Planning a sailing vacation in Palmetto? 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 Florida from Palmetto. 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!

Our premium fleet of Palmetto, FL motorboat charters

We’ve been asked many times if a motorboat rental is a good choice to explore Palmetto, FL from the water. With more than 53 charters rented every day during the season, our answer is YES, you’re set for an amazing experience when you rent a motorboat in Palmetto! Our boats are available with or without captain, with prices starting at $250 per day, depending on the boat type you choose. Browse, find, and book in minutes the best motorboat for you in Palmetto, FL!

Learn how to find your yacht for extraordinary boating experiences

Wondering how to find the best charter for a memorable experience on the water in Palmetto, FL? We have created a set of advanced filters to help you navigate easily our database of Palmetto 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 Florida, 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 Palmetto, FL?

Palmetto, FL 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 Palmetto premium charters may have price tags up to $6500, with crew, fuel, docking fees and other extras added to your budget.

What happens in case of bad weather?

For captained charters, weather cancellations and reschedulings are entirely at the discretion of the Captain or Boat Owner. The Renter can not invoke 'bad weather' and request a refund as reason for cancellation unless the Captain or the Boat Owner agrees to it. For captained charter, the Captain will make the decision if the weather conditions are dangerous to get out on the water. Cloudy skies or a slight chance of rain are not grounds for cancellation or rescheduling. If a cancellation or rescheduling due to bad weather is necessary, either the Renter or the Boat Owner must send an email to support@sailo.com stating the reason. If the Renter sends such a request, the email must include a written confirmation from the Boat Owner. Read more details here.

Sustainable boating tips

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.