Boat Rental Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Boat Rental Industry Statistics

From booking behavior to fleet dynamics, this page puts the 2023 market in sharp focus, including a global average of 25 vessels per rental company and 35% of fleets made up of pontoons. You will see how maintenance runs at about 12% of revenue alongside the technology shift where 45% of rentals are now bookable via mobile apps, and which regions are driving the biggest demand swings.

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Key Statistics

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Global average fleet size per boat rental company is 25 vessels, with 15% annual turnover in 2023.

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US boat rental fleets total 180,000 vessels, 40% pontoons, 25% center consoles in 2023.

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Average boat rental company operates 6.8 locations, with 72% offering maintenance in-house.

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Pontoon boats comprise 35% of global rental fleets, favored for capacity up to 12 passengers.

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Florida marinas manage 45,000 rental boats, with 88% GPS-equipped in 2023.

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Peer-to-peer platforms list 120,000 boats worldwide, 55% owner-operated with insurance.

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Europe's charter fleets: 60,000 yachts, avg age 8.2 years, 30% catamarans.

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Maintenance costs average 12% of revenue for boat rental firms, $15k per vessel annually.

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Australia boat rental fleets: 12,500 vessels, 42% powered by outboards up to 150HP.

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Canada: 28,000 rental boats, 65% in Ontario/BC, winter storage utilization 92%.

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Mexico rental fleets emphasize 22-28ft bowriders, totaling 8,200 units in tourist zones.

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UK hire fleets: 5,800 boats, 50% narrowboats for canals, diesel-electric hybrids 15%.

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Dubai superyacht charters: 450 vessels over 24m, 100% crewed operations.

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Brazil coastal fleets: 4,500 boats, 70% fiberglass, avg speed 25 knots.

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South Africa charter fleets: 1,200 catamarans/sailboats, 80% Cape Town based.

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Italy rental fleets: 22,000 motorboats, 28% equipped with watersports gear.

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New Zealand: 3,100 rental vessels, 55% trailerable, multi-hull 20%.

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Turkey gulet fleets: 1,800 traditional yachts, crew size avg 4-6.

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Greece: 15,000 charter boats, 40% monohulls under 50ft.

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Spain charter fleets: 9,500 vessels, Balearics 60%, flybridges 35%.

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Croatia: 7,200 yachts for rent, 75% from Split/Split, air-conditioned 90%.

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US lakes: 65,000 rental boats, 50% electric/hybrid in eco-zones.

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France: 11,000 rental boats, 45% sail-powered in Corsica/Brittany.

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Bali fleets: 2,800 speedboats/jukungs, 95% with life jackets/snorkel.

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Algarve Portugal: 1,500 boats, 60% RIBs for dolphin watching.

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Red Sea: 900 liveaboard dive boats, capacity avg 20 guests.

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Vietnam: 1,200 rental boats Phu Quoc, wooden longtails 40%.

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Malta boat fleets: 850 vessels, 70% semi-rigid inflatables.

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Florida leads US boat rentals with 28% market share, followed by California at 15% in 2023.

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Mediterranean Sea accounts for 42% of global boat charters, Greece/Italy/Croatia top 3.

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Great Lakes US/Canada: 22% of North American rentals, 35,000 boats active.

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Australia's Great Barrier Reef zone: 18% national boat rentals, $250m revenue.

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Caribbean islands (Bahamas/BVI/USVI) hold 16% global yacht charter market.

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French Riviera (Côte d'Azur) generates 25% of France's boat rental revenue.

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Mexico's Cancun/Riviera Maya: 65% of national boat rentals, 12k vessels.

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UK Solent/South Coast: 40% of national hires, Southampton hub.

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Dubai/Abu Dhabi UAE: 85% of Gulf yacht rentals, 500+ superyachts.

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Brazil's Rio/Santos: 55% coastal rentals, Carnival peak 30% surge.

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Cape Town/Western Cape South Africa: 70% charter activity, Table Bay focus.

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Thailand Phuket/Phang Nga Bay: 60% APAC rentals, 5k speedboats.

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Italy Amalfi Coast/Sardinia: 35% national charters, premium pricing.

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New Zealand Bay of Islands/Queenstown lakes: 50% rentals, scenic focus.

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Turkey Aegean Coast (Bodrum/Marmaris): 75% yacht charters.

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Greece Cyclades/Ionian Islands: 80% of charters, Mykonos/Santorini peaks.

