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Rent a SEA RAY BOATS cruiser in Cumming, GA near me

$69+ /hour

Cumming, GA

5.0 (12 bookings)

Sporty & Spacious! Sea Ray SPX190 - Lake Lanier Delivery Available!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$253+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

32’ Custom Party Boat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$381+ /hour

Cornelius, NC

5.0 (21 bookings)

40 Foot Sea Ray Yacht!! Currently offering special winter rates

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$334+ /hour

Kitty Hawk, NC

OBX Dream Day – 33’ Catalina for Fishing, Cruising & Sunset Tours

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a PIONEER BOATS center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$72+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (20 bookings)

New! Deluxe Center Console Ideal For Cruising!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$75+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (3 bookings)

Skip a Beat: Experience the Magic on the Carolina Skiff JVX18CC

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$106+ /hour

York, SC

4.9 (48 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin#3- Gas Included! Spacious Luxury!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$178+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

A Floating Living Room With Cat Stability and Comfort

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a SCOUT BOATS center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$115+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (5 bookings)

Captain Benny's Charter & Co. Sunset cruise, Island hopping adventures

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$99+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (181 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin #2- FREE Gas/Ice -Will Deliver to Air BnB/Lake House

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$66+ /hour

Washington, NC

4.8 (52 bookings)

2021 22ft Pontoon with Bimini & 140hp

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$147+ /hour

Granite Falls, NC

Surf, Wake, and Chill

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$175+ /hour

Columbia, SC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Luxury Experience

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$375+ /hour

Troutman, NC

5.0 (6 bookings)

ALL INCLUSIVE 2024 Premier Double Decker Pontoon with Waterslide!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 15 passengers

$100+ /hour

Lenoir City, TN

5.0 (45 bookings)

Ready to Wake Surf! Nautique G25 available for rent

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$138+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (40 bookings)

Lake Wylie 23’ Party Pontoon

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$70+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (3 bookings)

22 foot Bennington Pontoon - Family Friendly Fun

2 - 6 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$78+ /hour

Rock Hill, SC

5.0 (14 bookings)

Brand New 24' Sylvan Pontoon

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

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5/5 stars

Sporty &...

Everything about this experience was 5 stars.
The boat & equipment were top notch and in great shape. Dalton could...

Troy

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

The boat was fantastic! Ken was awesome!! Couldn’t ask for a better day!!

April

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sporty &...

Great experience. Owner was very responsive and helpful. The set up was easy and convenient with the boat dropped off...

Kevin

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

40 Foot Sea Ray...

Had an absolutely an amazing time. Tops tier quality service. Absolute blast.

Jose

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Ready to Wake...

Jay and his boat were awesome! Coming from an experienced surfer, this boat is top of the line and offers everything...

Jake

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

New! Deluxe...

Everything went very smoothly. Awesome boat, we will be back!

tre

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sporty &...

The boat description was accurate!
This is a really nice boat fast and fun!
Dalton kept it clean a ready to go on...

Luciano

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Ready to Wake...

The boat and experience was AMAZING!!! Jay was prompt and the boat was exactly as described. We will 100% be...

Jordan

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

New! Deluxe...

Great day on the water. Tim was great…very responsive and helpful. Easy in and out at Wrightsville beach and boat...

Brian

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Ready to Wake...

Amazing boat and easy to coordinate with owner.

andrew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sporty &...

Had an amazing experience renting from Dalton! He was incredibly accommodating, helpful, and made the whole process...

Betsy

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was very communicative and helpful showing my family everything we needed to know about the boat. Such a...

Desire

Jul 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.