A boat or yacht rented without a crew or captain, leaving all operation to the renter.
From 'bare' (empty, without) + 'boat.' This nautical term emerged in the 20th century as recreational sailing grew, offering a lower-cost alternative to full-service boat rentals.
Bareboat charters revolutionized yacht vacations by making sailing accessible to regular people—you just need a captain's license and confidence, not a six-figure budget for a full crew.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.