Planning a sailing vacation in Santa Monica? Enjoy the freedom of the open water on a private yacht charter from Sailo. Rent a boat from a couple of hours to a full day, to really explore California from Santa Monica. With a licensed captain driving your boat rental with, you’ll be able to relax and discover those hidden gems with your friends or family. Prefer to skipper your yacht rental? Use our advanced filters to find your perfect bareboat charter on Sailo!

Top private boat rentals inventory in Santa Monica, CA

Explore the beauty of California state from Santa Monica with a yacht charter. You’ll find 80 boats to rent in Santa Monica with Sailo, for the best choice. Set sail on one of our 23 elegant sailboats. You can also choose from 2 catamarans, available to charter. What better way to discover the shores of California than from the deck of a luxury motor yacht? Browse the 41 available on Sailo for your ideal boating trip. You’ll also find 13 larger party boats, perfect for groups of 13 or more available in Santa Monica, CA.

How to find the best boat for fantastic yachting experiences

Wondering how to find the best charter for a memorable experience on the water in Santa Monica, CA? We have created a set of advanced filters to help you navigate easily our database of Santa Monica boat rentals and yacht charters, and find the one for you. First pick a start date and then choose your trip duration. You can go for an extraordinary of 2, 4 hours or full day experience. Next, select the number of guests, the type of boat and the price range you are comfortable with. The crew filter helps you narrow down the results to the boats with the captain included in the price, or bareboats that you’ll captain yourself. Choose the boat you want in California, to view more pics, read description and reviews. Message the owner if you have any questions or continue with your booking request.

How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA yacht charters for daily trips are available at an average of $1100 per day. Cheaper boats (sometimes with no captain included) may be rented for $250. Our Santa Monica premium charters may have price tags up to $6500, with crew, fuel, docking fees and other extras added to your budget.

Can I pay in installments for my Sailo boat rental?

A lot of our boat owners allow payment in installments, particularly for the weekly charters. First installment is always charged at the time the booking is confirmed. To find out if a boat has an installment plan, reach out to the boat representative and ask details via 'Message Owner' before you submit the booking or check out the Payment Schedule at top of the booking page.

Eco-friendly practices for boaters

Sailing is a great way to experience nature. So we like to remind everyone that keeping nature as beautiful as possible involves a little effort from all of us. Some of our tips for responsible boating include:

Don’t litter or throw waste overboard - take rubbish home and dispose of it responsibly
Eco-friendly sunblock can help prevent damage to marine life
buy local and sustainable food products

However long you’re sailing for, a little goes a long way. Read more about responsible boating.