What GetBoat.com does

GetBoat.com is a two-sided online marketplace founded in 2018 and headquartered in Miami that connects travelers seeking boat and yacht rentals with verified charter operators worldwide. The platform aggregates inventory across 60+ countries, with notable density in key charter destinations including Miami (168+ boats), Ibiza (108+), Dubai (137+), Mykonos (152+), Mallorca (137+), Split (95+), Athens (64+), and Phuket (31+). Customers can self-serve through the web-based search and booking interface — filtering by boat type, destination, dates, and guest count — or opt into a free human-powered concierge service (staffed by agents such as "Elena") that collects three tailored offers from verified local operators within 24 hours. Verified captains, transparent all-inclusive pricing, and 12,000+ guest reviews at a 5.0 average rating are positioned as core trust mechanisms.

The platform spans 16 distinct product categories ranging from $120/day motorboat and RIB rentals through sailboats, catamarans, gulets, crewed yacht charters, and luxury superyachts reaching $5,750+/day. Adjacent products include a "Boats for Sale" marketplace for new and used vessel transactions. On the supply side, GetBoat monetizes through tiered subscriptions: a $40/month Basic plan (up to 5 boats, branded PDFs, listing tools) and a $99/month Premium plan (unlimited boats, XML/JSON API syndication, analytics). On the demand side, the platform charges a service fee on completed bookings (observed at roughly 8% of booking value) while explicitly taking no commission on rental sales made to listing operators — a structural choice designed to attract operator supply.

The company employs 11–50 staff, operates exclusively as a web platform without a native mobile app, and has raised approximately $1.2M in disclosed seed-stage funding across four rounds between 2018 and 2021. Reach has extended beyond initial European and U.S. bases to include Brazil, Montenegro, Turkey, France, Cyprus, and Indonesia, with marketing driven primarily by SEO on destination pages, customer reviews, the concierge channel, and Instagram/Facebook presence.

Name

GetBoat.com

Legal name

GetBoat

Website

https://getboat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GetBoat.com is a global two-sided marketplace connecting boat and yacht rental customers with verified charter operators across 60+ countries, offering self-serve search, a human-powered concierge service, and subscription-based listing tools for boat owners and brokers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat & Yacht Rental Marketplace

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gulet & Traditional Wooden Yacht Cruises (THAEADAE), Boutique Yacht Cruise Operators (Scheduled Itineraries) (THAEADAA)

Keywords

• Boat rental marketplace
• Yacht charter platform
• Boat booking online
• Vessel rental services
• Marine travel marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Boat Owner/Broker Subscriptions: Boat owners and brokers pay monthly subscription fees to list their boats on GetBoat.com. The Basic plan costs $40/month (up to 5 boats) and the Premium plan costs $99/month (unlimited boats). There is no commission on sales, allowing boat owners to keep 100% of their revenue.
2. Service Fees on Rentals: GetBoat charges a service fee on boat rentals. The fee appears to be a percentage of the booking total (e.g., $80 service fee on a $1,000 booking, $158 on $1,976 booking), representing the platform's marketplace commission for facilitating the transaction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GetBoat.com operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with verified boat and yacht charter operators across 60+ countries. The platform enables users to browse, compare, and request bookings across boat categories (motorboats, sailboats, catamarans, yachts, luxury superyachts, gulets, and fishing charters), supplemented by a free human-powered concierge service that curates tailored offers within 24 hours. Boat owners and brokers subscribe to list vessels on the platform.

Product overview

GetBoat.com is a two-sided marketplace platform connecting travelers seeking boat and yacht rentals with verified charter operators and boat owners globally. The platform offers a unified marketplace experience through its core website (getboat.com) where users can rent boats (across categories including motorboats, sailboats, catamarans, yachts, luxury superyachts, gulets, and fishing charters), purchase boats through the for-sale marketplace, or list vessels through the "List Your Boat" service. The platform supplements its marketplace with a Concierge Service that provides human-curated boat recommendations. For commercial partners (brokers and boat owners), GetBoat offers tiered subscription plans (Basic at $40/month and Premium at $99/month) that include listing management tools, branded PDF brochures, specification sheets, and API feed access for XML/JSON syndication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GetBoat.com Boat Rental Marketplace Online marketplace where individual travelers, families, and groups browse and book boat and yacht charters across 60+ countries, with verified operators, transparent all-inclusive pricing, and optional concierge booking assistance.
• Boats for Sale Marketplace section for buying and selling new and used boats and yachts from verified sellers and brokers worldwide.
• Boat Owner/Broker Listing Subscription Subscription-based self-service listing platform enabling boat owners, yacht charter companies, and brokers to publish vessel listings with branded PDF brochures, specification sheets, unlimited images/video, and XML/JSON API syndication access.
• Concierge Booking Service Free human-assisted booking service in which GetBoat experts curate 3 tailored offers from verified local operators within 24 hours based on destination, dates, and preferences, with price matching against competitor offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.0 average rating from 12k+ guest reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yachtico: Global yacht charter marketplace offering crewed, skippered, and bareboat options across Europe, Caribbean, and beyond. Comparable two-sided model with similar inventory and customer segment focus.
• SamBoat: European boat rental marketplace offering sailboats, motorboats, yachts, and catamarans. Comparable to GetBoat in inventory categories, verified-operator model, and emphasis on Mediterranean charter destinations.
• Boatsetter: US-based boat rental marketplace connecting renters with private boat owners and licensed captains. Directly comparable to GetBoat in two-sided model, verified-operator network, and consumer booking experience.
• Getmyboat: Global peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace with operations across the US, Europe, and Latin America. Closest direct competitor to GetBoat in marketplace mechanics, inventory breadth, and target customer segments.
• Click&Boat: Europe-headquartered boat rental marketplace owned by Bénéteau Group. Directly comparable in charter marketplace model, with strong Mediterranean coverage that overlaps with GetBoat's strongest geographies.
• Sailogy: Online charter broker specializing in sailing yachts and catamarans worldwide. Comparable to GetBoat's sailboat and catamaran categories with overlapping customer base of sailing-focused travelers.
• GlobeSailor: Online broker for yacht charters and cabin cruises focused on the premium and luxury segment. Comparable to GetBoat's yacht charter and luxury yacht categories, particularly in Mediterranean and Caribbean destinations.

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Global experiential and accommodation marketplace with an expanding 'Experiences' category that includes boat experiences. Comparable as a marketplace platform competing for the same experiential-travel customer wallet, with substantially greater capital, brand, and distribution.
• The Moorings: Established yacht charter company with owned fleet and global bases, owned by Travelopia. Comparable to GetBoat in destination breadth and charter category but operates fleet rather than marketplace.
• Dream Yacht Charter: Global yacht charter operator with owned fleet and franchise model across Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Asia-Pacific. Comparable in customer base and charter categories but operates as fleet owner rather than marketplace platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/getboatcom
• Instagraminstagram.com/getboat__com
• Xx.com/get_boat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/getboat-com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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