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All the questions about how to live an onboard experience and how to make a reservation.

Sleep on a boat (Static Charter):

If you choose the option to sleep on a boat, you stay onboard, moored in the Marina. Choose the location, the boat and book your stay.
In this way you can relax on board and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the Marina with the possibility of adding extras such as memorable dinners etc. Just like in the best hotels, but with something more, because the charm of a boat is unique and every moment is unforgettable. A day on a moored boat has no schedule, no deadlines, no commitments. Apart from perhaps enjoying a leisurely breakfast on deck, when you feel ready. Even a simple coffee tastes different when enjoyed in the sun whilst looking out to sea.

Private cruise:

f you choose the private cruise option, the boat will be at your disposal for sailing with an experienced captain to explore the coast and all those places unreachable from the land.

All prices shown on the website are per boat and for exclusive use

Letyourboat is the online portal that connects people looking for accomodation onboard a boat with boat owners. With Letyourboat you can rent your boat with just one click! Letyourboat offers the opportunity to rent a boat moored in the Marina for overnight stays or for sea trips. Letyourboat makes living onboard experiences accessible and affordable to anyone. Letyourboat offers boat owners the possibility of: • Earning money by hosting guests onboard without leaving the mooring. • Easy and free registration and management of your boat. • Freedom to decide where, when, how and to whom you rent • Instant bookings. • Earning easily, legally and with maximum flexibility • Assistance service: each Marina has one of our partners who takes care of guest check-in and check-out procedures, as well as the cleaning of your boat, if required. Letyourboat offers travellers: • A unique onboard experience with the charm and atmosphere that only a boat can offer. • Solutions for both Static Charter (sleep on a boat) and Private Cruise. • Only boats which are verified and that have a quality guarantee. • Secure transactions and guaranteed bookings • Insurance to cover third party liability and damages. Letyourboat is easy, secure, revolutionary. Register to find out more!
The total cost of the reservation is charged only upon acceptance from the host.

Free cancellation within 1 day of the check-in date.

Refund in case of cancellation by the host even after the free cancellation terms.
The host must accept within 24 hours. If the host does not accept / declines the reservation no amount will be charged.
No refund in case of cancellation outside the free cancellation terms.
Letyourboat: the safe and easy way to host on board Letyourboat is the new online platform that connects and assists boat owners and guests looking for on board experiences. Hosting on board is very simple. Both private owners and companies can rent their boats for leisure activities, both moored or out at sea in complete safety. Are you away from your boat? You can enjoy a unique support service. You can choose to be connected to one of our Guest Assistants: one of our selected professional partners in the Marina, who can take care of the check-in/check-out, boat inspection and cleaning services for you. We handle payments on behalf of the guests and pay you the balance of the rental less our management fees at 15%. If you have chosen to make use of our Guest Assistant, we manage the payments made by the guest for the services and pay the fees directly to the Guest Assistant. Letyourboat provides owners who require it with a check-in, check-out and onboard cleaning service through a network of Guest Assistants who are selected professionals operating in the Marina. Our network of collaborators are nautical operators who work in ports and marinas.
Letyourboat ensures that your sailing holidays are safe, economical and guaranteed. We make your stay on the boat a unique and carefree experience. We provide compulsory insurance to our guests, which includes third party civil liability and damage to the boats. We provide a check-in, check-out and cleaning service via our professional network of Guest Assistants.

Whether you are a traveller or a host, we are here to help you before, during and after your experience with us.

Register to receive personalised assistance.

You can also contact us via email at info@letyourboat.com

 

Letyourboat ®
Via Lomellini 2/3, Genova, Italia
P.IVA 02560230993
tel. +39 0103031386
cell. +39 3281476807
email info@letyourboat.com

Boat rental: no longer a luxury Have you ever thought about renting a boat for your sailing holiday but haven’t found an accessible or affordable solution? Letyourboat revolutionises the nautical market, offering a unique experience for boat owners and travellers looking for an unforgettable and experiential sailing holiday or a short stay on a boat. For boat owners Letyourboat enables you to earn money by hosting on board in a legal, safe and hassle free way. Letyourboat creates a unique, safe and easy environment for you to offer your boat as you wish (moored or at sea). We’ll take care of everything else. Register and access a world of opportunities. Register your boat in a few clicks Create and manage independently your rates, calendar availability and much more to meet your needs. You can rent your boat for overnight stays moored at the quay or for sailing and excursions. Decide whether to accept or decline a reservation Your guests are covered by insurance which protects them, you and your boat. Letyourboat, through its network of Guest Assistants in the Marinas, can manage the check in and check out of your guests and organise onboard cleaning if necessary. For those looking for a boat Enjoying the sea has never been so easy! Book your boat holiday in just one click. With Letyourboat you can finally live an experience on board in a simple, safe and accessible way. With a wide range of solutions and types of boat to meet every need, organising your boat holiday has never been simpler. The new frontier of boating experience With Letyourboat you can search for and rent a boat for unforgettable stays at the Marina or for sea trips and cruises. Sleeping on board is the last frontier of travel experiences. It allows us to do what everyone thinks of as elite, finally making it accessible and available to anyone. Boat accomodation is an ideal solution for everyone and for all seasons, as the boats are equipped with heating and Marinas offer the best comfort and services for an unforgettable stay. The Bed and Boat solution is also valid for those who suffer the sea, because it offers a unique and alternative stay to an apartment or hotel thanks to the charm and atmosphere that only a boat can offer. Sleeping in a boat comfortably moored at the quay in a beatiful Marina is a fantastic experience that thanks to Letyourboat is now accessible. With Letyourboat you can rent a boat of any kind and enjoy an unforgettable experience on board with the charm and atmosphere that only a boat can offer. Main features: • Vast typology of boats and solutions available • Instant booking • Insurance • Verified boats • Guaranteed bookings • Secure transactions • User verification • The best offers • Direct support and contact with Letyourboat Guest Assistants To find out more about our general conditions and for information on privacy, please visit our dedicated page: Go to the page Questions relating to the operation of Letyourboat, its practices and services
The Guest Assistants are expanding into various Marinas to offer a ‘hassle free’ and ‘turnkey’ service for owners and those who want to organise their own sailing holidays. Do you manage a Marina or are you an operator? Expand your business and earn with us! We are selecting professionals to be included in our network. Contact us for information.

