Owning a boat may not be on everyone's wish list (or budget list) but sailing one can be a lot of fun. Now, water babies don't have to go through boat chartering companies to get their hands on that shiny vessel. Boatbay is an online marketplace that directly connects boat and yacht owners to potential renters.

All you need to do is search for a boat berthed in your city and send a booking request, which will be confirmed in about 24 hours. Fees are all payable online as well, reducing the hassle of transfer costs and finicky payment methods.

Although destinations are limited to Singapore, Phuket and Sydney, there are plenty of high power yachts and boats, like the 37-capacity Long Ranger with tall white sails or a classic 19th century Schooner Raja Laut that accommodates up to 80 people.