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Boat rental guides

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

• Sargassum in the Caribbean: What It Changes for Your Boat RentalMartinique, Guadeloupe: sargassum seaweed mostly affects bays and beaches, rarely sailing itself. What to know before you go.
• Renting a Jet Ski: License, Age and Rules to KnowDo you need a license to rent a jet ski? Minimum age, sailing zones, speed near the shore: the rules to know before booking.
• Life Jackets Aboard: What French Law Actually Requires, Children IncludedHow many life jackets are required, the right size, permanent wear for children: France's life jacket regulation explained for boat renters.
• Anchoring on Posidonia Seagrass: What the Law Says in the MediterraneanFines, no-anchor zones, eco-friendly mooring buoys: the Mediterranean's posidonia seagrass anchoring rules explained simply for renters.
• Cheap Boat Rental: 10 Concrete TipsTen concrete ways to rent a boat for less: season, platforms, duration, skipper, deposit… and how to compare so you pay the fair price every time.
• GlobeSailor vs SamBoat: Which Platform to ChooseGlobeSailor (refunds by contract milestone) or SamBoat (4 cancellation policies)? A neutral comparison to help you pick the right rental platform.
• Boat Rental Prices by Country (Comparison)Boat rental prices compared across France, Croatia, Greece and Spain: ranges by boat type, platform fees and the gaps worth watching before you book.
• Sailing Charter: Sailing Around CorsicaCharter a sailing yacht to sail around Corsica: western gulfs, Bonifacio, Cap Corse and anchorages. Itinerary, season, budget and how to compare.
• Catamaran Charter in Guadeloupe and Les SaintesCatamaran charter in Guadeloupe: Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and Petite-Terre. Itinerary, season, budget and a neutral comparison of the platforms.
• Catamaran Day Charter from Antibes (Lérins Islands)Catamaran day charter from Antibes to the Lérins islands: itinerary, capacity, budget and a neutral comparison of the main booking platforms.
• Renting a Yacht in Mandelieu-la-NapouleHire a yacht in Mandelieu-la-Napoule: La Napoule bay, Théoule and the Estérel corniche. Budget, skipper, anchorages and how to compare listings.
• Renting a Yacht in Golfe-Juan (Cheaper than Cannes)Hire a yacht or motor cruiser in Golfe-Juan: the same waters as Cannes, often cheaper. Itinerary, budget, skipper and how to compare platforms.
• Renting a boat for a birthday or a proposalBirthday, marriage proposal, sunset trip: how to rent a boat for a special occasion, pick the right moment and a good operator for an unforgettable day.
• Foreign licence to rent a boat in FranceForeign licence equivalences, ICC and RYA: what to know about renting a boat in France with an overseas certificate, and why to confirm with the operator.
• Mandatory safety equipment on board a boatLifejackets, flares, fire extinguisher and signalling gear: what the operator must supply and what you must check before setting off on a boat rental.
• Navigation and weather apps on a boat rentalCharts, marine weather and tides: the apps worth having on a boat rental, how to use them well and why they never replace good seamanship and caution.
• Anchoring: what to do if the anchor dragsSet the anchor well, spot a dragging anchor and react fast: the right reflexes at anchor for your rental, and how to spend a quiet night aboard at sea.
• 4 essential sailing knots for your boat rentalClove hitch, cleat hitch, figure-eight and reef knot: the four knots really worth knowing before your boat rental, explained simply and what each is for.
• Preventing seasickness on a boat rentalStop seasickness before it spoils the day: the right spot on board, flat water, a good weather window and simple habits for your boat rental at sea.
• Boat return: check-in, check-out and your depositCheck-in, check-out, time-stamped photos, fuel on return and getting your deposit back: how to hand back your rental boat without any nasty surprise.
• Which no-licence boat to choose: the right modelWhich no-licence boat model to choose: 5-6 m open hull, comfort, size, seating. Our pointers to rent the right boat without picking the wrong one.