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Rent a Lagoon Catamarans catamaran in Fort Lauderdale, FL near me

$275+ /hour

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0 (30 bookings)

Stunning Catamaran for 2, or 12!! (up to you)

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Hunter cruiser racer in North Palm Beach, FL near me

$150+ /hour

North Palm Beach, FL

5.0 (12 bookings)

Learn to Sail & to Cruise Palm Beaches

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$338+ /hour

Miami, FL

5.0 (8 bookings)

Luxury 47 feet Beneteau Yacht - Miami

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$198+ /hour

Jacksonville, FL

5.0

Sailing Catamaran for NE Florida Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)

West Palm Beach, FL

Cruise the waterways of Fort Lauderdale - WPB - $160/Hr -$26/Person

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Other cruiser in St. Petersburg, FL near me

$72+ /hour

St. Petersburg, FL

5.0 (36 bookings)

Clean and Sporty O'Day 280 - up to 6 passengers

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$274+ /hour

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0 (50 bookings)

55'Catamaran Party: Sailing, Snorkeling, Paddle-boarding, Sightseeing!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$88+ /hour

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.9 (24 bookings)

Fort Lauderdale Sailing adventure

4 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$263+ /hour

Marco Island, FL

Luxury 40’ Catamaran – Private Sailing Charter

Miami Beach, FL

92' LAZZARA LSX, WATER TOYS! SOPHISTICATION

6 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$147+ /hour

Miami, FL

5.0 (8 bookings)

Sailing Adventures and Relaxing Cruises

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$450+ /hour

Miami, FL

60' Catana for sailing in Miami, FL!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$263+ /hour

Miami, FL

5.0 (59 bookings)

Luxury Sailing Catamaran in Brickell

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Catamaran Cruiser catamaran in Key Largo, FL near me

$195+ /hour

Key Largo, FL

5.0 (4 bookings)

Sailing Catamaran Bay Side Florida Keys & Everglades + Sunsets Sails

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$278+ /hour

Gulf Breeze, FL

5.0 (30 bookings)

Leopard 47 Sailing Catamaran

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$88+ /hour

Jacksonville, FL

5.0 (8 bookings)

Precision 21 Sailboat - Lessons and Sunset Sails

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

Rent a Catamaran Cruiser catamaran in Sarasota, FL near me

$462+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

The Amazing 4 Bedroom "Wanderlust" Sailing Catamaran

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$113+ /hour

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0 (121 bookings)

DAFFY SAILBOAT 39 ft Catalina 387 Fort Lauderdale

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Florida

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5/5 stars

55'Catamaran...

It was a perfect trip to celebrate an important birthday. Everything went well as planned and everyone had an awesome...

Rick

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Sailing Catamaran...

Kenny and Vera are terrific captains. They navigated low tide, wind and a boater who was lost and blocked our...

Carolyn

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Stunning...

The boat was the highlight of our trip. We had Earnest as our captain and he did an awesome job along with the first...

Anthony

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Stunning...

Wow, just WOW! We were blown away—everything was beyond perfect! The staff? Total rockstars. And Martin? An absolute...

Samuel

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Leopard 47...

My friends and I had an amazing time! The boat was beautiful and clean! The crew took care of us from the second we...

Colleen

May 2025
5/5 stars

Stunning...

Had a wonderful time with my family. Most value for your money of any group activity. Highly recommend, you won’t...

Shamus

May 2025
5/5 stars

Stunning...

Every thing was absolutely excellent! Martin did a wonderful job of making us feel comfortable. Captain Alex was...

Marko

May 2025
5/5 stars

Stunning...

Beautiful boat!!! The owner and the crew was so nice and attentive! Can’t wait to use it again!

Olivia

May 2025
5/5 stars

Stunning...

Great crew and great owner! We will 100% be back

Michael

May 2025
5/5 stars

Stunning...

Had the best experience with friends and family! The boat was absolutely stunning and pristine. Martin, his captain...

Bhakti

May 2025
5/5 stars

Stunning...

Martin and Ernest were amazing! Very easy and responsive as well. Can’t recommend them enough!

Ethan

May 2025
5/5 stars

Sailing...

We had a perfect four hour cruise around the Bay. We got to swim in the water, explore a sandbar, and my husband even...

Aleksandra

Apr 2025

How to rent a sailboat in Florida?

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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.