Splash connects you with boats and USCG-licensed captains across the country. Rent a boat in minutes — or list yours and start earning.
No phone calls, no paperwork, no boating license required when you book with a captain.
Filter by type, size, price, and amenities. See real photos, ratings, and reviews from other renters.
Choose your day, time, and duration. Your card is held — you're only charged 24 hours before the trip.
Meet your USCG-licensed captain at the marina. They handle the driving — you just relax and have fun.
Your next adventure starts at the dock.
Every booking, every payment, every captain — verified and secure.
Every captain is verified with a valid U.S. Coast Guard license and government ID before they can accept any booking.
Your card is authorized at booking but only charged 24 hours before departure. Cancel before that — full refund.
All boats must carry liability insurance that meets their state's requirements before going live on Splash.
Message your captain or boat owner directly. Ask questions, coordinate pickup details — all in one place.
Every review is from a real renter who completed a real trip. No fakes, no paid reviews.
From Miami to Seattle, the Great Lakes to the Gulf — find boats wherever your next trip takes you.
List your boat on Splash Pro and start earning. We handle bookings, payments, and customer support so you can focus on the water.
Every boat and captain on Splash is verified before they can accept a single booking.
USCG license and government ID reviewed and approved by our team before any captain goes live.
Current registration, required safety equipment, and adequate liability insurance — verified before listing.
Captains conduct a mandatory pre-departure briefing covering emergency procedures and safety equipment.
Real-time weather alerts. Captains have full authority to cancel or postpone any trip for safety.
All communication is in-app. Personal contact sharing is blocked to protect everyone involved.
Owners must meet their state's insurance and permit requirements. We verify documentation before going live.
So much easier than calling marinas. Found a pontoon, booked in under a minute, captain was amazing. Best sunset cruise ever.Jessica M. · St. Petersburg, FL
I list my 28-footer on weekends with Splash Pro. The extra income covers my slip fees and maintenance. Painless.Captain Tony R. · San Diego, CA
Family fishing trip on Lake Michigan. Captain knew exactly where to go, kids had a blast. Already booked our next one.David L. · Chicago, IL
The quick answers most people ask before their first booking.
No. When you book a boat with a USCG-licensed captain on Splash Rides, the captain operates the vessel for you. No boating license is required. Bareboat charters (where you operate the boat yourself) have their own state-specific licensing rules.
Boat rental prices on Splash Rides vary by boat type, size, location, and trip duration. Pontoons typically start around $100/hour, center consoles and bowriders $150–$300/hour, and larger yachts $400+/hour. You only pay the listed price plus any captain gratuity — no hidden fees.
Your card is authorized at booking but only charged 24 hours before your trip. If you cancel more than 24 hours before departure, you get a full refund.
Download the Splash Pro app, sign up as a boat owner, and add your boat in about 10 minutes: 4–6 photos, basic details (length, year, capacity), your hourly rate, and availability. Our team reviews each listing within 24 hours.
A 28-foot boat on Splash Pro typically earns $4,400+ per month at 16 trips/month (a weekend schedule). Earnings depend on boat size, location, and how often you make it available. Splash Pro takes a 20% commission; the rest is yours.
Yes. Every boat on Splash Rides must carry commercial marine liability insurance that meets its state's requirements. Captains are verified with a current USCG license and government ID before they can accept any booking.
Splash Rides operates nationwide in the United States, with active boats in Florida, California, Texas, the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and most coastal and lake regions. Open the app to see available boats near you.
Cancel free up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund. Within 24 hours of departure, cancellation policies depend on the boat owner's listed terms (moderate or strict). If the captain cancels for safety or weather, you always get a full refund.
Splash Rides focuses on a simpler booking experience and lower fees for boat owners. Renters get the same access to verified boats and USCG-licensed captains with no booking fees, and owners keep a higher share of every booking thanks to our 20% commission and current 0% founder promotion.
Yes. Boats on Splash Rides can be booked for sunset cruises, deep sea fishing charters, family day trips, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, and corporate outings. Each listing shows what activities the boat is best for and what amenities are included.
Splash Rides has boats available across Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Key West, Naples, Sarasota, Destin, Jacksonville, and Pensacola. Open the Splash Rides app to see availability for your date and location.
Sí. Splash Rides ofrece alquiler de barcos, yates, motoras y lanchas con capitán licenciado por la USCG en Puerto Rico (San Juan, Fajardo, Culebra, Vieques) y por toda Florida (Miami, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Key West). Descarga la app, busca por ciudad y reserva en minutos.
Los precios varían según el tipo de barco, tamaño y ubicación. Las pontonas y lanchas pequeñas desde $100/hora, motoras y center consoles de $150 a $300/hora, y yates más grandes desde $400/hora. Solo pagas el precio listado más propina del capitán — sin cargos ocultos.
You can rent pontoons, center consoles, bowriders, deck boats, sailboats, catamarans, yachts, fishing boats, houseboats, and luxury cruisers. Filter by boat type, length, capacity, and price in the Splash Rides app.
Splash Rides launched in the United States and Puerto Rico, with expansion to other Caribbean destinations and Latin America (Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic) planned. Join the email list on the website to be notified when new countries go live.
Wherever there's water, you'll find a boat on Splash Rides. Here are some of the most popular places people are booking.
Download Splash to rent a boat — or Splash Pro to list yours and start earning.