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Best Boat Rentals Near Santa Cruz, CA

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Top Santa Cruz Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$106+ /hour

Monterey, CA

5.0 (7 bookings)

26ft Cabin Cruiser with Large Cockpit - Keel Drive and swim platform!

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$111+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Experience the thrill of wake surfing on a classic 1989 Cobalt

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$44+ /hour

San Jose, CA

2024 Tahoe T16 for $350 a day

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$200+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Hunter 41AC – Luxurious Weekend Escape

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$144+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Set Sail in Style: Rent the Oceanis 37

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$219+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Jeanneau 449 - Sail into Adventure with Our 2014 45-Foot Monohull!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$172+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Beneteau 39 "Hurricane" - The Perfect Balance of Perform

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$196+ /hour

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 (31 bookings)

Wildlife Sailing Tour on the Monterey Bay

2 - 3 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$170+ /hour

Monterey, CA

24ft Classic Wooden Sailing Yacht

2 - 6 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

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5.0

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5/5 stars

26ft Cabin...

Brian

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Wildlife Sailing...

Great boat ride. They gave us an awesome sailing lesson, were very patient and went above and beyond to make sure our...

Jaspreet

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

26ft Cabin...

Everything was great as always!

Dmitry

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

26ft Cabin...

Luke was great, show us how everything works and send us on our way. We had a great time seeing the wildlife.

Will...

Monty

Apr 2024
5/5 stars

26ft Cabin...

We had a fantastic day on the ocean! Luke is the best host and he has a wonderful boat. Luke helped us plan and...

Oleksandr

Mar 2024
5/5 stars

Wildlife Sailing...

Brian is an experienced captain and a great host. We felt instantly at home and loved the whole experience. We got to...

Dennis

Aug 2023
5/5 stars

Wildlife Sailing...

Such a perfect day to be on the water, and Brian was a great host. My husband, son, dog and myself wandered the boat...

Abra

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

Wildlife Sailing...

We spent a wonderful afternoon on the Nomad sailing Monterey Bay off of Santa Cruz. Myles and Sam were great as...

Robert

Nov 2022
5/5 stars

Wildlife Sailing...

Outstanding day on the water. Communication about the itinerary was excellent, easy to find and very professional...

Tom

Sep 2022
5/5 stars

Wildlife Sailing...

We were delayed and showed up late for the boat - the hosts were wonderfully accommodating and took us out longer....

Michael

Sep 2022
5/5 stars

Wildlife Sailing...

I have run charters on the East Coast for 20 plus years and this team was great. Captain and mate where skilled and...

James

Sep 2022
5/5 stars

Wildlife Sailing...

Brian was AMAZING! What a wonderful gentleman. He was so kind an accommodated all our needs! Throughly enjoyed...

Nancy

Sep 2022

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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.