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Rent a Sylvan pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$150+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.6 (62 bookings)

Brand new 2023 Sylvan "THE DEMI LOUNGE" in Washington, DC!

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$325+ /hour

Washington, DC

Cruise DC in Retro Style aboard American Pie

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Bayliner 180 bow rider in Arlington, VA near me

$125+ /hour

Arlington, VA

5.0 (236 bookings)

Your Aquatic Escape: Bayliner 180 | Fast, Fun & Ready to Cruise!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Bennington Marine pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$188+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.9 (139 bookings)

The Largest Bennington Pontoon! 🛥️

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Washington, DC near me

$395+ /hour

Washington, DC

4.9 (140 bookings)

VIP Yacht Charters, LLC - Let the adventures begin

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$457+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (43 bookings)

Want to entertain?... Welcome aboard "The Entertainer"! 40' Sea Ray

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER bow rider in Arlington, VA near me

$130+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.8 (203 bookings)

Bayliner Bowrider 180 – Sunny Days, Smooth Waves, DC Waterways!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$113+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (9 bookings)

Fun on the water

2 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$255+ /hour

Washington, DC

Cruise the Potomac in Style on a 32ft Bayliner Yacht with Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a COBALT motor yacht in Washington, DC near me

$353+ /hour

Washington, DC

$300hr | 15 ppl | Luxury Yacht

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$400+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (20 bookings)

DMV’s 12 passenger Luxury Party Yacht with Free Captain and Crew!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$600+ /hour

Oxon Hill, MD

5.0 (78 bookings)

51 foot luxury Power Catamaran - The ultimate DC experience

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$125+ /hour

Arlington, VA

5.0 (167 bookings)

Jimboat: 12 Seat Pontoon for DC Cruising

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$353+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (10 bookings)

Beautiful Regal Sport Cruiser

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Moggaro pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$259+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.7 (5 bookings)

New Privé DC largest pontoon boat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$407+ /hour

Arlington, VA

5.0 (16 bookings)

Monumental Cruiser | Carver Yacht

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$750+ /hour

Washington, DC

4.4 (20 bookings)

Luxury Sailing Catamaran ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$498+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (4 bookings)

Paint, party and yacht with us! Climb aboard the 45ft Sea Ray

2 - 3 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Alexandria, VA

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

The Largest...

Kim

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Your Aquatic...

Boat was as described with easy access, great communication. Will rent again. Ty!

Sun

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

The Largest...

Darina and the boat were great! Would recommend

Daniel

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

New Privé DC...

Really cool boat. Unique experience on a luxury pontoon.

Matthew

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Fun on the water

Great team of people, great time out on the water. We actually were trying to limp back to the dock running on fumes,...

Peter

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

VIP Yacht...

We had a great time with Captain Rod, the boat is amazing and the whole staff is so kind and helpful. We will...

Priscila

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

VIP Yacht...

We had an amazing time for my sister’s birthday celebration! They were very accommodating even though we got there a...

Jasmine

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

The Largest...

Was great to coordinate with.

Derrick

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

The Largest...

Bennington is HUGE! This boat is perfect for a day out on the water with lots of friends :) with an on board cold out...

Shannon

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

51 foot luxury...

We had another exceptional yachting experience aboard the CALYPSO. The crew was outstanding, making the entire outing...

Dr Todd

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Fun on the water

Fun boat, we had a great time on the water! Thank you

Aditi

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

New Privé DC...

The boat was very beautiful and spacious for a group of 12. The speaker was amazing and plenty of space for cake and...

Hermela

Aug 2025

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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.