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Best Sailboat Rentals Near Florida

Rent a Beneteau USA cruiser in Miami, FL near me

$153+ /hour

Miami, FL

5.0 (40 bookings)

A unique experience in MIAMI

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Beneteau USA catamaran in Miami, FL near me

$300+ /hour

Miami, FL

5.0 (3 bookings)

Luxury Catamaran Lagoon 42

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$225+ /hour

Key West, FL

5.0 (9 bookings)

40' Sailing Catamaran! Offering day, overnight, sunset charters

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$48+ /hour

Delray Beach, FL

Hobie Cat Sailboat for Rent on Delray Beach

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$125+ /hour

Jacksonville, FL

5.0 (61 bookings)

Intracoastal Cruises and Ocean Sails

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$97+ /hour

Jacksonville, FL

5.0 (10 bookings)

Precision 21 Sailboat - Lessons and Sunset Sails

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$278+ /hour

Gulf Breeze, FL

5.0 (32 bookings)

Leopard 47 Sailing Catamaran

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$338+ /hour

Miami, FL

5.0 (8 bookings)

Luxury 47 feet Beneteau Yacht - Miami

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$338+ /hour

St. Petersburg, FL

5.0 (58 bookings)

Luxurious Leopard 40 Catamaran with Water Toys/Paddle Boards Included

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$206+ /hour

St. Petersburg, FL

5.0 (38 bookings)

Day Sails & Sunset Cruises - Downtown St. Pete, FL

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$166+ /hour

Jacksonville, FL

5.0 (1 booking)

Sailing Catamaran for NE Florida Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$450+ /hour

Miami, FL

60' Catana for sailing in Miami, FL!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$201+ /hour

Dania Beach, FL

Unforgettable Sailing Experience: Rent Our Scenic Sailboat!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 8 passengers

$145+ /hour

Cocoa Beach, FL

Come Sail Away Aboard Cocoa Beach's Only Catamaran!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$263+ /hour

Miami, FL

5.0 (62 bookings)

Luxury Sailing Catamaran in Brickell

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Lagoon Catamarans catamaran in Fort Lauderdale, FL near me

$275+ /hour

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0 (48 bookings)

Stunning Catamaran for 2, or 12!! (up to you)

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$62+ /hour

Gulfport, FL

4.6 (81 bookings)

Hunter 29.5 - Fast, comfortable and capable...

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 5 passengers

$113+ /hour

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.9 (26 bookings)

Fort Lauderdale Sailing adventure

4 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Florida

305,142

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

Fort Lauderdale Sailing adventure

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

What a great boat ride! Dan was so nice, knowledgeable, and courteous. He also had great ideas to make our boat ride...

Terry

Jun 2018
A unique experience in MIAMI

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

The entire charter was fabulous. James is a great guy and excellent host. The boat was well equipped and ...

Max

Sep 2018
Luxurious Leopard 40 Catamaran with Water...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience, our captain and crew was exceptional. From the minute we booked the...

Catrina

Mar 2024
Day Sails & Sunset Cruises - Downtown St. Pete, FL

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Fantastic captain, amazing views, great time!
We rented Captain Nick's sailboat for a bachelorette party and had a...

Chandler

Mar 2022
40' Sailing Catamaran! Offering day, overnight,...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

What a day even though it was windy captin Jay and Drew were awesome! They took very good care of us throughout our...

Mark

Nov 2024
Intracoastal Cruises and Ocean Sails

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

We had a great time with Nick! Great guy and a great boat! We'll be booking with him again the next time we're in...

James

Sep 2018
Hunter 29.5 - Fast, comfortable and capable...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Gary is awesome. He was very helpful. He was at the boat early and had everything ready. He took the time to make...

Gabriel

Jan 2016
Luxury Sailing Catamaran in Brickell

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Everything was amazing, the boat , weather, and the Captain . A most that you will remember the rest of your life.

David

May 2022
Luxury 47 feet Beneteau Yacht - Miami

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Swim sail and sunset with good company. What else do you need?

Boaz

Jan 2022
Luxury Catamaran Lagoon 42

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Kyle and crew were exceptional. Made for an incredibly enjoyable day. Boat is in fantastic condition. Couldn’t be...

Blair

Sep 2024
Sailing Catamaran for NE Florida Intracoastal...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

Kenny and Vera are terrific captains. They navigated low tide, wind and a boater who was lost and blocked our...

Carolyn

Jun 2025
Stunning Catamaran for 2, or 12!! (up to you)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars

12/10 Martin was awesome. His captain and steward was fantastic. Leading up to booking, Martin made sure we knew how...

Samantha

Feb 2025

How to rent a sailboat in Florida?

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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 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.