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Rent a YAMAHA jet boat in San Diego, CA near me

$200+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (97 bookings)

24’ Bold & Sexy! 12 ppl🤩 Cruise/Party/Fun🥳🏄‍♂️ Fantastic Audio 🎶🔊

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$56+ /hour

Pauma Valley, CA

18ft Pontoon, Seats 9

San Diego, CA

21ft parker with all the bells and whistles

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$188+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

Fun 30 footer with Capitan

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$130+ /hour

Lake Elsinore, CA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Pick-up and delivery available. Perfect family boat

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Sun Tracker by Tracker Marine pontoon in San Diego, CA near me

$230+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (21 bookings)

32 Feet Party Cruiser Pontoon with Slide for up to 12

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$130+ /hour

Chula Vista, CA

5.0 (21 bookings)

2022 Sea Doo Pontoon/Licensed Port of San Diego Charter Vessel

2 - 3 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$550+ /hour

San Diego, CA

BOSTON WHALER 345 CONQUEST

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$116+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (124 bookings)

Yamaha Fun! 🎉 Cruise, WB 🌊🏂, BT 🎶 Large Bimini - Must See!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$163+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (25 bookings)

18' 2022 Bayliner Bowrider in San Diego Harbor

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$225+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

5.0 (33 bookings)

27' Avalon Luxury Pontoon rental in Newport Beach!!! (MAP24-0068)

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$125+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

Pontoon boat

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats cruiser in Newport Beach, CA near me

$250+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

4.9 (77 bookings)

43’ Searay Sundancer Sport Yacht to Emerald Bay

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER bow rider in National City, CA near me

$238+ /hour

National City, CA

5.0 (14 bookings)

2021 Bayliner VR6 with swim deck! Wakeboards, tubes, and more!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$288+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (22 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$127+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

"Fishing in the back- Family in the front" 600HP center console!!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$350+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Axopar Speedboat 37' Cross Cabin

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 11 passengers

$124+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

3.0 (3 bookings)

18-Foot Duffy Boat Rental in Newport Beach

2 - 3 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Oceanside, CA

285,857

Customers Reviews

4.95

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5/5 stars

32 Feet Party...

We had a great time on the boat! Brand new upholstery and TVs. The sound system wasnt working but Emmanuel was sure...

Megan

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

2021 Bayliner VR6...

The boat was great, and the owner is easy to coordinate with!

Ryan

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Yamaha Fun! 🎉...

Great communication and boat was perfect will be using again

Jeff

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2021 Bayliner VR6...

Great booking! Owner was responsive and great to work with. They dropped off at Mission Bay for us. 10/10 would book...

Annie

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

"Fishing in the...

Wes went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed to have a comfortable, safe and successful trip. He...

Nate

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2021 Bayliner VR6...

Kenny was awesome in getting us on board and on our way. The boat is fantastic and in excellent condition. He had it...

Larry

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2021 Bayliner VR6...

Great time! Boat was awesome. Kenny is a great guy!!!

Dennean

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

43’ Searay...

Absolutely amazing experience! The boat was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The rental process was...

jessica

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

27' Luxurious...

Beautiful boat, really well maintained. Loved the sound system and different seating sections. Great captain service...

Priyanka

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

18-Foot Duffy...

Jen

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Sea Doo...

Ed

May 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.