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8 eco-friendly boating tips that can make a real difference

Enjoying the sea more responsibly doesn't have to mean changing your habits completely. More often than not, it's the small things that make the difference: choosing your anchorage a little more carefully, bringing your waste back to shore, or slowing down when...
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Sail Into Safe Waters: A Guide to National Safe Boating Week

As National Safe Boating Week approaches, it's time to set sail with confidence and responsibility. Held from the 18th to the 24th of May, this week serves as an annual reminder for all boaters to respect safety protocols and foster sustainable boating practices. At...
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Set Sail into the New Year

Why Sailing is a fantastic way to start 2024 As 2024 approaches and we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, the beginning of a fresh year often inspires us to seek new adventures and embrace novel experiences. If you're looking for a unique and invigorating...
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Top Five Winter Sailing Destinations 2023

Just in time for the upcoming holiday travel season, SamBoat is revealing its top five winter sailing destinations. In this blog, we embark on a maritime journey to uncover the most coveted winter sailing destinations, where azure waters and sun-kissed beaches provide...
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Four Spooky Maritime Mysteries to Haunt Your Halloween

At SamBoat, we’re passionate about helping you discover dream sailing destinations, and share unique charter offers. Also, with Halloween just around the corner, the sea holds more than just waves—sometimes, it holds secrets. Ready to uncover the mysteries? Let’s dive...
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Best eco-friendly boating destinations in the Mediterranean

When people think about responsible boating, they often picture simple habits: taking your waste with you, respecting anchoring restrictions, or keeping an eye on fuel consumption. But your choice of destination matters too. Across the Mediterranean, some regions have...
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How your booking can help protect the ocean

When people think about protecting the ocean, they often think of plastic pollution or endangered species. What tends to go unnoticed are the people spending their days tracking dolphins, monitoring nesting beaches or restoring underwater seagrass meadows. It's this...
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How to choose the right boat

Before you rent a boat, it's worth asking yourself a few key questions. What are you looking for from your time on the water? Do you already have a plan in mind? How much boating experience do you have? Where would you like to go? How far are you planning to travel?...
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How to Rent a Boat Responsibly

Renting a boat opens up places you would never discover from shore. A secluded cove accessible only by sea, lunch at anchor away from the crowds, or a day when you completely lose track of time. But with that freedom comes a responsibility: looking after the places...
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SamBoat x Fondation de la Mer: protecting our oceans together

At SamBoat, the sea is at the heart of everything we do. It brings people together, inspires adventures, and creates lasting memories with family and friends. But the sea is more than the backdrop to our favourite moments on the water. It's also a fragile environment...
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Set sail with peace of mind: SamBoat insurance and flexible booking options

Booking a boat is often where the trip begins: picturing hidden coves, swimming stops, and long sunny days out on the water. But when it’s time to book, a few questions can come up. What if the weather changes? What if your plans shift? What happens if something goes...
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How to choose the right boat

How to choose the right boat

by | 25/06/2026

Before you rent a boat, it's worth asking yourself a few key questions. What are you looking for from your time...

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Person observing the coastline from a sailboat

8 eco-friendly boating tips that can make a real difference

Enjoying the sea more responsibly doesn't have to mean changing your habits completely. More often than not, it's the small things that make the difference: choosing your anchorage a little more carefully, bringing your waste back to shore, or slowing down when...
Read More

Sail Into Safe Waters: A Guide to National Safe Boating Week

As National Safe Boating Week approaches, it's time to set sail with confidence and responsibility. Held from the 18th to the 24th of May, this week serves as an annual reminder for all boaters to respect safety protocols and foster sustainable boating practices. At...
Read More

Set Sail into the New Year

Why Sailing is a fantastic way to start 2024 As 2024 approaches and we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, the beginning of a fresh year often inspires us to seek new adventures and embrace novel experiences. If you're looking for a unique and invigorating...
Read More

Top Five Winter Sailing Destinations 2023

Just in time for the upcoming holiday travel season, SamBoat is revealing its top five winter sailing destinations. In this blog, we embark on a maritime journey to uncover the most coveted winter sailing destinations, where azure waters and sun-kissed beaches provide...
Read More

Four Spooky Maritime Mysteries to Haunt Your Halloween

At SamBoat, we’re passionate about helping you discover dream sailing destinations, and share unique charter offers. Also, with Halloween just around the corner, the sea holds more than just waves—sometimes, it holds secrets. Ready to uncover the mysteries? Let’s dive...
Read More
Sailboat anchored in turquoise waters in the Mediterranean

Best eco-friendly boating destinations in the Mediterranean

When people think about responsible boating, they often picture simple habits: taking your waste with you, respecting anchoring restrictions, or keeping an eye on fuel consumption. But your choice of destination matters too. Across the Mediterranean, some regions have...
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