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Best Sailboat Rentals Near Washington

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$69+ /hour

Olympia, WA

5.0 (105 bookings)

Perfect Puget Sound Sailboat

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Irwin Yachts ketch in Everett, WA near me

$125+ /hour

Everett, WA

72' Sailboat with large Jacuzzi on deck (Everett, WA)

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$166+ /hour

Tacoma, WA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Sailing Fun for Everyone!

8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$109+ /hour

Seattle, WA

27’ Catalina Sail/Motor Boat – Cruise or Sail Lake Washington

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$252+ /hour

Seattle, WA

72 Foot Sailboat with large private Jacuzzi on deck

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$86+ /hour

Seattle, WA

5.0 (35 bookings)

Luxurious 26’ MacGregor Sailboat on South Lake Union

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a Irwin Yachts ketch in Anacortes, WA near me

$183+ /hour

Anacortes, WA

Sail the San Juan Islands - 72' Sailboat with large Jacuzzi

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Cal daysailer & weekender in Oak Harbor, WA near me

$109+ /hour

Oak Harbor, WA

4.0 (2 bookings)

Amazing Sailboat Experience near Deception Pass!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$25+ /hour

Bellingham, WA

Jon's 3 seater aluminum drift boat!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 3 passengers

$150+ /hour

Seattle, WA

Sail Puget Sound, Seattle and San Juan Islands

8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Washington

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

Luxurious 26’...

We had a great time! Levi was very helpful, a great person and good with communication. We went out into Lake...

tom

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Luxurious 26’...

Levi was very kind and easy to deal with. We had lots of fun on his boat! We'll be back!

Stephen

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Perfect Puget...

We had a great time. Robert was helpful and accommodating. The boat itself was in perfect condition. I hope to rent...

D

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Perfect Puget...

This boat is ... Perfect. Very well equipped, fast, great behavior in higher wind.
What I really love is you can see...

Moreau

Sep 2024
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

Luxurious 26’...

I had a great experience renting this sailboat. The boat was in excellent condition, and it was clear that the owner...

D

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Luxurious 26’...

Levi was awesome! Friendly, communicative, even had snacks and towels on the boat for us. Having a bathroom was...

Karen

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Luxurious 26’...

Alfred

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Luxurious 26’...

We had a great time cruising lake union and lake washington with Levi's boat. Levi was very accommodating for a last...

Vinicius

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Perfect Puget...

What enjoyable day on the water! We had several new sailors onboard and Bob took the time to get them acquainted with...

Krista

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Perfect Puget...

Good weather and plenty of wind, interesting places to visit, solid boat. Would repeat, all things being equal. Boat...

Stan

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Perfect Puget...

Robert’s boat Emma Lee was great, very clean, well equipped and in great shape. Robert was very helpful throughout...

Charlie

Jul 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.