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Best Boat Rentals Near St. Joseph, MI

Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals

Top St. Joseph Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$170+ /hour

St. Joseph, MI

5.0 (2 bookings)

Your adventure awaits on the water!

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$575+ /hour

New Buffalo, MI

4.9 (60 bookings)

Live Aboard a 44 foot Yacht in New Buffalo, MI

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$25+ /hour

New Carlisle, IN

4.5 (7 bookings)

5 day minimum - Enjoy the Lake on this wonderful pontoon!

New Buffalo, MI

SeaRay on the Galien (available with airbnb only!)

8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$38+ /hour

Dowagiac, MI

Big Crooked Lake Pontoon - 2 days Minimum!

New Buffalo, MI

Cruiser Yacht

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$269+ /hour

New Buffalo, MI

5.0 (2 bookings)

2018 CHAPARRAL 310 - NEW BUFFALO - MICHIGAN

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 7 passengers

$19+ /hour

Three Rivers, MI

(Airbnb guests only) Clean Manitou Pontoon on Pleasant Lake - Seats 10

8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in St. Joseph, MI

303,342

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

Cruiser Yacht

Mirna

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Cruiser Yacht

We played our own music, heard tales from Dan, and were provided with floaties to rest up on the front of the boat....

Caroline

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Cruiser Yacht

Danny and Captain Paul were awesome. They could not have been more accommodating. The boat is absolutely in perfect...

Garry

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Your adventure...

Awesome experience!

Iyas

Jun 2024
5/5 stars

5 day minimum -...

Boat was great. All new cushions and so convenient having it right there at the house.

Harry and Cindy

May 2024
5/5 stars

Live Aboard a 44...

Marko

Aug 2023
5/5 stars

SeaRay on the...

Boat handled really well in 1-2' foot waves. We went tubing, and the boat had plenty of power to give the family an...

Erik

Aug 2022
5/5 stars

Live Aboard a 44...

Captain Al and Captain Jose were excellent hosts and the floating B&B provided all the space we needed for a...

Robert

Jul 2022
5/5 stars

Live Aboard a 44...

One of the best evenings of my life. Very smooth process, and Captain J was the extremely flexible, helpful, and...

Derrick

Sep 2021
5/5 stars

Live Aboard a 44...

Only boat I'm going on is one run by captain Al. He is professional, organized, boat was clean and we had a great...

Damian

Sep 2021
5/5 stars

Live Aboard a 44...

Captain Al’s boat was just as described. Fit 12 of us perfectly and was clean. We had a great time and plan to make...

Nikki

Aug 2021
5/5 stars

Live Aboard a 44...

Al and Lee were very accommodating & responsive and that made the booking process very easy. The boat was very clean....

Margaret

Aug 2021

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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.