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Beware of dodgy online charter agencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In an increasingly competitive market, online charter agencies promise spectacular discounts and dream holidays. But behind early bird offers of up to 45% can be real risks. A recent article in the German magazine YACHT<\/em> <\/a>highlights the growing problems encountered by customers of the Slovak agency Boataround. We have translated and adapted the content to inform Romanian boaters and encourage safe and transparent choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Full article translation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Original title:<\/strong> Beware of dubious online charter providers!<\/a>
Author:<\/strong> Jochen Rieker, YACHT Magazin, 9 November 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Slovak online charter agency Boataround - between attractive discounts and hidden risks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slovakian online charter agency Boataround is currently enticing boaters with early bird discounts up to 45%. However, more and more customers are facing uncertainties about the availability of boats and the security of down payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Marcus Neum\u00fcller case - a race against time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marcus Neum\u00fcller was planning a week of sailing with three friends in October. In August, he found a nearly new 40-foot Beneteau near Athens online for \u20ac2,600 including SUP. He booked direct and transferred the full amount on 24 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day before departure, he learnt that the boat would not be delivered: Boataround had not paid the last instalment of \u20ac1,200 to the Alimos fleet operator. According to the base manager, \u201ewe often have problems like this with them\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neum\u00fcller had to insist by e-mail and telephone that Boataround honour its obligations. The payment was made just an hour before the deadline. \u201eNobody needs that kind of stress,\u201d he says. After this experience, he will no longer book through Boataround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other problematic cases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other customers have been more seriously affected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n