Friday Harbor Boat Rentals offers the largest fleet of rental boats in the San Juan Islands, giving visitors an easy way to island hop, whale watch, fish, crab, or take on a custom charter experience. The business emphasizes a simple, self-guided approach: no boating license is needed, since the team helps every renter get set up and ready to take on the Salish Sea.
The fleet ranges from a 17′ Boston Whaler Keta II and 17′ Smoker Craft Osprey (4 passengers each) up to a 23′ Hewescraft Searunner (8 passengers), along with a 21′ Hewescraft Searunner, 22′ Smokercraft Phantom, and 20′ Alumaweld Stryker. The newest additions include Time, a beautifully rebuilt 40′ Greenwood Novi lobster boat available for exclusive island hopping charters, and a 53′ Hatteras Yacht offering overnight luxury charters for up to 6 guests, blending classic craftsmanship with modern comfort for excursions, celebrations, and getaways. A 9′ Caribe RIB Dinghy is also available for a 2-day minimum rental.
Half-day and full-day rates run $325/$525 for the 17′ Boston Whaler, $350/$550 for the 17′ Smoker Craft Osprey, $375/$575 for the 20′ Alumaweld Stryker, $400/$600 for the 22′ Smokercraft Phantom, $425/$625 for the 21′ Hewescraft Searunner, and $625/$825 for the 23′ Hewescraft Searunner, plus fuel and tax; the Greenwood Novi charter runs $700 for a half-day. Fishing and crabbing gear is available on-site, with complimentary crab pots on request, fishing poles at $12-20, and downriggers for $30.
Beyond rentals, the business runs a private water taxi service within the San Juan Islands, giving visitors an easy island-to-island transportation option. Guest reviews consistently highlight friendly, communicative staff and memorable wildlife encounters, including orcas, seals, and abundant birdlife spotted right from the boat.
For visitors to Friday Harbor looking to rent a boat, book a captained charter, or arrange a water taxi in the San Juan Islands, Friday Harbor Boat Rentals offers the region’s largest self-drive rental fleet alongside luxury overnight charter options.
