Find the perfect boat rental in San Francisco with or without a captain by searching among the 80+ vessels listed. Save up to 39%. Choose your favorite boat and enjoy a boat trip now.
You can filter boat rentals in San Francisco based on the amenities offered. Popular amenities include captain included for boaters that want to relax and not operate the watercraft themselves, boat crew onboard for those that want a staff to cater to their every need and water sport equipment included for those that are more active and would like to dip in the water. Other popular amenities include cabins onboard if boaters want to have an overnight boat trip, onboard toilets so you can have comfort breaks and onboard wifi if you want to stay connected or work while out on the water.
| Month | Average Temp °F | Sea Water Temp °F |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55.00°F | 54.00°F |
| February | 61.00°F | 55.00°F |
| March | 63.00°F | 55.00°F |
| April | 64.00°F | 56.00°F |
| May | 68.00°F | 57.00°F |
| June | 72.00°F | 58.00°F |
| July | 72.00°F | 58.00°F |
| August | 73.00°F | 58.10°F |
| September | 73.00°F | 58.00°F |
| October | 70.00°F | 57.00°F |
| November | 63.00°F | 55.00°F |
| December | 57.00°F | 55.00°F |
In San Francisco, sailboat rentals are the most popular option with over 62% of bookings for sailboats with motorboat rentals being the second most popular option at 34% of bookings.
The rest is compiled of catamaran rentals and yacht rentals for those willing to spend a bit more for a charter.
Choose your favorite boat model and enjoy a beautiful boating trip exploring the coastal scenery around San Francisco. Whether you are looking for private yacht tours or a simply sailing trip on a sailboat, there are many options available for you to enjoy so pick the best vessel for you and have a wonderful time on the waters now.
When you rent a boat, you will need to be aware of items you should bring. Please keep in mind that you should message the boat owner directly for specifics.
As a general rule, you should bring swimming gear if you plan on swimming around the Pacific Ocean, sunscreen and sunglasses if the weather is hot and sunny, a change of clothes if you plan on staying onboard overnight and a boaters education card or international certificate of competency if you plan on operating the vessel yourself.
More boat specific items might be bring food onboard if you plan on using an onobard kitchen or bring champagne onboard if you plan on having a private romantic boat tour.
So you want to rent a boat in San Francisco 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:
Take a boat trip to Alcatraz Island and explore this infamous prison and island. It's only a 15 minute boat trip to get there.
Viewing this wonderful piece of engineering from a boat is a must see as well as the beautiful coastal scenery around it.
This is a great place to check out by boat as it has been the backdrop to many wonderful Hollywood movies like the Pursuit of Happyness.
You can use the marina in Angel Cove to stop and explore this beautiful area. It's only a 20 mimnute boat ride to this area.
Enjoy the coastal scenery along this wonderful area. You can also check out the San Francisco skyline at night from the comfort of your boat too.
This is a great place to see the city by water. You'll also find a lot of people fishing so if you want to enjoy a fishing trip on a boat, this is a great spot to consider.
Explore the west coast of San Francisco on the world renowned Ocean Beach. Enjoy the sandy beaches and rich marine wildlife from a boat rental of your choice.
If you want to operate a boat rental yourself in San Francisco, you'll need to provide a boater education card or an international certificate of competency. Alternatively, you can hire a captain with the boat you choose as the majority of the rentals come with captains/skippers included in the price.
The average daily rental price for a boat in San Francisco is $2,467.62. However, a half day rental boat is much cheaper and more popular with some the cheapest boat model priced at $455 for a 3 hour boat trip.
There are many boat types available to hire in San Francisco including:
These are the available boat types to charter.
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 Francisco.
You can hire a motor yacht or any boat option on the waters of San Francisco for any period of time. Options include:
With all these options, you can choose what suits you best and have fun boating with friends and family.
Browse through the different vessels and simply message the boat owner and book a boat in San Francisco 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.