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Tampa offers some great deals on boat rentals. Boats cost between $70/hour to $400 for a whole day for a modest deck boat. Large pontoon rentals cost around $160/hour and luxury yachts for up to $1,500/hour.
Jet ski rentals in Tampa cost $60/hour on average for a one or two-seater jet ski.
The easiest way to rent a boat in Tampa is with Getmyboat! You can download the app on the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store, search Tampa boat rentals, and book right on your phone. You can also use our website to find boat owners and captains in Tampa, Florida.
You can rent a wide array of watercraft, including pontoon boats, jet boats, center-console fishing boats, yachts, sailboats, jet skis, kayaks, wakeboarding boats, and even houseboats for overnight trips.
Top destinations include Old Tampa Bay, known for sandbars and boating hotspots; Beer Can Island (Pine Key), a popular spot for beaching and floating parties; and Egmont Key, a historic island perfect for snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife spotting.
Absolutely. Tampa Bay is great for inshore fishing (snook, redfish, trout) and offshore fishing in the Gulf for mahi-mahi, snapper, grouper, and more. Many rentals include fully equipped fishing boats and charters for anglers of all skill levels .
Tampa enjoys a subtropical climate, permitting boating year-round. However, June through September brings afternoon thunderstorms, while November through April offers drier, milder conditions ideal for boating excursions.
Renting a boat allows for sandbar and beach stops, snorkeling and wildlife viewing, dolphin-watching, sunset cruises, floating parties near Beer Can Island, and visits to historical islands or marinas like Egmont Key and the Tampa Riverwalk.