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$226+ /hour

Gloucester, MA

5.0 (16 bookings)

Day Sailing in New England is the best on our sailing yacht ARTEMIS

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$413+ /hour

Boston, MA

5.0 (22 bookings)

Elegant 43ft Catamaran: Experience Boston Harbor in Style!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$113+ /hour

Boston, MA

5.0 (5 bookings)

31' O'Day Sailboat in Boston, MA

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$88+ /hour

East Providence, RI

1.0 (1 booking)

25' Catalina, Sail & Explore Narragansett Bay RI !

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$188+ /hour

Hingham, MA

Islay

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Boston, MA

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5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

Amelia

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

Loved our boat trip and would 1,000% do it again!! We booked for 3 hours for a birthday celebration around the Boston...

Alex

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Day Sailing in...

We had the most amazing sail with Rick and Deb. Wonderful hosts who were easy to talk to and a lot of fun. Deb’s...

Erin

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

Owner and boat captain were very responsive, knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend it again.

Matt

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

31' O'Day...

The boat was amazing!! Had such a wonderful time.

Randy

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

Thanks Alex for all your help, it was a night we will never forget. Your communication was very helpful and the boat...

Ike

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

Alex and captain Rich are amazing! I am so happy we had a chance to do this, since I’ve been looking for an...

Michelle

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Day Sailing in...

We had a lovely afternoon sailing around the harbor With Rick and his wife. The boat was beautiful, spacious and...

Kristen

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Day Sailing in...

Rick and Deb were great! The Artemis was amazing, you won't be disappointed!

Mark

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

Jason

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

Had a wonderful time! Staff were incredible, the boat was so much bigger than we even expected (bathrooms, beds, lots...

Sarah

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Elegant 43ft...

This was the most incredible boat experience! Alex was so responsive in the booking process and we had the most...

Ashton

Jul 2024

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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.