Every European boat rental platform reviewed
Bordeaux, France
Prices set per listing; no commission or service fee figure on the pages we read
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Best for: Renters across Europe who want a very large choice of boats and a French contracting party
SamBoat is a boat rental marketplace operated by Lacani SAS, with a registered office in Bordeaux, and it sits at the top of this list because of the width of its fleet. The homepage says visitors can choose among over 50,000 boats, rented with or without a captain, from sailboats and RIBs to barges and jet skis. The site is available in nine languages.
The legal notice publishes the Bordeaux trade register and VAT numbers and states that Lacani SAS is registered with ORIAS as an insurance agent. It also names Amazon Web Services LLC in Seattle as host, without a region. The legal notice and the privacy policy give two different Bordeaux addresses, and the pages we read show no fee, deposit or cancellation terms.
What SamBoat does well
- Trade register and VAT numbers shown in the French legal notice
- More than 50,000 boats, with or without a captain
- Site offered in nine languages
- ORIAS registration as an insurance agent
- Contact page shows 4.88 out of 5 from 216,759 reviews
Where SamBoat falls short
- Fees and deposit rules not visible in the pages we read
- Host is Amazon Web Services LLC, a US company
- Legal pages show two Bordeaux addresses
- Prices appear only after a listing is chosen
Standout feature. SamBoat is the only entry that pairs a French insurance agent registration with a catalogue of over 50,000 boats.
Bratislava, Slovakia
Prices shown per boat for the whole reservation including VAT and other taxes; early bird 2027 offers up to 45% off
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Best for: Holiday sailors who want a chartered yacht or catamaran, in Europe or further away, with a person to call
Boataround is a charter booking platform run by Boataround.com, a.s., a company incorporated under Slovak law and based in Bratislava. Its homepage counts 27,110 yachts and 2,685 marinas, with Croatia at 5,879 yachts, Greece at 3,556, France at 2,711, Italy at 2,444 and Spain at 2,386. Suppliers are professional charter companies, called boat operators in the terms.
The terms say each price is for the entire reservation per boat, with VAT and other taxes included, which makes offers comparable at a glance. Boataround adds an EXTRA loyalty programme, gift cards and an affiliate scheme. The homepage advertises early bird 2027 offers of up to 45%. Commission, deposit rules and hosting location are not stated.
What Boataround does well
- Slovak address and governing law named in the terms
- 27,110 yachts and 2,685 marinas on the homepage
- Per-boat prices include VAT and taxes
- Phone help from 8am to 10pm, every day
- Loyalty scheme and gift cards available
Where Boataround falls short
- Suppliers are mainly professional operators, not owners
- Commission and deposit rules not shown in the pages we read
- Hosting location not disclosed
- Early bird discount applies to 2027 bookings only
Standout feature. Boataround puts yacht counts per country on its homepage, so fleet depth for Croatia, Greece or Turkey is visible before any search.
Berlin, Germany
Booking fee set by each charter operator per request; no platform fee figure on the pages we read
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Best for: Renters who want a Berlin-registered portal and a broker to help pick a boat holiday
Borrow A Boat is a portal for boat owners, charter companies and renters, run by BAB GER GmbH at Jaegerstrasse 54-55 in Berlin. The imprint names Amtsgericht Berlin (Charlottenburg), HRB 260845 B, a VAT ID and a managing director. The about page says the portal was founded in 2016.
A visitor requests a free quote, and the homepage says its experts help select the boat and arrange transfers. It shows a 4.7 rating from 6,181 customer reviews and says boats with or without a skipper are available. The homepage cites 20,000+ boats in over 800 locations, while the about page cites more than 50,000 boats in over 65 countries. The same imprint runs zizoo.com.
What Borrow A Boat does well
- Berlin register number and VAT ID in the imprint
- Over 20,000 boats in 800+ locations per the homepage
- Free quote and help from charter brokers
- Customer rating of 4.7 from 6,181 reviews
- One legal entity runs both Zizoo and Borrow A Boat
Where Borrow A Boat falls short
- Homepage and about page contradict each other on fleet size
- Platform fee not stated in the pages we read
- Hosting location not disclosed
- Ownership of the GmbH not described
Standout feature. Borrow A Boat starts with a free quote and personal broker advice rather than a booking button.
Valencia, Spain
Best price guaranteed per the homepage; no price list on the pages we read
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Best for: Renters heading to the Balearics, Valencia, Greece or Croatia who want a broker to take care of extras
Boatjump is a broker for recreational boat hire run by Boatjump S.L., entered in the Mercantile Registry of Valencia and based at Marina Real Juan Carlos I. Its search covers 429 locations, and the destination figures are specific: 772 boats and 51 ports for Mallorca, 554 boats and 14 ports for Ibiza, 119 boats and 10 ports for Menorca.
