What Kinds of Boats and Experiences Can You Book on Getmyboat?

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Getmyboat is a boat rental and yacht charter marketplace where you can book powerboats, pontoons, yachts, jet skis, and fishing charters, either with a captain or as a bareboat rental where available. Experiences range from sunset cruises and party boats to dolphin tours and bachelorette outings, and listings vary by location, group size, and occasion. Some boats carry an Instant Book label for faster reservation.

Boat types you can book

The site organizes inventory around a few core categories:

Boat type Typical use on the platform
Powerboats Fishing trips, bay and lake outings, small-group cruises
Pontoons Party cruises, relaxed group trips, sightseeing
Yachts Captained charters, celebrations, larger groups
Jet skis Short recreational rentals
Fishing charters Guided fishing, often with a captain

Listings show the boat model, guest capacity, location, rating, and hourly price, so you can compare options on the same dimensions before booking.

Experience types

Beyond the boat itself, listings are framed around what you'll actually do:

  • Captained charters — a crew handles navigation, so no boating experience is required.
  • Sunset and sightseeing cruises — short, scenic trips, often priced per hour for small groups.
  • Party boats — larger-capacity vessels for celebrations; one example in the Charleston listings is a 40ft tiki-themed pontoon for up to 32 guests.
  • Tours and wildlife trips — dolphin cruises, shark-tooth hunting, and river cruises appear as distinct listing types.
  • Occasion-specific outings — bachelorette and bachelor trips are called out directly in some listing titles.

How listings are structured

Each listing surfaces the details you need to decide: location, guest capacity, boat model and year where given, star rating, and an hourly rate. For example, current Charleston-area listings include a 2024 BullsBay bay boat at $175+/hour for 6 guests, a 21ft Sea Hunt deck boat at $75/hour, and a private captained charter at $400+/hour for up to 18 guests. Prices, availability, and inventory change, so treat these as examples of format rather than fixed rates.

Some listings also carry badges such as Instant Book, Superowner, or Best of 2026. Instant Book signals a faster reservation path; the others are platform quality markers worth checking against reviews.

Choosing between options

Use the same criteria across listings to compare fairly:

  1. Group size — filter by capacity first; a 6-guest powerboat and a 32-guest party pontoon serve different trips.
  2. Captain or not — captained charters suit groups without boating experience; bareboat rentals only where offered.
  3. Duration and price basis — most listings quote an hourly rate, sometimes with a "+" indicating a starting price.
  4. Occasion fit — match the listing type (tour, party, fishing) to your plan rather than the boat alone.
  5. Booking speed — if your date is fixed, prioritize Instant Book listings.

If you're new to the platform, start with a location search, set your group size and date, then compare two or three listings on capacity, price basis, and reviews before booking.