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

$69+ /hour

Cumming, GA

5.0 (16 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Carolina Skiff center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$75+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (3 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 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

$59+ /hour

Winnabow, NC

5.0 (28 bookings)

5 ⭐️ owner! Fish, Swim, Cruise, Relax on our Pontoon!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

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

$72+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (22 bookings)

New! Deluxe Center Console Ideal For Cruising!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$106+ /hour

York, SC

5.0 (49 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 SEA RAY BOATS bow rider in Wilmington, NC near me

$68+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Sea Ray 21’ SPX Bow Rider. Enjoy the beach with no hassle!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$253+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

32’ Custom Party Boat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$99+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (185 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$147+ /hour

Granite Falls, NC

Surf, Wake, and Chill

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$334+ /hour

Kitty Hawk, NC

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$175+ /hour

Columbia, SC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Luxury Experience

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$78+ /hour

Rock Hill, SC

5.0 (15 bookings)

Brand New 24' Sylvan Pontoon

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$66+ /hour

Washington, NC

4.8 (52 bookings)

2021 22ft Pontoon with Bimini & 140hp

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$75+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (4 bookings)

22 foot Bennington Pontoon - Family Friendly Fun

2 - 6 hours No captain

Up to 10 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

Rent a ENCORE BENTLEY pontoon in Buford, GA near me

$105+ /hour

Buford, GA

5.0 (9 bookings)

New 2025 Bentley Elite Swingback - Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford GA

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

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5/5 stars

New! Deluxe...

Renting from Tim was a great experience and if I could give him and his guy 10/5 stars I would! Very friendly and the...

Nathan

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sporty &...

Dalton was a great resource for all of our questions and really was helpful and sincerely wanted us to have a great...

TAMMY

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken is Awesome He was very easy to deal with and made our day on the lake absolutely perfect. Can’t wait to rent...

Tony

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sporty &...

The boat is perfect for cruising, tubing, and wakeboarding—and Dalton was very easy to work with!

Tim

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Boat was great for our group of 8. He provided a cooler and floats which was perfect for our group.

Ellison

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was a great communicator and arrived early to go over the operation of the boat. The boat was clean and...

Rob

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

22 foot...

We had a great time and the boat was perfect :)

Katie

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

22 foot...

Clint was great! The boat was clean and perfect size for our group of 9.
We had a great time cruising around and...

Kirsten

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie...

Don was awesome and worked with us on all the details and helping to make sure we had an amazing time on the water...

leslie

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

5 ⭐️ owner! Fish,...

We had a great time with Chris' boat! It is all you need for a great day at the sandbar. Chris was helpful and...

Caroline

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was great to work with! Boat is in excellent condition and he had all the accessories anyone could want. Myself,...

Lisa

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie...

Boat was great and Don was there when we communicated. Everything was great. Day went well and highly recommend the...

Jasen

Jul 2025

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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.