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Spain Costa Brava/Ibiza: 55% Balearic/Med rentals.

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Croatia Dalmatian Coast (Dubrovnik/Split): 90% national activity.

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US Pacific Northwest (Puget Sound): 12% West Coast rentals.

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Indonesia Bali/Lombok: 70% SE Asia boat rentals.

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Portugal Madeira/Algarve: 60% Atlantic charters.

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Egypt Sharm El Sheikh/Hurghada: 95% Red Sea activity.

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Vietnam Ha Long Bay/Phu Quoc: 75% junk boat rentals.

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Malta/Gozo: 100% island-focused, Mediterranean niche.

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Cyprus Paphos/Ayia Napa: Emerging 20% growth hub.

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The global boat rental market was valued at USD 15.2 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 28.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.3%.

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In the US, boat rental revenue reached $2.8 billion in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to post-pandemic leisure demand.

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Peer-to-peer boat rental platforms like GetMyBoat generated $450 million in gross bookings in 2023, a 25% YoY increase.

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Europe's boat rental market is forecasted to grow from €4.1 billion in 2023 to €6.9 billion by 2028 at 11% CAGR, driven by Mediterranean tourism.

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Florida's boat rental industry contributed $1.2 billion to GDP in 2022, supporting 15,000 jobs.

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The Asia-Pacific boat rental market expanded by 18% in 2023, reaching $1.8 billion, led by Thailand and Singapore.

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US boat rental occupancy rates averaged 68% in peak summer 2023, generating $1.1 billion in Q3 revenue.

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Global luxury yacht charter segment grew 9.5% YoY to $8.4 billion in 2023.

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Australia's boat hire market hit AUD 850 million in 2023, with 14% growth from inbound tourism recovery.

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Canadian boat rental revenues increased 16% to CAD 650 million in 2023, boosted by Great Lakes demand.

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Mexico's Riviera Maya boat rental sector generated $320 million in 2023, up 22% from 2022.

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UK boat rental market valued at £420 million in 2023, projected CAGR 6.8% to 2030.

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Dubai's yacht rental industry reached AED 2.1 billion in 2023, 19% growth from events tourism.

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Brazil's boat rental market grew 13% to BRL 1.2 billion in 2023, focused on Amazon and coastal areas.

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South Africa's Cape Town boat charter revenues hit ZAR 450 million in 2023, up 15%.

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Global pontoon boat rentals surged 24% in revenue to $2.3 billion in 2023.

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Italian Adriatic boat rental market expanded to €1.8 billion in 2023, 10% YoY.

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New Zealand's boat hire industry generated NZD 320 million in 2023, 12% growth.

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Turkey's Bodrum yacht charter segment reached $750 million in 2023, up 17%.

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Greece boat rental revenues climbed 20% to €2.5 billion in 2023 from island hopping trends.

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Spain's Balearic Islands boat charter market valued at €1.4 billion in 2023, CAGR 8.2% forecast.

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Croatia's Split-Dalmatia boat rental grew 25% to €900 million in 2023.

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US Midwest lake boat rentals hit $450 million in 2023, 11% increase.

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France's Côte d'Azur yacht rentals generated €1.1 billion in 2023, up 9%.

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Indonesia's Bali boat charter market reached $280 million in 2023, 21% YoY.

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Portugal's Algarve boat hire revenues: €350 million in 2023, 14% growth.

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Egypt's Red Sea boat rentals surged to $420 million in 2023, 18% up.

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Vietnam's Phu Quoc island boat rental market: $150 million in 2023, 26% growth.

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Malta's Gozo-Malta boat charter: €120 million in 2023, 16% YoY.

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Cyprus boat rental industry valued at €250 million in 2023, projected 10% CAGR.

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45% of boat rentals now bookable via mobile apps, up from 28% in 2020.

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Electric boat rentals grew 35% YoY to 15% market share in eco-destinations 2023.

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AI-powered booking engines used by 62% of platforms, reducing no-shows by 22%.

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Contactless check-in adopted by 78% US operators, post-COVID standard.

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VR boat previews implemented in 25% apps, boosting conversions 18%.

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Sustainable biofuels in 12% fleets, EU mandates driving 40% growth.

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Drone inspections for hulls adopted by 30% large fleets, cutting costs 15%.

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Subscription models for frequent renters up 28%, like BoatClub 100k members.

