Summertime and the living is easy, or it could be on a fun-filled family boat outing. Whether looking for a casual day sailing or a more bells-and-whistles experience, there are a plethora of boating options across the country and abroad — you just have to know where to look.
Check out a few reliable boat rental companies you can borrow for the day, week or more during your summer vacation.
With various boat rental offers for groups of all shapes and sizes, from sailing in Chicago to yachting in Florida, Get My Boat is at your service. Check out prices for your group of 19 on a pontoon boat in Texas or speed boats out on the Chesapeake Bay. Get My Boat even has an app for families to quickly book, manage or even rent out their own vessel on the fly.
Where there’s a jetsetter family looking for a day out on the water, there’s Boatsetter. Shop for boat rentals in more than 600 locations with the option to include a captain. Whether you’re looking to celebrate on a high-end vessel, go fishing, rent water sports or sail away, there’s a boat in or around your area.
Specifically looking to sail around the islands of Croatia and plan your own luxury summer yacht party? Uber provides boating options abroad. Live the high life out on the Mediterranean and check out sightseeing options around Split and Dubrovnik, or create your own itinerary.
Family yachting. Photo: Maksym Topchii | Dreamstime.com
Families in and around Arizona and California or vacationing out West with some specific boating needs, look into Boats4Rent. This no-fuss, back-to-basics boat rental company offers all the necessities your family needs for the day out on the lake or cruising in the ocean. Shop by location and excursion options, without all the over-the-top add-ons.
Now, for those over-the-top families, Sailo may have what you’re looking for. Take a luxury yacht tour in Miami, sail through the Bahamas with the kids, or take on Europe like an aristocrat. Sail through the Golden State of California, escape to the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia or see the New York City skyline from the water — all with the family in tow, enjoying the sun, summer and luxury getaway.
If any of these options don’t quite work for your family, check out local boat rental shops at the beaches and lakes near you. Some trusted, family-owned operations might just be in your own backyard for a fun staycation summer excursion.
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