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Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of boats, including fully guided trips and full-service charters or bareboat rentals, including skiffs and drift boats.
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Choose from the standard durations offered, or share a custom request. The boat owner can create a custom trip offer for you once you’ve initiated a request.
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Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family! Keep those lines tight!
Why Boatsetter?
As the global leader in boating experiences, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventures including guided fly fishing trips. With boats in 700+ locations and the largest network of USCG licensed captains, finding the right boat is simple.
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Got questions?
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.
Own a boat?
Boatsetter lets you make money as a fishing guide or as a boat owner renting out your vessel. If you don't already have your own insurance covering guided trips or boat rentals, get access to our exclusive peer-to-peer rental insurance from GEICO Marine and BoatUS. You choose which bookings to accept, and we provide the tools to grow your fishing business or passive income stream.
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