Best Sailboat Rentals Near San Francisco

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$192+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

An Offshore Performance Sailboat Experience

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$162+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (140 bookings)

Great times, great views, great sailing!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$169+ /hour

Richmond, CA

5.0 (24 bookings)

Beneteau 46, Double Master Cabins!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$97+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (4 bookings)

Nancy II is a Fun boat to sail

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$339+ /hour

Oakland, CA

EXPLORE THE VIBRANT SAN FRANCISCO WATER FRONT

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Catalina sloop in Alameda, CA near me

$114+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (16 bookings)

sailboat charters

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$200+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Hunter 41AC – Luxurious Weekend Escape

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$172+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Beneteau 39 "Hurricane" - The Perfect Balance of Perform

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$219+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Jeanneau 449 - Sail into Adventure with Our 2014 45-Foot Monohull!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

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

$300+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

4.9 (17 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$375+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (22 bookings)

Charter the Loveliest 37 footer on the Bay

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$350+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (37 bookings)

Ready to Cat around SF Bay?

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$237+ /hour

Oakland, CA

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

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

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

$594+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (12 bookings)

Up to 20 pax - Sail Yukon Jack

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 20 passengers

$210+ /hour

Sausalito, CA

Charter Mahalo, our 35' sailing yacht in Sausalito

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$235+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (27 bookings)

Luxury Afternoon & Evening Sailboat Charters

2 - 4 hours Captained

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

$272+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

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

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in San Francisco, CA

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Customers Reviews

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Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

Ready to Cat...

It was wonderful experience, captain was really funny and everyone was super helpful.

Shobhit

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Luxury Afternoon...

The boat is beautiful! Super clean, spacious, modern. Had everything that we needed.

Camille

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Beneteau 46,...

We had a great time with captain Cal sailing around the bay! He was very accommodating and helped keep our passengers...

Zachary

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Great times,...

This Catalina 36 is the perfect size for a small sailing party and for cruising on the San Francisco Bay. It is well...

Howard

Jun 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

Great times,...

The boat was lovely.

Tracy

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Fast & Fun J/105...

This was a lovely experience with beautiful views of the Bay! Would absolutely do this again and recommend the...

Carly

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Great times,...

Georg is a wonderful host and captain. His vessel is

He explained everything throughly, without rushing through...

Michael

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Fast & Fun J/105...

This was an amazing experience for my family. The Capitan is very responsible and conscious about safety and good...

Humberto

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

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Munisha

Aug 2024

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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.