Borrow a Boat Europe

Borrow a Boat is a web-based broker that connects renters with boat and yacht owners worldwide. The company operates a marketplace listing sailboats, motorboats, catamarans, gulets, RIBs, houseboats, speedboats and luxury yachts available for charter. Operations span over 800 locations across 65 countries, with particular focus on Mediterranean destinations including Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Portugal, as well as Caribbean locations and other regions globally.

The booking process allows renters to reserve directly through the website or connect with Borrow a Boat's holiday planners for personalized quotes. Reservations require a 15% deposit, with flexible rescheduling policies offered. The company states that all listed boats are insured by law and vetted through verified owners and companies, with regular safety inspections conducted. Renters can book bareboat charters (self-skippered) or opt for fully crewed and skippered options; the site notes that professional skippers are available for those without boating experience.

Pricing varies widely depending on vessel type and location—sailboats start from €258 per day, motorboats from €190 per day, and luxury yachts from €1,000 per day. The company provides support with licensing requirements, insurance documentation, and crew arrangements. Borrow a Boat is registered as BAB GER GmbH in Berlin and operates customer support via phone (UK: +44 20 3318 3641) and an online help centre.