The Boat Platform
The Boat Platform operates a commission-free online marketplace for boat rentals, sales, and experiences across Italy, connecting renters directly with boat owners and operators. The platform eliminates intermediary fees, allowing owners to set their own prices and manage bookings and payments on their own terms. It also offers a listing import tool that lets operators transfer existing listings from other platforms in two clicks.
- Commerce & Shopping
- Hospitality & Travel Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Traditional boating marketplaces charge significant commissions on each transaction, reducing the earnings of boat owners and operators. The market is concentrated in a few international platforms, and operators face fragmented tools, opaque review systems, and inflated prices that pass commission costs on to renters.
Solution
The Boat Platform provides a 100% commission-free marketplace for renting, buying, and experiencing boats across Italy. Renters can search listings, contact owners directly without middlemen, and pay only the price set by the owner. Boat operators can list for free, receive direct inquiries, and manage bookings and payments however they prefer, including cash or hybrid arrangements. The platform also offers a two-click import tool that automatically creates listing drafts from existing listings on other platforms, reducing the friction of switching.
Target Audience
Primary users are boat owners, charter operators, and rental businesses in Italy seeking to avoid commission fees, as well as renters and buyers looking for direct, no-middleman transactions.
Features
- Zero-commission model on all transactions, with the displayed price being the operator's price
- Direct contact between renters and owners via phone, email, WhatsApp, or external links
- Two-click listing import from other platforms, supporting up to 25 links at a time with automatic draft creation
- Free Base plan with up to 5 photos, one contact channel, and direct WhatsApp link
- Premium plan (€49/30 days at launch) with up to 20 photos, all contact channels, priority search placement, Google reviews display, availability calendar, and daily visit/contact statistics
- Optional visibility boosts: Metti in Cima (€4.99/24h), In Evidenza (€14.99/7 days), and Super Boost (€99/30 days)
- Availability calendar for rentals and experiences, plus advanced listing statistics