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Boat rental guides

Real prices, licenses, skippers, platforms, itineraries: concrete answers before you book.

• Boat Rental in Bormes-les-Mimosas: Cap Bénat Between Le Lavandou and PorquerollesLa Favière marina, Cap Bénat and Estagnol beach: Bormes-les-Mimosas opens onto a protected stretch of coast between Le Lavandou and the Hyères islands.
• Boat Rental in Santa Ponsa: Mallorca's Quieter BayWest of Palma, Santa Ponsa opens onto a large sheltered bay and the wild island of Dragonera — a calmer alternative to the capital's marinas.
• Boat Rental in Macinaggio: The Wild Tip of Cap CorseBarcaggio, the Finocchiarola nature reserve, the Giraglia lighthouse: at the very tip of Cap Corse, Macinaggio opens onto Corsica's wildest coastline, far from the busy gulfs of the south.
• Theft or Vandalism on a Rental Boat: What to DoA dinghy outboard gone from the dock, belongings taken while you were ashore, a hull tagged overnight at anchor: how to react, file a police report, and what the deposit and insurance do (and don't) cover.
• Renting a License-Free Boat on Lake Garda, ItalySirmione, Desenzano, Malcesine: up to 40 hp with no patente nautica on Italy's largest lake. Ports, the Ora and Pelér thermal winds, and the real budget.
• Boat Rental in Zakynthos (Zante): Navagio, the Blue Caves and Loggerhead TurtlesNavagio beach closed to landing until October 2026, the Blue Caves off Cape Skinari, the marine park protecting loggerhead turtles: the guide to renting a boat in Zakynthos.
• Accident or Collision at Sea During a Boat Rental: What to DoHitting a rock, colliding with another boat, a minor injury on board: what to do within the hour, who to call, and how it plays out with insurance.
• Renting a Boat in Deauville: the Côte Fleurie, Trouville and the Estuary up to HonfleurPort Deauville, the Touques facing Trouville, the lock into Honfleur's Vieux Bassin: renting a boat on the Côte Fleurie runs on rules of its own, set by the tide and the Seine estuary's shipping traffic.
• Renting a Boat in Fréjus: Port Fréjus, the Argens Estuary and Roman HeritageBetween the Esterel massif and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, a marina with a distinctive look and a town that still shows the traces of a major Roman harbour.
• Cancelling a Boat Rental: How Refunds Really WorkUnlike the weather guarantee, cancelling because your own plans changed follows a schedule set by each platform. What to check before you book.
• The Rented Boat Doesn't Match the Listing: What to DoMissing equipment, a boat that looks nothing like the photos, a capacity that doesn't add up: how to react on the dock and assert your rights without ruining the day.
• Boat Rental Contract: the Clauses Worth Reading Before You SignExcess, check-in and check-out times, navigation area, fuel policy: the clauses that really matter between a smooth rental and an unpleasant surprise at the end.
• CE Design Categories (A, B, C, D): What They Mean for Your RentalOcean, offshore, inshore, sheltered waters: EU rules classify every boat by the sea conditions it's designed to handle. How to read this before you book.
• Saint-Cyprien, Canet-en-Roussillon, Port-Vendres: Which Base on the Vermeille Coast?Three very different marinas south of Perpignan, from sandy beaches to the rocky coves of the Côte Vermeille down to the Spanish border: how to pick your starting port.
• Renting a Boat in Portisco and Cannigione, the Quiet Bases of the Costa SmeraldaOn the Gulf of Arzachena in northern Sardinia, two marinas quieter than Porto Cervo give easy access to the La Maddalena archipelago.
• Renting a Boat in La Londe-les-Maures, the Quiet Gateway to the Îles d'OrBetween Hyères and Le Lavandou, a wine-growing town and its Miramar marina offer a quieter way to reach Porquerolles than the busier bases nearby.
• Renting a Boat in Le Croisic, Between La Baule and the Guérande Salt MarshesA fishing port that has kept its character, a sheltered basin facing the Grand Traict, the wild coast and the salt marshes nearby: Le Croisic, a quieter alternative to La Baule.
• Renting a Boat in Port-Grimaud, the Provençal Venice of the Gulf of Saint-TropezA lakeside village built entirely in the 20th century, canals running right up to the houses, three marinas and a 5-knot speed limit: exploring Port-Grimaud by boat.
• Renting a Boat in Montenegro: the Bay of Kotor, Budva and TivatA UNESCO-listed fjord-like bay, Porto Montenegro and the islet of Sveti Stefan: Montenegro, Croatia's low-key neighbour, charters with no VAT. Budget, season and where to start.
• Vodice, Primošten, Rogoznica, Murter: the Gateways to the Kornati IslandsBetween Split and Šibenik, four bases less talked about than central Dalmatia, but better placed than most to reach the Kornati National Park without the crowds.
• Watching Fireworks from a Boat: Best Spots and How to Plan ItBastille Day, mid-August, Cannes' Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique: why the water is the best seat in the house, the rules to follow, and how to book in time.