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Rent a Bayliner motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$138+ /hour

San Diego, CA

Mini Yacht Adventure in San Diego

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$183+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (92 bookings)

Chill 30' Deck Boat, Water Toys, BYOB 🍹🍸🥂🍾👙🏝️, includes Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$126+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (33 bookings)

Pontoon Starcraft LX 16 for rental in Mission bay!

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$100+ /hour

San Diego County, CA

4.9 (23 bookings)

2022 Yamaha AR190 TUBES and WATER TOYS INCLUDED

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$225+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (33 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$67+ /hour

Oceanside, CA

Fishing Southern California Adventures

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$1,440+ /hour

San Diego, CA

San Diego's Most Elegant Private Yacht Charter

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 85 passengers

$153+ /hour

Oceanside, CA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Sail in style on Deja Blue our 36 foot Hunter Yatch 🐬⛵️

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Parker Marine pilothouse in San Diego, CA near me

$72+ /hour

San Diego, CA

4.9 (42 bookings)

21ft parker with all the bells and whistles

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a YAMAHA jet boat in San Diego, CA near me

$116+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (138 bookings)

Yamaha Fun! 🎉 Cruise, WB 🌊🏂, BT 🎶 - Great Reviews-Large Bimini Top

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$222+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (6 bookings)

30’ Pontoon Party Hut for up to 12 w/ Paddle Board and Lily Pad

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$275+ /hour

Oceanside, CA

5.0 (3 bookings)

WINDCHIME

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$208+ /hour

Lakeside, CA

Moomba Mondo surf edition in lakeside at San Vicente reservoir.

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$1,050+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (99 bookings)

50' Yacht Party for up to 40 Guests on the Bay

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 40 passengers

$112+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (7 bookings)

"Fishing in the back- Family in the front" 600HP center console!!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$222+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Classic 32’ Party Cruiser Pontoon in San Diego

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$250+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

San Diego’s Finest 28’ Classic Power Cruiser

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$163+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (27 bookings)

18' 2022 Bayliner Bowrider in San Diego Harbor

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Encinitas, CA

297,757

Customers Reviews

4.95

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5/5 stars

"Fishing in the...

Went out with some good friends to fish off Point Loma and had a great time. Really nice boat and the owner, Wes,...

Erik

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

21ft parker with...

This is a great way to connect with boat owners. The app was easy to use. The boat we rented for the day was...

Jessica

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

21ft parker with...

The boat worked out great we had a fun day caught lots of fish and everybody had a great time

John

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Chill 30' Deck...

Captain Mark made our experience classic! We enjoyed every detail he put into making our day just right!! Thank you...

Donna

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

"Fishing in the...

Could not have asked for a better experience. Wes’s boat is as practical as it is beautiful and he was an excellent...

Thomas

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Yamaha Fun! 🎉...

Eli was a great boat host, very accommodating. The boat operated as it should and was a fun time. I would recommend...

Jason

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon Starcraft...

Laura

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

"Fishing in the...

Awesome boat for both those who love fishing and those who just want to lounge on the bow. Has everything you need!

Jeff

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

18' 2022 Bayliner...

We had a wonderful time out on the water with our family. Andy was incredibly kind, professional, and helpful...

Maria

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

21ft parker with...

Anthony

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Yamaha Fun! 🎉...

Such an awesome experience! Eli made it super easy for us. We had an incredible day wakeboarding and cruising on the...

Megan

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Chill 30' Deck...

Our captain was great and the communication was A+! Would book again if I had the chance!

Nicole

Jul 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.