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Rent a Other catamaran in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$400+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (277 bookings)

42' Luxurious Lagoon Catamaran!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Wellcraft motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$283+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (96 bookings)

Enjoy life on a 50ft three level yacht. 12 people.

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Other motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$502+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (236 bookings)

Ultimate Charter on Spacious 57’ Luxury Yacht

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$381+ /hour

Oakland, CA

MY Way Charters

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a FORMULA BY THUNDERBIRD motor yacht in Long Beach, CA near me

$337+ /hour

Long Beach, CA

5.0 (70 bookings)

48' Luxury Yacht - Harbor Cruise - Catalina Island

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Bluewater Yachts motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$650+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (155 bookings)

62' 🥳#1 Party Deck 🎤Karaoke 💃Dance Floor 🏈TVs 👙Swim 🛟Floatie

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

Rent a Azimut cruiser in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$1,050+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (107 bookings)

64 feet luxury yacht lots of toys!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$219+ /hour

La Grange, CA

70' Yosemite Houseboat at LAKE DON PEDRO

Marina del Rey, CA

60 ft sea Rey fly bridge.

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Harbor Master by EMG Inc. motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$575+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (99 bookings)

59' Paradise Party Yacht🥳Music💃🏼Dance Floor🍹BYOB🎵Swim🦢13ppl

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Bali catamaran in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$650+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (69 bookings)

Stunning 46' Bali Catamaran

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$346+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Good Times in a yacht in marina del rey

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Uniflite motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$354+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (100 bookings)

Stabilizers, Huge Bow Cushion, Bar Deck - 50ft Motor Yacht

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

Rent a Tolo catamaran in Redondo Beach, CA near me

$650+ /hour

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0 (7 bookings)

63 foot, DOUBLE DECKER, 49 Passenger Catamaran “EL REY”

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 49 passengers

$481+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (74 bookings)

ONE OF A KIND CHARTERS ON THIS 53’ LUXURY YACHT

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray motor yacht in San Diego, CA near me

$388+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (166 bookings)

Miss Jen II, 50 ft Party Yacht, huge bow for dancing, 13 passengers

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$410+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

4.9 (348 bookings)

42ft Luxury Yacht Charter In Newport Beach

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Carver Yachts motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$283+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (183 bookings)

Spacious Modern 40ft Luxury Power Yacht in Marina del Rey

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top yacht rentals reviews in California

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

63 foot, DOUBLE...

If you are looking to book a boat go with jacob!! We celebrated my boyfriend’s 21st birthday and jacob was very...

Ahtziri

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Spacious Modern...

This was SUCH a fun day! The boat was incredible and in great condition. Our Captain, Trevor, was professional, nice...

Katie

May 2025
5/5 stars

62' 🥳#1 Party...

Kiril

May 2025
5/5 stars

Miss Jen II, 50...

Paul and his captain were very accommodating and attentive before, during, and after charter!

Jocelyn

May 2025
5/5 stars

Good Times in a...

Navas was incredible. He went above and beyond to make sure our boat experience was amazing. I highly recommend...

Steven

May 2025
5/5 stars

62' 🥳#1 Party...

Ryan and Carri were amazing! Brought the energy and good vibes. Felt very safe and they provided a wonderful...

Briana

May 2025
5/5 stars

59' Paradise...

We had a great experience! The crew was friendly and professional, they even snapped some candid shots of our group...

Courtney

May 2025
5/5 stars

59' Paradise...

Everything from booking, end of the ride, and everything in between was great. Kristin made sure to provide all...

Gustavo

May 2025
5/5 stars

Spacious Modern...

Had a great time with Captain Trevor...he was very experienced and knowledgeable, and was an equally great host. The...

Matt

May 2025
5/5 stars

Enjoy life on a...

Great communication, Great Captain, Great Times!

Marcellus

May 2025
5/5 stars

48' Luxury Yacht...

Captain Nicholas was so accommodating! He was flexible on our start time and made the process and boat ride enjoyable...

Daisy

May 2025
5/5 stars

62' 🥳#1 Party...

Captain Dewey and his deckhand Blake were so wonderful. My brother is autistic and they were so accommodating for him...

Jazmine

May 2025

How to rent a yacht in California?

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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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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.