San Diego Boat Rentals

In San Diego, over 58% of boats booked are sailboat rentals. The next most popular bookings are motorboat rentals (31%). The rest is made up of catamaran rentals and yacht charters . Whether you are looking for a private boat rental, a luxury yacht rental or anything in betwee, there are many boat otions available at affordable prices.

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
• Waterproof smartphone cases

Ask the boat owner directly if there is anything else you should bring.

The Best Destinations With Boat in San Diego

Mission Bay

This is a great place to check out the clear blue water and beautiful area. The waters are protectd meaning the water will be calm and perfect for an awesome boating experience.

El Capitan Reservoir

For boaters looking to rent a small boat in San Diego, this is a great place to check out. Usually less busy the the harbors around San Diego, you can have a peaceful and fun boat trip on this reservoir.

Lake Cuyamaca

Particularly a fun spot for fisherman, this lake is 110 acres of lake water with many fish species to come and fish for. Located just one hour from San Diego, it's worth checking out if you enjoy your fishing trips.

San Diego Bay

For boaters that like to be surrounded by other boats, this is a great spot to check out. It's also a wonderful spot to watch the sunset onboard a vessel. If you are interested in a party boat, this is also a great boat location for boozing onboard.

Weather in San Diego

The climate in San Diego means you have warm dry summers with temperatures average 84°F in July and August and cooler winter months with temperatures averaging 67°F in December. The sea temperature is hottest in July and coolest between December and February.

License Requirements For Boating in San Diego

You don't need to have a boat license to rent a boat in San Diego if you choose the captain option. With the network of captains, it shouldn't be hard to find a captain. If you wish to rent a boat in San Diego without a captain and you were born after 1988, you'll need a boat safety identification card.

Cost To Rent A Boat in San Diego

The average daily rental price for a boat in San Diego is $1,572.43. However, a half day rental boat is much cheaper and more popular with some the cheapest boat model priced at $380.

Boat Types Available to Rent

There are many types of boats you can rent in San Diego including:

• SpeedBoats
• Catamarans
• Fishing Boats
• Yachts
• Mega Yachts
• Deck Boats
• Sea Cruisers
• Party Boats
• Jet Skis
• Motor Boats
• Sailboats
• Custom boats

These are the main fleet of boats listed and you can host many events onboard like boat parties, dinners etc.

Water Activities in San Diego

You can enjoy lots of water experiences while out boating including water skiing, wakeboarding, banana boating, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving in the warm waters of San Diego.

Period of time boats available

You can hire a motor yacht or any boat option on the crystal blue water of San Diego for any period of time(subject to availability). Options include:

• Overnight Trip
• Day Trips
• Weekly Trip
• Hourly Trips

Whether you want to relax on an overnight boat trip in a sailing yacht or explore the wonderful beaches around San Diego on a cruisers yacht, you can have an amazing time especially with weekly prices being of great value. Day options include hourly boat rentals or half day boat rentals and this is also popular for renters to choose.