Letyourboat

What Letyourboat does

LetYourBoat is an Italian two-sided marketplace, operated by Meduzaweb S.r.l. (headquartered in Millesimo, Liguria), that connects private boat owners and professional charter companies (Hosts) with travelers seeking nautical experiences, with a specific focus on overnight stays on vessels moored in marinas (the 'Bed & Boat' category). The platform supports listing management, search by region/dates/guests/boat-type, booking lifecycle, payment processing (credit card and PayPal), and WhatsApp-based customer support. It is accessible via a website (www.letyourboat.com) and a mobile application, with region-specific landing pages covering Liguria, Toscana, Campania, and Veneto, plus a small France (Cannes) presence.

The core product line is Bed & Boat — overnight accommodation on certified boats without requiring a nautical license — augmented by private cruise bookings, optional tourist services (catering, excursions, ticketing) supplied by third parties, and nautical services (check-in/out, cleaning, concierge) delivered through a network of marina-based Guest Assistants. Additional offerings include travel/civil liability/medical insurance products brokered through partner insurers. Boat inventory spans sailboats, motorboats, catamarans, and floating houses, with per-night list prices ranging from €1 to €4,500+.

The business model is asset-light marketplace: Hosts set their own prices and availability, free to register, while LetYourBoat charges Hosts, Guest Assistants, and Tourist Operators a commission of 15% + VAT on the gross booking amount. No fee is charged to guests. Remittance to providers occurs within 24 hours of checkout. The company is privately held, self-described as a startup founded in 2018 with founder-team ownership, no external funding disclosed, and no headcount, revenue, or GMV disclosed in available sources. Geographic reach is essentially Italy with a minor cross-border Cannes entry, and customer support is delivered primarily via WhatsApp.

Name

Letyourboat

Legal name

Meduzaweb S.r.l.

Website

https://letyourboat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LetYourBoat, operated by Meduzaweb S.r.l. in Italy, is a two-sided online marketplace connecting thousands of private boat owners and charter companies with travelers seeking overnight Bed & Boat stays, cruises, and nautical experiences across multiple Italian regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat rental and nautical accommodation marketplace

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJAJAB

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

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

SECONDARYTHAEADAH

Cabin Charters & Shared Yacht Trips

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Small Ship & Yacht Cruises (Boutique)

Keywords

• Boat rental marketplace
• Bed and boat accommodation
• Nautical tourism platform
• Marina stays booking
• Yacht charter marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Genoa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Commission: LetYourBoat charges Hosts a 15% + VAT commission on the gross booking amount for marketing services and payment processing. The commission is deducted from the booking payment collected from guests, with the remainder (minus Host/GA/Tourist Operator commissions) remitted to service providers within 24 hours of checkout.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

LetYourBoat is a digital marketplace that connects boat owners (Hosts) with travelers for overnight stays on docked vessels (Bed&Boat) and boat experiences such as private cruises and charters. Hosts list certified boats across Italian marinas, set their own prices and availability, and guests can search, book, and pay directly through the website or mobile app without needing a boating license. The platform additionally offers optional tourist services, nautical support through a Guest Assistant network, and integrated insurance coverage.

Product overview

LetYourBoat is an Italian maritime marketplace platform that operates as a digital marketing and booking platform connecting boat owners (Hosts) with travelers seeking nautical experiences. The core product is the Bed&Boat experience, which enables overnight stays on certified boats docked at marinas without requiring a boating license. The platform supports multiple boat categories including yachts, sailboats (velieri), motorboats (motore), catamarans, and floating houses (case galleggianti). Beyond accommodation, the platform facilitates private cruise bookings, tourist experiences (catering, excursions, activities), and nautical services (check-in/check-out, concierge, cleaning) through a network of Guest Assistants. Additional offerings include insurance products for travel, liability, and medical coverage. The platform operates via website and mobile application, with integrated payment processing for bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bed&Boat

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Guest Assistant NetworkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetwork of maritime professionals positioned in marinas who provide nautical services including check-in/check-out operations, concierge services, cleaning, and boat condition verification. They support both Hosts and Guests throughout the rental experience.
• Insurance BrokerscoreOthersInsurance brokers providing coverage products for boat rental risks including travel cancellation, liability, and medical expenses through primary insurance companies.
• Marina OperatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarinas and port operators hosting listed boats and providing services to guests staying on vessels. Guest Assistants are often connected with or are part of marina operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SamBoat: French-headquartered boat rental marketplace operating across Europe, connecting private boat owners with renters for crewed and bareboat charters. Highly comparable business model to LetYourBoat with similar take-rate and host-supply dynamics.
• Boatsetter: US-focused peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace with licensed captain add-ons and insurance integration. Comparable marketplace structure and host/guest matching model.
• GetMyBoat: Global peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace covering charters, experiences, and overnight stays. Closest comparable to LetYourBoat in combining rentals with experience-based offerings.
• Click&Boat: European boat rental marketplace offering both private owner and professional fleet listings for charters and bareboat rentals. Directly comparable marketplace model and Mediterranean geographic overlap with LetYourBoat.
• Borrow A Boat: UK-based boat charter marketplace operating across European waters with bareboat and skippered offerings. Comparable marketplace model targeting Mediterranean and Northern European boating destinations.
• Nautal: Spain-based yacht and boat charter marketplace aggregating professional fleet inventory across the Mediterranean. Comparable platform model focused on connecting charter demand with boat owners and operators.
• Yachtico: Yacht charter aggregator offering cabin charters, bareboat, and crewed yacht rentals globally. Comparable aggregator model aggregating multiple charter operators in one booking platform.

Broad incumbents

• The Moorings: Established global yacht charter company operating a proprietary fleet rather than a marketplace, but competing for the same Mediterranean charter demand that LetYourBoat addresses.
• Airbnb: Global accommodation and Experiences marketplace that has expanded into boat-based stays through category extensions and the 2023 Click&Boat integration. Represents the dominant incumbent threatening niche players.
• Viator: Large experiences marketplace (owned by Tripadvisor) offering boat tours, cruises, and water-based experiences. Overlaps with LetYourBoat's cruise and experience offerings as a broader distribution channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/letyourboat
• Facebookfacebook.com/letboat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/letyourboat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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