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How to rent a party boat in Charleston?

1

Find the perfect boat

Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of party boats.

2

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

3

Book with ease

Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

4

Set sail

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!


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As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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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.

Top party boat rentals reviews in Charleston, SC

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  • Susan

    Jun 2025

  • Had a great time on the boat boat was very clean and he even gave us an extra 30 minutes on the water.

    Cole

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Shelby

    Jun 2025

  • Fantastic experience. Captain Chris was great, he knows the place inside out. We took a trip to see dolphin...

    hemanth

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    The boat was great, pick up and drop off was easy. Boating in Charleston is an experience that shouldn’t be missed by...

    Chris

    Jun 2025

  • Repeat boater with this host. Very friendly and accommodating. Will continue to rent from them this summer!

    Pete

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great experience!

    Elliot

    May 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    We had a great experience, Jennifer was great and very accommodating. We look forward to renting from her again.

    Amanda

    May 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great boat! We enjoyed our day out on the water. Easy communication with Jennifer. We will rent the boat again.

    Christoph

    May 2025

  • We had a great time on Bubba's boat! Would definitely rent with him again.

    Olivia

    May 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Easy pickup and drop off. Ryan was great and the boat was perfect for our group of 7. Will certainly be booking again!

    Cole

    May 2025

  • The boat was very nice and very well kept. Highly recommend!

    Brandon

    May 2025

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