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We had a great time renting the boat! Communication was fantastic, replies were very fast & Daniele was great at explaining how to drive the boat, dock up & gave us recommendations of where to go. It was ...
A great cruise of just under two weeks (for two people) on Alexis's First 22! We went down to Cala Sa Tuna, not far from Bégur on the Costa Brava. The boat is very responsive and really fun to steer. It's ...
We had a great trip on No Regrets! Boat shows it's age a bit, but it was perfect for us (wife + three kids 9, 6, 4). The instruments / Raymarine Nav console are all up to date and were a real value add. ...
Super boat, nice team and was a brilliant day out
We had a great time. The catamaran was exactly as shown in pictures on the advertisement and the staff on the boat were very kind and helpful. The weather was a bit rough and a few of our group were feeling ...
We were fortunately upgraded to a larger boat because of mechanical issues on our intended vessel. This was a great surprise for us, as the boat was immaculate. The skipper and staff were very friendly ...
Frequently asked questions
See something you like? You can book online and discuss with the boat owner to arrange the perfect trip at sea!
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
In addition, SamBoat offers various optional insurances: cancellation insurance and deposit insurance.
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