{"id":13057,"date":"2019-09-24T20:45:24","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T20:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discover.boatsetter.com\/?p=13057"},"modified":"2024-07-23T17:24:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T21:24:19","slug":"how-becoming-a-charter-boat-captain-is-easier-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/how-becoming-a-charter-boat-captain-is-easier-than-ever","title":{"rendered":"How Becoming a Charter Boat Captain is Easier than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn Some of the Best Ways to Make Money as a Captain<\/strong><\/h1>\n

If you really love being out on the water and dealing with a wide variety of boating conditions, why not get paid for it? Especially if you already own a boat and plan on making it available for rent through Boatsetter<\/a>, it might be a great idea for you to become a captain and personally take paying customers out on the water. Getting a captain\u2019s license is actually not that difficult. You do have to take a course (usually up to 10 days that can be spread out over a few weeks), spend a fair amount of money upfront (no more than $800), and fill out a few standard documents showing that you are at least 18 years of age and in reasonably good health, but that is about all it takes. After you have received your license, you can easily recoup your captain\u2019s license fees in just one weekend when you captain a boat charter. At Boatsetter, you can captain a boat rental of your own vessel or of somebody else\u2019s vessel. We\u2019re here to show you how to make money as a captain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All Aboard! Why not Captain a Boat Charter?<\/h2>\n

When you captain a boat charter, you offer people the chance to experience things like big game fishing, sightseeing, and new water sports. Especially if you live near a resort or vacation destination like Miami, there will always be thousands of customers in need of your expertise. You will also have the opportunity of meeting all kinds of people from all over the world, so it is a great way of expanding and extending your boating network.<\/p>\n

With Boatsetter, people can rent boats from private owners. If you learn how to become a captain<\/a>, you can create a nice side hustle that you also enjoy. Often, Boatsetter customers are inexperienced boaters and they really need a licensed and knowledgeable captain to introduce them to the world of boating and allow them to relax and enjoy their trip. This is where you as a boat captain can be an invaluable resource.<\/p>\n

The Process: How to Become a Captain<\/h2>\n

Much like when you are learning to drive a car, you will first need to earn a license before you can legally captain<\/a> a boat charter. For this, it is necessary to apply through the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Check out their website<\/a> for more specific information. In general, obtaining a license is not that difficult. It is usually based upon the following criteria:<\/p>\n