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Best Pontoon Rentals Near Virginia

Washington, DC

5.0 (18 bookings)

The Play Station - Washington DC 23 Foot Pontoon (lights, cooler, etc)

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Moggaro pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$331+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.9 (34 bookings)

New Privé DC largest pontoon boat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$150+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.6 (70 bookings)

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

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$195+ /hour

Washington, DC

2024 Luxury Avalon Pontoon 25' Quad Lounger, Spacious & Premium Experi

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a Sea-doo pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$150+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.7 (21 bookings)

Fun Modern Pontoon - SeaDoo Switch!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$47+ /hour

Clarksville, VA

5.0 (1 booking)

18ft pontoon for fish or leisure

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$216+ /hour

Virginia Beach, VA

5.0 (19 bookings)

Cruise in Style: Luxury Tritoon Adventures

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$100+ /hour

Oxford, MD

5.0 (48 bookings)

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

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$133+ /hour

Washington, DC

2023 Sun Tracker Party Barge 18 DLX | Relaxing Pontoon Cruise

3 - 6 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$66+ /hour

Bumpass, VA

5.0 (21 bookings)

Luxurious 25ft G3 Sun Catcher Pontoon Boat, 12 People, Private Side

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$169+ /hour

Virginia Beach, VA

Pontoon Boat Rental

Annapolis, MD

2017 Bennington 20SL Pontoon for Annapolis sightseeing in style!

6 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$63+ /hour

Moneta, VA

5.0 (4 bookings)

The Junie

Bumpass, VA

Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 with Rear Facing Lounger

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a BENNINGTON MARINE pontoon in Orange, VA near me

$69+ /hour

Orange, VA

5.0 (46 bookings)

24 foot Bennington Pontoon/Yamaha 150 seats 12

Edgewater, MD

26′ BENNINGTON PONTOON | Adventure Awaits | Seats 12

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$65+ /hour

Bristol, TN

Aloha 25 Tritoon - LAUREL

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Bennington Marine pontoon in Arlington, VA near me

$180+ /hour

Arlington, VA

4.9 (159 bookings)

Largest Bennington Pontoon – Washington DC

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in Virginia

321,771

Customers Reviews

5.0

Avg. Rating

The Junie

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Beautiful clean new boat!! Host was fantastic!

Jeff

May 2026
26′ BENNINGTON PONTOON | Adventure Awaits |...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Easy in and out and friendly people. Boats are a little older but worked great for an afternoon on the water.

Darrell

May 2026
Luxurious 25ft G3 Sun Catcher Pontoon Boat, 12...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Rented a beautiful pontoon boat from Timothy and the experience from start to finish was amazing!! Super easy...

Marilyn

Sep 2025
New Privé DC largest pontoon boat

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

The boat was very beautiful and spacious for a group of 12. The speaker was amazing and plenty of space for cake and...

Hermela

Aug 2025
18ft pontoon for fish or leisure

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Joe was helpful and provided everything we needed during pre inspection. Boat was very clean and our family had a...

Angela

Jul 2025
Brand new 2023 Sylvan "THE DEMI LOUNGE" in...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

DEMI WAS AMAZING!!! we had a blast i would do it again and again, clean boat good music and we were allowed to bring...

Bryce

Jul 2024

How to rent a pontoon boat in Virginia?

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Select a captain

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Set sail

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

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 pontoon boat?

The cost of renting a pontoon boat depends on the size, location, and rental time of the boat. Prices can range anywhere from $200 for a half-day rental or just under a $1,000 for longer rentals.