything so we didn't have to. The home-made Tiramisu was absolute world class. Thank you Oleg & Alla!
Benny
Benny
Traveled in September 2025 · 3 people · 1 days
We had an unforgettable day aboard the Octopussy. Alla and Oleg went above and beyond to accommodate our request for an itinerary. We came home with a great crop of fabulous pictures. From the very start, we felt spoiled. Alla greeted us with a beautiful fruit platter. While we brought food and drinks, Alla generously prepared a very delicious lunch for all of us. I have to mention another charming member of the crew—Bandi. This friendly Maltese melted our hearts. He enjoys socializing with the boat guests, but during the sail he would anchor safely by the man in charge (Oleg).During our day on board we enjoyed breathtaking views from the foredeck. Once anchored in the spectacular Villefranche, some of us took the paddleboard to a nearby beach, only accessible by water. We swam, saw beautiful fishes and enjoyed each other’s company. It was a very comfortable cruise, and Oleg is clearly a very experienced skipper. Do yourself a favour and book Octopussy you will thank yourself later.

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Jean-Louis
Jean-Louis
Sète ·
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Mont Saint Clair allows you to prepare while being protected from the north wind and the same on the way back. Sète is a very beautiful city with very beautiful sailboats.
Le mont Saint Clair permet de se préparer en étant protégé du vent du Nord et idem au retour. Sète est une très belle ville avec de très beaux voiliers.
Yelena
Yelena
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat ·
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.
Jean-Louis
Jean-Louis
Sète ·
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Mont Saint Clair allows you to prepare while being protected from the north wind and the same on the way back. Sète is a very beautiful city with very beautiful sailboats.
Le mont Saint Clair permet de se préparer en étant protégé du vent du Nord et idem au retour. Sète est une très belle ville avec de très beaux voiliers.
Yelena
Yelena
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat ·
It was beautiful! The riviera coastline with the views of Eze, Monaco, and the Italian coast, were fantastic sights.

Charter a sailboat in France with or without captain with SamBoat

France is a country located in Western Europe, bordering countries such as Germany, Belgium and Spain. Every year, France welcomes millions of tourists from all over the world. France's tourist offer is diverse, but it focuses on: history, art, fashion and wine. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and visited historical monuments in the world.

France has many places of interest that offer incredible experiences. There is the capital, with many tourist attractions and where you can experience Parisian life. There are also several places well known for their beautiful beaches. Such as Corsica and Nice, charter a catamaran in France and enjoy the warm weather and sea breeze.

Sailboat rental in France

River tourism in France has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. Within France, there are several popular sailing regions such as Aquitaine, Camargue and Brittany. Renting a sailing yacht in France gives you the opportunity to get to know these regions, especially Brittany. This region is known for its climate and sea currents which will give you an unforgettable sailing experience.

How much does it cost to rent a sailboat in France?

In low season sailboat charter prices start from 150 euros depending on the type of boat. When it comes to chartering a sailboat in France, the prices vary depending on the time of the season. During the high season, the demand for boat rentals increases along with the prices. The busiest months in France start from July to the end of August. It is better booked in advance to find the best boat for you.

To rent and enjoy any of the boats available in the catalogue, we suggest that you start searching two months in advance and start the process immediately. 

Do you need a license to rent a sailboat in France?

To rent a boat in France, a license is required depending on the type of boat you charter. To charter a sailboat, you must have a CCI and a nautical CV showing your sailing experience. 

If you don't have a license, don't worry, you can still enjoy the sailing experience. You can rent any boat from the catalogue but with a captain.

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