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213664 users had an unforgettable experience
4.88/5
SanLorenzo 82SL
Jamie
24 Aug 2026

Great day ️

Antibes, France
Sea Star
William
19 Aug 2026

I was looking for a sailing experience for my family and some friend to celebrate my birthday. After searching through several other sites I came across SamBoat (thanks Gemini) and Capt Istvan listing ...

Split, Croatia
Cap Camarat Beaulieu
Anastasiya
23 Aug 2026

We had a wonderful time! Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a fantastic place to explore the beautiful spots around Cap-Ferrat. Michel showed us some of the best places to stop and swim near Paloma Beach. The boat was ...

France
Axopar Spyder 22
Christoph
22 Aug 2026

Perfect afternoon ride for 4 persons. Unconditionally recommended. We would definitely rent it again! Toilet & shower head (fresh water): Very handy after a swim. Manual anchor. Cooling box (heavily ...

Chania, Greece
Cap Camarat 6.5 Bow Rider 2020 150 ch
Jeremy
23 Aug 2026

"Great boat and super nice team. I've rented quite a few and with them it's really cool! I recommend!"

Les Issambres, France
Flyer 8 Sundeck
Emma
23 Aug 2026

Fabulous ️

Juan-les-Pins, France
213664 users had an unforgettable experience
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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.
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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