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Affordable Boat Charters in New York

Find the perfect boat rental in New York: from $286
Motorboat New York
•Motorboat • 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$286
SailBoat New York
Sailboat• 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$540
Sailing Vessel New York
• Sailboat • 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$600

Choose from over 100 different boats and enjoy a boat trip with or without a captain for as little as $286. Browse for your favorite vessel and book a boat rental in New York now.

Recommended Boat Hires in New York

Find your perfect boat rental: Save 36%
Yacht New York
•Yacht • 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$2,500
Sailing Boat New York
•Sailboat • 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$495
Watercraft New York
•Motorboat • 12 Passengers • No Captain
New York, USA
from
$950
Sailing Watercraft New York
•SailBoat • 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$625
Party Boat New York
•Motorboat • 22 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$1,200
motorboat new york 1
•Motorboat • 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$525
Catalina Sailboat New York
•Sailboat • 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$425
 Powerboat New York
•Motorboat • 6 Passengers • Captain
New York, USA
from
$550
Sea Cruiser New York
•Motorboat • 6 Passengers • Captain
New York, USA
from
$2,450
Large Boat New York
• Motorboat • 18 Passengers • Captain
New York, USA
from
$3,200
Custom Boat New York
•Custom Boat • 40 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$2,750
Boat Charter New York
•Sailboat • 6 Passengers •Captain
New York, USA
from
$490
Large Vessel NY
• Motorboat • 70 Passengers • Captain
New York, USA
from
$1,500
Mega Yacht New York
• Yacht • 12 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$3,290
Super Yacht New York
• Yacht • 15 Passengers •Captain
New York, USA
from
$1,500
Custom Vessel New York
• Party boat • 60 Passengers • Captain
New York, USA
from
$3,804
Power Boat New York
• Motorboat • 6 Passengers • Captained
New York, USA
from
$3,200
Luxury Yacht New York
• Yacht • 85 Passengers •Captain
New York, USA
from
$8,000

Popular Boat Rental Amenities in New York

You can look through all the boats and find the perfect option with the right amenities. Some popular options listed: "internet", "snorkeling gear", "fishing" and "scuba diving". Some boat owners will happily let you swim or party onboard a boat rental in New York too.

The Weather in New York

Find the perfect time of year for boating in New York
Month Average Temp °F Sea Water Temp °F
January 35.00°F 45.00°F
February 36.00°F 46.00°F
March 39.00°F 49.00°F
April 52.00°F 46.00°F
May 61.00°F 54.00°F
June 72.00°F 63.00°F
July 76.00°F 72.00°F
August 75.00°F 73.00°F
September 68.00°F 70.90°F
October 57.80°F 63.40°F
November 47.00°F 57.00°F
December 47.00°F 57.00°F
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Boat options in New York

In New York, 54% of boats available are sailboat rentals.Other popular boat rentals include motorboat rentals and yacht rentals.

The rest of the boat rentals in New York include pontoon rentals,custom boat rentals, jet skis, speed boat rentals and party boat rentals.

Enjoy a Boating Trip in New York Today

New York is a wonderful state to enjoy a day on the waters of the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean. Many of the boat rentals are located in the different boroughs of New Yorkwith the most popular being the New York Harbor or marinas like West 79th Street Boat Basin, North Cove Marina or Skyport Marina.

You can charter a boat and enjoy the day exploring the New York city skyline or some of the historic American architecture including the statue of liberty and Brooklyn Bridge.

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING TO MY BOAT RENTAL IN NEW YORK?

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.

WHAT ARE THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT BY BOAT IN NEW YORK?

Places to visit by boat in New York

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Libert is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor within New York City and is a most visit for those looking to hire a boat in New York. You can't visit New York without checking this wonderful place out.

Circle Line: Manhattan Island Exploration

You can explore the city sights through this 2.5 hour circumnavigation of Manhattan Island. You'll have the best views directly from your boat charter.

Explore the beaches of New York

There are plenty of different beaches for you to check out by boat in New York. The most popular include:

  • Coney Island, Brooklyn
  • Brighton Beach, Brooklyn
  • Midland Beach, Staten Island
  • Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn
  • Fort Tilden Beach, Queens
  • Jacob Riis Park Beach, Queens
  • Rockaway Beach, Queens
  • Main Beach, East Hampton
  • Montauk, Long Island
  • Robert Moses State Park, Fire Island
  • Orchard Beach, Bronx
  • Asbury Park, Jersey Shore

You can explore these beaches by boat or enjoy watersports off the coast. Just watch out for swimmers in the area near the beaches.

WHAT WATER ACTIVITIES CAN I DO WHEN I HIRE A BOAT IN NEW YORK?

Fun Water Activities in New York

There are lots of fun activities to do on the waters. For those that enjoy speed, you can hire a jet ski and speed through the waters of the Hudson River or the Atlantic Ocean.

You can also explore the Statue of Liberty by boat and explore this iconic American symbol. Other popular boating activities include watersports like water skiing, fishing, swimming and snorkeling.

Heck, you can even scuba dive in some parts of the New York waterfront too!

DO I NEED A LICENSE TO RENT A BOAT IN NEW YORK?

License Requirements For Boating in New York

Motorboats - Any individuals born on or after 5/1/96 are now required to successfully complete an approved course in boater education in order to operate a motorboat. Approved courses include those offered by NYS Parks, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or the U.S. Power Squadron. Individuals less than 10 years of age may not take this course of instruction.Alternatively, many of the New York boat rentals come with the option of having a captain to operate the boat.

WHAT TYPE OF BOATS CAN I RENT IN NEW YORK?

Boat Types Available to Rent

There are many types of boat rentals in New York. These include:

  • Pontoons
  • SpeedBoats
  • Catamarans
  • Yachts
  • Mega Yachts
  • Jet Skis
  • Motorboats
  • Sailboats
  • Custom boats

These are the most popular types of boat charters in New York. There are more options also available

Airbnb for boats in New York

Browse through the different watercrafts and simply message the owner or book a boat rental in New York instantly. It's the very same as Airbnb but for boats. No need to worry about hiring a captain separately. The majority of these boats come with the option for a captain included in the price.

Boat Rentals Near New York