Around the booking it lists a damage deposit service, a flex rate, skippers, hostess service, a boarding service and corporate events, and it says it books at a best price guaranteed. The terms define Boatjump as three parts, including Boatjump USA Inc in the United States, and the CIF differs between the terms and the privacy policy. Conditions for the flex rate and deposit service are not described.
What Boatjump does well
- Mercantile Registry entry and CIF in the terms
- 429 locations with boat and port counts
- Skipper, hostess and extras can be booked with the boat
- Damage deposit service and flex rate on offer
- Valencia office with stated opening hours
Where Boatjump falls short
- US arm Boatjump USA Inc appears in the terms
- CIF written two different ways
- Flex rate and deposit service conditions not explained
- No price list and no hosting location in the pages we read
Standout feature. Boatjump shows boat and port counts per island and sells a damage deposit service alongside the booking.
Chiasso, Switzerland
Not shown on the pages we read
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Best for: Groups booking a professional charter yacht who want a Swiss-run seller and prices in their own currency
Sailogy is a seller of professional charters operated by Sailogy S.A., a Swiss company in the Ticino business register with its registered office at Via Valdani 1 in Chiasso. The about page says it was founded in 2013 and relies on proprietary software connected to the databases of professional charter companies. Destinations on the site include the Kornati Islands, Athens, the Ionian Sea and Sardinia.
Prices can be displayed in thirteen currencies, and phone lines exist for six countries. A fleet owners page invites charter companies to list. The privacy policy says data is handled at the headquarters and at the Sailogy server farm, country unspecified. The about page mentions Master Yachting GmbH without explaining the relation, and no price or fee appears in the pages we read.
What Sailogy does well
- Chiasso registered office and Ticino register entry
- Founded in 2013 according to the about page
- Prices available in thirteen currencies
- Phone lines for six countries
- A page for fleet owners to list boats
Where Sailogy falls short
- Professional charters only, no private owner angle
- No prices or fees in the pages we read
- Country of the server farm not named
- Link to Master Yachting GmbH left unexplained
Standout feature. Sailogy displays prices in thirteen currencies, from the Swiss franc and Czech koruna to the Argentine peso.
Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
Amalfi Coast boat tours: group tours from EUR 150 per person, private charters from EUR 900 for the whole boat, skipper, fuel and VAT included
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Best for: Visitors to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento or Capri who want a skippered boat day with a local team
BlueKeys is a regional marketplace for private boat charters, group boat tours, transfers and stays, run by BLUEKEYS S.r.l.s. in Castellammare di Stabia. The legal data on the site includes a VAT number, an REA number and share capital of €4,500. The terms state that BlueKeys acts only as an intermediary and does not own or operate the boats.
An Amalfi Coast tour page shows group tours from €150 per person and private charters from €900 for the whole boat, with skipper, fuel and VAT included. The about page says each host, driver and guide is document-checked, and payments go through Stripe. Bookings can also be made by phone or WhatsApp. The current entity took over from Blue Keys di Filippo Ferraro on 7 July 2026.
What BlueKeys does well
- VAT, REA and share capital shown for the Italian entity
- Whole-boat price lists skipper, fuel and VAT
- Hosts and guides checked against licence, insurance and ID
- Booking possible by phone or WhatsApp
- Payments handled by Stripe
Where BlueKeys falls short
- Coverage limited to Southern Italy
- Current legal entity dates from 7 July 2026
- Boats share the site with stays and transfers
- Hosting and operator commission not stated
Standout feature. BlueKeys is the only entry that prints a complete private boat price, with skipper, fuel and VAT, on a tour page.
Crawley, United Kingdom
Not shown on the pages we read; special offers such as up to 15% off BVI charters appear
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Best for: Holidaymakers who want a bareboat, skippered or flotilla trip on one operator's own boats, maybe with a course
Sunsail is a charter operator and not a marketplace: the site is operated by Mariner International Travel (UK) Limited, registered in England and Wales under company number 1239190 at Origin One in Crawley. The homepage shows its own boats, the Sunsail 424, 454L and 464 catamarans and monohulls from the 34.1 up to the 53.5.
Trip types are bareboat, skippered, flotillas and regattas, plus sailing schools in Portsmouth, Marina Agana and Lefkas offering RYA courses. A German imprint names Mariner Travel GmbH in Bad Vilbel. The terms place the company in the Travelopia group, with no parent above it named. The privacy policy has sections for California residents and individuals in Canada, and no prices were visible.
