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The Blue Economy
The skippers, instructors and charter operators who make a living on the water — what they earn and how to join them.
Italy Builds the World’s Superyachts. Its Charter Industry Is Asking to Be Treated Like Tourism.
Italy builds 52% of the world's superyachts, yet its charter industry wants more yacht-ready berths and a tourism-style VAT rate. What the 2026 data shows.
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The Secondhand Ocean: America Stopped Buying New Boats. It Did Not Stop Going Out.
US new boat sales fell in 2025, yet 79.7% of boats sold were pre-owned. What the NMMA data says about who still goes out…
The America’s Cup Is Coming to Naples. The Real Race Is for the Gozzo.
The America's Cup comes to Naples in 2027 with over €690 million in expected impact. Who really wins on the water: the teams, hotels…
Monsoon Economics: How Singapore Boat Operators Sell the Wet Months
Singapore's northeast monsoon reshapes the sea from December to March. How smart boat operators plan the wet months, and what travelers should expect.
The Middleman Tax: What American Boat Owners Pay to Be Found
Boat rental platforms keep between 11.5% and 35% of what American owners earn. What the middleman tax really costs a captain, and what changes…
Britain Is Falling Out of Love with Sailing. Not with Boats.
UK sailing participation is stalling, yet Britain's marinas are consolidating fast. Why the future of British boating looks like access, not ownership.
Fishing Charter Diving Tours Boat Rental Income USA — Triple Revenue GuideFishing Charter Diving Tours Boat Rental Income USA — Triple Revenue Guide
Most American boat owners run one type of charter. The ones making real money run three. Here's how fishing, diving, and sunset cruises from…
The Dive Instructor in Singapore Who Taught 300 People Last Year and Still Can’t Be Found on Google
Singapore's dive and boat charter market is growing fast. Here's why the best instructors and operators are invisible online — and how a new free platform is changing that.
List Your Boat Australia Free — Marina Boat App for Aussie Operators
Australian boat owners, fishing guides, and water tour operators can now list their services globally for free. No commission, no catch. Here's exactly what you get — and why it starts now.
The Greek Island Skipper Who Works Six Months and Earns More Than Most Athenians Do in a Year
Licensed skippers in Greece earn €30,000-60,000 in a six-month season. Here's exactly how the Mediterranean charter skipper market works — and how to find…
How to Find Boat Crew Jobs USA — Skipper and Water Sports Work 2026
Looking for work on a boat in the US? Crew jobs, skipper positions, dive instructor gigs, and water sports work are all growing in 2026. Here's exactly how to find them.
Start a Boat Tour Business Europe Free — Zero Upfront Cost Guide
Starting a boat tour business in Europe has never cost less. Here's how operators in Croatia, Greece, Italy and beyond are launching with zero…
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.
- 1Download the appFree on iPhone. One account for booking and for hosting.
- 2Create your account & register as a hostBoat owner, charter operator, fishing guide, instructor, skipper or marina.
- 3List your servicePhotos in morning light, the route, who it is for. The listing is your storefront.
- 4Set price & availabilityYour rate, your calendar. What the guest pays is what you keep.
- 5Publish — and answer in the appTravelers message you directly. Manage requests from the host dashboard.