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Best Sailboat Rentals Near Connecticut

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$141+ /hour

Milford, CT

5.0 (42 bookings)

Classic Sail 35' Yawl

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Lagoon catamaran in Sag Harbor, NY near me

$750+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

5.0 (11 bookings)

41' Beautiful sailing catamaran

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$325+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

5.0 (4 bookings)

Classic Beauty - 46 foot Bluewater Cruiser

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$180+ /hour

Groton, CT

Long Island Sound Boat Tours - Sailing Charters

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$1,100+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

5.0 (37 bookings)

62' sailing cat: bachelorette, sandbar, sunsets

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Catalina sloop in Westbrook, CT near me

$300+ /hour

Westbrook, CT

5.0 (7 bookings)

A Long Island Sound Sailing Experience!

2 - 3 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$1,280+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

Luxurious Sailing Schooner for Events up to 41 guests.

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 41 passengers

$163+ /hour

Stamford, CT

5.0 (20 bookings)

Sailing JOURNEY on the sound!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$184+ /hour

Stamford, CT

5.0 (8 bookings)

HUNTER LEGEND 35 SAILBOAT CRUISER MOTORSAILER

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$725+ /hour

Greenport, NY

5.0 (2 bookings)

72-ft Traditional Schooner - Up to 20+ guests!

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 32 passengers

$130+ /hour

Darien, CT

5.0 (5 bookings)

30' Nonsuch Classic for Sail in Darien, CT!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$331+ /hour

Greenport, NY

Sail on "Surprise", a beautiful and comfortable 50' wooden ketch

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Connecticut

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5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Marlene

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

Classic Sail 35'...

Ruairi

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Great boat with tons of space. Everything you need. It was just two of us on the boat along with Marco captaining. We...

Mike

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Carlee

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Had an amazing time! Marco was terrific! Made the evening absolutely amazing!! Great talk and accommodation!!

Maurice

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Sailing JOURNEY...

We completed a summer bucket list item with Captain York aboard JOURNEY - sailing the Sound and finding the best...

Caroline

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

41' Beautiful...

Brian and Erin were wonderful hosts - made my family very confortable in every way!!

M

marc

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Classic Beauty -...

Perfect way to chill out and enjoy a relaxing time on the water instead of the beach. Boat comfortably accommodated 5...

carol

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Sailing JOURNEY...

Clean and spacious

Joanna

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Classic Beauty -...

The crew was great! Very knowledgeable and professional and would definitely recommend and come back again! Captain...

Paola

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Classic Beauty -...

We celebrated my friend's 50th Birthday with Captain Al. He and his crewman, Ken, were wonderful. They are...

theresa

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

41' Beautiful...

Maria

Aug 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.