How to choose the best boat rental service for your private tour

Planning a boat tour along the Amalfi Coast, the Sorrentine Peninsula, and Capri can be made easy by relying on a boat charter company with proven experience. But how to choose the best one for your private tour? In this guide you’ll get some valuable tips to choose the perfect boat charter service for your needs.

Choose the right type of boat

The first thing to consider is the type of boat. Tour companies often use vessels designed for specific itineraries. However, numerous boat charter companies allow you to choose the type of boat you prefer: from the smallest ones to luxury yachts. The choice also depends on the number of passengers, the available budget, and the type of experience you want to live.

Motorboats

Motorboats are the ideal choice if you are looking for adventure and to explore different locations on the same day. The high speed that motorboats can reach allows to cover long distances in a short period of time.

Gozzos

A Gozzo is a typical Sorrentine boat in which the traditional fishing boat design meets the elegance and innovation of modern motorboats. Gozzos are ideal for small groups (6-8 people) that wish to explore the secret grottos and sea caves along the coast. 

Luxury yachts

For a five-star experience you need to choose luxury yachts that offer great comfort and services. These boats are perfect for exclusive, relaxing experiences on a very stable vessel.

Boat conditions

It is important to check the boat conditions to ensure that it is well-maintained. In order to avoid unpleasant surprises, we recommend choosing boat charter companies with positive reviews and proven reliability to check the quality of their service.

Read the services included

Once you have chosen the boat, focus on what is included in the tour. Reputable boat charter companies aim for transparency and what their prices include / exclude is clearly listed on their websites. For instance, it is strongly recommended to read if a qualified skipper is included. He plays a decisive role in respecting safety standards and for his knowledge of the most hidden places.

Customizable tours

Boat charter companies allow you to customize your itinerary according to your own liking. Therefore, contact them via email to check if you can choose the destinations you want to explore and plan a tailor-made itinerary.

Additional services

Many boat rental companies also offer the possibility to buy extra services to your tour such as: seascooter rental, flower bouquets, photo shoots, quality prosecco, just to name a few. Check if there are additional services when booking to make yout day an unforgettable one.

Price

Reliable boat charter companies offer price and cancellation policy transparency on their websites. Asking for a detailed price quote can be a good practice.

Cancellation policy

To avoid unpleasant surprises, read the cancellation policy carefully. A good charter service should offer flexible policies and refunds to protect customers from cancellation due to adverse weather conditions or other problems.

Online reputation

Online reputation is the calling card for any business nowadays. In order to understand if a boat charter company is reliable, it is sufficient to browse websites, discussion forums, and social media to have valuable information about their service quality and customer satisfaction.

Offline reputation

You can get objective advice from friends / acquaintances who have already hired a private boat tour. That will facilitate the choice of a good boat charter company.

Choose the rental service that suits your needs

Once you put our advice into practice, you’re ready to leave for your boat tour to top italian destinations, such us the Sorrentine Peninsula, and Capri.