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Best Yacht Rentals Near New York, NY

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$125+ /hour

Brooklyn, NY

5.0 (38 bookings)

Great day or sunset cruises

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$1,600+ /hour

Jersey City, NJ

5.0 (19 bookings)

97ft Luxury Yacht in NJ/NYC

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$550+ /hour

Jersey City, NJ

5.0 (63 bookings)

NYC's #1 Private Luxury Yacht!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$875+ /hour

New York, NY

4.9 (75 bookings)

NEW YORK CITY'S MOST POPULAR YACHT !!! Max capacity 30 guest

Jersey City, NJ

Private Yacht, Sexy Express, 60 Feet long,

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$1,600+ /hour

Jersey City, NJ

5.0 (30 bookings)

80ft Luxury Yacht "Juliette" in NYC/NJ area

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 40 passengers

$226+ /hour

New York, NY

5.0 (37 bookings)

Sail NYC's skyline in style!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$1,031+ /hour

Jersey City, NJ

4.9 (103 bookings)

DRINKS AND FUEL INCLUDED! Up to 32 people!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 32 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats cruiser in Rumson, NJ near me

$266+ /hour

Rumson, NJ

5.0 (10 bookings)

45’ Searay SunDancer

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$563+ /hour

Brooklyn, NY

5.0 (52 bookings)

56 Ft Cruises around Manhattan NY and more...

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$250+ /hour

Hempstead, NY

5.0 (28 bookings)

Day in the sun: 44' Viking Yacht out of Freeport ny

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$300+ /hour

Brooklyn, NY

Ultimate Fishing trips in NY and NJ with 43ft Custom Viking Express

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$238+ /hour

Belmar, NJ

Classic 43ft Bertram | Fishing & Sightseeing Charters in NJ

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$56+ /hour

Mamaroneck, NY

5.0 (118 bookings)

Beautiful Sailing Yacht only $100 pp $400 minimum

Long Beach, NY

Cruise LI South Shore - USCG Captain License

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$405+ /hour

New York, NY

5.0 (36 bookings)

#1 Manhattan Sailing! Champagne & Catering Service, Captain & Crew

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$250+ /hour

Jersey City, NJ

5.0 (76 bookings)

Luxury with transparent pricing - read our 5-star reviews!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$500+ /hour

Brooklyn, NY

4.8 (65 bookings)

46 foot fully loaded Sea Ray Luxury Yacht. Minutes

4 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Top yacht rentals reviews in New York, NY

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5/5 stars

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

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

Beautiful Sailing...

Our group of three had a blast on the water with Rick. He took care of everything, we felt safe and pampered - what a...

Caroline

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

Day in the sun:...

Very very good thanks 😊

Марина

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Day in the sun:...

Franklin

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Day in the sun:...

Thank you David we had a great time

Rita

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Day in the sun:...

David was terrific! He took us to a great spot where we could float and kayak. The boat was spacious for the six of...

DAWN

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxury with...

Jaskaran

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

DRINKS AND FUEL...

The staff is what made the experience so incredible! They were so attentive and went above and beyond for us. The...

Priscilla

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Beautiful Sailing...

Perfect day on the water! Captain Rick is incredible and the Nirvana is spectacular. We explored the Sound, found...

Caroline

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

80ft Luxury Yacht...

The captain and crew of the Juliette are amazing! They took care of everything and made my evening so memorable. I...

Danielle

Jul 2025

How to rent a yacht in New York?

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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 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.