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Rent a Sylvan pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$150+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.6 (60 bookings)

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

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$192+ /hour

Essex, MD

5.0 (4 bookings)

Beautiful captained yacht on Middle River

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$290+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (56 bookings)

Relax Enjoy & Celebrate on our Beautiful Cruiser

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER deck boat in Washington, DC near me

$131+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (62 bookings)

DMV’s Cleanest Party Deck Boat Bayliner with Mercury 150

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Catamaran catamaran in Annapolis, MD near me

$831+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

5.0 (18 bookings)

54' Luxury Yacht – Perfect for Family, Friends & Business Outings

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$100+ /hour

Oxford, MD

5.0 (37 bookings)

2013 20' Sweetwater Sunrise Pontoon - Oxford - Tred Avon in comfort

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

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

$104+ /hour

Arlington, VA

5.0 (233 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

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

$395+ /hour

Washington, DC

4.9 (133 bookings)

VIP Yacht Charters, LLC - Let the adventures begin

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Bennington Marine pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$188+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.9 (135 bookings)

The Largest Bennington Pontoon! 🛥️

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$69+ /hour

Severna Park, MD

Grady White

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$113+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (8 bookings)

Fun on the water

2 - 4 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$72+ /hour

Stevensville, MD

4.9 (153 bookings)

Fun and Sporty 20' Sea Hunt 207 Triton - Kenn Point Farm

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 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 28 whaler outrage center console in Chester, MD near me

$150+ /hour

Chester, MD

5.0 (3 bookings)

28 Boston Whaler Outrage, safe and comfortable for fishing or cruising

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER bow rider in Arlington, VA near me

$108+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.8 (202 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$140+ /hour

Washington, DC

4.7 (5 bookings)

DELIGHTFUL Experience on the Potomac River like never before!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a CHRIS CRAFT classic in Washington, DC near me

$325+ /hour

Washington, DC

Cruise DC in Retro Style aboard American Pie

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$400+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (19 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Top boat rentals, Maryland, United States reviews in Maryland

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5/5 stars

DELIGHTFUL...

Ellen

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2013 20'...

Great option for exploring the river area

Erica

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

Fun and Sporty...

Terrific experience with boat that operated great, staff was well informed and provided excellent instruction.
Thank...

brian

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2013 20'...

This was our second time renting Justin's pontoon boat, and as before, the whole experience was easy and efficient....

Ted

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

2013 20'...

Alden

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

Fun on the water

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

Aditi

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2013 20'...

The boat was great and we had a lovely tour of the waters around Oxford. Justin was super helpful, kind and...

Ariane

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2013 20'...

Justin was very accommodating. We were staying at a house that was 45 minutes by boat from his marina. Justin...

H. Chandler

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.