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When you book a boat on Makent Boats, you’re making arrangements to travel in someone’s boat. Each owner has their own style of listing, starting with how they like to get to know their renters. Some owners want to approve reservations, while others are comfortable letting you book their boat instantly without waiting for approval.

1. Complete Your Profile

In either case, it’s important to know that Makent Boats is a community that relies on trust. Complete your profile before you request a reservation with a owner, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your profile should include photos and verifications, especially because some owners require renters to have a profile photo or Verified ID in order to book.

2. Find the Right Boat

With over 800,000 unique listings around the world, you’ll want to make sure the boat you choose has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip.

When searching for a boat, make sure to include your dates and number of passengers to get the most accurate pricing. Read reviews, descriptions, boat rules, and amenities for each boat to see if it’s the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the owner if you have any questions about their boat.

3. Book It!

You’ve found the perfect boat, and now it’s time to make it official. This is where the owners preferred way of booking will determine how you’ll confirm your reservation.

Instant Book

For owners who don’t want to approve each reservation, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these boats right away. Learn more about Instant Book.

Request to Book

Many owners prefer to approve reservations before they’re final. In this case, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, you’ll need to enter your payment details. Owners have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do. Learn more about submitting a reservation request.

Pre-approvals and Special Offers

If you decide to contact the owner to ask questions before attempting to book, the owner may respond to your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a pre-approval or Special Offer. A pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of passengers you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the owner the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book. Learn more about booking a pre-approval or Special Offer.