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Pontoon and boat rentals in Washington DC, DC

21 boat rentals around Washington DC with menus and prices taken from each operator's own site, from $5. Pick a time and book. No phone tag.

Baltimore Water TaxiBaltimore, MD
From $16★ 4.6 (528)
SeaDCWashington, DC
From $8★ 4.9 (448)
Chesapeake Bay Boat RentalsEdgewater, MD
From $440★ 4.7 (200)
Inner Harbor MarinaBaltimore, MD
From $5★ 4.7 (185)
White Rocks MarinaPasadena, MD
Request to book★ 4.6 (179)
GoBoat Boat Rental - The Wharf, Washington, DCWashington, DC
Request to book★ 4.6 (173)
Annapolis Electric Boat RentalsAnnapolis, MD
From $200★ 4.8 (106)
Kent Point MarinaStevensville, MD
Request to book★ 4.8 (74)
Schnaitman's Boat RentalsWye Mills, MD
Request to book★ 4.7 (71)
Baltimore Electric Boat RentalGlen Burnie, MD
Request to book★ 4.7 (30)
Sloans Pink BoatsWashington, DC
From $500★ 4.9 (29)
Bush River Boat RentalsAbingdon, MD
Request to book★ 5.0 (27)
K.O. Watersports, LLCFort Washington, MD
Request to book★ 5.0 (23)
Waters MarinaSparrows Point, MD
Request to book★ 4.5 (17)
Crab Alley MarinaChester, MD
Request to book★ 4.5 (17)
Little Lady Boat Co.Centreville, MD
Request to book★ 5.0 (14)
Carefree Boat Club at National HarborOxon Hill, MD
Request to book★ 4.1 (11)
Vortex boat rentalsWashington, DC
Request to book★ 5.0 (11)
Boat Rentals at Lake Anne (Reston Association)Reston, VA
From $15★ 4.1 (7)
East Neck Boat RentalRock Hall, MD
Request to book★ 4.5 (4)
Water Sports Rentals at BBCEssex, MD
Request to book★ 4.0 (1)

What pontoon and boat rentals is actually like

Your own boat for the day. Load the cooler, find a sandbar, and let everyone take a turn at the wheel.

  1. Check in at the marina and complete the boating checklist with staff.
  2. A walkthrough covers the controls, the chart, the no-wake zones, and where to anchor.
  3. Cruise out. Pontoons are wide and steady, so kids and grandparents are comfortable.
  4. Anchor, swim, snack, repeat. Return before your slot ends and fuel up if required.

Bring: Cooler with water and food, Sunscreen, hats, towels, A speaker, Boater card if your state requires it. Good for: Families, mixed-age groups, and birthdays that need room to spread out.

How much does it cost?

Published prices here start at $5. Most operators list a few options by duration or group size; the exact menu is on each listing.

Do I need to call to book?

No. Pick a listing, choose a time and the number of guests, and book. The operator confirms on Outset.

Where does this information come from?

From each operator's own website and public listings. Operators can claim their page and correct anything.

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