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Best Pontoon Rentals Near Maryland

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Top Maryland pontoon boat rentals

Rent a Bennington Marine pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$188+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.9 (119 bookings)

The Largest Bennington Pontoon! 🛥️

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$44+ /hour

Mineral, VA

4.9 (21 bookings)

Lake lounge

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$100+ /hour

Oxford, MD

5.0 (24 bookings)

2013 20' Sweetwater Sunrise Pontoon - Oxford - Tred Avon in comfort

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$162+ /hour

Arlington, VA

5.0 (159 bookings)

Jimboat: 12 Seat Pontoon for DC Cruising

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$79+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

5.0 (74 bookings)

2017 Bennington 20SL Pontoon for Annapolis sightseeing in style!

6 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$120+ /hour

Mineral, VA

Premium Tritoon Rental on Lake Anna! 🚤

8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Sylvan pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$150+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.5 (53 bookings)

Brand new 2023 Sylvan "THE DEMI LOUNGE" in Washington, DC!

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$58+ /hour

Mineral, VA

5.0 (1 booking)

Affordable 24’ Pontoon – Great for Families, Fishing & Fun

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$117+ /hour

Mineral, VA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Water Fun on the Swan (Lake Anna, Va)

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 11 passengers

$94+ /hour

Mineral, VA

5.0 (42 bookings)

Public or Private Side, 23.5’ Parti Kraft Tritoon w/ 150hp Yamaha

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$114+ /hour

Bumpass, VA

5.0 (5 bookings)

Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 with Rear Facing Lounger

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$69+ /hour

Bumpass, VA

Lake Anna Sunchaser Cruise – 20’ Pontoon for Relaxing, Fishing & Fun

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a CREST PONTOONS pontoon in Mineral, VA near me

$88+ /hour

Mineral, VA

5.0 (1 booking)

2019 Crest 220 SLRD Pontoon

Fort Washington, MD

The FANTASTIC VOYAGE - Washington DC

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$200+ /hour

Washington, DC

4.3 (41 bookings)

Brand New 2021 Bentley Pontoon "THE ILLUSTRIOUS"

3 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$83+ /hour

Tappahannock, VA

5.0 (43 bookings)

Rappahannock Prowler Tritoon

8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Susquehanna pontoon in Washington, DC near me

$820+ /hour

Washington, DC

Come ride on our 49 passenger party boat!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

$175+ /hour

Edgewater, MD

26’ CREST TRITOON | Excellent Pontoon | Seats 12

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in Maryland

286,209

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

Lake lounge

Kevin

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2017 Bennington...

The boat had a rattle in the motor at high speeds, I’m sure this is a simple fix because the boat performed fine. The...

Dean

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 24’...

Great service! Nice boat! Very responsive owners.

Shirley

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2013 20'...

The boat was in great condition and just as shown in the pictures. Justin did a great job showing us the boat and...

Kim

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

The Largest...

Darina is wonderful to work with and her boat is fantastic. She's super responsive and when we were pulled over for a...

Judson

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2019 Crest 220...

Zachary was a pleasure to work with and we will definitely use him again! He was able to answer all my questions and...

Kelly

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake lounge

Maynard

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Jimboat: 12 Seat...

We had a great experience on our boat ride! Andy and Matt were great to work with. We all had a great time!

James

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2017 Bennington...

"Andy was fantastic—very communicative and helpful throughout the process. The boat was in great condition, and the...

John

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake lounge

Everything was ready when we arrived. They even offered a cooler if we needed one. Very easy to work with and super...

PRINCE

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2017 Bennington...

Wonderful experience. Our second time with this boat. Highly recommend.

Michael

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2013 20'...

Frederic

Jun 2025

How to rent a pontoon boat in Maryland?

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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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Got questions?

Frequently asked questions

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 pontoon boat?

The cost of renting a pontoon boat depends on the size, location, and rental time of the boat. Prices can range anywhere from $200 for a half-day rental or just under a $1,000 for longer rentals.