Whether you’re looking to spend the day boating off the beautiful Cape or you want to stick around the city and explore Boston Harbor, there’s plenty of highly-praised boat rental companies available to you. Massachusetts has a strong boating culture, so you’ll find no shortage of excellent places to rent one for a day (or two!). No matter the type of boat you’re looking for, from pontoon to speed boat, you’ll find it at these 10 awesome boat rental companies in the state.
Featuring a wide array of impressive boat rentals, Gloucester Boat Rental is at your service. They are only available by appointment, however, so call first and tell them what it is you’re looking for.
You won’t find powerboats for rent at Jack’s Boat Rental, but you’ll find plenty of other options instead. Rent a Sunfish, a kayak or a canoe. They even have a full array of Stand Up Paddle Boards, Surf Boards and more.
For an impressive selection of sailboat and powerboat rentals, check out Boston Harbor Boat Rentals. Their belief is that seeing Boston from the harbor is the very best way to view the city, and they provide several means of doing so with their rentals.
If you’re looking to rent a boat while visiting the southern-most tip of the Cape, check out Flyer’s Boat Rentals. Whether it’s a sailboat or powerboat—or maybe even just a kayak—they have everything you need. They’ll even throw in a few pointers for free.
For powerboats with lots of amenities, check out Ship Shops. Their boats come with swim platforms, depth finders, rod holders and more. In addition to their boats, they also rent and sell fishing equipment.
Stonebridge Marina wants to rent you a powerboat or a party boat. Featuring seating for as few as five or as many as 10 people, you’ll enjoy checking out the region from Buzzards Bay.
If you don’t mind foregoing a powerboat rental and are seeking a kayak or sailboat, then Community Boating, Inc. can provide one for you. The nonprofit offers reasonable prices for excellent boating options. They also offer a variety of lessons.
Featuring pontoon boats, fishing boats, canoes and kayaks, Sportsman’s Marina & Boat Rental will get you out and having fun on the water. They are adamant about not renting during unsafe water conditions. And they are closed on Tuesdays.
Whether you’re seeking to rent a pontoon boat or a Boston Whaler, All Cape Boat Rentals will fix you right up. Go fishing, swim in the ocean or simply enjoy a day on the ocean. Fill out their online form well ahead of when you want to rent. They will get back to you within one day.
Rent a boat for the day or even for just an hour. Onota Boat Livery features everything from kayaks and pedal boats to pontoons, runabouts and sport boats. You’re sure to enjoy your time on Onota Lake no matter which you choose.