Almost everyone finds getting out on the water an alluring idea. Whether it’s a leisurely sail, a fast ride on a jet ski or motorboat, or a luxurious cruise on a yacht, floating fun doesn’t have to be just an idea anymore.
GetMyBoat has established a mission to make the joy of boating accessible to amateur sailors and fishing fanatics alike, becoming the number-one app for both boat rentals and charters. Calling the company the “Airbnb of Boats,” company rep Val Streif says, “While boating in Los Angeles is often considered an exclusive experience, you can find yacht charters at affordable prices on GetMyBoat.”
In short, if you’re looking for a captained experience or a rental you can float yourself, the company works simply by allowing customers to connect directly to boat owners and captains and then book a secure cruise online.
Boating experiences are available at Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach among other locations. In fact, if you’re going out of town on vacation, many destinations with a waterfront location are a part of GetMyBoat’s rental map.
From a relaxing afternoon sailing around Balboa Island to a celebration with a group of friends, pretty much any on-the-water experience is possible. There are options such as a zero-emissions electric boat, a Duffy boat perfect for an afternoon gathering in the Marina, making the perfect setting for a birthday or anniversary. Seating as many as six passengers, the boat has a shady full canopy and offers a relaxing 5 m.p.h. sail.
If seeing nature up-close is more what you’re after, there are a bevy of whale watching tours available, including a luxurious 38-foot yacht complete with an experienced captain. Offering a sail off Dana Point in Southern Orange County, passengers will get the chance to cruise near dolphins and whales. Plus, they can enjoy two staterooms, two bathrooms, an enclosed bridge, and an open–air aft deck, as well as complimentary triple fudge brownies.
There’s a classic wooden cruising boat available along with hercaptain in Huntington Beach, holding up to 12 passengers. A wide range of wind-powered sailing charters are also available, including a gorgeous schooner with red sails launching from Newport Harbor. You can even have a lesson on handling the tiller yourself. Or perhaps you’re into a faster ride: if so, you could take a spin on a Chapparal Powerboat with a 25-foot deck, capable of carrying 9 passengers including the boat’s captain, right out of Marina del Rey.
In short, whether you’re looking for a relaxing seafaring afternoon or a terrific setting for a celebration on the water, booking a boat experience has never been so easy. GetMyBoat offers a simple and safe solution to securing your own ultimate water experience.
There’s nothing like the fresh sea air, the cry of gulls and cormorants, and the soothing sound of those ocean waves. Get ready to relax on a serene sail or for an afternoon of summer fun while zipping around the harbor on a jet ski. Whatever water experience you’re looking for, GetMyBoat is the place to turn for sensibly priced rental experiences by the hour or day. Some renters can even offer overnight water adventures.
So, if it’s time to say “Ahoy, matey” and get onboard with some ocean-going quality time, check out the wide range of SoCal rentals available and “sail away, sail away, sail away.”
– Genie Davis; photos by Get My Boat