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IoT sensors in 55% rentals for real-time location/engine monitoring.

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NFT ownership for virtual charters piloted in Dubai, 5% luxury uptake.

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Autonomous docking tech in 8% premium yachts, trials success 92%.

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Blockchain insurance claims processed 3x faster in 20% peer platforms.

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Augmented reality route planning apps used by 35% millennials.

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Solar-powered rental boats: 22% in lakes, zero-emission push.

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Big data analytics for demand forecasting accuracy 85% in top firms.

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Peer-to-peer insurance partnerships cover 90% listings, claims down 17%.

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5G-enabled live streaming from boats for social media, 40% user feature.

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Carbon offset programs joined by 48% operators, avg 10t CO2 saved/client.

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Robotic cleaning systems in marinas: 15% adoption, labor savings 25%.

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Metaverse boat showrooms virtual tours: 12% conversion lift.

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Hybrid propulsion fleets up 29%, fuel savings 20% avg.

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Voice-activated controls in 18% smart boats, safety enhancement 30%.

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Predictive maintenance AI reduces downtime 40% in 35% fleets.

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Instant booking APIs integrated 70% platforms, fill rates +15%.

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Biometric captain verification in 10% high-end rentals.

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Waste-to-energy converters on 7% liveaboards, zero-waste goal.

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Gamified loyalty apps retain 65% repeat customers.

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Quantum sensors for navigation trials in 2% luxury fleets.

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68% rise in short-term micro-rentals (1-2 hours) via apps 2023.

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US boat rental market penetration stands at 12% of total boating activities in 2023, with 45 million rentals annually.

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62% of boat rental users in the US are millennials aged 25-40, per 2023 surveys.

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Average boat rental duration globally is 4.2 hours, with 78% opting for half-day charters in 2023.

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55% of European boat renters are families with children under 12, driving demand for pontoons.

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In Florida, 68% of renters are tourists, 32% locals, with peak age group 35-54 at 41%.

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Global female participation in boat rentals rose to 42% in 2023 from 35% in 2020.

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73% of US peer-to-peer boat renters are first-time boaters, per GetMyBoat 2023 data.

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Average spend per boat rental trip in Australia is AUD 450, with groups of 4-6 averaging 65% of bookings.

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In the Mediterranean, 81% of yacht charter clients are high-income earners over $150k annually.

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Canadian boat rental users: 52% aged 18-34, with 60% booking via mobile apps in 2023.

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Mexico boat renters: 70% international tourists, peak season spend averages $250 per person.

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UK boat hire: 48% couples without kids, 29% solo adventurers aged 25-35 in 2023.

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Dubai yacht renters: 65% expatriates, average group size 8-10 for parties.

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Brazil boat rental demographics: 59% urban professionals 30-50, weekend warriors at 72%.

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South Africa boat charters: 55% families, 25% corporate events, avg age 38.

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Asia-Pacific boat renters: 67% under 40, with 80% preferring speedboats for day trips.

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Italian boat rental users: 62% vacationers from Germany/UK, avg rental 5 days.

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New Zealand boat hirers: 71% locals, 44% first-timers, peak season family groups 60%.

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Turkey yacht charter clients: 58% Russians/Europeans, luxury segment 75% over 45.

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Greece boat renters: 69% couples/groups 2-4, 52% repeat customers annually.

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Spain Balearics boat users: 64% international, avg spend €600/group.

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Croatia boat charters: 77% tourists from EU, peak 25-44 age bracket 55%.

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US lake boat renters: 66% families, 34% friends groups, avg 3.8 hours rental.

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France boat rental demographics: 51% under 35, 40% Parisians vacationing south.

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Bali boat renters: 82% tourists from Australia/Asia, snorkeling focus 70%.

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Portugal Algarve boat hirers: 63% Brits/Germans, sunset cruises 45% preference.

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Red Sea divers boat charters: 59% Europeans, avg group 12 for liveaboards.

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Vietnam boat rental users: 74% backpackers 18-30, island hopping 85%.

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The global boat rental market is projected to climb from USD 15.2 billion in 2023 to USD 28.7 billion by 2032, and the operational data behind that growth is surprisingly uneven. Pontoon fleets now make up 35% of rentals worldwide, while peer-to-peer listings reach 120,000 boats, with 73% of US peer-to-peer renters being first-time boaters. We will connect how fleet turnover, maintenance spend, booking tech, and regional preferences shape availability and pricing so you can see what the industry is really optimizing for.

