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How to rent a party boat in San Francisco?
Find the perfect boat
Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of party boats.
Select a captain
Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.
Book with ease
Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.
Set sail
Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!
Why Boatsetter?
As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.
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Got questions?
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.
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Top party boat rentals reviews in San Francisco, CA
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Easy pick up and drop off and very responsive to any questions.
Eric
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Everything was as described and the boat was very clean. Easy check out and check in. Would absolutely book again.
Zachary
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It was wonderful experience, captain was really funny and everyone was super helpful.
Shobhit
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What a great, fun and easy experience! The host is super helpful, reliant and quick to respond. Definitely recommend!
Jacqueline
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Ahmed
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