Boating in Sarasota is a thrilling experience and one best savoured with your own private yacht charter. Choose your perfect boat rental in Sarasota and step aboard with your family or friends for a spectacular day on the water. Escape the crowds and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in Florida from the deck of your own yacht charter.

The best Sarasota, FL private boat rentals available on Sailo

Want to rent a boat in Sarasota, FL? You’ll find 44 boats waiting for you to take them on an adventure here on Sailo. Choose from our 5 elegant and classic sailboats. A catamaran is also a great choice, with 3 available in Sarasota. Fans of luxury motor yachts will be spoiled for choice with our 36 motor yacht charters. Florida is an excellent place to enjoy a boat party, so discover our various larger party boats for 13+ guests in Sarasota and see for yourself.

Amazing yachting experiences happen on the right boat. Search for it now!

Choosing the perfect Sailo boat for you in Sarasota, FL is easy and quick thanks to our advanced filters! First we recommend filtering by date and trip duration. Whether you look for a 2, 4 hrs or a full day rental in Sarasota, the group size is very important, as well as the type of boat you want for your adventure in the waters of Florida. Use the price filter to see only options according to your budget and click on the 'Crew' button to choose if you want a boat with a captain or you want to drive it yourself (option Bareboat). Once a Sarasota charter catches your eye, click on it to see the boat page with more photos and a detailed description. Check the reviews and send a direct message to the boat owner to ask more details!

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Sarasota, FL for a day?

Boat charter prices in Sarasota, FL vary significantly. You can find great budget friendly rentals starting from $250 for a daily trip. Luxury or party yacht rentals for the day can cost up to $6500 where service fees and mandatory extras are not included. Your budget per day will vary depending on whether you are renting the boat in Sarasota with captain and/or crew, fuel cost, special requests for pick-up and drop-off or other special arrangements you may want to make with the owner.

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.

Together we protect our oceans

However long you’re on a boat, it’s always a thrilling and fun experience. Here at Sailo, we like to make sure that the stunning beauty of the seas, lakes and rivers of our planet stay as pristine as possible. If you’re going to charter a yacht, from a few hours to week, try to follow these sustainable boating tips:

Take your rubbish home
Use eco-friendly sunblock
Avoid single use plastic

Much of the world’s plastic ends up in the sea, so reduce, reuse and recycle. Read more about responsible boating.