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Questions relating to the operation of Letyourboat, its practices and services.

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  • • An onboard experience with the charm and atmosphere that only a boat can offer.
    • Only boats which are verified and that have a quality guarantee
    • Secure transactions and guaranteed bookings
    • Insurance to cover third party liability and damages
To organise your boat holiday, just enter your destination and travel dates into the search bar. You will find all types of boat for an unforgettable experience onboard.
With the option of a Static Charter, the boat stays moored in the Marina, which you will find on our website called ‘Bed and Boat’, or ‘Sleep on a boat’.
The total cost of the reservation is charged only upon acceptance from the host.
We verify personal profiles, boats and listings to ensure a safe environment and a reliable platform for managing reservations.
We provide obligatory insurance to our guests, which includes third party civil liability and damage to the boat. Owners and travellers can sleep peacefully!
In the option “private cruise”, the boat is rented for sailing and it will be indicated whether the skipper is included in the price or upon request at an extra charge. In the option “Sleep on a boat”, or Static Charter, the boat will remain moored in the Marina.
The boat can be driven by the owner himself, user (in the case of leasing) or by other people, whether they are your customers or third parties. Obviously, for boats over 40 hp, a boat license will be mandatory for anyone wishing to drive.
Article 49 of the nautical code states that fuel, water and lubricants necessary for the operation of the motor, must be provided by the renting guest. However, it is written that alternative arrangements can be made between the parties.

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• Earn money by hosting guests onboard without leaving the mooring. • Easy and free registration and management of your boat. • Freedom to decide where, when, how and to whom you hire. • Immediate bookings. • Ease of earning, legally and with maximum flexibility. • Assistance: each Marina has one of our partners who takes care of guest check-in and check-out procedures, as well as the cleaning of your boat, if required.
Yes it’s totally free and always will be. Whether you are offering a mega yacht or a small sailing boat.
With the option of a Static Charter, the boat stays moored in the Marina, which you will find on our website called ‘Bed and Boat’, or ‘Sleep on a boat’.
Whether you are a private individual or a legal entity it is legal. You can rent your boat while stationary or sailing at sea.
Even those who deal with charters will find a precious ally in Letyourboat because we can help them earn even when their boats are moored and not at sea during low season, plus the advantage of an additional channel to expand their classic charter business.
A Guest Assistant is one of our selected, professional collaborators, available in each Marina.
The Guest Assistant takes care of the check-in/check-out, boat inspection and cleaning, on request, for the boat owner.
We will send you the rental contract which can be used with your guests and must be signed and kept on board during the rental period, and then retained for your records.
The balance is paid after your guests check-out and is net of 15% site fees, plus (if requested by you and carried out by the relevant Guest Assistant) check-in/check-out and cleaning services. These costs are covered by the booking and charged/billed to your guest. This implies that when you make your end of year tax return, the net amount will be subject to tax.
At your request and at a cost of €10 per booking, which will be deducted from the balance, we can manage the administrative procedures for you in order to provide a turnkey service. Administrative procedures include sending the forms to the Port Authority and the Revenue Agency before check in. In this link you can download the standards to be compiled.
The host has a maximun of 24 hours to accept. If the host does not accept or refuses the reservation, no amount will be charged.
As with any type of rental/hire, you can be asked by the Host for a security deposit prior to check-in. In this case, the security deposit is retained by Letyourboat at the time of booking and will be returned to the Guest upon check-out, once the boat has been inspected and the end of rental form signed.
At the time of registration, the host must enter payment details (Paypal and/or current account). If the host enters both payment methods, LetyourBoat will make the payment to the PayPal address provided.
We provide a check-in, check-out and on-board cleaning service through a network of professionals present in the Marina. Our Guest Assistants are present in many Italian marinas, and where this service is not available, the owner of the boat takes care of all the operations.
The boat can be driven by the owner himself, user (in the case of leasing) or by other people, whether they are your customers or third parties. Obviously, for boats over 40 hp, a boat license will be mandatory for anyone wishing to drive.
Whoever takes the “LEASE” of a sailing boat normally also assumes the command and is jointly liable with the driver of the boat for any damage caused to third parties unless he can prove that the circulation of the boat took place against his will. The lessor, therefore, remains on land and awaits his return before verifying at check-out, that everything is in order. “RENTAL” is a different scenario. In this case, the owner, or charterer, is responsible for having a guest or guests (the renters) on board to spend a certain period of time at sea. Where to navigate is decided by the owner, who continues to have the availability (and command) of the boat. If there were a technical crew on board, it would be employed by the owner. Doubts, queries or clarifications to become part of the letyourboat crew.