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NYC's #1 Private...

Can’t say enough about the incredible time we had on the yacht!
Italo and Mariann were amazing hosts—warm,...

Erick

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2023 Bayliner...

Great experience renting from Tom! He showed us around the boat and helped us.. Everything went smoothly and we had...

Meir

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

NYC's #1 Private...

The whole crew was so amazing! They were so caring and accommodating and made the experience so much better! My...

Dimpy

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Tidewater...

Great boat, cool owner made for a great day!

Mike

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Coastal...

The boat was excellent, well maintained and all the amenities anyone would need. We loved the bean bag seating at the...

Ashok

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Making Waves and...

Boat was easy to find, comfortable, perfect ride down the river. It was a great way to visit with friends and see the...

Christine

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2006 chaparral...

Clean and great boat. Elias was very accommodating and provided quick and clear overview before the trip.

Igor

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

NYC's #1 Private...

I recently booked with La Vela Yacht for my daughter’s 13th birthday, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience....

Nakiiya

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

party boat for...

Jeremy was great to work with. He was on time and told us everything we needed to know about the boat. We had a great...

Antonia

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Tidewater...

Lovely boat. We had a great time.

Viviana

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2023 Bayliner...

Tom & his amazing daughter were the absolute best boat owners - way more than I could have ever expected! Their boat...

Christina

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2023 Bayliner...

Tom was an excellent host and the boat was in great condition. Tom did a very good job walking us through the boats...

Paul

Aug 2025

How to rent a boat, New Jersey, United States in New Jersey?

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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.