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Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals

Our top speed boat rentals

$63+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (3 bookings)

20' Recreational Boat in Oakland/Alameda Estuary

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$81+ /hour

Discovery Bay, CA

5.0 (15 bookings)

Your Ultimate Water Adventure!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$1,270+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (15 bookings)

80' Luxury Yacht!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$44+ /hour

Oakley, CA

5.0 (23 bookings)

2019 Vexus AVX2O8O Mercury Pro XS 200HP 20ft Bass Boat Equipped

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$144+ /hour

San Jose, CA

Experience the Thrill on the Water with Our 2006 Reinell 220 LSE!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 9 passengers

$138+ /hour

Discovery Bay, CA

5.0 (54 bookings)

New Pontoon. Fast and smooth.

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$111+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Experience the thrill of wake surfing on a classic 1989 Cobalt

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$223+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Come Cruise the San Francisco Bay on a 40ft Yacht!

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$366+ /hour

Napa, CA

Explore the S.F. Bay aboard PURRRFECT your USCG Captained 38ft Yacht!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$144+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Set Sail in Style: Rent the Oceanis 37

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Beneteau USA cruiser in Emeryville, CA near me

$303+ /hour

Emeryville, CA

Beneteau Grand Turismo for Private Charter

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$44+ /hour

San Jose, CA

2024 Tahoe T16 for $350 a day

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$350+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Charter Miss Molly - Swim, Tour, Fish, & more!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Crest Pontoons pontoon in Brentwood, CA near me

$54+ /hour

Brentwood, CA

5.0 (86 bookings)

PONTOON! FAST 35MPH! TUBING/BOARDING! ON THE WATER READY TO GO!!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$363+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (21 bookings)

Gorgeous Mainship 30 Motoryacht - Downtown SF!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$331+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (7 bookings)

MY Way Charters

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$175+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Fast and Fun Private Bay Tours and More!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$94+ /hour

Discovery Bay, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

Luxury fully Restored Pontoon Boat for Rent

8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Top speed boat rentals reviews in San Francisco, CA

303,495

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

MY Way Charters

Captain Ryan was an awesome host! We came in with a loose idea of what we wanted to do, trusted his suggestions, and...

Geovani

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

New Pontoon. Fast...

Had a great day on the Delta tubing. Boat was in excellent shape and ran great. Host was super friendly and very...

Tyler

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

PONTOON! FAST...

My son wanted this for his birthday. We rented for 4 hours thinking that was a lot of time on the water. I should...

David

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

PONTOON! FAST...

Easy pick up and drop off and very responsive to any questions.

Eric

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

MY Way Charters

Had a fantastic time. Boat was as better than expected. Captain was fantastic. David is very accommodating. Thank you...

Mike

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

PONTOON! FAST...

We had such a great time renting the pontoon boat! The boat was perfect for entertaining our family and guests, and...

Katie

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

20' Recreational...

Very responsive and friendly.

Vishal

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

PONTOON! FAST...

Everything was as described and the boat was very clean. Easy check out and check in. Would absolutely book again.

Zachary

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

20' Recreational...

Excellent experience! The boat is very comfortable and handles great, Derek was very communicative and friendly -...

Olya

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

20' Recreational...

We can’t recommend this experience on Derek’s boat enough! We had an awesome time! The views were breathtaking, the...

Juan Alejandro

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2019 Vexus...

Fantastic boat to do some bass fishing with. Boat owner is very accommodating.
Will definitely rent from him again.

Mike

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Your Ultimate...

Fantastic experience! Johnny was super helpful and knowledgeable he made the whole rental process smooth and easy....

Daniel

Aug 2025

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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.