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Best Pontoon Rentals Near California

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Top California pontoon boat rentals

Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Boulder City, NV near me

$93+ /hour

Boulder City, NV

5.0 (60 bookings)

24' 2023 Party/Sport Fish Pontoon BRAND NEW

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a BENNINGTON MARINE pontoon in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$198+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.9 (163 bookings)

25' Bennington Pontoon (seats 12 guest)

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a Sun Tracker by Tracker Marine pontoon in San Diego, CA near me

$193+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (21 bookings)

32 Feet Party Cruiser Pontoon with Slide for up to 12

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$161+ /hour

San Diego, CA

5.0 (55 bookings)

Our Pontoon 25′ is great for picnics and family outings on Mission Bay

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$114+ /hour

Roseville, CA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Adventure Awaits- The Ultimate Pontoon Experience

6 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Manitou Pontoon pontoon in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$173+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.8 (55 bookings)

New 24 Manitou Tritoon Boat

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$175+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (76 bookings)

Amazing 2022 Manitou Aurora 23 LE RS VP

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$99+ /hour

Santa Clarita, CA

DISCOUNTS Family-Friendly Pontoon Boat Ready for the Water

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$80+ /hour

Orangevale, CA

5.0 (66 bookings)

Crest Pontoon 24 foot with ski tow bar *Launch, fuel, & tube included!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$188+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.8 (102 bookings)

Pontoon boat in Lake Tahoe

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$91+ /hour

Bass Lake, CA

5.0 (6 bookings)

2021 Berkshire 24RFX CTS TriToon For rent in Bass Lake ca,

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a 28 foot sculpin pontoon in Lake Havasu City, AZ near me

$198+ /hour

Lake Havasu City, AZ

5.0 (13 bookings)

Happy Hours! Karaoke Boat 28 by 11 foot 6 wide with Flush Toilet

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 18 passengers

$310+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (124 bookings)

26ft Luxury Pontoon Boat Charter In Tahoe

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$200+ /hour

Chula Vista, CA

5.0 (101 bookings)

Luxurious Pontoon W/Mega Audio/ Licensed Port of San Diego Charter

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a AVALON PONTOONS pontoon in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$354+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (26 bookings)

New 2022 Double Decker pontoon in South Lake Tahoe!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$175+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.5 (13 bookings)

Spacious 24-Foot Pontoon Boat for Unforgettable Water Adventures!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$64+ /hour

Lake Havasu City, AZ

4.9 (99 bookings)

20ft party barge dlx

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$91+ /hour

Bass Lake, CA

5.0 (8 bookings)

2024 Berkshire 22RFXLE Pontoon For rent in bass lake ca!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in California

286,507

Customers Reviews

4.95

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5/5 stars

Amazing 2022...

Beautiful pontoon and excellent service!

Delores

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2024 Berkshire...

The pontoon i rented from Frank was great. Frank was easy to communicate with.

Carry

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Amazing 2022...

The entire experience was great, easy and enjoyable.

John

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

25' Bennington...

Great time. 3 hours went by so quick. Good captain very knowledgeable. Very good experience!

Kevin

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

New 24 Manitou...

DuWayne

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

25' Bennington...

Guoxing

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon boat in...

Professional friendly owner, boat in great condition.

Andrew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

24' 2023...

Great day. Great boat. Eddie was fantastic. Boat was stocked, easiest day on the water we’ve had. Definitely...

Matthew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

26ft Luxury...

Very well appointed house in a beautiful location.

Mike

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

32 Feet Party...

We had a great time on the boat! Brand new upholstery and TVs. The sound system wasnt working but Emmanuel was sure...

Megan

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Luxurious Pontoon...

The boat was fantastic! It was spacious and clean and everything we could have asked for! From booking to the end...

Cielysse

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Adventure Awaits-...

The boat was very nice, clean, and comfortable! Rodney & Travis were communicative and great hosts. Would recommend...

Lindsey

Jun 2025

How to rent a pontoon boat in California?

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Select a captain

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As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Frequently asked questions

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 pontoon boat?

The cost of renting a pontoon boat depends on the size, location, and rental time of the boat. Prices can range anywhere from $200 for a half-day rental or just under a $1,000 for longer rentals.