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Yacht cruising along the Amalfi Coast under clear blue skies
October 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Juin est le nouvel août : l'Italie et l'Espagne réécrivent le calendrier du charter

En Méditerranée occidentale, juin se vend désormais mieux qu'août. Pourquoi l'Italie et l'Espagne réécrivent le calendrier du charter, pour voyageurs et pros.

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Singapore's illuminated skyline and Marina Bay Sands reflected on the water at night
How to Charter · 5 min read

La salle de conseil flotte : l'essor du charter d'entreprise à Singapour

Les entreprises de Singapour emmènent leurs séminaires sur l'eau. Pourquoi le charter d'entreprise progresse, comment l'organiser et comment les pros le gagnent.

Boat ride at sunset with the Miami skyline glowing across Biscayne Bay
How to Charter · 7 min read

The Late Bookers: Why Americans Charter Boats Last Minute

Americans now book boats the way they order dinner: late, on a phone, for shorter trips. What the 2026 charter data says, for travelers…

A luxury yacht gliding across the turquoise waters of the Côte d’Azur.
How to Charter · 4 min read

How to Rent Out Your Boat to Tourists in Europe: What You Need, What You Earn, How to Start

Renting your boat to tourists in Croatia, Greece, Italy, or Spain is legal, profitable, and in 2026 easier to start than most boat owners…

Tower Bridge viewed from a boat cruising along the River Thames at sunset.
How to Charter · 4 min read

Thames Boat Hire London — Water Taxi and River Boat Charter Guide

The Thames runs through the center of London. Here's how Londoners and visitors are starting to actually use it — and what boat hire,…

Boat anchored in the turquoise waters of Calanque d'En-Vau near Cassis, one of the most spectacular coastal destinations close to Aix-en-Provence.
How to Charter · 5 min read

The Most Beautiful Water in Provence Is an Hour From Aix. Nobody Rents a Car to Get There.

Aix-en-Provence is 53km from Cassis and the Calanques. Most visitors never make it to the water. Here's exactly how to get there by boat — and what you find when…

Private boat charter with a licensed captain before departure from the marina.
How to Charter · 5 min read

The Price of a Boat Charter Has Nothing to Do With the Cost of the Boat

Boat charter pricing seems random until you understand what's actually being sold. Here's the real structure — and how to use it to book…

Free Boat & Water Tour App USA — List Anything on the Water
How to Charter · 3 min read

Free Boat & Water Tour App USA — List Anything on the Water

Got a boat, jet ski, or water skill? Marina Boat App is free to list on — ocean, lake, bay, river. Zero commission. Here's…

First-time guests boarding a private boat charter with a licensed captain at the marina.
How to Charter · 4 min read

You Don’t Need to Know How to Sail to Charter a Boat. Here’s Exactly What You Do Need.

You don't need sailing experience to charter a boat. Here's exactly what you need — and what you don't — to book your first…

Boat rental in Florida Keys compared with a yacht charter among Croatia's Adriatic islands.
How to Charter · 5 min read

Renting a Boat in Florida vs. the Mediterranean: Where Your Money Actually Goes Further

Renting a boat in Florida costs less than the Mediterranean — but the experience is completely different. Here's the real comparison before you book.

 List Your Boat Free on Marina Boat App — Founding Partner USA
How to Charter · 5 min read

We’re Building the Platform You Deserved Years Ago. We Need Your Help to Do It.

Marina Boat App is free for US boat owners, surf instructors, fishing guides, and water sports operators. Here's why we built it — and…

An American boat owner beside a recreational boat in a marina.
How to Charter · 7 min read

Your Boat Sits Empty 200 Days a Year. That’s a Business Waiting to Happen.

The average American boat sits unused 200+ days a year. Here's exactly how boat owners are turning idle vessels into real income — and…

The Host Guide · For Owners, Captains & Instructors

You want to earn money?

Your Boat Is Already a Business.

Most of the best captains on the water can’t be found online. Marina Boat App puts them in front of travelers worldwide — and takes nothing for it.

0%Commission, permanently
5 minTo your first listing
8–35%What typical marketplaces take
GlobalVisible to travelers everywhere
  1. 1
    Download the app
    Free on iPhone. One account for booking and for hosting.
  2. 2
    Create your account & register as a host
    Boat owner, charter operator, fishing guide, instructor, skipper or marina.
  3. 3
    List your service
    Photos in morning light, the route, who it is for. The listing is your storefront.
  4. 4
    Set price & availability
    Your rate, your calendar. What the guest pays is what you keep.
  5. 5
    Publish — and answer in the app
    Travelers message you directly. Manage requests from the host dashboard.
Download & create your account Become a Founding Partner

Why Marina Boat App

Built for the people on the water — not for the middleman.

For travelers

Talk to the captain. Pay the captain’s price.

Message the host directly — route, timing, crew and what is included, agreed before you commit.

For hosts

Zero commission. Keep every euro.

What the guest pays is what you keep. Free to download, free to list, no subscription.

Our promise

In service of the people on the water.

Zero commission is not a launch offer. It is how the platform is built.

Why Marina Boat App Download on the App Store

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A letter from the coast.

The new issue, one charter worth knowing about, nothing else.