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Marbella · Costa del Sol

Verified boats · Licensed skippers · 53 destinations worldwide

Find Your Perfect
Boat Charter.

From Marbella to Miami — browse verified yachts, catamarans, speedboats, and sailing boats. Instant booking. Licensed skippers. Secure payments. Zero surprises.

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Charter by Vessel Type

Every charter begins with the right boat. We carry verified listings across every category — from open-deck speedboats for a sun-soaked afternoon to full-crew superyachts for a week-long expedition. Each vessel type offers a fundamentally different experience on the water, and choosing correctly is the single biggest factor in whether your day exceeds expectations or falls short of them.

Simple process

Three Steps to Open Water

We removed everything that makes boat charters complicated — brokers, back-and-forth emails, hidden fees, and 48-hour response times. BoatHire24 puts you directly in front of the boat, the price, and the calendar.

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Search & Discover

Browse our verified fleet across 20+ destinations. Filter by boat type, guest capacity, departure port, price range, and available dates so you only see boats that match your exact requirements. Every listing carries real photographs, accurate specifications, and honest pricing — no registration required to see what you will actually pay.

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Book Securely

Select your date and duration from the live availability calendar. The price you see is the all-inclusive price you pay — no service fees added at checkout, no surprises. Pay securely with your credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Funds are held by Stripe and released to the host only after your charter day, protecting your money at every step of the process.

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Set Sail

Your confirmation arrives instantly with the captain's direct contact number, marina coordinates in Google Maps format, and a pre-departure checklist. Arrive at the marina, meet your fully licensed and locally experienced skipper, and cast off. Navigation, safety, and local knowledge are entirely handled for you from that moment forward. Your only job is to decide where to go next and enjoy every second of it.

Active fleet locations

Where Will You Sail?

BoatHire24 maintains an active, inspected fleet in the world's most desirable charter destinations — each curated for water quality, boat availability, and year-round viability.

Our commitment

Why Charter with BoatHire24?

The charter market has a transparency problem — prices hidden behind enquiry forms, stock-photo listings, and invented availability. We built BoatHire24 to fix every one of those problems from the ground up.

Fully Verified Fleet

Every boat on BoatHire24 passes a physical inspection before accepting a booking. We check the vessel against maritime authority records, verify the skipper's licence for the operating zone, and confirm insurance is current. No exceptions — not even for high-revenue listings.

Real, Transparent Pricing

The price on every listing is the all-inclusive price you pay. No service fees added at checkout, no fuel surcharges on departure day, no administration fees buried in small print, and no negotiation required. What you see is what you pay.

Instant Confirmation

Instant-book listings confirm the moment you pay. No waiting for a broker to consult a handwritten diary. Your confirmation, with the captain's number and marina coordinates, arrives before you close the browser tab.

Protected Payments

Stripe holds your payment in escrow until 24 hours after your charter day. If the host cancels for any reason, your full payment is returned automatically. BoatHire24's dispute team is available seven days a week for anything more complex.

24/7 Charter Support

Our operations team monitors every active charter. If something goes wrong at sea — mechanical issue, weather change, medical event — you have a direct line to BoatHire24 support from the moment you board. We coordinate, communicate, and resolve.

Guest reviews

What Our Guests Say

We chartered an Azimut 50 out of Puerto Banús for my wife's fortieth birthday. Twelve guests, eight hours, one perfect day. The booking took less than ten minutes. Our skipper — a local who has sailed this coast for twenty years — took us to three anchoring spots that don't exist on any tourist map. We've already booked again for next August.

James R.
London

As people who have used traditional brokers before, BoatHire24 is a completely different world. Everything is on screen: the real boat, the real price, the real availability. We found a catamaran in Ibiza, booked the same afternoon, and sailed two days later. Zero email chains. Zero spreadsheets. Zero surprises. The boat was exactly as advertised.

Sophie & Marc
Amsterdam

I was nervous booking a boat online for the first time — visions of turning up to a marina and finding nothing there. The verification badges, the real photographs, and the full price transparency before I entered my card number made all the difference. The whole experience, from booking to mooring back up, was genuinely outstanding.

Aoife K.
Dublin
For boat owners

Own a Boat? Start Earning.

The most expensive thing about owning a boat is the time it spends tied to a dock. BoatHire24 turns idle marina days into income — without changing your schedule or your relationship with the vessel. You set the dates you want to share and the dates you want to keep. We handle everything else: guest communication, payment processing, and all booking logistics from enquiry to confirmation.