Key Takeaways

  • Global average fleet size per boat rental company is 25 vessels, with 15% annual turnover in 2023.
  • US boat rental fleets total 180,000 vessels, 40% pontoons, 25% center consoles in 2023.
  • Average boat rental company operates 6.8 locations, with 72% offering maintenance in-house.
  • Florida leads US boat rentals with 28% market share, followed by California at 15% in 2023.
  • Mediterranean Sea accounts for 42% of global boat charters, Greece/Italy/Croatia top 3.
  • Great Lakes US/Canada: 22% of North American rentals, 35,000 boats active.
  • The global boat rental market was valued at USD 15.2 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 28.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.3%.
  • In the US, boat rental revenue reached $2.8 billion in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to post-pandemic leisure demand.
  • Peer-to-peer boat rental platforms like GetMyBoat generated $450 million in gross bookings in 2023, a 25% YoY increase.
  • 45% of boat rentals now bookable via mobile apps, up from 28% in 2020.
  • Electric boat rentals grew 35% YoY to 15% market share in eco-destinations 2023.
  • AI-powered booking engines used by 62% of platforms, reducing no-shows by 22%.
  • US boat rental market penetration stands at 12% of total boating activities in 2023, with 45 million rentals annually.
  • 62% of boat rental users in the US are millennials aged 25-40, per 2023 surveys.
  • Average boat rental duration globally is 4.2 hours, with 78% opting for half-day charters in 2023.

Global boat rentals reached USD 15.2 billion in 2023, projected to grow to USD 28.7 billion by 2032.

Fleet & Operations

1Global average fleet size per boat rental company is 25 vessels, with 15% annual turnover in 2023.
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2US boat rental fleets total 180,000 vessels, 40% pontoons, 25% center consoles in 2023.
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3Average boat rental company operates 6.8 locations, with 72% offering maintenance in-house.
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4Pontoon boats comprise 35% of global rental fleets, favored for capacity up to 12 passengers.
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5Florida marinas manage 45,000 rental boats, with 88% GPS-equipped in 2023.
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6Peer-to-peer platforms list 120,000 boats worldwide, 55% owner-operated with insurance.
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7Europe's charter fleets: 60,000 yachts, avg age 8.2 years, 30% catamarans.
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8Maintenance costs average 12% of revenue for boat rental firms, $15k per vessel annually.
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9Australia boat rental fleets: 12,500 vessels, 42% powered by outboards up to 150HP.
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10Canada: 28,000 rental boats, 65% in Ontario/BC, winter storage utilization 92%.
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11Mexico rental fleets emphasize 22-28ft bowriders, totaling 8,200 units in tourist zones.
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12UK hire fleets: 5,800 boats, 50% narrowboats for canals, diesel-electric hybrids 15%.
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13Dubai superyacht charters: 450 vessels over 24m, 100% crewed operations.
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14Brazil coastal fleets: 4,500 boats, 70% fiberglass, avg speed 25 knots.
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15South Africa charter fleets: 1,200 catamarans/sailboats, 80% Cape Town based.
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16Italy rental fleets: 22,000 motorboats, 28% equipped with watersports gear.
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17New Zealand: 3,100 rental vessels, 55% trailerable, multi-hull 20%.
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18Turkey gulet fleets: 1,800 traditional yachts, crew size avg 4-6.
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19Greece: 15,000 charter boats, 40% monohulls under 50ft.
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20Spain charter fleets: 9,500 vessels, Balearics 60%, flybridges 35%.
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21Croatia: 7,200 yachts for rent, 75% from Split/Split, air-conditioned 90%.
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22US lakes: 65,000 rental boats, 50% electric/hybrid in eco-zones.
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23France: 11,000 rental boats, 45% sail-powered in Corsica/Brittany.
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24Bali fleets: 2,800 speedboats/jukungs, 95% with life jackets/snorkel.
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25Algarve Portugal: 1,500 boats, 60% RIBs for dolphin watching.
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26Red Sea: 900 liveaboard dive boats, capacity avg 20 guests.
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27Vietnam: 1,200 rental boats Phu Quoc, wooden longtails 40%.
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28Malta boat fleets: 850 vessels, 70% semi-rigid inflatables.
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Fleet & Operations Interpretation

The industry is a gloriously chaotic yet meticulously managed global parade of pontoons, pontoons everywhere, with a GPS to find them and a dedicated crew to stop them from becoming the world's most expensive 12-person paperweight.

