Boatsetter is the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, connecting New York City boaters with a local marketplace of privately owned boats, pontoons, yachts, and watercraft. Rather than operating its own fleet, Boatsetter lets renters browse available boats by location and date, choose whether to captain the boat themselves or bring on a licensed captain, and book directly with the boat owner online.

New York City’s waterways offer a wide range of boating experiences, from sightseeing cruises past the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline to fishing trips and private yacht charters, with Boatsetter’s local listings covering everything from smaller powerboats to larger luxury vessels.

Every Boatsetter rental includes insurance coverage through an exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS, along with on-water assistance through TowBoatUS. Renters must be at least 18 to book a captained boat or 25 for a bareboat rental, with New York’s boater education requirements (Brianna’s Law) applying to anyone piloting a boat without a hired captain.

For anyone in New York City looking to rent a boat, pontoon, or yacht from a selection of individually owned vessels, Boatsetter offers an insured, easy-to-book peer-to-peer marketplace.