About Us

A revolution in boating


With more than 50,000 boats available in over 65 countries worldwide, Borrow A Boat is the leading yacht and boat charter portal for boat owners, charter companies and those wishing to take a boat out. Using our website, getting afloat has never been easier.

Launched in 2017 and founded by boat enthusiasts, Borrow A Boat is the best place to find and rent boats of all sorts, from a canal and riverboat across Europe to a sailing boat, motor boat, catamaran, or some of the world's most impressive luxury yachts and superyachts. We are truly global with locations across North America, the Mediterranean, Caribbean and further afield.

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Borrow A Boat's mission


Borrow A Boat is on a mission to make boating more accessible by providing an easy access point for boat owners, regular sailors and experience seekers alike. It’s possible to make bookings of any duration and even at the last minute via our website and mobile app. For boat owners this represents an opportunity to partake in the sharing economy and earn revenues on an asset which is often under utilised.

For those who are looking for some help finding the best boats available, our incredibly passionate team of expert charter brokers are on hand.
Boats can be filtered by size and type, and the platform lists some of the most luxurious yachts that can be chartered around the world.  So put aside your worries and step aboard for experiences that will live long in the memory.

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