A yacht or a boat is by no means a cheap pleasure, which not everyone can afford. However, the matter is not only about money, it is necessary to have access to the sea or the river, and in the end to have permission to ride a boat. Having all the necessary documentation, some owners lease the vessel. Thanks to this, it is possible not only to return money for a purchased yacht, but also to make decent money. It should be noted that walking along the Dnieper in Kiev is primarily a seasonal service. Most boat companies open river excursions in April, and end in October. But tourists come in the winter, if the weather allows, then why not provide the capital with such a service as a boat trip. In this case, it is important that the ship has a superstructure where you can warm up and drink tea. Boat maintenance per year is about 10% of its cost. For their own purposes, the vessel is used well at most once a month. Therefore, it is financially profitable to rent boats or to operate charter companies. Thus, you do not need to look for customers, all costs for maintenance and parking of the ship are paid by the tenant.
Of course, you can get a captain and independently search for tourists, pay bills, be a guide. However, not everyone has this opportunity.