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Rent a Boat in West Palm BeachLocated 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 consolecatamaran, 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 ConditionsThe 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!
Things to Do in West Palm Beach by Boat
Peanut Island Boating
Snorkeling at Peanut IslandPeanut Island is one of Florida’s hidden treasures, nestled within the Intracoastal Waterway near the Lake Worth Lagoon, Riviera Beach. After a quick 5-10 minute boat ride, you and your crew can enjoy the snorkeling lagoon (located along its southeast coast), picnic areas, campgrounds, a fishing pier, walking paths, and more. Plenty of land animals, birds, and marine life call Peanut Island home, and while you’re snorkeling you’ll want to look for stingrays, starfish, parrotfish, barracuda, Atlantic spadefish, and more.  Pro Tips: During the Cold War era, President John F. Kennedy had a secret bomb shelter built on Peanut Island; unfortunately, the bomb shelter is no longer available for tours.
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Available dockage: Peanut Island docks (west and east sides), as well as 14 boat slips available for day-use only.
Lat/Long: 26.7733° N, 80.0472°
palm beach island sunrise
Catch the Sunrise at Palm Beach IslandPalm Beach Island is a quiet, exclusive community that is the winter home to some of the world’s most rich and famous, such as former President Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Jimmy Buffett, and Rod Stewart. It is also one of the best places for boaters to catch a breathtaking view of the sunrise on the water. Pack a cooler with breakfast you can eat onboard, and maybe even a mimosa or two if you’ve booked a captained rental. After the sunrise, you can enjoy the rest of your day by taking in the sights of these multi-million dollar mansions or snorkeling along the small breakwaters.Pro Tips: Palm Island Beach is a close boat ride to Phil Foster Park, which is open to the public from sunrise to sunset and features an underwater snorkeling trail and fishing areas.
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Closets boat ramps: Currie Park Boat Ramp, Phil Foster Boat Ramp, Jim Barry Light Harbor Park 
Lat/Long: 26.7056° N, 80.0364° W
Bingham Audubon Preserve bird watching
Birdwatch by Water at The Bingham IslandsBingham Audubon Preserve (The Bingham Islands) is a scenic, nature escape, sitting just 10 minutes (driving) from West Palm Beach’s downtown area, right near the Mar-a-Lago Club. Protected by the Audubon Society, these islands are bird sanctuaries. Boaters in the area will cruise through some of Florida’s most precious natural features, including subtropical hardwood hammocks, and mangrove forests. Pro Tips: Manatees are known to frequent the waterways surrounding West Palm Beaches, especially in the winter. Be conscious of manatees and other marine life, and be sure to follow Florida’s Manatee Protection Rules and Zones.
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Closest marinas: The El Cid Dock and Town of Palm Beach Marina to the north, or the Floating Docks Palm Beach to the south.
Lat/Long: 26.6755° N, 80.0441° W
Where to Go Boating in West Palm Beach
Down Town West Palm
Downtown WaterfrontAs the host of the world-renowned West Palm Beach Boat Show, this subsect of downtown Palm Beach is sacred ground for boaters. Tourists (and boaters) ooh and aah over the line of luxurious yachts, docked here. If you’re lucky you may see a few infamcous superyachts! At Palm Harbor, you’ll also find extraordinary vistas of Royal Park Bridge and Palm Beach Island. Make sure to take pictures. Then walk down Clematis Street (Historical District) for a bite to eat and a refreshing cocktail. Pro Tips: The South Cove Islands is a natural oasis sitting a few minutes away from downtown Palm Beach. Book a full-day boat rental to explore Palm Beach’s all-embracing downtown area.For the anglers of the group, target fish species in the downtown waterfront area include: Tarpon, snook, peacock bass, and others. Where to dock  There are a number of places to dock your boat or meet your rental at Downtown Waterfront are: 
Palm Harbor Marina
West Palm Beach Public Dock 
Palm Beach Yacht Club
Boat ramps There are several places to launch your boat along the shores of Downtown Waterfront area. 
Boat Ramp (WPB Public Dock)
Currie Park Boat Ramp 
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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
John D. MacArthur Beach State ParkJohn D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a barrier island located just 20 minutes from the downtown area that is the home of coastal and tropical forest. If you’re interested in planning your boat rental around a snorkeling or scuba diving excursion, this is a great place to explore, especially in the shallow waters near the reef. You’re likely to spot reef squid, tarpon, snook, and a variety of tropical fish. Be sure to use a diver down flag, as required by law.Pro Tips: Munyon Island is located within the park just 2.3 miles north of the Blue Heron Bridge at ICW Marker 30, and is only accessible by boat. Called “Nuctsachoo” by the Seminole tribe, meaning “Pelican Island,” this location is a prime example of a mangrove habitat. There is dockage on the island to accommodate day-use for up to 20 boats (check up-to-date operating status).Fish species in John D. MacArthur Beach State Park are predominantly tropical, and may include snapper, rays, mullet, and snook.Where to dock There are several places to dock, or meet your boat rental, near John D. MacArthur Beach State Park: 
Munyon Island Public Boat Dock
Safe Harbor Old Port Cove
Anchorage Park Marina
Boat ramps There are several places to launch your boat:
Boat Ramp (Juno Road) 
Phil Foster Park Boat Ramp
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Lake Okeechobee
Lake OkeechobeeLake Okeechobee, nicknamed “Florida’s Inland Sea,” is located approximately a one-hour drive northwest of downtown West Palm Beach. As the largest freshwater lake in the state, this lake is a massive playground for boaters who are looking for a different kind of boating experience away from the coast. Anglers flock to Lake Okeechobee to fish for bass at Bay Bottom, located between Belle Glade and Grassy Island, and for a challenge, fish in the wiregrass in the South Bay.Pro Tips: While Lake Okkechobee is known for its large size, it is not known for its depth. Boaters beware of running aground, as the average depth in the lake is close to nine feet. Target fish species at Lake Okeechobee include: Largemouth bass, speckled perch, black crappies, blue gill, redear sunfish, and others. See fishing regulations before fishing here. Where to dock  There are a number of places to dock your boat or meet your rental on Lake Okeechobee:
Roland Martin Marina 
Pahokee Marina and Campground
Jolly Roger Marina 
Boat ramps There are several places to launch your boat:
Boat Ramp (Near Eagle Bay) 
C. Scott Driver Park Boat Ramp 
Nubbin Slough Boat Launch 
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Dock-and-Dine at West Palm Beach Waterfront RestaurantsE.R. Bradley's Saloon
Hours: Mon - Thurs 11am - 2am, Fri 11am - 3pm, Sat 8am - 2pm, Sun 8am - 3pm
Reservations: Unavailable
Seating capabilities: Indoor and outdoor
Type of food: American, seafood, bar
Dockage available: Yes
Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill
Hours: Mon - Thurs 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 9am - 10pm
Reservations: Available online
Seating capabilities: Indoor and outdoor
Type of food: Seafood, Bar
Dockage available: Yes
Sailfish Marina Restaurant
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am - 10pm
Reservations: Unavailable
Seating capabilities: Indoor and outdoor
Type of food: Casual American, seafood, bar
Dockage available: Yes
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Top boat rental reviews in West Palm Beach
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2023 23 ft...Everything was outstanding. Thanks Blake, really appreciate the experience.
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Family💥Fishing💥Sa...Great experience all around, Joshua was very helpful and communicative. Boat was as advertised I couldnt be happier.
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