Market Size & Growth

1The global boat rental market was valued at USD 15.2 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 28.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.3%.
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2In the US, boat rental revenue reached $2.8 billion in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to post-pandemic leisure demand.
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3Peer-to-peer boat rental platforms like GetMyBoat generated $450 million in gross bookings in 2023, a 25% YoY increase.
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4Europe's boat rental market is forecasted to grow from €4.1 billion in 2023 to €6.9 billion by 2028 at 11% CAGR, driven by Mediterranean tourism.
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5Florida's boat rental industry contributed $1.2 billion to GDP in 2022, supporting 15,000 jobs.
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6The Asia-Pacific boat rental market expanded by 18% in 2023, reaching $1.8 billion, led by Thailand and Singapore.
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7US boat rental occupancy rates averaged 68% in peak summer 2023, generating $1.1 billion in Q3 revenue.
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8Global luxury yacht charter segment grew 9.5% YoY to $8.4 billion in 2023.
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9Australia's boat hire market hit AUD 850 million in 2023, with 14% growth from inbound tourism recovery.
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10Canadian boat rental revenues increased 16% to CAD 650 million in 2023, boosted by Great Lakes demand.
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11Mexico's Riviera Maya boat rental sector generated $320 million in 2023, up 22% from 2022.
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12UK boat rental market valued at £420 million in 2023, projected CAGR 6.8% to 2030.
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13Dubai's yacht rental industry reached AED 2.1 billion in 2023, 19% growth from events tourism.
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14Brazil's boat rental market grew 13% to BRL 1.2 billion in 2023, focused on Amazon and coastal areas.
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15South Africa's Cape Town boat charter revenues hit ZAR 450 million in 2023, up 15%.
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16Global pontoon boat rentals surged 24% in revenue to $2.3 billion in 2023.
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17Italian Adriatic boat rental market expanded to €1.8 billion in 2023, 10% YoY.
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18New Zealand's boat hire industry generated NZD 320 million in 2023, 12% growth.
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19Turkey's Bodrum yacht charter segment reached $750 million in 2023, up 17%.
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20Greece boat rental revenues climbed 20% to €2.5 billion in 2023 from island hopping trends.
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21Spain's Balearic Islands boat charter market valued at €1.4 billion in 2023, CAGR 8.2% forecast.
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22Croatia's Split-Dalmatia boat rental grew 25% to €900 million in 2023.
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23US Midwest lake boat rentals hit $450 million in 2023, 11% increase.
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24France's Côte d'Azur yacht rentals generated €1.1 billion in 2023, up 9%.
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25Indonesia's Bali boat charter market reached $280 million in 2023, 21% YoY.
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26Portugal's Algarve boat hire revenues: €350 million in 2023, 14% growth.
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27Egypt's Red Sea boat rentals surged to $420 million in 2023, 18% up.
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28Vietnam's Phu Quoc island boat rental market: $150 million in 2023, 26% growth.
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29Malta's Gozo-Malta boat charter: €120 million in 2023, 16% YoY.
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30Cyprus boat rental industry valued at €250 million in 2023, projected 10% CAGR.
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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

Clearly, everyone from a Midwestern lake-goer to a Mediterranean mogul has decided that money is best spent renting a boat, proving that humanity's enduring love for the sea is also a multi-billion dollar engine for the global economy.

