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Best Sailboat Rentals Near Connecticut

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$750+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

5.0 (21 bookings)

41' Beautiful sailing catamaran

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$331+ /hour

Greenport, NY

Sail on "Surprise", a beautiful and comfortable 50' wooden ketch

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$1,200+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

A Coast Guard Certified Classic Mahogany Trimaran

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 26 passengers

$725+ /hour

Greenport, NY

5.0 (2 bookings)

72-ft Traditional Schooner - Up to 20+ guests!

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 32 passengers

$184+ /hour

Stamford, CT

5.0 (9 bookings)

HUNTER LEGEND 35 SAILBOAT CRUISER MOTORSAILER

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$141+ /hour

Milford, CT

5.0 (42 bookings)

Classic Sail 35' Yawl

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$1,063+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

5.0 (38 bookings)

62' sailing cat: bachelorette, sandbar, sunsets

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$150+ /hour

Shelter Island Heights, NY

5.0 (22 bookings)

Sailing JOURNEY on the sound!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$312+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

5.0 (5 bookings)

Classic Beauty - 46 foot Bluewater Cruiser

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$1,280+ /hour

Sag Harbor, NY

5.0 (5 bookings)

Luxurious Sailing Schooner for Events up to 41 guests.

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 41 passengers

Rent a Catalina sloop in Westbrook, CT near me

$300+ /hour

Westbrook, CT

5.0 (8 bookings)

A Long Island Sound Sailing Experience!

2 - 3 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Connecticut

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

41' Beautiful...

Brian was amazing and was very communicative about all the details leading up to the rental. We had an awesome time...

Beth

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

41' Beautiful...

Brian is the consummate captain. Friendly, safe, knowledgeable. We used him for a sunset cruise to dinner on...

Michael

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

41' Beautiful...

Brian was a great captain - so friendly and communicative! The boat was perfect for our group of 11 for a...

Gwendolyn

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

41' Beautiful...

The boat was beautiful and Brian was great. 10/10 recommend. Will definitely book with him again.

Elisabeth

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

41' Beautiful...

Brian was an awesome captain and his boat is fun, safe, and relaxing. Can’t wait to do another trip!

Taylor

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Boating is in excellent condition and is perfect for a day out. Being able to put the paddle board out for swimming...

Scott

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxurious Sailing...

We had a great time! Captain Toby and his assistants were a delight. We will be making this a yearly tradition! My...

Karen

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

41' Beautiful...

Had an excellent time aboard the catamaran.

Jonathan

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Marlene

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

Classic Sail 35'...

Ruairi

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Great boat with tons of space. Everything you need. It was just two of us on the boat along with Marco captaining. We...

Mike

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

HUNTER LEGEND 35...

Carlee

Sep 2024

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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.