Boat owners across 20+ destinations use BoatHire24 to manage their charter income — you set the price, we bring the bookings and handle payment. A well-listed boat in a busy marina can earn several thousand euros per month in peak season. Your earnings depend on your boat, your availability, and your location.

Listing your boat costs nothing. You pay a 15% commission only when a booking is confirmed and the guest boards. That fee covers Stripe payment processing, guest insurance, and access to BoatHire24's 24/7 operations support. Connect your bank account via Stripe Express, set your availability calendar, and receive your first booking enquiry within days of going live. Whether you have one Sunseeker or an entire fleet, BoatHire24 is built to grow with your operation.

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The BoatHire24 standard

Our Charter Promise

Every boat is what it says it is.

The photographs on every BoatHire24 listing were taken by a member of our team or a verified partner photographer — never stock imagery, never borrowed from a sister vessel. The specifications were checked against the vessel's technical documentation. The capacity figure reflects the vessel's actual certified limit, not a sales estimate. What you see on the listing is the boat you will board on the day of your charter. We stake our reputation on that guarantee.

Your skipper is genuinely qualified.

Before any skipper is permitted to take bookings through BoatHire24, we verify their coastal or offshore qualification with the issuing maritime authority, confirm their insurance is current and valid for the vessel class they are operating, and check that their experience profile matches the routes they are offering. We repeat this verification annually. A BoatHire24 skipper badge is not a courtesy title — it represents a genuine compliance check that most charter platforms do not perform at all.

You will not be surprised by the price.

Hidden fees are the most common complaint in the charter industry. A listing advertises €400 for a half-day. The guest arrives and discovers a €60 fuel surcharge, a €30 port fee, and a €20 "cleaning deposit." The total was never €400. On BoatHire24, the listing price is the all-inclusive price. No service fees added at checkout, no additional charges at the dock, no surcharges added after booking, and no "extras" that were not disclosed in the listing. The price we show is the price you pay.

If something goes wrong, we are responsible.

Charter platforms that act purely as directories disclaim all responsibility when things go wrong. BoatHire24 does not. Our operations team is reachable by phone and WhatsApp from the moment you board until the moment you step back onto the dock. If a mechanical issue cancels your day, we find a replacement vessel or issue a full refund — same day. If your host does not show, we are on the phone within fifteen minutes arranging an alternative. We do not hide behind terms and conditions when our guests need us to act. That is the BoatHire24 standard and it is non-negotiable.

Questions answered

Common Questions

01Is a skipper always included?

Yes, always. Every booking made through BoatHire24 includes a licensed, insured skipper as standard. We do not offer bareboat (self-sail) charters. This protects every guest, keeps every host covered under their maritime insurance, and ensures local knowledge comes with every charter.

02What happens if the weather is bad?

Your skipper begins monitoring forecasts 72 hours before departure. If sustained wind exceeds Force 6, they will recommend postponing. BoatHire24's weather policy provides a full credit or refund in these circumstances — no arguments, no fees. We would rather you sail on a beautiful day than a dangerous one.

03What should I bring on a charter?

SPF 50 sunscreen, a wide-brim hat, soft-sole non-marking shoes, a light windproof layer for the return leg, and a waterproof phone case. Most boats provide towels and snorkel equipment — check the amenities tab on each listing. The skipper can arrange food and drinks if requested in advance.

04How far ahead should I book?

For peak season — June through September — in popular destinations like Marbella and Ibiza, we recommend four to eight weeks in advance. Shoulder season has more availability and lower prices. Use the Instant Book filter to find vessels that confirm today.

05How are my payments protected?

All payments are processed by Stripe and held in escrow until 24 hours after your charter. If your host cancels for any reason, the full amount returns automatically within five to seven business days. BoatHire24's dispute team handles anything more complex. We never touch your card details directly.

06Can I bring my dog?

Many hosts genuinely love welcoming dogs aboard. Use the Pet Friendly filter on the search page, or message the host before booking — some breeds or sizes may need individual agreement. The final decision always rests with the boat owner, and we ask all guests to respect that.

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Still have questions?

Our charter specialists are on hand 7 days a week, 08:00–22:00. Reach us by WhatsApp, email, or phone — we typically reply within the hour.

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