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Reasonably priced boat rental?

Posted By: dolfer

Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/27/2014 01:08 PM

I am looking to rent a 20' to 25' power boat for a day to take my family around the lagoon and west side of the island. Anyone have any recommendations?
Posted By: WWII

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/27/2014 02:08 PM

The boathouse has rentals, exquisite has many, they are behind Hertz car rental along the runway.
Posted By: dolfer

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/27/2014 02:25 PM

Neither have anything over 20'.
Posted By: sailbynight

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/27/2014 04:43 PM

Just a suggestion, whatever service you use, remember you get what you pay for. If you are leaving the lagoon, be sure you have a reputable boat from a reputable company.

There are plenty of boats that can be chartered with a captain too. $500-750 per day gets you plenty of boat, with a captain from a few of them.

Coconut Reef Tours will let you take the whole boat, with captain and beverages for about $750 and you don't have to drive. Or you can pay per person, about $60 each.

Have fun!
Posted By: dolfer

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/27/2014 05:01 PM

I have rented boats all over the world and I would never pay more than $400 a day for the kind of boat I am looking to rent. I am surprised that there doesn't seem to be more rentals than there are and that the ones I've seen are so expensive.
Posted By: Rasputin

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/27/2014 06:36 PM

I've looked many times, both on the French and the Dutch sides. Seems that you can't rent anything that size for any less than $500 for a half-day!

Too much moolah for my wallet.

Also too much dough, claims, dead presidents, greenbacks and too much wampum also! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: WWII

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/28/2014 03:23 AM

I rented a 25' seafox 2 days ago at exquisite. the boathouse brochure says they have a 21' deck boat.
Posted By: dolfer

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/28/2014 09:20 AM

How much did they charge you?
Posted By: jollymonsrv

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/28/2014 12:42 PM

How many in your group...I had to look @ offerings in marigot marina...and yes the $$/euro is high plus cost of fuel.....nothing like taking a boat out on your own (have done twice/aquamarina on lagoon} but that was a 19' center console/90 4 stroke Yamaha.. maxed out with 6 adult...10 of us opted to do eagle all day farewell trip ...circumnavigates island and stops for lunch (included) in marigot,,,Please advise if you find something <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: dolfer

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/28/2014 12:45 PM

It's just the four of us, and all experienced boaters.
Posted By: WWII

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/28/2014 01:56 PM

Less than the brochure for all day. I negotiated a lower rate. Prefer not to say. I think being a multi day and multi year renter helped.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/28/2014 02:43 PM

You can also try Aqua world in Simpson Bay. They have 18 - 26 ft. Reasonably priced.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/30/2014 03:09 AM

Aquaworld no longer renting. We tried that on our last trip, in Feb. We ended up day chartering a 47' sailboat. What a beautiful way to cruise the island. 1 day crewed charter, with Lunch, and snacks for 4-6. Call "B&B on the Sea" +1721-523-7713. We are so glad we did this. Cost $600 for the day, plus Tip. Captain and chef. Nothing to worry about. Snorkel gear was included. Boat even had Airconditioning, which the ladies appreciated! Happy hunting.
John.
Posted By: dolfer

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/30/2014 12:34 PM

Sounds wonderful but just not my thing. I want to go explore beaches and for me exploring doesn't involve a captain or crewman.
Posted By: KGB

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 03/30/2014 11:51 PM

We rented from MP Yachting in Marigo marina, 6,5 meter single motor boat for the whole day, paid $450.00 including fuel. That was during this year regatta. Had lots of fun!
Posted By: kdskis2

Re: Reasonably priced boat rental? - 04/14/2015 07:55 PM

Does B&B on the sea have a website? We are interested in chartering w drinks and lunch for the day for 4 & pay less than or = $700. Anyone else know of a boat nausea this, please respond. We don't Jane enough experience to sail on our own. Merci! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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