A new boat-rental marketplace, Boatsy, is pioneering a new way to book sailing holidays. Founded by a collective of sea-loving entrepreneurs with roots in tourism and technology, Boatsy will redefine the consumer experience of booking seafaring trips.
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Boatsy aims to transform the conventional boat rental process, turning mere rentals into unforgettable experiences, and empowering customers to seamlessly book their itinerary and preferred boat in one streamlined process. Thanks to a network of local experts in key sailing destinations, and user-friendly platforms on web and mobile apps, guests have ultimate autonomy, and can even ‘instant book’ their trip. The platform reduces grey areas and promises the maximum predictability of any trip, from the finer details of an itinerary to potentially unexpected fuel costs, equipping consumers with all the must-have information to book a successful holiday at sea.
Co-founded by seasoned professionals from the tourism and technology sectors, the company aims to eliminate the complexities often associated with booking a sailing trip. By integrating itinerary planning with boat selection, Boatsy is set to become every aspiring sailor’s go-to resource.
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“We created Boatsy to provide a solution to one of the most commonplace challenges of booking sailing holidays,” said Alp Ocal, Managing Director. “We invested hours of research and analysis with both onboard guests and boat owners and found that the most common complaint, for both parties, is how frequently the vessel and itinerary are mismatched. The second most common complaint was the unexpected costs that arise during a trip due to a lackof itinerary planning or understanding about what is required for the sail, from fuel costs to mooring and docking fees, to port fees and sail time.”
“Our goal is to simplify the process, making it effortless for travellers to plan and book their dream voyage, whilst providing them with complete transparency and peace-of-mind. We’ve made it a priority for our launch year to onboard a diverse fleet of boats that can cater to all preferences and budgets.”
Boatsy launches with a fleet of over 13,000 boats, with a best-in-class portfolio in the Mediterranean ready to set sail across picturesque European waters this summer. From modern yachts to spacious and family-friendly catamarans, to traditional sailing boats, Boatsy has all bases covered to suit every traveller’s needs.
Meticulous research and planning has led to the development of 100 sailing routes, handily categorised into a series of themes: Cultural sailings, which include port-calls in areas of historical interest and significant archaeological sites; Foodie adventures, tailored to the modern gourmand setting sail to discover gastronomic novelties; Serenity voyages, which prioritise privacy, peace, and going ‘off grid’; and High-octane adventures, for travellers seeking daily thrills at sea.
With these curated journeys, Boatsy hopes to encourage sailors to step outside of their comfort zone and travel somewhere new. Many travellers return to the same destinations or routes to avoid unexpected risks – Boatsy aims to eliminate these risks by integrating boat and itinerary selection on one intuitive and informative platform.
The platform features a robust set of features designed to inform consumers throughout the booking experience, including transparent pricing, quality assurance packages and comprehensive vessel specifications. Additional support comes via Boatsy’s network of travel advisors, who assist guests in matchmaking the perfect itinerary and boat for their trip and provide valuable destination expertise, and concierge services during the trip, such as translations, restaurant recommendation and reservations support.
“Innovation lies at the heart of our mission,” continued Alp Ocal. “We understand the needs of today’s travellers and where the common pitfalls are when booking sailing trips. With Boatsy, we aim to combine our guests’ need for flexibility, reliability and experience-led travel into a single, holistic platform that provides 100% clarity and the maximum possible predictability before embarking on holidays at sea.”
Boatsy’s intuitive platform is now live at www.boatsy.com and via the App Store. Browse through hundreds of boats and get inspired for your next holiday with Boatsy’s 100 incredible sailing routes around the world. To plan your next sail, visit boatsy.com.
