Maximized experience, extended escape, getaway from the crowds: the open sea ticks all the boxes of the main travel trends "post-pandemic" . In particular, the offer of boat rental with skipper gives the possibility to live a complete escape without any previous nautical experience. As a result, newcomers are flocking to the site. More than 500,000 new accounts have been created in the last two years on the Click&Boat platform, the European leader in boat rental.
"The pandemic has reinforced the need to get together with family and friends. It has never been easier to go to sea with peace of mind and with a skipper, if necessary. This is even more true for catamaran rentals demand is now greater than supply" edoardo Redaelli De Zinis, Click&Boat sales manager, explains. The floating hotel dimension of these multihulls appeals to people determined to live a unique experience far from the crowd.
For a cruising project, aligned with the strong desire of today's traveler to reduce the impact of leisure on the environment, more than 17,000 catamarans, sailboats and schooners are offered by Click&Boat. While inflation and rising fuel prices will have a greater impact on future vacations, these types of boats offer the opportunity to minimize fuel consumption.
More neophytes, more anticipation
"This is the first year that boaters have booked so early and so quickly for the summer period." philippe Richard, a professional owner based in Hyères, is pleased to report that he has already doubled his projected turnover for the following summer, compared to the same date in 2021. He also points out that since the pandemic, "Many holidaymakers have embarked on their first sailing adventures with a skipper. They have discovered the pleasure of vacations at sea and want to return quickly he shares.
Like the current bookings for ski resorts, boat rentals are also on a positive trend. And contrary to certain preconceived ideas, the choice remains wide open: a cruise for 8 people in Martinique can be less expensive than a ski holiday in the Alps. For this winter, the most popular destinations for a private cruise are the Caribbean, Brazil, Thailand, the Bahamas and the Seychelles.