User Demographics & Behavior

1US boat rental market penetration stands at 12% of total boating activities in 2023, with 45 million rentals annually.
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262% of boat rental users in the US are millennials aged 25-40, per 2023 surveys.
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3Average boat rental duration globally is 4.2 hours, with 78% opting for half-day charters in 2023.
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455% of European boat renters are families with children under 12, driving demand for pontoons.
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5In Florida, 68% of renters are tourists, 32% locals, with peak age group 35-54 at 41%.
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6Global female participation in boat rentals rose to 42% in 2023 from 35% in 2020.
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773% of US peer-to-peer boat renters are first-time boaters, per GetMyBoat 2023 data.
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8Average spend per boat rental trip in Australia is AUD 450, with groups of 4-6 averaging 65% of bookings.
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9In the Mediterranean, 81% of yacht charter clients are high-income earners over $150k annually.
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10Canadian boat rental users: 52% aged 18-34, with 60% booking via mobile apps in 2023.
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11Mexico boat renters: 70% international tourists, peak season spend averages $250 per person.
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12UK boat hire: 48% couples without kids, 29% solo adventurers aged 25-35 in 2023.
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13Dubai yacht renters: 65% expatriates, average group size 8-10 for parties.
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14Brazil boat rental demographics: 59% urban professionals 30-50, weekend warriors at 72%.
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15South Africa boat charters: 55% families, 25% corporate events, avg age 38.
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16Asia-Pacific boat renters: 67% under 40, with 80% preferring speedboats for day trips.
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17Italian boat rental users: 62% vacationers from Germany/UK, avg rental 5 days.
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18New Zealand boat hirers: 71% locals, 44% first-timers, peak season family groups 60%.
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19Turkey yacht charter clients: 58% Russians/Europeans, luxury segment 75% over 45.
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20Greece boat renters: 69% couples/groups 2-4, 52% repeat customers annually.
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21Spain Balearics boat users: 64% international, avg spend €600/group.
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22Croatia boat charters: 77% tourists from EU, peak 25-44 age bracket 55%.
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23US lake boat renters: 66% families, 34% friends groups, avg 3.8 hours rental.
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24France boat rental demographics: 51% under 35, 40% Parisians vacationing south.
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25Bali boat renters: 82% tourists from Australia/Asia, snorkeling focus 70%.
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26Portugal Algarve boat hirers: 63% Brits/Germans, sunset cruises 45% preference.
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27Red Sea divers boat charters: 59% Europeans, avg group 12 for liveaboards.
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28Vietnam boat rental users: 74% backpackers 18-30, island hopping 85%.
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User Demographics & Behavior Interpretation

The boat rental industry is no longer just a niche pastime for the wealthy and seasoned mariners, but has decisively shifted to become a gateway experience, democratizing the water for a new generation of mobile-first millennials, first-timers, and vacationing families who are collectively charting a course toward a more accessible and socially-driven maritime economy.

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    marketsandmarkets.com

    marketsandmarkets.com

  • BOATUS logo
    Reference 7
    BOATUS
    boatus.com

    boatus.com

  • YACHTWORLD logo
    Reference 8
    YACHTWORLD
    yachtworld.com

    yachtworld.com

  • IBISWORLD logo
    Reference 9
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com.au

    ibisworld.com.au

  • STATCAN logo
    Reference 10
    STATCAN
    statcan.gc.ca

    statcan.gc.ca

  • MEXICOTOURISMBOARD logo
    Reference 11
    MEXICOTOURISMBOARD
    mexicotourismboard.com.mx

    mexicotourismboard.com.mx

  • KEYNOTE logo
    Reference 12
    KEYNOTE
    keynote.co.uk

    keynote.co.uk

  • DUBAITOURISM logo
    Reference 13
    DUBAITOURISM
    dubaitourism.gov.ae

    dubaitourism.gov.ae

  • IBGE logo
    Reference 14
    IBGE
    ibge.gov.br

    ibge.gov.br

  • WESGRO logo
    Reference 15
    WESGRO
    wesgro.co.za

    wesgro.co.za

  • ISTAT logo
    Reference 16
    ISTAT
    istat.it

    istat.it

  • STATS logo
    Reference 17
    STATS
    stats.govt.nz

    stats.govt.nz

  • TOURISMTURKEY logo
    Reference 18
    TOURISMTURKEY
    tourismturkey.org

    tourismturkey.org

  • GREEKSTAT logo
    Reference 19
    GREEKSTAT
    greekstat.gr

    greekstat.gr

  • INE logo
    Reference 20
    INE
    ine.es

    ine.es

  • HTZ logo
    Reference 21
    HTZ
    htz.hr

    htz.hr

  • LAKESTATES logo
    Reference 22
    LAKESTATES
    lakestates.org

    lakestates.org

  • INSEE logo
    Reference 23
    INSEE
    insee.fr

    insee.fr

  • KEMENPAREKRAF logo
    Reference 24
    KEMENPAREKRAF
    kemenparekraf.go.id

    kemenparekraf.go.id

  • INE logo
    Reference 25
    INE
    ine.pt

    ine.pt

  • TDA logo
    Reference 26
    TDA
    tda.gov.eg

    tda.gov.eg

  • GSO logo
    Reference 27
    GSO
    gso.gov.vn

    gso.gov.vn

  • NSO logo
    Reference 28
    NSO
    nso.gov.mt

    nso.gov.mt

  • CYSTAT logo
    Reference 29
    CYSTAT
    cystat.gov.cy

    cystat.gov.cy

  • NMMA logo
    Reference 30
    NMMA
    nmma.org

    nmma.org

  • BOATSETTER logo
    Reference 31
    BOATSETTER
    boatsetter.com

    boatsetter.com

  • BOATINGINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 32
    BOATINGINDUSTRY
    boatingindustry.org.au

