Day Yacht and Boat Charters

The thrill of being on the water on a motor boat!

Make your next holiday complete with a Day Boat Charter from Boatbookings.com!

About Day Boat Charters

The thrill of being on the water - we all dream of the perfect day on a yacht!

Boatbookings.com knows that many of you love being on a boat on your holidays, but that not everyone can spend their entire holiday afloat. More and more of our customers are renting for just a day or two. This is often the most memorable part of the holiday - swimming at a secluded beach away from the crowds, discovering a seaside restaurant, snorkeling, waterskiing and tubing - all for a fraction of the cost of renting a boat for a week. A day boat also allows you to experience the joy of boating before committing to an entire holiday aboard a boat!

Prior to Boatbookings.com, it was nearly impossible to find these great day boats - because most charter operators want to rent for only a week, (or if you did find one the price was so high that you knew something wasn't right). But we've scoured the ports for operators and owners who are happy to charter their boats by the day as well as providing great service and good prices - so that you can confidently rent a great boat and not worry about it actually being there when you arrive.

Testimonials

Here's what some of our happy customers had to say after their Day Charters

"It was AWESOME!!! Very professional, tons of fun. Great boat and crew. I would do it all over again, it was a fantastic family memory. Thanks for your help in putting it together." A customer who rented a day catamaran in Tortola for a large family outing.

"I just want to thank you for all your hard work in setting up my wife and I on one hell of a day. The boat was fantastic, the weather and scenery were beautiful. You really made it a special day by going that extra mile in securing a reasonably priced boat for my wife and I to take out and enjoy ourselves. I will definitely be using your services again when my friends and I head off to the Caribbean next year and will be in direct contact with you since you were such a pleasure to work with." A customer who rented a powerboat in Cannes during his honeymoon.

Types of Day Boat Charters

FUN BOAT/WATERSKI BOAT

fun boat bow For up to 5 passengers cruising around the harbour or to an island, going sightseeing, snorkeling, or waterskiing. Many of our clients hire a boat like this for their entire holiday, so they always have access to a boat on days when they feel like getting out on the water

Approx €500 plus petrol and skipper.

FAMILY CRUISER

For up to 6 pax cruising on a day trip, going sightseeing, snorkeling or waterskiing. The cabin and mini galley provide shelter and a place to prepare food.

Approx €600 plus petrol and skipper.

RUNABOUT

Up to 8 pax cruising on a day trip, going sightseeing and snorkeling. The interior allows for relaxation and food preparation. Sleeps 2 to 4.

Approx €1000 per day plus petrol and skipper.

CRUISER

For those with a larger party (up to 10 people) who want to go a bit further in more comfort. A boat like this can be rented for multiple days with guests sleeping aboard, so you can really explore the coast and nearby islands. Comes with a skipper.

Approx €2100 per day plus petrol.

SAILING BOAT

If sailing is your passion, we can also provide you with a beautiful day sailing boat, for the ultimate feeling of freedom. Unfortunately, during high season, it's often hard to charter a sailing yacht for a day - most of them book up for weekly charters months in advance.

Approx €700 per day plus skipper.

Our Top Day Boat Areas

You can get a day boat from almost any marina if you want one, but there are several areas that stand out as being superb day charter locations. The French Rivera, of course stands out, with charters between Cannes, St Tropez, Monaco, and all the great places in between. See our French Riviera Day Charter Boats.

If Spain is more to your taste , Ibiza is a great choice, with the requisite stop for swimming and lunch on Formentera, and of course Palma and Marbella have plenty to offer the Day Charterer. See our Spain Day Charter Boats.

Greece, and especially the Cyclades Islands boast popular destinations such as Mykonos. See our Greece Day Charter Boats. It is common to charter a small boat along with your villa in Greece, to spend your days exploring the hundreds of islands nearby.

Italy offers fantastic opportunities for day charters, especially in Sardinia/La Madellena, Liguria with the world's most famous stop at Portofino, Naples/Capri/Positano and Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. See our Italy Day Charter Boats.

Stateside, Newport, RI offers great classic yacht day charter opportunities - you an even experience a classic America's cup winner first hand! See our Newport Day Charter Boats .

If you're looking for a Day Charter for an Event of more than 12 people, that normally requires a yacht with a specialised license. Click here for more about Event Yacht Charters.

Boatbookings makes Day Charters Easy!

We take care of everything for you: finding the right boat and skipper, confirming availability, providing maps to the boat and suggesting interesting things to do in the area. But we also understand that you may have some worries associated with hiring a boat. Recognising this, we insist on the following from our day boat charters:

They are all insured by the owner
They all conform to strict marine regulations of their respective countries
Skippers speak English (if you have different requirements, please let us know)
Generally speaking, if the weather is inclement, we will attempt to move the date so that you can still do the charter
We will give you the best price, without "middleman" markups! Going direct will not give you a better price, and in many cases you will get a worse price.

We have literally walked the docks in ports around the world to find you quality boats, from reliable owners, that will give you great value for your money. We'd like to suggest the right boat for you - simply click on one of the buttons below to see the boats or have us suggest one for you, or continue to read on to learn more about day charters!

Can you Skipper yourself? About Certification and Skippers

If you have proper certification: generally ICC Day Skipper license or equivalent, you will be able to take most of these boats out bareboat. However, while regulations vary from country to country, unless you have certification you generally will be required to hire a skipper to take these boats. Skippers can provide a wealth of information about the area, get you into interesting restaurants or secluded bays, and generally make your day safer and more enjoyable. And for about €150 to €200 per day, they are a bargain! Don't forget to tip the skipper (generally 5-10% of the charter price), and buy him lunch along the way!

Our Boats

We have literally thousands of boats available for day charter. The main ports where we have boats are in the South of France, Ibiza and Palma. However we can get you a boat just about anywhere in the world - just contact us if you don't find exactly the boat your require!

France Dayboats: Spain Dayboats: Greece Dayboats All Dayboats:

Cannes Ibiza Mykonos All Day Motor Boats

St Tropez Mallorca Athens All Day Sailing Boats

All Day Catamarans

UK Dayboats Italy Dayboats BVI Dayboats

Please contact us at our special Day Boat Desk at +33 (0)9 70 46 39 79 or for all of your Day Boat needs! We look forward to hearing from you!

Want further information? Check out our library of Charter Articles, or click on the Destinations button below to learn more about some of the great Charter Destinations we offer. Want a Day boat for an Event? Our Corporate and Special Events Page has the information you need.