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5 good reasons to treat someone to a sea trip

This year why not surprise someone special with a unique and exciting experience? Today it’s all about experiences! Be original and surprise someone with a trip to the sea with the new SamBoat gift cards. Our cards are the perfect gift for sailing enthusiasts and novices. But also for the curious and adventurous who are looking for new experiences.  Getaway from the hustle and bustle
12/13/2021

Top 10 films about sailing you can not miss

We asked the whole SamBoat crew to pitch in for this piece and give us their all-time favourite sailing film. After much deliberation, here are our top ten movies about sailing. We hope that you will enjoy these epic odysseys on the sea.  We promise you that these films will not disappoint you!  Adrift (2018) This film tells the dramatic story of Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp,
12/09/2021

5 simple ideas for cooking on a boat

Have you ever cooked on board a boat? If you haven’t, let me tell you that kitchens on boats are not the most spacious and functional. That is why practicality and ingenuity play a huge role when it comes to cooking on board. In this post, we have listed five easy and healthy recipes to cook when you are sailing. All these recipes are perfect for cooking in a small and not equipped kitchen.
12/03/2021

7 Unique boats from around the world. The big, the unusual and the extraordinary

You won’t find any of these boats on SamBoat! Jump on board and come with us on a fantastic journey around the globe to find the world’s most surprising vessels. What is the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a boat? A Beautiful catamaran in the Caribbean? A colourful wooden fishing boat leaving the harbour at dawn? Put those images aside for a moment and check out these mind-
12/02/2021

Zakynthos Itinerary: 7 days to explore the island & its surroundings

Do you want to explore Zakynthos and its most beautiful beaches? This seven-day itinerary is ideal for you. Zakynthos is the third-largest island of the Ionian group, it is an exotic island with wonderful scenery and beautiful beaches. Zakynthos is ideal for all types of sailors, especially for beginners. Explore all its secrets and visit beautiful places not far from this huge island by c
11/25/2021

4 islands to visit and sail in winter

Winter has landed, and with it, the cold, wind and rain. When temperatures drop, people tend to look for warmer destinations to visit during their winter holidays or decide to go to the mountains to practise snow sports. They forget about the sea and boats and most of the time people do not consider sailing as part of their holiday activities. The cold weather and rain could indeed make the exper
11/18/2021

Top 5 Spanish islands for sailing

Spain has always been a popular travel nation in Europe due to its charming exotic culture and well-known cuisine. Spain also has many islands located in the Mediterranean Sea popular with international tourists every year. Compared with mainland Spain, its islands seem more likely ideal sailing destinations in summer. Now Samboat will bring you into the top 5 Spanish islands for sailing in this
08/31/2021

Your best travel guide in Corsica

Corsica is the most popular tourist island of France which is a historic island located in the south of France formed 250 million years ago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island possesses rich nature resources including breath-taking mountains and endless coasts. There are tourists coming from all over the world for the island every year. Samboat here as your best travel guide to visit Corsica.
08/31/2021

Your best travel guide to Sicily

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea next to Italy mainland in the south. Sicily has always been a popular tourist destination with visitors from all over the world due to it has rich Sicilian culture, various local flavours and continuous gorgeous coasts and mountains. Different from Italy mainland, in Sicily you will have a unique traveling experience. Samboat prepares the best
08/26/2021

The best places to navigate in Crete Island

Overview of Crete Crete is the largest among Greek islands and the fifth largest island in Europe located in the south of Greece mainland right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Crete is regarded as a diverse and vibrant land, especially known for the ancient ruins, bustling cities and breathtaking beaches. Crete has temperate Mediterranean climate often with mild and rainy winters, and
08/20/2021