    boatingindustry.org.au

  • SUPERYACHTGROUP logo
    Reference 33
    SUPERYACHTGROUP
    superyachtgroup.com

    superyachtgroup.com

  • CANOE logo
    Reference 34
    CANOE
    canoe.com

    canoe.com

  • SECTUR logo
    Reference 35
    SECTUR
    sectur.gob.mx

    sectur.gob.mx

  • RYA logo
    Reference 36
    RYA
    rya.org.uk

    rya.org.uk

  • ABPORTOS logo
    Reference 37
    ABPORTOS
    abportos.com.br

    abportos.com.br

  • SOUTHAFRICANMARITIME logo
    Reference 38
    SOUTHAFRICANMARITIME
    southafricanmaritime.co.za

    southafricanmaritime.co.za

  • APACBOATING logo
    Reference 39
    APACBOATING
    apacboating.com

    apacboating.com

  • FEDERALBERGHI logo
    Reference 40
    FEDERALBERGHI
    federalberghi.it

    federalberghi.it

  • MBIE logo
    Reference 41
    MBIE
    mbie.govt.nz

    mbie.govt.nz

  • DENETIM logo
    Reference 42
    DENETIM
    denetim.gov.tr

    denetim.gov.tr

  • GNTO logo
    Reference 43
    GNTO
    gnto.gov.gr

    gnto.gov.gr

  • CAIB logo
    Reference 44
    CAIB
    caib.es

    caib.es

  • GLA logo
    Reference 45
    GLA
    gla.lc

    gla.lc

  • FFVOILE logo
    Reference 46
    FFVOILE
    ffvoile.fr

    ffvoile.fr

  • DISPAR logo
    Reference 47
    DISPAR
    dispar.baliprov.go.id

    dispar.baliprov.go.id

  • TURISMODOALGARVE logo
    Reference 48
    TURISMODOALGARVE
    turismodoalgarve.pt

    turismodoalgarve.pt

  • SCARABEO logo
    Reference 49
    SCARABEO
    scarabeo.com

    scarabeo.com

  • TOURISMVIETNAM logo
    Reference 50
    TOURISMVIETNAM
    tourismvietnam.vn

    tourismvietnam.vn

  • BOATINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 51
    BOATINDUSTRY
    boatindustry.com

    boatindustry.com

  • FLMBA logo
    Reference 52
    FLMBA
    flmba.org

    flmba.org

  • ECI-INTL logo
    Reference 53
    ECI-INTL
    eci-intl.com

    eci-intl.com

  • MARITIME-EXECUTIVE logo
    Reference 54
    MARITIME-EXECUTIVE
    maritime-executive.com

    maritime-executive.com

  • AUMS logo
    Reference 55
    AUMS
    aums.org.au

    aums.org.au

  • BOATCANADA logo
    Reference 56
    BOATCANADA
    boatcanada.com

    boatcanada.com

  • CONAPESCADE logo
    Reference 57
    CONAPESCADE
    conapescade.mx

    conapescade.mx

  • BRITISHMARINE logo
    Reference 58
    BRITISHMARINE
    britishmarine.co.uk

    britishmarine.co.uk

  • DMCA logo
    Reference 59
    DMCA
    dmca.gov.ae

    dmca.gov.ae

  • MARINHA logo
    Reference 60
    MARINHA
    marinha.mil.br

    marinha.mil.br

  • SAMAIF logo
    Reference 61
    SAMAIF
    samaif.org

    samaif.org

  • UCINA logo
    Reference 62
    UCINA
    ucina.it

    ucina.it

  • MNZ logo
    Reference 63
    MNZ
    mnz.co.nz

    mnz.co.nz

  • TURKISHMARITIME logo
    Reference 64
    TURKISHMARITIME
    turkishmaritime.org

