Best Sailboat Rentals Near California

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Best Sailboat Rentals Near California


Top sailboat rentals reviews in California

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  • 5/5 stars

    Calvin is responsive and helpful. Overall good experience even though the bathroom situation could be better. Would...

    Nam

    Jun 2021
  • 5/5 stars

    Wonderfully clean and maintained vessel. Great communication, location and value. I would definitely recommend!!

    Michael

    May 2023
  • 5/5 stars

    Such a fun catamaran!

    Jewell

    Sep 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    Our captain, Matt, was super! Friendly, informative and interactive with everyone. Beautiful day on the water with...

    wilfred

    Mar 2023
  • 5/5 stars

    Capt Mary, Kevin and Ani were great.. The sail boat "Nancy" was a dream to sail and in great shape. We had a blast,...

    Marty

    Jun 2019
  • 5/5 stars

    It was som much fun, thank you such an amazing trip and all the communications and arrangements before we get on the...

    Rachel

    Jun 2021
  • 5/5 stars

    Georg's boat was great for a day on the bay with half a dozen friends. The boat is clean, everything worked great,...

    Steve

    Sep 2014
  • 5/5 stars

    I booked 3h the first time with Brasher, he is a great owner. We worked through everything very orginzed and...

    Martin

    Sep 2025

  • Our party of 9 had a blast! Captain Stephen was very friendly and accommodating. Would recommend this experience!

    Shaan

    Sep 2022
  • 5/5 stars

    Max was absolutely amazing. He was personable, knowledgeable and a delight. The boat was very well kept. We couldn’t...

    Brittany

    Mar 2022
  • 5/5 stars

    Bradford was excellent and very accommodating. It was my first time on the water and he told us wonderful stories and...

    Chioma

    Jul 2022

  • Great captain and host! Made some awesome snacks and was very knowledgable and accommodating. Might have to invest in...

    Pratik

    Aug 2022

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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.




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