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Rent a BAYLINER deck boat in Brighton, MI near me

$83+ /hour

Brighton, MI

5.0 (3 bookings)

Weekday Discount - Bayliner E18 – Trailer & Launch Included In Price!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a Harris pontoon in St. Clair Shores, MI near me

$133+ /hour

St. Clair Shores, MI

5.0 (31 bookings)

2024 Harris 210 Tritoon

6 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$100+ /hour

St. Clair Shores, MI

24' Crest Tritoon - 13 ppl, 150HP Mercury

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$100+ /hour

Harrison Township, MI

5.0 (2 bookings)

The Perfect Watersports Boat!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$75+ /hour

Grosse Ile Township, MI

4.5 (11 bookings)

22 ft super clean pontoon boat ready to use in the Detroit River.

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$200+ /hour

Detroit, MI

Sycorax Electric Cruises - 100% Electric, 100% Awesome

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$200+ /hour

Detroit, MI

Sycorax Electric Sunset Cruise - 100% Electric 100% Amazingi

4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$113+ /hour

Harrison Township, MI

5.0 (20 bookings)

2021 Tahoe Cascade Platinum 2585 QL 200HP.

8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$78+ /hour

Harrison Township, MI

5.0 (24 bookings)

24 ft Tritoon Fun and sun on Lake St Clair. Save on weekdays!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$105+ /hour

Harsens Island, MI

23 foot Berkshire Tritoon on Lake St. Clair

8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Tollycraft Boats deck boat in Detroit, MI near me

$185+ /hour

Detroit, MI

5.0 (2 bookings)

Classic American Sport Cruising Detroit River

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$185+ /hour

Detroit, MI

5.0 (23 bookings)

Classic American Cruiser-Enjoy spring on the river!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$44+ /hour

Holly, MI

5.0 (6 bookings)

Vexus VX21Bass Boat (Tournament Ready)

8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$284+ /hour

Put-in-Bay, OH

Put-in-Bay Sailing Charter aboard Foggy Dew. 38' Sailboat.

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$297+ /hour

St. Clair Shores, MI

Beautiful 37' Monterey Sport Yacht

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$275+ /hour

Detroit, MI

2023 Yamaha Jetboat - 25ft

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Premier Marine pontoon in Waterford Township, MI near me

$116+ /hour

Waterford Township, MI

5.0 (11 bookings)

Luxury Tritoon-Premier Sunsation/18 person capacity

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$267+ /hour

Wyandotte, MI

Best River charter boat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top boat rental reviews in Detroit, MI

286,507

Customers Reviews

4.95

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5/5 stars

Weekday Discount...

Another great day on the water. Rob is a perfect host, and goes the extra mile to make sure we you have everything...

Nick

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2024 Harris 210...

The boat was beautiful 10/10 experience

Monika

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Vexus VX21Bass...

By far the BEST self-drive boat rental anywhere!!

Bogdan

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2024 Harris 210...

Matthew has a beautiful pontoon and couldn’t be more gracious and attentive. We had the BEST day and already planning...

Anne

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Weekday Discount...

Boat was great. Robert was on vacation but his buddy James stepped in and helped keep the expierence sseemles. Very...

Nick

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

The Perfect...

Kayum was great and we are grateful that he let us use his boat!!!

Blaine

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Weekday Discount...

The owner, Rob, is very friendly, helpful, and timely with communication.

The boat was in like-new condition,...

james

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

The Perfect...

Great experience. Boat was everything that was promised and the transaction was a breeze! The owner was really nice...

Georgia

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2021 Tahoe...

Wonderful communication and excellent boat! Thank you!

Saundra

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

22 ft super clean...

Great guy and great boat!

Zach

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

2024 Harris 210...

Larry

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

2021 Tahoe...

Great boat, beautiful, powerful and awesome owner. Will definitely do business with him again.

Reza

Sep 2024

How to rent a boat in Detroit?

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat in Detroit?

Boat rentals in Detroit start at $43/hour. Boats can be rented with or without a captain.

What are the top destinations to explore with a Detroit boat rental?

With a Detroit boat rental, top destinations include the Detroit River for incredible views of the downtown skyline and international waters along the US-Canada border. Belle Isle Park is a favorite boating stop, offering sandy beaches, a marina, and green space to explore. Cruise past the Ambassador Bridge or head toward Lake St. Clair for open-water activities, fishing, and waterfront restaurants. The Grosse Pointe shoreline also offers a scenic backdrop for a relaxing ride. Boating in Detroit offers a unique mix of urban energy and natural beauty.