Set sail
in style.

For most listings, no. Many of our hosts include a qualified skipper, so you can simply enjoy the trip. Some bareboat charters require you to hold a valid RYA Day Skipper certificate or equivalent — this is clearly shown on each listing.

The price covers your time on the boat, the skipper (where included), insurance and fuel for standard cruising. Extras like food, drinks, longer routes or watersports equipment may be listed separately by the host.

Yes. Every host is required to upload government-issued ID, valid commercial insurance and any required safety certificates before their listing goes live. Our moderation team reviews each application manually.

Guests pay securely via Stripe at the time of booking. Funds are held by our payment partner and released to the host shortly after your trip, less Airboat's commission. You never need to hand over cash or pay the host directly.

Safety always comes first. If your host decides the conditions are unsafe, the trip will be cancelled and you'll receive a full refund or the option to rebook for a different date.

Absolutely — Airboat is built for boat owners. List your boat, set your own rates, manage your availability calendar and receive automatic payouts via Stripe. Hosts keep 90% of every booking.

We're a UK-focused marketplace covering the South Coast, Cornwall, Scotland, the Norfolk Broads, the Thames and beyond. New locations are added as new hosts join the platform.

Cancellation policies are set by each host and shown clearly before checkout. To cancel, head to your Trips page and follow the cancellation link. Refunds are issued to the original payment method according to the listing's policy.