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Puerto Rico Boat Rentals
A beautiful island in the Caribbean and a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico is an incredible place for a boat rental. With sparkling blue waters and warm temperatures year-round, it’s a haven for water sports, boat tours, and all sorts of activities to enjoy on a boat. Enjoy a boat tour from San Juan, book a catamaran tour and cruise for hours, stop for a snorkel, and soak up the sun on your Puerto Rico vacation. Yacht rentals in Puerto Rico are another popular option. Find a local captain to take you on a private yacht and enjoy Puerto Rican food on the water.
If you’re heading to Puerto Rico, make sure you schedule a time to rent a boat. You can book a catamaran charter, a powerboat rental, go parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and much more. With its clear, warm waters, Puerto Rico is a top destination in the Caribbean for scuba diving and snorkeling. Book a boat tour with snorkeling as an option for a fun day out on the water. Puerto Rico is also a fantastic destination for fishing charters, where you can spend all day on the Caribbean catching fish like Blue Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo and more.
Because it’s an island, there are tons of cities and villages around the perimeter of Puerto Rico that are excellent for getting out on the water. Taking a boat tour from San Juan or cruise around Vieques, a tiny island off the coast of Puerto Rico’s mainland that is known for bioluminescent kayaking opportunities. Old San Juan is a beautiful historic town to wander around by foot, but also stunning to see from the perspective of the water. Get on a boat and cruise by Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the port of San Juan.
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How much does it cost to charter a boat in Puerto Rico?
A boat charter in Puerto Rico will cost anywhere from $100/person for a 3-hour sailing cruise, to well over $1000/day for a luxury yacht charter. The cost for your boat charter in Puerto Rico will depend on the boat’s capacity, the duration of your charter, where you want to go, and the type of experience you want to have. Boat charters are a very customizable activity, so you can make it as budget-friendly or as luxurious as you’d like! On average, you can expect to pay about $200/hour for a boat charter in Puerto Rico.
Do you need a license to rent a boat in Puerto Rico?
Boating licenses are required for boaters in Puerto Rico who were born on or after July 1st, 1972. This is required to operate a boat, regardless if it is a rental or not. It’s always a good idea to have a boating license and a boating safety certificate before you rent or operate any watercraft. If you do not have these requirements, you can book a boat charter in Puerto Rico with a licensed captain.
How much is it to charter a yacht in Puerto Rico?
Yacht charters in Puerto Rico cost anywhere from $150/hour to well over $600/hour. The price depends on the size and model of the yacht, special inclusions (food and beverage packages, entertainment, itinerary of the charter), how many people are on board, and the time duration of your charter. Holidays or busy tourist seasons can also impact the cost of a yacht charter in Puerto Rico.
Can you rent a boat to go to Culebra?
Culebra is a popular boat tour destination in Puerto Rico, and you can visit it on a day trip or for an overnight stay. It’s an easily accessible island paradise, less than an hour's boat trip from Ceiba. If you leave from the port in San Juan, it will take a few hours, but you can structure your boating adventure to stop at multiple islands and unique beaches in addition to Culebra.
How much does it cost to go from Puerto Rico to Culebra?
A $2.50 ferry ticket to Culebra is the cheapest way to get there from mainland Puerto Rico. If you want to get to Culebra on a boat tour, it can cost anywhere between $300-600 for a half or full day of boating on a private yacht with a captain to take care of the navigating. This is often on a larger boat, so you can split the cost with your travel companions.
Puerto Rico Reviews
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Brie
Private Luxury Sailing Experience out of Old San Juan
We couldn't have booked a better boat! Our group outing was for a sunset sail for 3.5 hours. The communication prior to the excursion was excellent, the directions to get to the marina location were straightforward, the boat was just as described and was fully equipped with a cooler, fridge, ice, yeti cups and bowls/plates for the food we brought. Krista and Kyle were an amazing captain and crew! They educated us on some of the history of Puerto Rico and took all the photos we could have ever wanted. It did rain a bit during our ride, but that didn't stop us from having fun as we just went under the covered portion of the boat for awhile to hang out. We got to see the sunset, a rainbow, and they even took us out a bit longer than originally planned as we were waiting for a cruise ship to pass by. I would highly recommend this boat, captain and crew—it was certainly the highlight of our trip!
Guillaume
Ordono 22
I understand this boat was under maintenance so Moraima was acting as an intermediary. Our booking was done here but the captain was a separate person, Tito, who provided excellent service. Very flexible and knowledgeable. The boat is simple, nothing fancy, but more than enough to enjoy the quiet water around there. We stopped on an island for lunch, very pleasant day.
Jose
Come and live your adventure with us for groups up to 6
David and his crew provided with a great boat ride during our vacation to Puerto Rico. They were on time, courteous, and even gave us recommendations for local spots in the area to eat. If you are looking for a boat ride with a small party size, David is the man!
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Ted
Come and live your adventure with us for groups up to 6
Our group of four had a wonderful day with Captain David and his brother Michael. They took us from Fajardo to Culebra for a day of swimming and snorkeling. David took us to two private beaches on the island - one was great for swimming and floating in the shallow water; the other had great reefs and lots of marine life. David also cooked up delicious hamburgers and hotdogs midday. Great trip and would recommend to anyone planning a full day out on the water in Puerto Rico.
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Keerthi
Come and live your adventure with us for groups up to 6
We had an absolutely fantastic time w/David and his crew. He took us to Icacos for a day at the beach and snorkeling. They had prepared by taking down our shoe sizes in advance and Jad snorkels/flippers ready for us. Their boat had speakers that we were able to hook our phones up to for music, and we were able to bring aboard any beverages/food. They were so kind and so friendly, we will definitely rent/boat with them again when we come back to San Juan. Highly recommend!!!
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Christine
La Parguera Island and Snorkeling Tour, Lajas PR
Memorable experience and captain was very flexible with what we wanted to do. Excellent communication throughout the planning of the trip. Some important things to note: Captain has limited English as the majority of us spoke Spanish. Rum drinks were not served as promised in description. We were brought to a store to purchase any alcoholic beverages. Snack provided was pineapple. Highly recommend bringing your snacks as you get hungry on the water.
Boating Guide - Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Boat Rentals
A beautiful island in the Caribbean and a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico is an incredible place for a boat rental. With sparkling blue waters and warm temperatures year-round, it’s a haven for water sports, boat tours, and all sorts of activities to enjoy on a boat. Enjoy a boat tour from San Juan, book a catamaran tour and cruise for hours, stop for a snorkel, and soak up the sun on your Puerto Rico vacation. Yacht rentals in Puerto Rico are another popular option. Find a local captain to take you on a private yacht and enjoy Puerto Rican food on the water.
If you’re heading to Puerto Rico, make sure you schedule a time to rent a boat. You can book a catamaran charter, a powerboat rental, go parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and much more. With its clear, warm waters, Puerto Rico is a top destination in the Caribbean for scuba diving and snorkeling. Book a boat tour with snorkeling as an option for a fun day out on the water. Puerto Rico is also a fantastic destination for fishing charters, where you can spend all day on the Caribbean catching fish like Blue Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo and more.
Because it’s an island, there are tons of cities and villages around the perimeter of Puerto Rico that are excellent for getting out on the water. Taking a boat tour from San Juan or cruise around Vieques, a tiny island off the coast of Puerto Rico’s mainland that is known for bioluminescent kayaking opportunities. Old San Juan is a beautiful historic town to wander around by foot, but also stunning to see from the perspective of the water. Get on a boat and cruise by Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the port of San Juan.
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