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Rent a Leisure Craft pontoon in Panama City, FL near me

$48+ /hour

Panama City, FL

5.0 (29 bookings)

22' Leisure Craft - Built for fun! 11 ppl

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 11 passengers

$416+ /hour

Destin, FL

5.0 (35 bookings)

38' Yacht. Bachelorette or family fun for 12.

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Lexington pontoon in Panama City, FL near me

$48+ /hour

Panama City, FL

5.0 (24 bookings)

"Always a good time" Best priced pontoons - 10 Passenger!

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$56+ /hour

Panama City, FL

2020 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24 DLX

Panama City, FL

Amazing Pontoon in Panama City! 11 ppl

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 11 passengers

$48+ /hour

Panama City, FL

5.0 (13 bookings)

Built for fun in beautiful Panama City! 11ppl

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a Cruisers Yachts motor yacht in Destin, FL near me

$650+ /hour

Destin, FL

5.0 (18 bookings)

Private Luxury Yacht Cruise up to 13 guests

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$63+ /hour

Panama City Beach, FL

2024 model Luxury Pontoon 115 Horse Power

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$224+ /hour

Panama City, FL

5.0 (7 bookings)

"Liquid Therapy" Jetboat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$708+ /hour

Miramar Beach, FL

Luxury Yachting - Half Day, Full Day, Sunset, Crab Island

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a STARCRAFT MARINE deck boat in Panama City, FL near me

$114+ /hour

Panama City, FL

5.0 (4 bookings)

FAMILY OUTBOARD AND TOY FUN! 10 PPL 2023 StarCraft 210 SVX OB

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$199+ /hour

Walton County, FL

30A Private Charter - Crab Island, Sunset & Dolphin Cruises

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Panama City, FL

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

38' Yacht. ...

Captain Morgan was the absolute best captain we could’ve asked for. Brian and Sam were incredibly accommodating and...

Connar

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

38' Yacht. ...

Great boat, great captain, great experience. Highly recommend!

Rand

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Built for fun in...

Would do again!! Was an amazing time!!

Brenna

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Built for fun in...

Devon

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

38' Yacht. ...

Brian was a great captain. He was quick to respond to any questions we had prior to the trip and was friendly during...

Justine

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

FAMILY OUTBOARD...

Beautiful and comfortable boat! and fast... especially when compared to our usual pontoon rental.
Owners are super...

Tiffany

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

FAMILY OUTBOARD...

Brandon is responsive, early, professional and has a great attitude. His boat is as advertised, new condition...

Chris

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

22' Leisure Craft...

Niece boat, easy to operate, check in and out was very easy.

Jeff

May 2025
5/5 stars

Built for fun in...

Hands down must!!! Last minute booking and absolutely no complaints. Check in was so fast. They made sure we felt...

Candy

May 2025
5/5 stars

38' Yacht. ...

We had a great time, all our family enjoy been together.

Yareli

May 2025
5/5 stars

22' Leisure Craft...

Chuck was great! We very much enjoyed our boat day!

Holly

May 2025
5/5 stars

FAMILY OUTBOARD...

We had a perfect day - Brandon and his wife are lovely and they were so helpful. The boat was immaculate and...

Tina

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.