Best Boat Rentals Near Oceanside, CA

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Top Oceanside Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters


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  • Incredible experience! Kenny was very kind, responsive and helpful to our family visiting from out of state -- highly...

    Sarah

    Aug 2025

  • Ainsley

    Jul 2025

  • We rented this boat for my daughterโ€™s birthday with a few of her friends. We spent four hours tubing! The girls had...

    Michelle

    Jul 2025

  • The boat is beautiful and Josh & Capt. JC were amazing. We had a great time on the boat and highly recommend it. We...

    Vids

    Jul 2025

  • Great boat paired with a great captain. Definitely would recommend and use myself again.

    Santi

    Jul 2025

  • Captain Mark made our experience classic! We enjoyed every detail he put into making our day just right!! Thank you...

    Donna

    Jul 2025

  • Kenny was a great captain/host and we really enjoyed the boat! It was perfect for how we wanted to spend our time on...

    Shawn

    Jul 2025

  • My bachelorette party on Josh's yacht was an absolute dream! Josh was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and really set...

    Isabel

    Jul 2025

  • Pegah and her husband are lovely, hospitable people. They were very generous renting out their amazing boat to us....

    Natali

    Jul 2025

  • Excellent host, very nice to work with, very responsive, and a fun boat for a day out! Definitely recommend!

    Vern

    Jul 2025

  • Came to Newport Beach for a family vacation. This was one of the best fourth of July's to add to the books.
    We rented...

    Brittany

    Jul 2025

  • Natalie

    Jul 2025

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2

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3

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4

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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 boatโ€™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.


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