    turkishmaritime.org

  • GREEKCHARTER logo
    Reference 65
    GREEKCHARTER
    greekcharter.com

    greekcharter.com

  • ANEN logo
    Reference 66
    ANEN
    anen.es

    anen.es

  • CROBOAT logo
    Reference 67
    CROBOAT
    croboat.com

    croboat.com

  • LAKEMICHIGAN logo
    Reference 68
    LAKEMICHIGAN
    lakemichigan.org

    lakemichigan.org

  • FFPB logo
    Reference 69
    FFPB
    ffpb.fr

    ffpb.fr

  • BALIDISCOVERY logo
    Reference 70
    BALIDISCOVERY
    balidiscovery.com

    balidiscovery.com

  • AMITUR logo
    Reference 71
    AMITUR
    amitur.pt

    amitur.pt

  • LIVEABOARD logo
    Reference 72
    LIVEABOARD
    liveaboard.com

    liveaboard.com

  • VIETBOAT logo
    Reference 73
    VIETBOAT
    vietboat.com

    vietboat.com

  • TRANSPORT logo
    Reference 74
    TRANSPORT
    transport.gov.mt

    transport.gov.mt

  • GREATLAKESCRUISE logo
    Reference 75
    GREATLAKESCRUISE
    greatlakescruise.com

    greatlakescruise.com

  • GBRCMA logo
    Reference 76
    GBRCMA
    gbrcma.gov.au

    gbrcma.gov.au

  • BVICREWEDCHARTER logo
    Reference 77
    BVICREWEDCHARTER
    bvicrewedcharter.com

    bvicrewedcharter.com

  • COTEDAZUR-TOURISME logo
    Reference 78
    COTEDAZUR-TOURISME
    cotedazur-tourisme.com

    cotedazur-tourisme.com

  • QROO logo
    Reference 79
    QROO
    qroo.gob.mx

    qroo.gob.mx

  • SOLENTBOATING logo
    Reference 80
    SOLENTBOATING
    solentboating.co.uk

    solentboating.co.uk

  • UAEYACHTSHOW logo
    Reference 81
    UAEYACHTSHOW
    uaeyachtshow.com

    uaeyachtshow.com

  • PORTOSDOBRASIL logo
    Reference 82
    PORTOSDOBRASIL
    portosdobrasil.gov.br

    portosdobrasil.gov.br

  • WESTERNCAPE logo
    Reference 83
    WESTERNCAPE
    westerncape.gov.za

    westerncape.gov.za

  • TATNEWS logo
    Reference 84
    TATNEWS
    tatnews.org

    tatnews.org

  • REGIONE logo
    Reference 85
    REGIONE
    regione.campania.it

    regione.campania.it

  • NEWZEALAND logo
    Reference 86
    NEWZEALAND
    newzealand.com

    newzealand.com

  • KULTUR logo
    Reference 87
    KULTUR
    kultur.gov.tr

    kultur.gov.tr

  • VISITGREECE logo
    Reference 88
    VISITGREECE
    visitgreece.gr

    visitgreece.gr

  • SPAIN logo
    Reference 89
    SPAIN
    spain.info

    spain.info

  • CROATIA logo
    Reference 90
    CROATIA
    croatia.hr

    croatia.hr

  • PUGETBOATERS logo
    Reference 91
    PUGETBOATERS
    pugetboaters.org

    pugetboaters.org

  • INDONESIATOURISM logo
    Reference 92
    INDONESIATOURISM
    indonesiatourism.com

    indonesiatourism.com

  • PORTUGALNAUTIC logo
    Reference 93
    PORTUGALNAUTIC
    portugalnautic.com

    portugalnautic.com

  • EGYPT logo
    Reference 94
    EGYPT
    egypt.travel

    egypt.travel

  • VIETNAMTOURISM logo
    Reference 95
    VIETNAMTOURISM
    vietnamtourism.gov.vn

    vietnamtourism.gov.vn

  • MALTATOURISM logo
    Reference 96
    MALTATOURISM
    maltatourism.com

    maltatourism.com

  • VISITCYPRUS logo
    Reference 97
    VISITCYPRUS
    visitcyprus.com

    visitcyprus.com

  • BOATINGINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 98
    BOATINGINDUSTRY
    boatingindustry.com

    boatingindustry.com

  • EEA logo
    Reference 99
    EEA
    eea.europa.eu

    eea.europa.eu

  • FREEDOMBOATCLUB logo
    Reference 100
    FREEDOMBOATCLUB
    freedomboatclub.com

    freedomboatclub.com