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Best Boat Rentals Near Athens, TX

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Top Athens Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$63+ /hour

Athens, TX

5.0 (100 bookings)

Nice Pontoon Boat-Cruising/Fishing on Lake Athens or Cedar Creek, TX

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$71+ /hour

Athens, TX

5.0 (131 bookings)

Great Pontoon Boat-Cruising,Tubing,Exploring-Cedar Creek or LakeAthens

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a BASS CAT BOATS bass boat in Tyler, TX near me

$45+ /hour

Tyler, TX

5.0 (10 bookings)

Basscat FTD 250 SHO. GARMIN LIVESCOPE AND HUMMINGBIRD GPS AND SONAR.

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 3 passengers

$61+ /hour

Kemp, TX

5.0 (19 bookings)

We Bring The Boat To You Anywhere On Cedar Creek Lake or Lake Athens

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$100+ /hour

Malakoff, TX

Spacious 2025 Yamaha 22SD

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$103+ /hour

Jacksonville, TX

5.0 (1 booking)

SeaRay 200 sport bow rider great for tubing or tow sports

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a Crownline Boats bow rider in Whitehouse, TX near me

$73+ /hour

Whitehouse, TX

5.0 (3 bookings)

The "Cowboy Cruiser" - Crownline 180 BR

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$94+ /hour

Corsicana, TX

23FT Pontoon Boat

Mabank, TX

24 Foot pontoon boat for rent on Cedar Creek Lake

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a BLUE WAVE BOATS BY PARKS MFG. center console in Tyler, TX near me

$61+ /hour

Tyler, TX

Blue wave 2400. Ocean or lake this boat can make your trip amazing!

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$100+ /hour

Whitehouse, TX

NEON MOON PONTOON CRUISE (2025 SUNTRACKER)

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Athens, TX

286,507

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5/5 stars

We Bring The Boat...

The boat delivery right to our Lakehouse rental and pickup was so convenient and very nice. Brian was communicative...

Peter

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

We Bring The Boat...

Brian captained his boat for us and gave us the ride of our lives! For 6 hours he accommodated and went above and...

Sarah

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Basscat FTD 250...

Diego

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Basscat FTD 250...

The boat was great and worked perfectly. It was exactly what we were looking for. Rashaun was super polite and...

Stephen

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

The "Cowboy...

The owner was very accommodating, she explained everything about the boat. And she added the tube for free for us....

Alin

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

The "Cowboy...

Shelby made everything easy. Great day on the lake.

Jim

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

We Bring The Boat...

We had a great experience and will definitely be doing this again with Brian!

Jessica

May 2025
5/5 stars

We Bring The Boat...

Brian and his wife were amazing, and their boat was very clean and so much fun to be on! Thank you two for such an...

Sabrina

May 2025
5/5 stars

Basscat FTD 250...

Rashaun was excellent! He was patient accommodating. I highly recommend him. He has a great boat as well.

Patrick

May 2025
5/5 stars

Basscat FTD 250...

Rashaun was very helpful when I got asked last minute to fish a tournament. The boat is the perfect size, spacious,...

Kristin

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

We Bring The Boat...

Brian was great to rent from! Very communicative and helpful with any questions. Clean and well maintained boat - had...

Rachel

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

We Bring The Boat...

Brian was amazing. He was super responsive and easy to work with.

Nancy

Sep 2024

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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.