Darina

4.9/5 stars 59 reviews
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Aboard since 2023

From Alexandria, VA

Reviews of Darina (59)

  • Simone
    Simone
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 22nd

    Darina was Great, her communication was on point! I had a great time with my friends on the water!

  • Austin
    Austin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 14th

    We enjoyed our time on the water with friends and family. The boat was in great condition, had plenty of seating, and came with all the things you need for a day on the water (Bluetooth, large yeti cooler, shaded canopy, etc.). Darina was easy to communicate with and very responsive!

  • Brian
    Brian
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 02nd

    Darina was an absolute pleasure to rent from. The boat was pristine and such a great size for our large group. They were friendly, prompt and responsive from booking to post rental review. Highly recommend for folks looking t spend a beautiful day on the water.

  • Garrett
    Garrett
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 27th

  • Parker
    Parker
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 10th

    We had the BEST TIME

  • Imani
    Imani
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 11th

  • Phoebe
    Phoebe
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 28th

    We had a great time on this boat! Darina was easy to work with, sending information in advance and responding quickly to questions. We will book again!

  • Shivam Nayak
    Shivam Nayak
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 14th

    We had a same day booking! Darina was very prompt during our conversation. Great spacious boat! Would definitely recommend!

  • Judson
    Judson
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 21st

    Darina is wonderful to work with and her boat is fantastic. She's super responsive and when we were pulled over for a routine safety inspection by the Coast Guard, everything we needed to pass was in the boat. I would definitely rent with her again.

  • Daniel
    Daniel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 05th

    Darina and the boat were great! Would recommend

  • Imani
    Imani
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 04th

    Boat was fantastic, very comfortable, great speaker and cooler.

  • chetan
    chetan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 18th

    The boat was perfect and in good condition. Darina and Joshua were great to work with. They communicated well and I would book with them again any day. Thanks for an amazing evening.

  • Mark
    Mark
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 22nd

    Fantastic boat for event hosting. Great amount of space and amenities. Everything was extremely comfortable, even with a 12-person group. Darina was also super accommodating and helpful. Will definitely look to book another trip.

  • Myrna
    Myrna
    3/5 stars (3/5)
    Apr. 19th

    The boat owner had poor communication and a bad attitude, offering no real help in making things right. We were notified at 1:51 PM—on Easter weekend—that the boat was under maintenance and delayed until 4:30, despite our 3:30 PM reservation. At 3:08, she messaged saying things were back on, forcing us to scramble last minute. Her lack of professionalism disrupted our plans, and she showed no effort to resolve the situation.

  • Demi
    Demi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 29th

    Everything about my trip was perfect! The boat is extremely spacious for even just 12 people! We had so much fun!

  • Larry
    Larry
    4/5 stars (4/5)
    Aug. 16th

    Bruce (Captain) was great. Super nice guy. He did show up a few minutes late, but we also got off a few minutes later than we should have as well, so it was a wash. The only reason I didn't give this a 5 star was because we were hoping to use the cooler on board but was told that the ice that was in it was for the next customer. Luckily we brought our own coolers, so we made it work.

  • neelam
    neelam
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 14th

    Darina was so easy to work with. She took care of everything before our trip. All we had to do was show up and enjoy our time.

  • Robin
    Robin
    4/5 stars (4/5)
    Oct. 25th

    Great but we were supposed to meet at 11:45 to get on the boat and review its operation and the guy didn’t show up until 12:04. I had 9 out of town people standing around for 20 minutes and two more to meet at 2:00.

  • Lina
    Lina
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 16th

    Had a great time on the water with 4 little kids (2-5 yrs) and 4 adults, we were picked up from Georgetown waterfront and had a very nice ride on the Potomac. We had some snacks, drinks and enjoyed the views. The boat is huge and the kids could run around and loved the views too. It felt safe for little kids. The boat has plenty of shade which was great too. Darina was very easy to work with to agree on all the details flexibly, and very responsive. Our captain Bruce was very nice and fun too!

  • Rishika
    Rishika
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 19th

  • Hector
    Hector
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 09th

    Such a great experience all around! The boat performed flawlessly and is in great shape! Lots of space and amenities for a day on the water! Top of the line electronics, and a superb host who is very communicative and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend it and will likely rent again soon. 5-Stars all day!

  • Johan
    Johan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 31st

    Loved the boat and the handover was superb! We’dlike to rent the boat again sometime. Thank you!!!

  • Dana
    Dana
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 02nd

    We celebrated my 60th birthday with my relatives on Darina’s boat. We enjoyed our trip a lot. The boat was very clean and large. The sound system was perfect. While we were sailing between Georgtown and Wharf, we watched sunset too.
    Darina was very nice and responsive, she was responding to my questions quickly.

  • Clarenz
    Clarenz
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 27th

    Darina was responsive to every questions I have. It was a fun boat experience for us! Make sure to book a time around sunset, it adds up to the experience.

