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Rent a HARRIS FLOTEBOTE pontoon in Long Beach, CA near me
Icon $99+ /hour

Long Beach, CA

5.0 (7 bookings)

Beautiful Party boat amazing time!!

3 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a CRUISERS YACHTS motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me
$613+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (47 bookings)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brand New Luxury 50' Yacht W/ GYRO STABILIZER!

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a FORMULA BY THUNDERBIRD motor yacht in Long Beach, CA near me
Icon $337+ /hour

Long Beach, CA

5.0 (83 bookings)

48' Luxury Yacht - Harbor Cruise - Catalina Island

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Sacramento, CA near me
$92+ /hour

Sacramento, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

2023 Sun Tracker Party Barge

2 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats cruiser in Newport Beach, CA near me
Icon $300+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

4.9 (88 bookings)

43’ Searay Sundancer Sport Yacht Newport Harbor Cruise

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 11 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me
Icon $306+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (12 bookings)

Memories That Last Forever

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a MEDITERRANEAN YACHTS convertible in Los Angeles, CA near me
$400+ /hour

Los Angeles, CA

5.0 (5 bookings)

Family Fun & Coastal Cruising on Spacious 54' Mediterranean

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a AVALON PONTOONS pontoon in Bullhead City, AZ near me
$121+ /hour

Bullhead City, AZ

5.0 (7 bookings)

20ft Avalon Tritoon – 150HP | BBQ, Tow Bar & Double Bimini!

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 9 passengers
Rent a Sun Tracker by Tracker Marine pontoon in Sacramento, CA near me
$100+ /hour

Sacramento, CA

5.0 (18 bookings)

Fun in the Sun 20' Pontoon Boat

3 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a LOWE PONTOONS pontoon in Folsom, CA near me
$131+ /hour

Folsom, CA

5.0 (16 bookings)

Celebrate or just relax in style on this Amazing Pontoon Boat

4 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 9 passengers
Rent a Hatteras Yachts motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me
Icon $735+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (20 bookings)

Imagine: Your Event, Your 70’ Motor Yacht

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a MONTEREY BOATS bow rider in San Diego, CA near me
$225+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (38 bookings)

27' Luxurious Monterey 278 Super Sport - Bay and ocean fun! 12 People!

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Other cruiser in Marina del Rey, CA near me
$313+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (10 bookings)

Luxurious 52" Italian Yacht - $35 pp/per hr

4 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a Bayliner motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me
Icon $138+ /hour

San Diego, CA

Mini Yacht Adventure in San Diego

2 - 8 hours Captain optional
Up to 8 passengers
Rent a BAYLINER deck boat in Lakewood, CA near me
$156+ /hour

Lakewood, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Spacious 12-Person Boat – Perfect for Fun on the Water

2 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Avalon Pontoons pontoon in Douglas County, NV near me
Icon $141+ /hour

Douglas County, NV

5.0 (14 bookings)

2016 Avalon Pontoon Boat For Rent at Lake Tahoe

4 - 8 hours No captain
Up to 10 passengers
Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Newport Beach, CA near me
$500+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

5.0 (7 bookings)

66' Luxury Sea Ray Yacht in Newport Beach

4 - 8 hours Captained
Up to 12 passengers
Rent a Pacifica mega yacht in Newport Beach, CA near me
$1,015+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

85' Pacifica 70 Passenger Sport Fisher "PARADISO"

2 - 4 hours Captained
Up to 70 passengers

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.

Top party boat rentals reviews in California

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  • Irene

    Sep 2025

  • Great was great. We will rent his boat again:)

    Elaine

    Sep 2025

  • Friendly and great communication. Would book again

    Delany

    Sep 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Boat was faster than expected (~8 knot cruse) allowed us to cross the entire lake, and equipped better than expected,...

    Jeremy

    Sep 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    What an amazing experience. The pictures of the boat do not do it justice. It is a beautiful, spacious, impressive...

    Melanie

    Sep 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great boat our captain Neal was very nice and fun we were very comfortable and had an amazing time he took us to a...

    Blanca

    Aug 2025

  • During a special family moment the crew was wonderful, polite, and discreet. We enjoyed every moment on the Searentity!

    Christopher

    Aug 2025

  • Captain Tim was excellent, and the boat, Fan Club, was beautiful and very comfortable for our party of 12. Our...

    Peggie

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Beautiful, clean, comfortable boat. Awesome, friendly crew that made our day on the water pleasant and memorable!

    Shin-Jae

    Aug 2025

  • The boat is even nicer than the pictures. The staff made sure we had a great time and were so helpful and organized...

    Michelle

    Aug 2025

  • Diana

    Aug 2025

  • Jimi’s pontoon boat was great. Very clean, Roomy and comfy - great boat especially if you have with kids or a bigger...

    Dante

    Aug 2025

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