Why Marina Boat App · Marina Boat App

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

Most booking platforms earn by standing between the traveler and the captain and taking a share of every trip. Marina Boat App is built the other way around: the captain keeps the full price, the traveler talks to the captain directly, and the magazine you are reading exists to make the best of them easier to find.

For travelers

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

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    Speak before you book

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

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    The host’s own price

    No marketplace commission is built into what you pay. The price is set by the person who takes you out.

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    Everything on the water, one app

    Boats, crewed charters, water taxis, fishing, diving, water sports, crew and berths — on one map.

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    The local captain, not just the big fleet

    Independent skippers and guides who know the anchorages are as easy to find as large operators.

For hosts

Zero commission. Keep every euro.

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    0% commission, permanently

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

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    Five minutes to list

    Boat owners, charter operators, fishing guides, instructors, skippers and marinas — one host account.

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    Seen worldwide — and in print

    Your listing reaches travelers everywhere, and MARINA covers the people behind the best ones in four languages.

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    Your clients, your relationship

    Direct messaging, your calendar, your rules. The guest books you — not a platform’s inventory.

Our promise

In service of the people on the water.

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    We don’t take a cut of the captain’s work

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

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    We tell you honestly where we are

    Marina Boat App is new and growing with its founding partners. We would rather say so than pretend.

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    Readers first

    MARINA publishes guides and reporting that are useful whether or not you ever open the app.

The difference, plainly

Marina Boat App
Typical booking marketplaceMarina Boat App
Commission on each bookingRoughly 8–35%0%
Cost to listVaries; paid placement commonFree
Contact with the host before bookingOften limitedDirect messaging
Who the price belongs toHost and platformThe host

Commission ranges are typical published rates for boat and activity marketplaces and vary by platform and market.

Inside Marina Boat App

Everything on the Water, in One Place

Boats and crewed charters, water taxis, fishing and diving trips, crew and berths — found on a map, arranged directly with the host.

Explore
Split, Croatia
BoatsWater TaxiFishingBerths
Yacht Water taxi
Crewed motor yachtSplit · up to 10 guestsMessage the captain
Find it on the mapType a city or a bay, and see every boat, taxi and berth around it.
1 / 9
Classic day boat · Lake & coast A day on a classic wooden boat
Hosted by the captainReplies in the app
Message
Route, timing and what is included — agreed with the host before you book.
Request to book
Talk to the captainMessage the host directly before you commit. No middleman.
My Trips
Water taxiIsland to mainlandConfirmed
Guided fishingDawn tripRequested
BerthHarbor, 3 nightsConfirmed
CrewSkipper, 7 daysSaved
Every trip, one placeCharters, transfers, berths and crew — your whole season in My Trips.
Download on the App Store Free · iPhone

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
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    Download the app
    Free on iPhone. One account for booking and for hosting.
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    Create your account & register as a host
    Boat owner, charter operator, fishing guide, instructor, skipper or marina.
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    List your service
    Photos in morning light, the route, who it is for. The listing is your storefront.
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    Set price & availability
    Your rate, your calendar. What the guest pays is what you keep.
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    Publish — and answer in the app
    Travelers message you directly. Manage requests from the host dashboard.
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Questions, Answered

Marina Boat App
Does Marina Boat App charge commission?

No. Marina Boat App charges hosts zero commission on bookings, permanently. Boat owners, charter operators, fishing guides, instructors, skippers and marinas list for free and keep the full price the guest pays. The app is free on the Apple App Store, with no listing fee and no subscription.

Is Marina Boat App free for travelers?

Yes. Travelers download Marina Boat App free on iPhone, browse boats and services on a map, message hosts directly and request bookings in the app. The price of each trip is set by the host, and Marina Boat App does not add a marketplace commission to it.

What can I book on Marina Boat App?

Boat and yacht rentals, crewed charters, water taxis and transfers, day trips and multi-day cruises, guided fishing, diving and snorkeling, water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding and wakeboarding, crew hire including skippers, chefs and stewards, and berths at marinas and private docks.

How do I list my boat or service?

Download Marina Boat App free from the App Store, create an account and register as a host, list your boat or service with photos, route and details, set your price and availability, and publish. It takes about five minutes, and you pay zero commission on every booking.

How is Marina Boat App different from other boat rental platforms?

Most boat and activity marketplaces earn a commission of roughly 8–35% on each booking. Marina Boat App takes none: hosts keep the full price, travelers message hosts directly before booking, and independent captains are as visible as large fleets. Its magazine, MARINA, publishes guides in English, Serbian, Italian and Spanish.

Who is behind Marina Boat App?

Marina Boat App was founded by Vuk Bilić. It is a new platform growing with its founding partners — boat owners, captains, instructors and marinas who joined early — and it publishes MARINA, The Magazine of the Water, as an editorial guide to charter, sailing and the blue economy.

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