  • Tanesha
    Tanesha
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 05th

  • Madelyn
    Madelyn
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 25th

  • Liliia
    Liliia
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 01st

    Once you plan enjoy your time on the boat- definitely rent it from Darina. You will be well served, you’ll get all information accurately, she responds fast and professionally.
    The boat looks great! You and your fiends will love it! Highly recommend!

  • Sara
    Sara
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 13th

    **Great Boat Rental Experience with Darina!**

    I recently rented a boat from Darina and had an excellent experience. The boat was in top condition—clean, comfortable, and included an everything as described. When Boatsetter couldn’t provide a captain at the last minute, Darina quickly stepped in and offered her own contact, which saved the day. Her responsiveness and quick problem-solving made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

  • Gianna
    Gianna
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 31st

    Darina was super responsive and we had a great time with the 11 of us. The boat was spacious, clean and great vibes - definitely would book again!

  • Josef
    Josef
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 11th

    Great boat, with a very helpful host, and a knowledgeable and friendly captain-very good experience overall. My friends and I had an awesome experience. Thank you, Darina and team!

  • Matthew
    Matthew
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 02nd

    Really cool boat. Unique experience on a luxury pontoon.

  • deepak
    deepak
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 07th

  • Judson
    Judson
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 28th

  • Christine
    Christine
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 06th

  • Chris
    Chris
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 22nd

    Fantastic boat, fantastic trip. Darina was great to work with, made the entire process incredible easy. Cynthia is an awesome captain! We will definitely pick this boat again in the future!

  • James
    James
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 15th

    Boat was great and the owner couldn't have been nicer or more communicative.

  • Leeanne
    Leeanne
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 11th

    We had a wonderful time on Darina’s boat! She was timely with communication. Would definitely rent again.

  • Zach
    Zach
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 12th

    Boat was great and perfectly comfortable for the max size. All as advertised and great shade for a hot day.

  • Hermela
    Hermela
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 31st

    The boat was very beautiful and spacious for a group of 12. The speaker was amazing and plenty of space for cake and pictures. Darina was a great owner/host and very responsive to all our questions and even accommodated our last minute requests. Thank you so much Darina!

  • Catherine
    Catherine
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 28th

    Amazing! Darina was always responsive and proactive with making sure our group had a great experience!

  • Darrell
    Darrell
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 25th

    Experience was great. Nice boat and very hospitable host.

  • Derrick
    Derrick
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 02nd

    Was great to coordinate with.

  • Sana
    Sana
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 08th

    I had a great time and the boat is extra big !!

  • Johnny
    Johnny
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 31st

    Great experience! was able to accommodate me with a captain when boatsetter couldn’t provide one. Very communicative in terms of pick up location and fees. Thank you Darina

  • Shannon
    Shannon
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 02nd

    Bennington is HUGE! This boat is perfect for a day out on the water with lots of friends :) with an on board cold out table, massive cooler, Bluetooth speaker; you just need to bring the friends, the drinks and the food!

  • Laurie
    Laurie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 19th

    Darina was easy to work with and very accommodating. The boat is very well appointed, beautiful and easy to operate. All in all we had a wonderful experience with her and her boat!

  • Alicia
    Alicia
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 06th

    Great experience! Darina was so kind and helpful! Infinitely grateful to her. Amazing pontoon in fabulous condition. Would rent again in a heartbeat!

  • Rania
    Rania
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 07th

    It is a very good size for a birthday party, my daughter and friends had fun.

  • Kim
    Kim
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 16th

  • Pablo
    Pablo
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 06th

    Excellent experience, highly recommend.

  • Betty
    Betty
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 22nd

    Darina, the owner is very responsive, helpful and the boat exceed my expectations !!! I will Totally do it again !

  • Noel
    Noel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 08th

    We had a wonderful time on the pontoon. The boat owner was very helpful with accommodations and was very responsive. There was no hidden costs and everything was so transparent. I recommend this boat to anyone who wants to have an affordable sailing experience! Will book again in the future :)

  • Christine
    Christine
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 24th

    Big boat! Smooth on the water. Well appointed. We had a wonderful time. I hope to rent this boat again.

  • Nicholas
    Nicholas
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 30th

    Joshua and Darina were lovely to work with and went out of their way to ensure we had the best time; very professional and communicative. The boat was amazing and even better than we expected. Massive. Sound system and on boat cooler, trash, and bathroom were a huge plus as well.

  • Rahul
    Rahul
    4/5 stars (4/5)
    Aug. 07th

  • LaDwanya
    LaDwanya
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 14th

    My family & I had a blast…we have to rent it for 4 hours next time.

  • Abhi
    Abhi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 27th

    Had wonderful time on the boat celebrating milestone birthday. Great experience. Darina is awesome to work with.

  • Aaron
    Aaron
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 01st

  • Cindy
    Cindy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 20th

    I had such a great experience! She was super responsive and answered all my questions quickly, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. The boat itself was spotless and well maintained. The furniture wasn’t just comfortable—it was also aesthetically pleasing, which made the whole vibe even better. Definitely recommend renting from her!