Florida Boat Rentals

Boat rental options in Florida

In Florida, more than two thirds of the 500+ vessels are motorboat rentals, which represent 70.23% of the available boats.

The average daily price for motorboat rentals is $1,941 and the average size watercraft is 37 ft

88% of the boat rentals have a captain option available.

If you are on a budget and there are a group of more than 10 , pontoon rentals are a great boat type in Florida as they are capable of holding larger group sizes.

Pontoon boats in Florida are cheaper with average prices of $895.12 per day.

Items To Bring on Your Boat Trip

There are a number of items you should bring on a boat trip. The individual boat owner might have some extra requirements like a boater education card (if you're renting without a captain and want to operate the vessel yourself) so you'll want to ask them when making the booking.

But common items worth bringing include:

• Plenty of sunscreen
• A hat to cover your head
• Sunglasses to protect your eyes
• Swimming gear
• Towels
• Water safety gear e.g. arm bands if you can't swim
• Waterproof smartphone cases

You should be good to go with those items. Again, ask the boat owner directly if there is anything else you should bring.

Great Boating Attractions in Florida

So you want to rent a boat in Florida but don't know where to go? Well, there are plenty of places to check out. If you hire a boat with a captain, they'll most likely know some great places. But if you don't, here are some great spots for boaters:

Miami Beach

You can't enjoy a boat rental in Florida without checking out the wonderful Miami Beach. Located in south Florida, you can explore the miles of beach along the coast or simply cool off with a swim in the Atlantic Ocean.

Clearwater Beach

An award winning beach located a short distance from Clearwater city, enjoy a day boating on this beautiful coastal area and check out the vast marine wildlife.

Fort Lauderdale Canals

The canals are full of all different types of fish for you to catch. You'll find plenty of peacock bass around the docks here.

Stiltsville, Key Biscayne

Stiltsville is a group of abandoned homes and businesses just over a mile off the coast of Key Biscayne. It's a cool spot to check out by boat to see some of these historic buildings

Key West Coral Reef

Explore the rich marine environment and North Americas only living coral reef with swimming and snorkeling in the Atlantic Ocean.

You can also explore the shipping wrecks and if you're lucky you might even catch a glimpse of the dolphins and sea turtles.

Hollywood Beach, Florida

With the white sandy beaches littered across the coast, this is a wonderful spot to explore! Cool off with a swim, search for fish with snorkeling or simply relax onboard and take in the sun.‍

Newport Fishing Pier, Sunny Isles Beach ‍

Newport Fishing Pier is a great spot to go fishing or simply relax and soak up the sun. Located at Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard, you'd be foolish not to check it out. This is also a great spot to check out the local stores and cafes.

License Requirements For Boating in Florida

You don't need to have a boat license to rent a boat in Florida if you choose the captain option. If you wish to rent a boat in Miami without a captain and you were born after 1988, you'll need a boat safety identification card. Alternatively, as mentioned, you can simply rent a boat with a captain so you don't have to worry about operating the watercraft if you are born after 1988 and don't want to get a safety card.

Boat Types Available to Rent

There is pretty much every type of boat available to rent in Florida. These include:

• Pontoons
• SpeedBoats
• Catamarans
• Yachts
• Jet Skis
• Motorboats (Small and Large)
• Sailboats
• Custom boats

Please note that this is just some of what you can charter. There are more options also available