A catamaran market adapted to the expectations of holidaymakers
A major issue for several years has been the development of the catamaran rental continued to grow in 2021. "In sailboat rentals, catamarans accounted for almost 50 percent of boats at GlobeSailor. Customers are increasingly renting skippered boats. They are less and less seasoned sailors and the catamaran meets the expectations for vacations on the water" explains Olivier Albahary, founder of the boat rental agency GlobeSailor.
A wide range of latest generation multihulls
On the GlobeSailor website, boaters can search specifically for catamarans. They will find all the latest models from the major shipyards, available on a wide range of waters, in the Mediterranean as well as in the Caribbean. They can search by year, length of the boat, layout or equipment options such as air conditioning or generator.
"Almost all the models are there. There is an exhaustive offer in terms of price and boats, always from quality professionals. This gives the possibility to test them for boaters who would like to buy them but have to wait due to the delays of the yards at the moment" suggests the agent.
The services of a real rental and travel agency
GlobeSailor is more than a website. It's a real travel and yacht charter agency. "There is a team of 12 people on the phone to answer questions and a real knowledge of the sector and catamarans. We know the availability in real time and offer many services in addition to the boat" underlines the director of GlobeSailor.
In partnership with Capt'n Boat, GlobeSailor offers the search for the available skipper. "The choice of the person who will spend his vacations with you is as important as the choice of the boat" explains Olivier Albahary.
Cancellation insurance is available, in case the skipper is ill. An optional concierge service is available to handle practical needs, from booking tickets to onboard delivery to organizing PCR tests.
True to its role as a consultant, the agency reminds us of the high demand on the catamaran rental market. "Availability is limited and goes fast. Prices have tended to increase. It is important to book early. Our visibility on rates and availability in real time allow us to best respond to customer requests."
