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  • Terrific. Boat was great for cruising around.

    Andrew

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    We had such an amazing time. The boat was very nice and sound system was great. Al was very nice and went over...

    Kenny

    Aug 2025

  • K

    Aug 2025

  • Always a great experience booking with Josh! The boat has everything you need to have a great time in the water!...

    Brigitte

    Aug 2025

  • The boat was very clean. All necessary equipment was available and in good working order. Our grandsons enjoyed...

    Cheryl

    Aug 2025

  • Rob and his wife were awesome people - they explained everything on the boat very well and were flexible with us. The...

    Kayla

    Aug 2025

  • Very nice clean boat. Travis/boat owner was easy to work with.

    Mandy

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Christopher

    Jul 2025

  • Great boat! Had a lot of fun dropping it in Englewood and exploring the water ways of Boca and Manasota Key.

    Darren

    Jul 2025

  • Spencer

    Jul 2025

  • The boat was fabulously clean and comfortable - no surprises and lots of fun!

    Christine

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Day on the Water

    We had a great time renting a boat in Fort Myers and heading out to Captiva...

    j

    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 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.


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