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Rent a Hinckley cruiser in New York, NY near me

$291+ /hour

New York, NY

5.0 (49 bookings)

The Only 40ft Hinckley Sailboat in Manhattan, Chelsea Piers.

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Jeanneau Sailboats sloop in New York, NY near me

$750+ /hour

New York, NY

4.4 (25 bookings)

Luxury 49ft Sailing Yacht - 12 Passenger Coast Guard Inspected

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Jeanneau cruiser in Oyster Bay, NY near me

$200+ /hour

Oyster Bay, NY

5.0 (14 bookings)

Sail Long Island's Gold Coast on this beautiful 36' Jeanneau!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$298+ /hour

Brooklyn, NY

5.0 (64 bookings)

Sailing NYC with Brooklyn Sail

New York, NY

Jeanneau 39i Julia Sailing Yacht in NY Harbor

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$125+ /hour

Brooklyn, NY

5.0 (38 bookings)

Great day or sunset cruises

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$368+ /hour

New York, NY

5.0 (34 bookings)

#1 Manhattan Sailing! Champagne & Catering Service, Captain & Crew

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$2,000+ /hour

New York, NY

Embark on a luxurious sailing experience aboard this elegant yacht.

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

$124+ /hour

Port Washington, NY

4.9 (21 bookings)

Enjoy An Adventure On L. I. Sound Sail 25’ sloop

4 hours Captain optional

Up to 4 passengers

Rent a Beneteau USA sloop in Port Washington, NY near me

$229+ /hour

Port Washington, NY

5.0 (77 bookings)

34' Sailboat Port Washington, NY

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$226+ /hour

New York, NY

5.0 (36 bookings)

NYC's skyline aboard a classic yacht!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$56+ /hour

Mamaroneck, NY

5.0 (116 bookings)

Beautiful Sailing Yacht only $100 pp $400 minimum

New Rochelle, NY

Luxurious 47’ Sailing Catamaran - Female owned

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 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

$531+ /hour

Alpine, NJ

5.0 (16 bookings)

Get away from it all and come sail the seas!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$200+ /hour

Queens, NY

NYC's only private Schooner!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 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

Top sailboat rentals reviews in New York

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5/5 stars

The Only 40ft...

Armanc

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

The Only 40ft...

Joseph

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

The Only 40ft...

Captain Andy is completely chill and was ready for us w speakers, ice and a fridge and glasses and blankets if it got...

Rhoda

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

#1 Manhattan...

10/10 recommendation the boat was great and crew was amazing:)

Parita

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

The Only 40ft...

We had the best experience with Captain Andy this Memorial Day! He was professional, easygoing, and made the whole...

Danielle

May 2025
5/5 stars

The Only 40ft...

Awesome!!

lucas salomon

May 2025
5/5 stars

Beautiful Sailing...

Rick is a treasure. We had an amazing time and can’t wait to go back.

Mary

May 2025
5/5 stars

The Only 40ft...

Amazing trip. Andy is a great captain and made our group feel really comfortable.

Would recommend

Michael

May 2025
5/5 stars

NYC's skyline...

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! 11/10 would recommend. Eric was a great host/captain. Very knowledgeable about NY and its...

Alexis

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Jeanneau 39i...

Captain John was amazing and made this an unforgettable experience!

Shandra

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Marlene

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

The Only 40ft...

We booked a 2 hour sunset cruise with Captain Andy for a bachelorette party. Everything was absolutely perfect! The...

Chelsea

Oct 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.