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Rent a Angel motor yacht in Galveston, TX near me

$338+ /hour

Galveston, TX

5.0 (10 bookings)

60' Classic Luxury Yacht in Galveston!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

Rent a CATALINA sloop in Kemah, TX near me

$188+ /hour

Kemah, TX

5.0 (3 bookings)

Don't Just Dream It, Sail It: Embrace the Adventure on Galveston Bay!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$175+ /hour

Seabrook, TX

Be one with Tranquility

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$210+ /hour

Kemah, TX

5.0 (8 bookings)

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 Deck Salon

4 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top yacht rentals reviews in Houston, TX

280,905

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5/5 stars

60' Classic...

My group had so much fun. Perfect yacht for any outing, Captain Mike was fun & knowledgeable about Galveston!!

Mary

May 2025
5/5 stars

60' Classic...

Captain Teddy Clark and Dale were wonderful to work with. The boat was clean and comfortable. Will definitely book...

Norma

May 2025
5/5 stars

Don't Just Dream...

We had a wonderful time, Christopher kept making sure what we wanted to happen did. He is not only a good Captain...

Tom

Dec 2024
5/5 stars

Don't Just Dream...

My girlfriend and I had a very enjoyable evening. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset on a beautiful sailboat. Thank you.

Nicholas

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

Don't Just Dream...

Awesome Experience. Will be booking another trip in the near future. If you want to learn a little about...

John

Aug 2023
5/5 stars

Jeanneau Sun...

This is a beautiful boat. Whether your 1st or 101st, U couldn’t ask for a better boat to charter a sail. Both Roberts...

Sam

May 2022
5/5 stars

Jeanneau Sun...

This was an amazing day! We were celebrating my son's 30th birthday and wanted to make it special. This trip was the...

Donna

Oct 2018
5/5 stars

Jeanneau Sun...

Both Roberts were fantastic. It was a fun ride. I would recommend them to anyone and would do it again myself.

Mandela

May 2018
5/5 stars

Jeanneau Sun...

Had a great experience with Captain Robert! His team was informative and fun and made sure our entire party was...

Alejandro

Apr 2018
5/5 stars

Jeanneau Sun...

Another good day on the water. While the wind was not as cooperative as it could have been, a good time was had by...

Dennis

Aug 2017
5/5 stars

Jeanneau Sun...

This rental was for a video and Robert was beyond amazing. The whole experience was amazing and definitely exceeded...

Mai

Feb 2017
5/5 stars

Jeanneau Sun...

This was my first time sailing. Robert and Robert where the best. They have a great boat and are great fun to go...

Dennis

Aug 2016

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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.