Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Surf City, NC

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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.

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Top fishing boat rentals reviews in Surf City, NC

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  • 5/5 stars

    The boat was clean & comfortable. We had the best day on the water & Chris was great with letting us know when and...

    Brookie

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Nice boat. Great communication from the owner and very friendly. We had a wonderful time!

    Kirsten

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    George

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    We enjoyed!

    Jacquelyne

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    10 of 10, I wish we knew about this years ago. Boat was perfect. I hate to tell everyone how incredible it was so...

    Bill

    May 2025

  • We had such a fun time on Aaron’s family boat! Super clean. Fit our 5 member family. Had fishing pole holders at the...

    Racha

    May 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Chris was awesome! Very responsive throughout and really laid back. Him and his wife Johnna met us at the boat ramp...

    Roger

    Apr 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Chris' communication was on point, and he was easy to work with.

    Kelci

    Mar 2025

  • James was such a great host, will book again in the future !

    Kayanna

    Nov 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    Samuel

    Sep 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    excellent communication, flexibility & experience. boat runs great and has everything needed for great day on water....

    chris

    Jul 2024

  • The boat and the service were perfect. I will look forward to renting it again.

    Bruce

    Jul 2024

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