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Rent a BENTLEY PONTOONS pontoon in Sarasota, FL near me

$72+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (161 bookings)

Enjoy Bentley Pontoon in Sarasota, FL!

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a NAUTICSTAR BOATS deck boat in Sarasota, FL near me

$144+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (10 bookings)

Tortuga Boat Adventures

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$81+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (152 bookings)

2019 Bennington Pontoon amazing boat 27ft

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$157+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

Jackpot - 32' Cobalt

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Mako Marine center console in Sarasota, FL near me

$85+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (49 bookings)

23ft. Mako Center Console - Fish on!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a Century Boats center console in Sarasota, FL near me

$138+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (2 bookings)

28’ Dolphin-Watching & Sightseeing Charter – Explore Sarasota

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$77+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (5 bookings)

SeaFox Center Console Multi Day? OK!

8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a MONTEREY BOATS bow rider in Sarasota, FL near me

$394+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

The Spectacular 40' Happy Hour!!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a REGAL BOATS deck boat in Sarasota, FL near me

$243+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (8 bookings)

Brand new! Fully loaded-Awesome captain!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$61+ /hour

Bradenton, FL

4.9 (109 bookings)

22' Spacious Pontoon on Holmes Beach & Bradenton

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Bradenton Beach, FL near me

$77+ /hour

Bradenton Beach, FL

5.0 (10 bookings)

THE LOCAL TRIP

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$162+ /hour

Palmetto, FL

4.0 (2 bookings)

"2" Spacious 2020 Pontoon – Bluetooth, Cooler & Floating Mat Included!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$58+ /hour

Bradenton, FL

5.0 (4 bookings)

Manatee River Cruise

6 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER deck boat in Sarasota, FL near me

$71+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (93 bookings)

20ft Bayliner Bowrider - Island Hopper!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$131+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

4.9 (11 bookings)

23' Chartered Sea Ray Bowrider Sarasota Siesta Key

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a SEA RAY BOATS cruiser in Sarasota, FL near me

$312+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (27 bookings)

Extraordinary 38' Day Boat - Top Shelf

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$99+ /hour

Palmetto, FL

4.9 (31 bookings)

Sandbar Cruising Pontoon Boat! New seats on 3/1/25!!!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$84+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (7 bookings)

24 ft. Sea Ray Bowrider - Gliding through the Bay in style!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Top motor boat rentals reviews in Sarasota, FL

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5/5 stars

Enjoy Bentley...

We rented 6 hours on the pontoon. Robert was very helpful. Gave us directions on good spots to park and hang out on...

Glenn

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Enjoy Bentley...

We had the best day on the water. Robert told us where the best places were and was very accommodating.

Melissa

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Enjoy Bentley...

Drew and Robert were great! Thanks again for taking us out! We really had a great time cruising around the coves. The...

Michelle

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

28’...

Beautiful boat and our captain, Rob, was friendly and knowledgeable. Plenty of room on the boat and comfortable ride....

Renier

May 2025
5/5 stars

28’...

Captain Rob was absolutely the best! He gave us a fun, informative tour around the area and shared tons of...

Kellan

May 2025
5/5 stars

Sandbar Cruising...

Boat was great and the shade was sufficient for 5 people.

Nicholas

May 2025
5/5 stars

2019 Bennington...

Roy, the host, was great. Very helpful. Told us where to go. We found the sandbar and had a wonderful afternoon...

Sara

May 2025
5/5 stars

Enjoy Bentley...

STG AUTO BROKERS

May 2025
5/5 stars

Enjoy Bentley...

Great time on the water. Great experience!!

Joey

May 2025
5/5 stars

Tortuga Boat...

We had an amazing trip with Captain Brian today the scenery was beautiful. He took us to two great swimming spots...

Christine

May 2025
5/5 stars

Brand new! Fully...

Lady Diamond was a beautiful boat and was exactly what I was looking for our family to spend time on the water! ...

Tami

May 2025
5/5 stars

23' Chartered Sea...

The boat was in great condition and perfect for my group.

Antoinette

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.