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204980 users had an unforgettable experience
4.88/5
Brand NEW Salpa 23 SOLEIL
Jackie
29 Jun 2026

My friend and I had the best day with Niksa. The boat was pristine and so comfortable. Niksa was the perfect guide taking us to the most beautiful swim spots and caves. He truly made our experience the ...

SILVER 495 SIN LICENCIA
Scott
01 Jul 2026

Excellent - we enjoyed a lovely day out on the boat.

FEDERICK
Macarena
29 Jun 2026

Great!! Giuseppe was super and we had an amazing experience.

Alquiler de barco con patrón - Karnic SL601
Claire
01 Jul 2026

Absolutely amazing experience! Thank you Gabriel. We all had an amazing time with lots of memories made the children loved playing in the water with toys and the snorkeling was a highlight for all! Highly ...

New Ven 501 (2024) Yamaha 6 hp
Danny
28 Jun 2026

Brilliant, Niko went through everything and showed us the best places to take the boat. He gave us some snorkelling equipment and we made the most of the trip. Thank you.

Sunseeker Predator 63
Tim
30 Jun 2026

Beautiful boat and amazing crew. Thoroughly enjoyed my day out with them and would highly recommend to others.

204980 users had an unforgettable experience

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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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