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Rent a Bluewater Yachts motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$650+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (155 bookings)

62' 🥳#1 Party Deck 🎤Karaoke 💃Dance Floor 🏈TVs 👙Swim 🛟Floatie

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$100+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (85 bookings)

2022 Yamaha AR190

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Harbor Master by EMG Inc. motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$575+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (99 bookings)

59' Paradise Party Yacht🥳Music💃🏼Dance Floor🍹BYOB🎵Swim🦢13ppl

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$99+ /hour

San Diego, CA

"Fishing in the back- Family in the front" 600HP center console!!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$200+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (96 bookings)

24’ Bold & Sexy! 12 ppl🤩 Cruise/Party/Fun🥳🏄‍♂️ Fantastic Audio 🎶🔊

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Parker Marine pilothouse in San Diego, CA near me

$72+ /hour

San Diego, CA

4.9 (32 bookings)

21ft parker with all the bells and whistles

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Sun Tracker by Tracker Marine pontoon in San Diego, CA near me

$188+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (16 bookings)

32 Feet Party Cruiser Pontoon with Slide for up to 12

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$182+ /hour

San Diego, CA

🎉 Private San Diego Jungle Cruise (12 Guests) – BYO Food, Drinks, Fun

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$117+ /hour

Chula Vista, CA

5.0 (18 bookings)

2022 Sea Doo Jetski Pontoon/Licensed Port of San Diego Charter Vessel

2 - 3 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$388+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (166 bookings)

Miss Jen II, 50 ft Party Yacht, huge bow for dancing, 13 passengers

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$161+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (51 bookings)

Our Pontoon 25′ is great for picnics and family outings on Mission Bay

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$91+ /hour

San Diego, CA

Super Fast Yamaha Jet Boat (8 People)

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$116+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (120 bookings)

Yamaha Fun! 🎉 Cruise, WB 🌊🏂, BT 🎶 Large Bimini - Must See!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$163+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (25 bookings)

18' 2022 Bayliner Bowrider in San Diego Harbor

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$126+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (22 bookings)

Pontoon Starcraft LX 16 for rental in Mission bay!

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$325+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (120 bookings)

12 Passenger Private Yacht Party Cruises w/ Captain in San Diego Bay

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$183+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (83 bookings)

Chill 30' Deck Boat, Water Toys, BYOB 🍹🍸🥂🍾👙🏝️, includes Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER bow rider in National City, CA near me

$94+ /hour

National City, CA

5.0 (9 bookings)

2021 Bayliner VR6 with swim deck! Wakeboards, tubes, and more!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Top motor boat rentals reviews in San Diego, CA

281,468

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5/5 stars

Chill 30' Deck...

My group had a great time, Captain Mark was a great captain, the boat was perfect and as described, we cannot wait to...

Natalie

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

12 Passenger...

Our family of 12 had a great time! Captain Paul gave us a great tour of the harbor and even took us to see some sea...

Sara

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Chill 30' Deck...

Had such a great experience with Justin, taking us out on the water. Will definitely be coming back and booking with...

Matt

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Yamaha AR190

We had an amazing experience renting from Kai! The boat was in great condition, the price was very reasonable, and...

Bia

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

62' 🥳#1 Party...

Kiril

May 2025
5/5 stars

12 Passenger...

We had a fantastic time on the boat with Captain Athan! He was so friendly and even shared interesting facts about...

Tara

May 2025
5/5 stars

Chill 30' Deck...

Justin was amazing, super great boat trip! He let us have our fun & showed us some beautiful views. Will be booking...

Jacqueline

May 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Sea Doo...

Ed

May 2025
5/5 stars

24’ Bold & Sexy!...

Perfect Size boat for my family and I. We had an amazing experience with the owner. Would most definitely book again!

Naser

May 2025
5/5 stars

Miss Jen II, 50...

Paul and his captain were very accommodating and attentive before, during, and after charter!

Jocelyn

May 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Yamaha AR190

Excellent communication! Extremely thankful for how smoothly everything went. Had a great time with the family!

Andrew

May 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Sea Doo...

Such a great experience ! Staff made it very easy to understand instructions and feel comfortable using the water....

Nyah

May 2025

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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.