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Selva 570 40cv
Sophie
14 Oct 2024

Great experience! Excellent communication and a lovely boat. Made our trip so magical. Thank you Ettore! :) Cristian who met us at the port was also very helpful and gave us lots of great tips and instructions.

ELESSAR
Paul
05 - 12 Oct 2024

Excellent trouble free service and great value sailing.

ALQUILER DE BARCO SIN CARNET
David
12 Oct 2024

Absolutely brilliant, we had an amazing day on the sea, the face mask/ snorkel which is a full face unit are brilliant, we moored at different coves and dived off the boat, the amount of beautiful fish ...

LA MAR SERENA
Richard
12 Oct 2024

Excellent communication, very accommodating even though we were running a little late. Victor gave clear instructions on usage and suggested some locations to visit. The fuel policy is very honest and ...

Monterey 280 SS - SHOOT
Bobbie
11 Oct 2024

Great boat and friendly staff .

TEMPUS II OC30.1 2021 BCN
Inka
07 Oct 2024

Oriol and the team of BeCharter have been extremely helpful, forthcoming and easy to deal with. By proactively reacting to the conditions and allowing us to swap days, we had the most amazing day out spectating ...

178678 users had an unforgettable experience

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.
Hiring 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 skipper...) 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 fuel). 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 skipper, it will cost you on average 200 € per day. Fuel is also often extra.
  • If you do not have a license, it is possible to rent a boat with a skipper. The skipper will be responsible for steering the boat and taking you to the best sailing spots.
  • If you rent a motorboat without a skipper, 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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