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Best Sailboat Rentals Near Washington

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$136+ /hour

Lorton, VA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Cruise the Potomac on a Lagoon 380 Catamaran

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Lippincott cruiser in Edgewater, MD near me

$56+ /hour

Edgewater, MD

5.0 (111 bookings)

"Equinox" - Center of the Sun - Lippincott 30'

8 hours Captain optional

Up to 5 passengers

$141+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

5.0 (12 bookings)

Experience sailing in the heart of Annapolis md

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Other cruiser in Edgewater, MD near me

$167+ /hour

Edgewater, MD

5.0 (16 bookings)

Sailing Vessel (S/V) DreamCatcher

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Beneteau sloop in Annapolis, MD near me

$244+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

DOS MILAGROS - Beneteau Oceanis 45

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a Catamaran catamaran in Annapolis, MD near me

$681+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

5.0 (15 bookings)

54' Luxury Yacht – Perfect for Family, Friends & Business Outings

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$195+ /hour

Essex, MD

5.0 (1 booking)

Sail Away on Optimystic

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$47+ /hour

Edgewater, MD

4.9 (52 bookings)

Excellent Chesapeake sailing onboard Windsnap

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$419+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

5.0 (26 bookings)

46' Catamaran Charter with Water Toys - Annapolis, MD

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Fountaine Pajot catamaran in Annapolis, MD near me

$334+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Dufour other in Annapolis, MD near me

$256+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

Slowdown Dufour 430

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Catalina other in Annapolis, MD near me

$256+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

2013 Catalina 445

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$167+ /hour

Galesville, MD

5.0 (10 bookings)

Das Boot Custom Sailing Charters

4 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$275+ /hour

Deale, MD

4.8 (26 bookings)

Stable, comfortable & fast - sleeps 8 w/4 baths!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$635+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (7 bookings)

Luxe Champagne Cruise - Set sail from the Wharf DC

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$115+ /hour

Arnold, MD

5.0 (2 bookings)

25' Coronado Clara B in Arnold, MD!

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 4 passengers

$665+ /hour

Washington, DC

Oyster Tasting Cruise Prepared by Michelin awarded Chef Troy Knapp

2 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$175+ /hour

Rock Hall, MD

"Shardana" - 42' Sailboat with Captain

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Washington, DC

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5/5 stars

Cruise the...

Brian was a fantastic host! We had the best day on the water with him as our captain. The boat is huge and sparkling...

Katherine

May 2025
5/5 stars

Excellent...

I had a great trip and a great time interacting with Jonathan. He was very helpful, flexible, and responsive. ...

Bart

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

Experience...

Boat was in excellent condition.

Oliver

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

"Equinox" -...

The boat is not large, but it is well-crafted and sails beautifully. Rodrigo was friendly, responsive, and detailed....

Aram

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

Excellent...

Jordan

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

"Equinox" -...

Rodrigo does a great job explaining everything and makes the whole transaction seamless. Boat is in good shape and...

Dave

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

Excellent...

Sidney

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

"Equinox" -...

Mike

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

"Equinox" -...

Rodrigo has a wonderful boat, and ensures that everything you need (or need to know) has been taken care of. We...

Nicole

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

"Equinox" -...

Incredibly gracious host, charming boat

Winston

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

46' Catamaran...

We rented this boat for my sister's bachelorette party and had the BEST time! Seriously it was the highlight of the...

Brittany

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

46' Catamaran...

My group had the best time with Windsong Charters. Everything was exactly as described and we had a wonderful day....

Patricia

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.