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Rent a Seawind catamaran in Richmond, CA near me

$163+ /hour

Richmond, CA

5.0 (28 bookings)

Safe & solid sailing catamaran - Green power! Great location!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Duffy Electric Boats electric in Sausalito, CA near me

$150+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

4.6 (21 bookings)

18' Duffy Boat Rental in Sausalito! (White, Boat 4)

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Santa Cruz Yachts sloop in San Francisco, CA near me

$613+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

Up to 20 pax - Sail Yukon Jack

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 20 passengers

$381+ /hour

Oakland, CA

MY Way Charters

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Mainship motor yacht in San Francisco, CA near me

$275+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (20 bookings)

Gorgeous Mainship 30 Motoryacht - Downtown SF!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$650+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (108 bookings)

Your event on our 65ft Yacht with Captain & Crew!

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 28 passengers

$288+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (12 bookings)

Explore San Francisco Bay on a Private Luxury Yacht

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$650+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

4.8 (103 bookings)

Beautiful, fast & comfortable ketch sailing yacht

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 30 passengers

$1,270+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (12 bookings)

80' Luxury Yacht!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$243+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (26 bookings)

Smooth & Stable on the Most Popular Catamaran Ever

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$83+ /hour

Tiburon, CA

4.8 (41 bookings)

Explore The Bay With Our Fast, Fun Boston Whaler!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a Beneteau USA sloop in San Francisco, CA near me

$350+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (20 bookings)

Charter the Loveliest 37 footer on the Bay

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a J Boats cruiser in San Francisco, CA near me

$250+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

4.9 (17 bookings)

Fast & Fun J/105 - UP to 6 Pax, With Captain

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$60+ /hour

Richmond, CA

Coach boat

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$327+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (35 bookings)

Ready to Cat around SF Bay?

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Other schooner in San Francisco, CA near me

$1,256+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (18 bookings)

72 Foot Scow Schooner - Corporate Events/offsites

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

$74+ /hour

Pinole, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

1996 26 foot Cuddy Cabin cruiser

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$650+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

58’ San Francisco Party Cruiser up to 49 passengers!

2 - 3 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Oakland, CA

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5/5 stars

Explore The Bay...

Had a great time on the water! The boat is very stable, responsive, and fast enough for anything you'd want to do on...

Shane

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Explore San...

I booked this boat for a proposal and it was so perfect!! The boat itself is stunning, spacious, and very well kept,...

Sarah

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Explore San...

Thomas and Pat were extraordinary guides - they went above and beyond to drive from their marina to ours and take our...

Rachel

May 2025
5/5 stars

Safe & solid...

We had so much fun with Jan! He is super experienced, kind, funny and was our lucky charm — we saw several whale 🐋...

Joseph

May 2025
5/5 stars

Explore The Bay...

Joe was very knowledgeable about the local area, provided key advice about navigation and safety, and his boat was in...

Joey

May 2025
5/5 stars

Explore San...

Akshdeep

May 2025
5/5 stars

Explore San...

The boat itself was absolutely fantastic—spacious, clean, and incredibly comfortable. It had all the amenities we...

Raghuvir

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Safe & solid...

Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, We really had a good time. I really recommend everyone to check them...

Kevin

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Beautiful, fast &...

An amazing day on the Bay with a beautiful boat, captain, and crew for SailGP. It couldn't have been a better day. I...

Davin

Mar 2025
5/5 stars

Explore The Bay...

We had a great time on the water!Joseph was super instructive, The boat felt very stable, responsive and fast even...

Michel

Mar 2025
5/5 stars

Explore The Bay...

Brooke

Mar 2025
5/5 stars

Explore The Bay...

Ginger

Mar 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.