Top 10: Bateaux à Porto Ercole : Sans permis

Tosco The Ranieri Shark 19 at €270 per day keeps you within less than a mile of the coast, perfect for a swim with a small group around Porto Ercole, but its 5.5 meters and unclear capacity don't suit a large group. The Beneteau Oceanis 37, at €214, takes you as far as Giglio and Giannutri with eight passengers and six berths, but its 2010 model year and surcharges (skipper, cleaning) cool a tight budget. If you want a recent, simple boat for the day, choose the Shark; for real sailing and space, the sailboat, despite its higher reliability, will require opening your wallet.

Tosco The Beneteau Oceanis 37 at €214 per day accommodates up to 8 people with very complete equipment, and its trips to Giglio and Giannutri are described, ideal for a group that wants to sail far. The Sessa Key Largo 18, at €180, is more compact for 4 people maximum, perfect for a coastal outing along the Argentario with coves and swimming, but not for reaching the islands.

Tosco The Ranieri Shark 19 (€270/day, 5.5 m, 40 hp, 8 people max) is for a group of five to eight friends who want comfort and a complete swimming setup, with a Toscane Cachée rating of 7.8 versus 7.5 for the Sessa. The Sessa Key Largo 18 (€180/day, 5.40 m, 4 passengers, 2003 boat with no maintenance mentioned) is made for a duo or a small group on a small budget, even though its perfect traveler rating over 14 reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.

Tosco The Beneteau Oceanis 37 (rating 7.8) clearly comes out ahead: 11.5 m, eight passengers, GPS, autopilot and tender, and trips as far as Giglio and Giannutri, for €214 per day. It suits a group of six to eight people who want space and distant stops, provided you plan for €130 for a skipper or know how to maneuver. The Ranieri Voyager 19 (rating 7.4), at €200, is more modest: 5.7 m for five people, outings limited to the Argentario, and several conditions remain unclear.

Tosco The Beneteau Oceanis 37 at €214 per day beats the Toscana Cachée rating (7.8 vs. 7.4): 11.5 m, eight passengers, six berths and trips as far as Giglio and Giannutri, ideal for a group that really wants to sail. The Marinello Fisherman 17, at €200, suits four or five people better who want a simple boat for the coves of the Argentario, with a traveler rating of 9.8 from only 7 reviews.

Tosco The Marinello Fisherman 17 and the Ranieri Voyager 19 both rent for €200 per day, without a license or skipper, with ratings of 7.4. The Marinello wins on equipment (cooler, charts, front sunbathing area) and a capacity of 6 people, so it suits a small group that wants swimming breaks. The Ranieri, larger (5.7 m vs. 5.4 m) but limited to 5 passengers, will appeal more to a small crew of five that prioritizes comfort on board.