What Sunsail does well
- English company number and Crawley address published
- Bareboat, skippered and flotilla trips from one operator
- RYA courses at three sailing schools
- German imprint with register details
- Programme for yacht owners
Where Sunsail falls short
- Only its own fleet is bookable
- Owner above the Travelopia group is not named
- No prices in the pages we read
- Privacy policy includes US and Canadian rights sections
Standout feature. Sunsail is the only entry that pairs its own catamaran fleet with flotilla holidays and RYA sailing courses.
London, United Kingdom
Quote on enquiry; charter fee, VAT and expense guide on the site
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Best for: Charterers who want a person to arrange a crewed or bareboat yacht and explain the costs
Boatbookings is a yacht charter broker run by Enitiative.biz Ltd, registered in England under number 05326363 at 45 Pall Mall in London. Its terms say English law governs and English courts have non-exclusive jurisdiction. The site presents handpicked charter yachts, and a charter is arranged through an enquiry form instead of an instant booking button.
According to the terms, Boatbookings is a disclosed broker acting for suppliers such as the owner, the fleet manager or the charter operator, and the final contract is between renter and supplier. Search splits by crewed or bareboat and by motor, catamaran or sail. A fees page lists VAT for crewed Mediterranean charters: 20% in France, 22% in Italy, 21% in Spain, 12% in Greece, 13% in Croatia and 18% in Turkey.
What Boatbookings does well
- English company number and Pall Mall address in the terms
- Crewed, bareboat and catamaran charters on offer
- Country-by-country VAT table for Mediterranean charters
- Broker role stated openly in the terms
- Destinations from the Riviera to Thailand and the Pacific
Where Boatbookings falls short
- Enquiry only; no instant booking
- Charter contract is with the supplier
- Broker fee not stated
- Hosting location not stated
Standout feature. Boatbookings explains Mediterranean charter VAT country by country, from 12% in Greece to 22% in Italy.
Poole, United Kingdom
Not shown on the pages we read
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Best for: People researching crewed luxury yachts and destinations before they contact a broker
YachtCharterFleet is a directory for crewed luxury yachts operated by Trident Media Ltd of Poole, registered in England under number 13090603. The terms give a VAT number and the privacy policy names an ICO registration. The homepage shows 3,682 yachts that visitors can filter by motor, sailing, classic or catamaran type and by destination.
Destination pages span France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Australia, Thailand and Dubai. The site adds news, reviews, special offers and advice articles such as Why Use a Yacht Broker and Charter Costs Explained, and owners can use Add My Yacht. English law applies under the terms. The pages we read do not describe a booking or payment flow and show no prices.
What YachtCharterFleet does well
- Company number, VAT number and ICO registration shown
- 3,682 yachts on the homepage
- Filters for yacht type and destination
- Advice pages for first-time charterers
- Owners can add their yacht
Where YachtCharterFleet falls short
- Described as a directory; booking steps not explained
- Crewed luxury yachts only
- No prices in the pages we read
- No hosting location disclosed
Standout feature. YachtCharterFleet pairs a yacht directory with explainer pages written for first-time charterers.
London, United Kingdom
Special offers and prices pages exist; no price figures read
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Best for: Clients planning a crewed luxury or superyacht charter who want a London broker with reviews
CharterWorld is a luxury and superyacht charter broker whose privacy notice names CharterWorld LLP at 85 Great Portland Street in London, registered in England and Wales. Listings are grouped by builder, for example Benetti, Sunseeker, Azimut, Feadship, Sanlorenzo, Lurssen and Amels, and by region from the Mediterranean and the Caribbean to the Seychelles, the Maldives and the Pacific.
Yacht reviews, charter specials and broker advice sit next to the listings. Phone numbers are given for London, Nice and Monaco, New York and Miami, Sydney and New Zealand, and the privacy notice names a data protection officer. The terms say the charterworld.com domain is owned by BOATWORLD LIMITED and licensed by the LLP. No prices, booking flow or hosting location appear in the pages we read.
What CharterWorld does well
- LLP and registered office named in the privacy notice
- Pages by builder, location and review
- Broker advice and special offers published
- Named data protection officer
- Phone contacts on several continents
Where CharterWorld falls short
- Luxury and superyacht focus only
- No prices or booking flow in the pages we read
- Domain owner differs from the LLP in the privacy notice
- Hosting location not disclosed
Standout feature. CharterWorld is the entry that organises its listings by yacht builder and names a data protection officer.
