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Best Boat Rentals Near Gloucester, MA

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Top Gloucester Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$1,081+ /hour

Quincy, MA

5.0 (30 bookings)

Boston's Largest Private Luxury Yacht Available for Charter

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$175+ /hour

Hull, MA

5.0 (7 bookings)

38' BOSTON pick up! Great for sunset cruises, sightseeing, PROPOSALS!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$250+ /hour

Boston, MA

5.0 (158 bookings)

Sea the Best of Boston Harbor aboard Indiscretion!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$58+ /hour

Stow, MA

Zippy 17.5ft Bayliner

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a PARKER MARINE pilothouse in Plymouth, MA near me

$114+ /hour

Plymouth, MA

5.0 (1 booking)

Plymouth’s Boat for Fun—From Beach Day to Catch of the Day

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$197+ /hour

Hull, MA

5.0 (14 bookings)

30 Intrepid, Discover Boston Harbor and islands in comfort.

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$144+ /hour

Chelsea, MA

5.0 (7 bookings)

24' Sugar bear for charter in Chelsea, MA!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$147+ /hour

Boston, MA

5.0 (8 bookings)

31' O'Day Sailboat in Boston, MA

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$388+ /hour

Boston, MA

5.0 (25 bookings)

Elegant 43ft Catamaran: Experience Boston Harbor in Style!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$213+ /hour

Hull, MA

28’ Pursuit Center Console!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$100+ /hour

Newburyport, MA

4.9 (8 bookings)

18’ Bayliner Center Console

3 - 6 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$275+ /hour

Quincy, MA

5.0 (1 booking)

38' Flybridge Boston Harbor/islands boat days

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$495+ /hour

Boston, MA

4.9 (90 bookings)

It's "Par Tee Time" in Boston! Inquire for pricing

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$897+ /hour

Quincy, MA

The Champagne Lady - Boston’s Premier Event Yacht for up to 150 Guests

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 150 passengers

$1,233+ /hour

Boston, MA

Come aboard the Liberty Star - our 67' Schooner!

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 35 passengers

$233+ /hour

Portsmouth, NH

5.0 (10 bookings)

VIP Cruises for Special Occasions

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$283+ /hour

Quincy, MA

PR Princess: a luxurious 43-foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey sailboat

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$625+ /hour

Gloucester, MA

5.0 (1 booking)

Custom Yacht for Party, Wedding, or Corporate Events - 46 Passenger

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 46 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Gloucester, MA

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5/5 stars

It's "Par Tee...

worarat

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Plymouth’s Boat...

The boat was comfortable for our group and was easy to get on and off from the water. The Browns Bank water was...

Courtney

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

31' O'Day...

Haley

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

30 Intrepid, ...

Our family of six had an incredible few hours with Jim touring the islands. Jim is extremely knowledgeable of the...

Andrew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sea the Best of...

A great day in boston harbor. Very accommodating with our group that included kids!

Andrea

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Boston's Largest...

Matt

May 2025
5/5 stars

30 Intrepid, ...

Well kept. Clean. Good LOA with twin engines to provide comfortable ride

Kevin

May 2025
5/5 stars

Sea the Best of...

Had a great time out on the water. Perfect for our group of 10. Will for sure be booking again. Would recommend

Pat

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Sea the Best of...

Our family outing with Captain Don was great. Don was a very good communicator and I knew from his phone call before...

Joel

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

Boston's Largest...

Terrific time! Staff was amazing and accommodating. The ship is incredible. It’s massive with plenty to offer. Great...

Dan

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

Amelia

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Sea the Best of...

Beyond exceeded our expectations! We had a fabulous time and Don was the most professional wonderful captain! We...

Ashley

Sep 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.