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Top Nantucket Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$106+ /hour

Yarmouth, MA

5.0 (1 booking)

Cape Escape Pontoon Rental Bass River Cape Cod

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Back Cove Yachts downeast in Wareham, MA near me

$293+ /hour

Wareham, MA

5.0 (6 bookings)

Martha’s Vineyard and Cuttyhunk Cruises

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$112+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

The Aqua Patio - Perfect for cruising!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$124+ /hour

Mattapoisett, MA

5.0 (16 bookings)

Spend the Day on Buzzards Bay / J105 Hamlet

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$119+ /hour

Dennis, MA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Robalo R200 Family Fun & Fishing Cape N More

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$2,833+ /hour

Nantucket, MA

74' Sunseeker Manhattan

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$87+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

5.0 (2 bookings)

18' Ventura Boston Whaler Bowrider for 7 people

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$99+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

5.0 (23 bookings)

"The Perfect Beach Day Awaits: Spacious 20′ Dauntless for Rent!"

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a Robalo dual console in Marion, MA near me

$125+ /hour

Marion, MA

22ft Family Friendly Dual Console- Ready to Fish

8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Other center console in Falmouth, MA near me

$94+ /hour

Falmouth, MA

4.9 (26 bookings)

The Ultimate Center Console Fishing & Pleasure Boat Experience"

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$112+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

5.0 (18 bookings)

The Aqua Patio - Perfect for cruising!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$99+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

4.5 (9 bookings)

Bring the Crew: 20′ Dauntless Bowrider for Fun-Filled Water Adventure!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$112+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

5.0 (5 bookings)

Kick back, relax, and enjoy some leisure time on board!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$187+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

5.0 (5 bookings)

26' Regulator FS - Perfect for fishing, picnicking, or cruising!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$124+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

5.0 (5 bookings)

Pack your picnic and enjoy an awesome day on the water!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$99+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

20' Dauntless Boston Whaler for up to 9 People

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$164+ /hour

Mattapoisett, MA

5.0 (1 booking)

Spend the Day on Buzzards Bay aboard Petrel, a Dyer 29, 6 passengers

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$187+ /hour

Barnstable, MA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Get out there and explore the area!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Nantucket, MA

281,468

Customers Reviews

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Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

Martha’s Vineyard...

We spent 2 hours with Barry on the water and had a fantastic time. The boat is beautiful, Barry is an incredibly...

Jack

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

Spend the Day on...

We had an amazing trip with Captain Steve! He was fun, personable, and knowledgable. I would recommend BBYC to anyone.

Joe

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

26' Regulator FS...

Great owner and great boat. Reliable, handles 4-6’ seas with ease, no better boat to put and fish on deck

Charlie

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Spend the Day on...

Steve is professional, capable, friendly, and calm. Fabulous sail.

RANDALL

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Spend the Day on...

A wonderful day on the bay as we wanted to have a reminder on basic keelboat sailing. We (4) sailed the boat and...

Werner

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

The Aqua Patio -...

From start to finish it was smooth sailing. Jim from All Cape Boat Rentals was really helpful. Our boat was ready, he...

Lisa

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Martha’s Vineyard...

Barry was the best! He is friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. He made some great food and drink...

John

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

"The Perfect...

Perfect day! Easy communication, pick up and drop off. Boat was clean and in great shape! Will definitely be back.

Christine

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Spend the Day on...

Andrew

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Spend the Day on...

Amazing experience!

Ashley

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Spend the Day on...

Our family had a total blast with Captain Steve this week. We had excellent winds and a sunny day on Buzzard’s Bay,...

Aric

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

The Ultimate...

The boat worked out perfectly for our day on the water! Great communication with the hosts. They made everything easy...

Andy

Aug 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.