What are the steps needed to rent a sailboat in California?

Best Sailboat Rentals Near California

Insurance provided by

Our top sailboat rentals

$56+ /hour

Alameda, CA

4.9 (39 bookings)

Affordable 2001 26' Motorboat/Sailboat (10% off Fridays)

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$153+ /hour

Oceanside, CA

5.0 (3 bookings)

Sail in style on Deja Blue our 36 foot Hunter Yatch 🐬⛵️

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$215+ /hour

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0 (15 bookings)

Catch the sunset aboard the "Invincible Summer"!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 5 passengers

$157+ /hour

National City, CA

Experience Invictus! Sailing in beautiful San Diego

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$120+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

4.3 (7 bookings)

37' Luxury Sailing Yacht

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$169+ /hour

Richmond, CA

5.0 (24 bookings)

Beneteau 46, Double Master Cabins!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$162+ /hour

Long Beach, CA

4.9 (19 bookings)

Enjoy the Long Beach Harbor on a Sailboat!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$144+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

5.0 (139 bookings)

Great times, great views, great sailing!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$97+ /hour

Oakland, CA

5.0 (4 bookings)

Nancy II is a Fun boat to sail

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Other catamaran in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$400+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (298 bookings)

42' Luxurious Lagoon Catamaran!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Seawind catamaran in Richmond, CA near me

$163+ /hour

Richmond, CA

5.0 (29 bookings)

Safe & solid sailing catamaran - Green power! Great location!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$145+ /hour

Newport Beach, CA

5.0 (10 bookings)

Charter this Classic Schooner in Newport Beach!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a J Boats cruiser in San Francisco, CA near me

$300+ /hour

San Francisco, CA

4.9 (17 bookings)

Fast & Fun J/105 - UP to 6 Pax, With Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$339+ /hour

Oakland, CA

EXPLORE THE VIBRANT SAN FRANCISCO WATER FRONT

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$200+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Hunter 41AC – Luxurious Weekend Escape

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Catalina sloop in Alameda, CA near me

$114+ /hour

Alameda, CA

5.0 (15 bookings)

sailboat charters

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

Rent a Jeanneau Sailboats cruiser in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$350+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (67 bookings)

Luxury Sailing Aboard Beautiful Jeanneau 58

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$219+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Jeanneau 449 - Sail into Adventure with Our 2014 45-Foot Monohull!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in California

298,054

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

Charter this...

What an experience! Beautiful views, classic boat and great captain!

Bayley

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

42' Luxurious...

Our time on the boat was fantastic! The weather was perfect, and we had a great time out on the water. The captain...

sam

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 2001...

Stone was able to fit us in last minute and we had a great time on the water with our dog! Thank you!

Laura

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Charter this...

Andrew made the trip, relaxing, enjoyable, and even educational !

Holly

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 2001...

Great experience!! Dream to sail SF BAY. Thanks to Stone!! Nice boat easy to sail.

Javier

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

42' Luxurious...

We had the best time - experience and service was lovely - highly recommend.

Elizabeth

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Safe & solid...

Jan and Ellen were excellent hosts, and we had a wonderful sailing adventure with them. The boat was perfect for my...

Matthew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

42' Luxurious...

ram

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

42' Luxurious...

Tyree

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Affordable 2001...

The boat was great! Our group of 5 had a great time out in the Bay on a Sunday afternoon. Stone was informative and...

Nubia

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

42' Luxurious...

What an amazing boat! So spacious, and the front of the catamaran was set up beautifully so that we can lounge on...

Crystal

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Charter this...

We had such a great time on this historic sailboat. Captain Andrew was very knowledgeable and a skilled sailor. He...

Jaclyn

Jul 2025

How to rent a sailboat in California?

Find the perfect boat

Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of sailboats.

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

Book with ease

Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

Set sail

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!

Why Boatsetter?

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.

Get out on the water worry-free, knowing our insurance covers every boating trip

Choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your peace of mind while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

Insurance provided by

Got questions?

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.