What are the steps needed to rent a sailboat in Seattle?

Best Sailboat Rentals Near Seattle

Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals

Our top sailboat rentals

$252+ /hour

Seattle, WA

5.0 (3 bookings)

72 Foot Sailboat with large private Jacuzzi on deck (Seattle)

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$106+ /hour

Renton, WA

Luxury Boat rental Lake Washington

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$166+ /hour

Tacoma, WA

5.0 (4 bookings)

Sailing Fun for Everyone!

8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Seattle, WA

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Customers Reviews

4.95

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5/5 stars

72 Foot Sailboat...

Mike and his crew were absolutely delightful! From beginning to end they focused on giving us a wonderful sail...

Christian

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Sailing Fun for...

The boat is so well outfitted, in great condition, and very clean. Everything in great working order. The Owner...

Hahns

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sailing Fun for...

We had beautiful weather for a cruise across the bay with family. The boat is clean, well maintained and laid out,...

Renee

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Sailing Fun for...

Asenath is a perfect boat to charter. Has fabulous sailing features, roomy interior, and comes equipped with all the...

Barry

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Sailing Fun for...

Beautiful boat, beautiful location. Paul is a delightful host.

Charlotte

May 2024

How to rent a sailboat in Seattle?

Find the perfect boat

Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of sailboats.

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

Book with ease

Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

Set sail

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!

Why Boatsetter?

As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Got questions?

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.