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Rent a CHAPARRAL BOATS bow rider in Sarasota, FL near me

$79+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (41 bookings)

The "Chaparral" Experience - 21ft. of Cruising in style!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a SEA FOX center console in Englewood, FL near me

$65+ /hour

Englewood, FL

5.0 (37 bookings)

2016 Sea Fox 22' Commander Center Console

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Lexington pontoon in Osprey, FL near me

$56+ /hour

Osprey, FL

3.7 (6 bookings)

2020 Sweetwater 22’

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a SEA RAY BOATS bow rider in Sarasota, FL near me

$84+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (9 bookings)

24 ft. Sea Ray Bowrider - Gliding through the Bay in style!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Sea Hunt center console in North Port, FL near me

$75+ /hour

North Port, FL

5.0 (29 bookings)

Beautiful Center Console Ready to Cruise and Fish!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$63+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (48 bookings)

Bennington 20SL pontoon

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER deck boat in Sarasota, FL near me

$71+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (95 bookings)

20ft Bayliner Bowrider - Island Hopper!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$125+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (3 bookings)

Nauti Girl Charters

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a REGAL BOATS deck boat in Sarasota, FL near me

$243+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (8 bookings)

Brand new! Fully loaded-Awesome captain!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$138+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (10 bookings)

Sarasota Coastal Boat Tours on a brand new 2024 Seahunt Ultra

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$81+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

4.9 (166 bookings)

2019 Bennington Pontoon amazing boat 27ft

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$97+ /hour

Englewood, FL

22' Intercoastal Fishing machine in Palm Coast, FL!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$79+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (8 bookings)

21ft. Tritoon: Bennington Edition - Gliding through the Bay in style!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Pioneer Boats center console in Osprey, FL near me

$55+ /hour

Osprey, FL

5.0 (12 bookings)

2020 Cobia 22ft Center Console in Osprey, FL - Ideal for Fishing & Fun

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$100+ /hour

Englewood, FL

2020 Sea Hunt Ultra 211 - Captain Included!

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$144+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

5.0 (54 bookings)

Beach Bum Sundancer

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$131+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

4.9 (11 bookings)

23' Chartered Sea Ray Bowrider Sarasota Siesta Key

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a ENCORE BENTLEY pontoon in Sarasota, FL near me

$79+ /hour

Sarasota, FL

4.9 (40 bookings)

22' Mac Daddy of Pontoons - Spacious, comfortable, and smooth riding!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Venice, FL

292,823

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

24 ft. Sea Ray...

We had a great experience! We would definitely book again! Klaus was great!

Ashley

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2016 Sea Fox 22'...

Outstanding experience from A-to-Z. The owners Rob and Nancy are true professionals and bend over backwards for you...

Scott

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2019 Bennington...

We had a great day on the water! Instructions were good and lots of ideas/ suggestions given for places to go/ things...

Christie

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2016 Sea Fox 22'...

Great experience renting from Rob and Nancy! They were so friendly and made everything easy from start to finish. The...

Suzanne

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2019 Bennington...

Owner was very flexible the day we rented due to weather. The captain he recommended was great! Great boat for the...

Jeremy

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2019 Bennington...

5 stars because Captain Collin was very helpful at explaining how to navigate the area before we took off and we had...

Michelle

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

The "Chaparral"...

We had an amazing experience today renting a boat from Klaus at Off the Hook Boating Rentals! From start to finish,...

Erik

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2019 Bennington...

Nice boat and experience!

Martin

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2016 Sea Fox 22'...

Rob and and his wife Nancy were fantastic—friendly, helpful, responsive, and very easy to work with. Their boat was...

Meredith

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2016 Sea Fox 22'...

Rob and his wife were amazing very responsive and helped with any questions needed! Boat was very clean with nice...

Brant

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Beautiful Center...

Boat was exactly as advertised and ran great.

Mark

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2019 Bennington...

All items worked. Roy was on time and present. The motor started up perfectly. Bluetooth audio worked. We added...

Burke

Jun 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.