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Rent a Seawind catamaran in Richmond, CA near me

$163+ /hour

Richmond, CA

5.0 (28 bookings)

Safe & solid sailing catamaran - Green power! Great location!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Santa Cruz Yachts sloop in San Francisco, CA near me

$613+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

Up to 20 pax - Sail Yukon Jack

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 20 passengers

$650+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (108 bookings)

Your event on our 65ft Yacht with Captain & Crew!

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 28 passengers

$650+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

4.8 (103 bookings)

Beautiful, fast & comfortable ketch sailing yacht

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 30 passengers

$243+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (26 bookings)

Smooth & Stable on the Most Popular Catamaran Ever

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Beneteau USA sloop in San Francisco, CA near me

$350+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (20 bookings)

Charter the Loveliest 37 footer on the Bay

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a J Boats cruiser in San Francisco, CA near me

$250+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

4.9 (17 bookings)

Fast & Fun J/105 - UP to 6 Pax, With Captain

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$327+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (35 bookings)

Ready to Cat around SF Bay?

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Other schooner in San Francisco, CA near me

$1,256+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (18 bookings)

72 Foot Scow Schooner - Corporate Events/offsites

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

Rent a Catalina sloop in Alameda, CA near me

$114+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (14 bookings)

sailboat charters

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$272+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Frostbite-Free Sailing Adventures - Catamaran w/ Sunroom - Captained

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$237+ /hour

Oakland, CA

Sail One of the Newest, Nicest Boats on the Bay!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$169+ /hour

Richmond, CA

5.0 (23 bookings)

Beneteau 46, Double Master Cabins!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$144+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (139 bookings)

Great times, great views, great sailing!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$97+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Nancy II is a Fun boat to sail

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$215+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

5.0 (16 bookings)

Sail beautiful SF bay with your own Capt. Memo

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$210+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

Charter Mahalo, our 35' sailing yacht in Sausalito

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$240+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (26 bookings)

Luxury Afternoon & Evening Sailboat Charters

2 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in San Francisco, CA

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5/5 stars

Safe & solid...

We had so much fun with Jan! He is super experienced, kind, funny and was our lucky charm — we saw several whale 🐋...

Joseph

May 2025
5/5 stars

Safe & solid...

Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, We really had a good time. I really recommend everyone to check them...

Kevin

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Beautiful, fast &...

An amazing day on the Bay with a beautiful boat, captain, and crew for SailGP. It couldn't have been a better day. I...

Davin

Mar 2025
5/5 stars

Great times,...

A classic Catalina. The Sea Horse is a well kept 36 and a treat to be aboard. Thank you Georg! As a fellow Catalina...

John

Feb 2025
5/5 stars

Great times,...

The boat was the perfect size for our crew! We were able to sit 6 people comfortably on the top deck and if anyone...

Afshin

Jan 2025
5/5 stars

Charter the...

Wonderful day on the bay! Beautiful boat, and Drew is the best captain and a wealth of knowledge. Made our Fleet Week!!

Meredith

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

Beautiful, fast &...

We had an amazing time celebrating my 29th on board with Captain Kenny. Thank you so much for everything !

Cristian

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Beautiful, fast &...

Captain Sparky and First Mate Joan were lovely. Boat was clean. We had a great outing!

Adam

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Your event on our...

Booked for a burial at sea (ashes). Boat was so cute, our captains were fun and funny. We requested to go out far and...

shelby

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Beautiful, fast &...

Ryan

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Beautiful, fast &...

What an absolutely wonderful day on Glory Days with Captain Efe and Joan. It was a 3 hour cruise for a final goodbye...

Lisa

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Beautiful, fast &...

Nawsheen

Sep 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.