Find the best boat rentals in West Palm Beach, FL

Rent a Boat in West Palm Beach

Located on the southeast coast of the Sunshine State, West Palm Beach (WPB) welcomes adventure seekers to explore this elaborate world of turquoise blue waters, mangrove forests, sandy beaches, and waterfront mansions. Home to some of the country’s wealthiest people, this boating hub is also the home port to many international charter yachts and privately owned superyachts. From Palm Beach, it's easy for boaters to access to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), and you’re in close proximity to destinations like Bimini (Bahamas), Miami, and the Florida Keys—offering a lot to love whether you are passing through or calling WPB home.

What to Know 

To enhance your boat rental experience in West Palm Beach, choose from one of these popular boat types:

• Day boats like pontoons and bowriders are the perfect ride for cruising up and down the Intracoastal Waterway, heading to a sandbar, or pulling up at your favorite dockside restaurant.

• Rent a motor yacht or larger cruising yacht for birthday celebrations or family reunions—or if you’re looking to celebrate a momentous occasion, like a wedding proposal or corporate event.

• Heading offshore into the Atlantic can present some rough waters, so it’s best to book a boat that can handle the swells—like a center console, catamaran, or sailboat.

Safety Requirements:

• Boating License/Education Rules: All Florida residents born after January 1, 1988 who operate vessels with 10-horsepower or more must carry a Florida Boating Safety Education identification card. You must be at least 14 years of age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC).

• Life Jacket Requirements: Children ages 6 and under must wear a PFD.

For more information, visit the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Where to dock your boat, or meet your rental:

• Sailfish Marina Resort

• Safe Harbor Rybovich

• Palm Harbor Marina

• Riviera Beach City Marina

• Loggerhead Marina - Palm Beach Gardens

Weather Conditions

The hot season in West Palm Beach is characterized as being hot and humid, whereas, its cold season is somewhat cloudy and windy, but comfortable. Generally, most days lend themselves to warm activities like boating, fishing, and swimming at the beach or your local sandbar. Boaters should take advantage of West Palm Beach’s moderately warm season (late October to early May) for the best boating experience.  

Avg. Temperature High: Peaks around 90°F in July and August. 

Avg. Temperature Low: Daily high is 75°F; drops as low as 57°F in January.

Avg. Water Temperatures in West Palm Beach during the Summer: 

• 79°F in May

• 82°F in June 

• 84°F in July 

• 86°F in August 

• 85°F in September  

Check out the 11 Best Boating Destinations in Florida to see if West Palm Beach made the list!