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Best Boat Rentals Near Santa Rosa, CA

Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals

Best Boat Rentals Near Santa Rosa, CA

$350+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (23 bookings)

Explore San Francisco Bay on a Private Luxury Yacht

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$38+ /hour

Kelseyville, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

15' Fishing boat totally setup + dialed in! 5 delivery locations avail

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 3 passengers

$186+ /hour

Richmond, CA

5.0 (25 bookings)

Beneteau 46, Double Master Cabins!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$237+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Come Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a 40ft Yacht!

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$383+ /hour

Napa, CA

Explore the S.F. Bay aboard PURRRFECT your USCG Captained 38ft Yacht!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$192+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

An Offshore Performance Sailboat Experience

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

Rent a J Boats cruiser in San Francisco, CA near me

$300+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

4.9 (17 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$375+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (22 bookings)

Charter the Loveliest 37 footer on the Bay

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$256+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (142 bookings)

Great times, great views, great sailing!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Beneteau USA cruiser in Emeryville, CA near me

$320+ /hour

Emeryville, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Beneteau Grand Turismo for Private Charter

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$94+ /hour

Rohnert Park, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

20 ft North River Seahawk

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 5 passengers

$350+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Charter Miss Molly - Swim, Tour, Fish, & more!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$363+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (21 bookings)

Gorgeous Mainship 30 Motoryacht - Downtown SF!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$75+ /hour

Dixon, CA

5.0 (8 bookings)

Sea Doo Switch Cruse 21/230 pontoon Folsom only for now

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$188+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

Protector 28 RIB RHIB

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

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

$594+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (13 bookings)

Up to 20 pax - Sail Yukon Jack

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 20 passengers

Rent a DUFFY ELECTRIC BOATS cruiser in Sausalito, CA near me

$200+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

20' Duffy Boat Rental in Sausalito (12 Person Capacity)

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$250+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

21' Electric Duffy Boat Rental in Sausalito! (12 person capacity)

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Santa Rosa, CA

307,352

Customers Reviews

5.0

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Beneteau 46, Double Master Cabins!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

We had a great time with captain Cal sailing around the bay! He was very accommodating and helped keep our passengers...

Zachary

Jun 2025
20 ft North River Seahawk

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Michael was great in communicating everything there was to know about the boat. He went over everything and didn't...

Michel

Dec 2025
Charter Miss Molly - Swim, Tour, Fish, & more!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Moll and Eric were a great team. Super knowledgeable about the area.

Laura

Mar 2025
15' Fishing boat totally setup + dialed in! 5...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

First time renting a boat best experience ever great advise tips was very helpful would highly recommend no doubt I...

Khambhy

Feb 2025
Beneteau Grand Turismo for Private Charter

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Ron's boat was PERFECT for our day on the Bay. We comfortably fit (5) with plenty of space to move around. Having a...

Katie

Oct 2025
Charter the Loveliest 37 footer on the Bay

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Beautiful day in the bay, the captain was very kind and asked us where we would like to see the fireworks. Thanks...

Jeffrey

Jul 2024

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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.