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

$72+ /hour

San Diego, CA

4.9 (37 bookings)

21ft parker with all the bells and whistles

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$337+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (9 bookings)

Luxury Party Boat San Diego Bay

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$300+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (74 bookings)

Chillest Party Yacht 🎵🍹🍸🥂🍾🛥️👙🏝️in SD Bay Up To 12ppl $300/hr

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$200+ /hour

Chula Vista, CA

5.0 (104 bookings)

Luxurious Pontoon W/Mega Audio/ Licensed Port of San Diego Charter

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a MAXUM bow rider in San Diego, CA near me

$66+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Affordable 19’ Maxum Bowrider – Great for Tubing & Exploring!”

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$138+ /hour

San Diego, CA

Mini Yacht Adventure in San Diego

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$103+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (92 bookings)

2022 Yamaha AR190

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$458+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (64 bookings)

Luxury 60' Yacht for Private Charters

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Harbor Master by EMG Inc. motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$600+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (104 bookings)

59' Paradise Party Yacht🥳Music💃🏼Dance Floor🍹BYOB🎵Swim🦢13ppl

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$1,440+ /hour

San Diego, CA

San Diego's Most Elegant Private Yacht Charter

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 85 passengers

$126+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (30 bookings)

Pontoon Starcraft LX 16 for rental in Mission bay!

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$157+ /hour

National City, CA

Experience Invictus! Sailing in beautiful San Diego

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$183+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (87 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$1,050+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (98 bookings)

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

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 40 passengers

$113+ /hour

San Diego, CA

EZ Day On The Bay

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$225+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (24 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$222+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (4 bookings)

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

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$500+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (8 bookings)

Gorgeous 47’ Yacht for up to 13 passengers

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in National City, CA

290,526

Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

59' Paradise...

Saarah

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxury Party Boat...

My bachelorette party on Josh's yacht was an absolute dream! Josh was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and really set...

Isabel

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxurious Pontoon...

The boat was soo spacious and super comfortable! The speaker was the cherry on top! We also got coolers and ice for...

Kenia

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 19’...

Jason was fantastic from start to finish!
He provided a great overview of the boat, arrived early, and offered...

Michael

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxurious Pontoon...

It was my first experience with BoatSetter and it delivered greatly! The captain and the rental company did a great...

Vishwas

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxury Party Boat...

Natalie

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

21ft parker with...

Anthony

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
5/5 stars

Luxurious Pontoon...

The boat was fantastic! It was spacious and clean and everything we could have asked for! From booking to the end...

Cielysse

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

21ft parker with...

Ian was an amazing host and his boat was amazing!!! I will gladly pick again

John

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Luxurious Pontoon...

Great experience! Josh was super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back!

nayeli

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

59' Paradise...

Jenny

Jun 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.