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Comino Awaits: Private Boat Tour to Blue & Crystal Lagoons
Maria
28 May 2026

Good Hv nice

Comino, Malta
Comfort, Style & Adventure | Full | 1/2 Day | Sunset Charters
Josh
27 May 2026

Neal was a fantastic host!

Tal-Pietà, Malta
Lesperance
Moustafa
28 May 2026

Great boat and captain Erik was very friendly. Highly recommend

Saint-Tropez, France
Mastercraft x2
Dominic
28 May 2026

Amazing experience. Lago Maggiore is a sight to behold. Pasquale knew exactly where to take us for the calmest water. The wake surfing and boarding were incredible. Pasquale is a true professional. We ...

Tronzano Lago Maggiore, Italy
Cranchi 12 metri
Tom
24 May 2026

Fantastic experience with highly experienced Captain Riccardo, a lovely person, who took great care to make sure our experience was special. We really enjoyed the day on his beautiful boat, swimming in ...

Lipari, Italy
Donna Carmela 8,50
Jasmine
14 May 2026

We had the best time on Francesco’s boat celebrating my husbands birthday. Francesco was an amazing skipper who was really knowledgeable about the local area and was really friendly and accommodating. ...

Giardini-Naxos, Italy
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Everything you need to know about the product and billing. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Please contact us.
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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