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Rent a Duffy Electric Boats electric in Sausalito, CA near me

$150+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

4.6 (23 bookings)

18' Duffy Boat Rental in Sausalito! (White, Boat 4)

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Santa Cruz Yachts sloop in San Francisco, CA near me

$613+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (12 bookings)

Up to 20 pax - Sail Yukon Jack

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 20 passengers

Rent a Mirage Boats deck boat in Pinole, CA near me

$74+ /hour

Pinole, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

1996 26 foot Cuddy Cabin cruiser

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Seawind catamaran in Richmond, CA near me

$163+ /hour

Richmond, CA

5.0 (28 bookings)

Safe & solid sailing catamaran - Green power! Great location!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Catalina sloop in Alameda, CA near me

$114+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (14 bookings)

sailboat charters

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$348+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Private two hour sailboat charters with Captain up to six people

San Francisco, CA

Fast & Fun J/105 - UP to 6 Pax, With Captain

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$1,270+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (12 bookings)

80' Luxury Yacht!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$650+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

58’ San Francisco Party Cruiser up to 49 passengers!

2 - 3 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

$237+ /hour

Oakland, CA

Sail One of the Newest, Nicest Boats on the Bay!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$225+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

5.0 (10 bookings)

Enjoy your day aboard a great fishing charter!

6 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$171+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (139 bookings)

Great times, great views, great sailing!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Mainship motor yacht in San Francisco, CA near me

$275+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (20 bookings)

Gorgeous Mainship 30 Motoryacht - Downtown SF!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Beneteau USA sloop in San Francisco, CA near me

$350+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (20 bookings)

Charter the Loveliest 37 footer on the Bay

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$56+ /hour

Alameda, CA

4.9 (33 bookings)

Affordable 2001 26' Motorboat/Sailboat (10% off Fridays)

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$97+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Nancy II is a Fun boat to sail

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$331+ /hour

Oakland, CA

MY Way Charters

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Other schooner in San Francisco, CA near me

$1,256+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (18 bookings)

72 Foot Scow Schooner - Corporate Events & personal events

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Oakland, CA

286,209

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

Enjoy your day...

Captain Philip was amazing and a great guy! The boat was perfect, clean, new and fast and comfortable! Went for my...

Teresa

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Private two hour...

The most amazing day! Captain John was so funny and sweet. He gave us such a beautiful experience of sailing through...

Clare

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Great times,...

This Catalina 36 is the perfect size for a small sailing party and for cruising on the San Francisco Bay. It is well...

Howard

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 2001...

The boat is terrific, and Stone was helpful and gracious, as always.

Larry

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Safe & solid...

We had so much fun with Jan! He is super experienced, kind, funny and was our lucky charm — we saw several whale 🐋...

Joseph

May 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 2001...

Rented boat few months ago, the owner was super chill and reasonable and flexible. Would definitely do it again and...

Satinderpreet

May 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 2001...

Stone is the best. Communication was excellent. The boat is in great condition and sails smoothly. He was very...

Raoul

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Safe & solid...

Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, We really had a good time. I really recommend everyone to check them...

Kevin

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 2001...

Stone and his boat are outstanding! Stone, the boat's owner, is terrific. He helped us in many ways. And his boat has...

Larry

Mar 2025
5/5 stars

Great times,...

A classic Catalina. The Sea Horse is a well kept 36 and a treat to be aboard. Thank you Georg! As a fellow Catalina...

John

Feb 2025
5/5 stars

Great times,...

The boat was the perfect size for our crew! We were able to sit 6 people comfortably on the top deck and if anyone...

Afshin

Jan 2025
5/5 stars

18' Duffy Boat...

Had a great time. Boat was easy to operate and Sausalito views were amazing.

Arth

Jan 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.