Rent a private boat in Lakeland

No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying our local waterways.

A sleek white motor yacht sails on calm green water under a partly cloudy blue sky. The boat features a wooden deck and modern design.

Does boating season ever really end in Florida?

Photo via Getmyboat

You know how the saying goes: “A friend with a boat is better than owning a boat.”

Skip the friend part and get straight to enjoying a day on the water with Getmyboat, an Airbnb-like service that lets you rent boats from locals and organizations in the area.

How it works

The boat rental company serves various US cities, including the Lakeland area. To get started, create an account and search for the watercraft that best suits your needs for the day (anything from pontoons to yachts).

You can cater your search to exactly what you’re looking for — trips under $300, captained boats, jet skis, and more — or you can just browse what’s available.

A bright yellow and black pontoon boat is docked on a calm lake. A canopy provides shade, while clear skies and distant trees enhance the peaceful scene.

You can even book a lesson on wake boarding + other water sports through this service.

Photo via Getmyboat

Water my options?

Note: Price estimates are based on rates available at the time of publishing. Check each owner’s rental link to see current pricing.

Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon Boat | Winter Haven | $226/hour
Six adults can explore 19 lakes on the chain — this listing seems to be a fan-favorite with availability not starting until November.

Hurricane Sundeck Sport 205 | Winter Haven | $120/hour
Choose to have a relaxing boat day or a tubing adventure on this boat that fits up to 10 people — you can also inquire about other locations.

Luxury MasterCraft Cruise | Winter Haven | $136/hour
Sit back and relax as a captain takes up to 12 guests around the water — you can enjoy water sports, explore hidden coves, or stop at dockside eateries + bars.

Luxury 3-Story Yacht | St. Pete | $790/hour
Grab 12 other friends to splurge on a day in the Tampa Bay area with this yacht that comes with a floating pool, jet ski, and more.

None of these float your boat? Check out the other rental options available in Swan City.

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