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Rent a Sylvan pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$150+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.6 (59 bookings)

Brand new 2023 Sylvan "THE DEMI LOUNGE" in Washington, DC!

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Edgewater Powerboats center console in Edgewater, MD near me

$65+ /hour

Edgewater, MD

5.0 (39 bookings)

Center Console built for enjoying the Bay

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a Virginia Beach - Axopar pilothouse in Virginia Beach, VA near me

$212+ /hour

Virginia Beach, VA

5.0 (102 bookings)

38' Mini-Yacht!! - Large "Ultra Luxury" Adventure & Activity Vessel 🏖

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$290+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (56 bookings)

Relax Enjoy & Celebrate on our Beautiful Cruiser

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$178+ /hour

Pasadena, MD

5.0 (27 bookings)

Still Crazy II - Cruise the Chesapeake in luxury! (Captained)

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$192+ /hour

Essex, MD

5.0 (4 bookings)

Beautiful captained yacht on Middle River

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Catamaran catamaran in Annapolis, MD near me

$831+ /hour

Annapolis, MD

5.0 (17 bookings)

54' Luxury Yacht – Perfect for Family, Friends & Business Outings

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Godfrey Marine pontoon in Virginia Beach, VA near me

$68+ /hour

Virginia Beach, VA

4.9 (242 bookings)

Pontoon Boat Rentals Virginia Beach Charter 8 Seat Party Boat FREE GAS

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a BAYLINER deck boat in Washington, DC near me

$131+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (60 bookings)

DMV’s Cleanest Party Deck Boat Bayliner with Mercury 150

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Sea Ray Boats motor yacht in Washington, DC near me

$395+ /hour

Washington, DC

4.9 (130 bookings)

VIP Yacht Charters, LLC - Let the adventures begin

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Pro-Line Boats center console in Pasadena, MD near me

$104+ /hour

Pasadena, MD

5.0 (21 bookings)

24ft Proline

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Hampton - Axopar pilothouse in Hampton, VA near me

$212+ /hour

Hampton, VA

5.0 (38 bookings)

SUV of the Sea's - 38' Luxury Adventure Boat - #1 Boat on Boatsetter

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$498+ /hour

Washington, DC

5.0 (40 bookings)

Want to entertain?... Welcome aboard "The Entertainer"! 40' Sea Ray

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$100+ /hour

Oxford, MD

5.0 (35 bookings)

2013 20' Sweetwater Sunrise Pontoon - Oxford - Tred Avon in comfort

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Bennington Marine pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$188+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.9 (131 bookings)

The Largest Bennington Pontoon! 🛥️

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Bayliner 180 bow rider in Arlington, VA near me

$125+ /hour

Arlington, VA

5.0 (230 bookings)

Your Aquatic Escape: Bayliner 180 | Fast, Fun & Ready to Cruise!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Meridian Yachts motor yacht in Washington, DC near me

$253+ /hour

Washington, DC

4.9 (25 bookings)

Cruise Washington DC waterways in luxury and style on Arabella!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$72+ /hour

Stevensville, MD

4.9 (151 bookings)

Fun and Sporty 20' Sea Hunt 207 Triton - Kenn Point Farm

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

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5/5 stars

38' Mini-Yacht!!...

The yacht is absolutely gorgeous. Captain Kody was amazing! We were a couple minutes late docking due to parking; but...

Kayla

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Want to...

Really nice vessel. Host was very communicative and answered all of my newbie questions. Would work with Sahar again.

Chris

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2013 20'...

Justin was very accommodating. We were staying at a house that was 45 minutes by boat from his marina. Justin...

H. Chandler

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

The Largest...

Great experience! Darina was so kind and helpful! Infinitely grateful to her. Amazing pontoon in fabulous condition....

Alicia

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

DMV’s Cleanest...

Terrence met us at the launch promptly. Boat was nice and clean full of fuel. Boat dock is in a nice area. Boat ran...

Tim

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

38' Mini-Yacht!!...

Captain Kody was so sweet and so amazing and so fun!!! We all loved him!!! This was such a great experience and I...

Jasmine

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon Boat...

Matthias

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

24ft Proline

Tzvi

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Still Crazy II -...

Avrom

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

VIP Yacht...

Amazing staff. Boat was well maintained and clean. Great experience. We will book again.

Matthew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Relax Enjoy &...

Great host and experience on the water. Capt Troy is a pro and it was the perfect night on the water with my family....

Matthew

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Brand new 2023...

Lovely boat! Needs a new anchor

Jennifer

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.