A Yachtsy picnic boat cruising Baltimore's Inner Harbor with the downtown skyline behind it

Baltimore · Inner Harbor

Private Boat Rentals in Baltimore's Inner Harbor

Looking for a Baltimore boat rental that's actually private? Step aboard a sleek 18-foot luxury picnic boat and cruise the Inner Harbor your way — no crowded tour boat, no fixed itinerary, just you and up to eight guests. Bring your own food, drinks, and playlist, and take in the skyline, historic ships, and waterfront from the best seat in the city: the water.

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Guests having fun and taking photos on a private Yachtsy cruise in Baltimore's Inner Harbor

The Yachtsy Difference

An afternoon — or evening — on the water, on your terms

Every Yachtsy rental is always private, so the boat is yours for the full two hours — no strangers, no schedule but your own. Our picnic boats are built for comfort and easy cruising, with spacious seating for eight, a built-in Bluetooth sound system so anyone can be the DJ, and plenty of room to spread out a spread.

The whole boat is yours — never shared
Seats up to 8 guests, all ages welcome
BYO food, drinks & playlist — no bar tab, no markups
Built-in Bluetooth sound system on board
No experience needed — add a driver for $25/hr, split with your group
2-hour cruises, departing from the Inner Harbor

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Baltimore's Inner Harbor lit up at night as seen from the water on a Yachtsy cruise

On the Inner Harbor

What you'll see on the water

Baltimore's Inner Harbor is one of the most scenic stretches of waterfront on the East Coast — and there's no better way to take it in than from your own boat. Cruise past the National Aquarium, the Historic Ships including the USS Constellation, and the shops and restaurants of Harborplace.

Drift toward Federal Hill Park for skyline views, then point toward the colorful rowhouses and waterfront dining of Little Italy and Fell's Point. Whether you want a lazy sightseeing loop or a sunset cruise to cap off the day, you set the course.

Make a Day of It

Nearby in the Inner Harbor

The dock sits in the heart of it all — here's where to go before or after your cruise.

Harborplace & the Promenade

Waterfront shops and restaurants right where you set off.

National Aquarium

One of the nation's best, lining the Inner Harbor.

Federal Hill Park

A short cruise across the harbor for the city's best skyline vantage.

Fell's Point & Little Italy

Historic cobblestone streets, crab houses, and classic Italian dining.

Simple, All-In Pricing

One rate. Any day.

$380 / 2 hours

Any day of the week

Always private — the whole boat is yours
Up to 8 guests, all ages welcome
BYO food & drinks · onboard Bluetooth speaker
No experience needed — optional driver, $25/hr (shared among your group)
Free rescheduling up to 48 hours before

Total at checkout: about $426 — the $380 boat rental plus tax and booking fee. Nothing else unless you add extras.

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★★★★★

Rated 4.9 out of 5

Loved by our guests

“The boat ride was dreamy and idyllic. And our driver, Alexis, enhanced the experience with her positive energy and historic facts… I definitely want to do this again.”

— Google review

“Me and my husband had a great time doing a two-hour evening ride… the best part is really taking in the views. Everything was great from start to finish.”

— Yelp review

Good to know

Up to 8 guests

All ages welcome. Pets are welcome too — any over 25 lbs counts as one of your eight.

BYO & Bluetooth

Bring your own food and drinks; stream your playlist over the onboard Bluetooth speaker. No smoking of any kind on board.

Life jackets aboard

Life jackets for all ages are stored under the seats. Children 13 and under are required to wear one.

Restrooms at the marina

Restrooms are available in the marina building — we recommend a quick stop before you set sail.

No swimming

For everyone's safety, swimming in the Inner Harbor is not permitted.

Flexible booking

Free rescheduling or cancellation up to 48 hours before your cruise.

How Booking Works

From booked to aboard in minutes

Pick your date & timeChoose the day and the two-hour window that suits your group.
Reserve onlineComplete your booking for instant confirmation — sign waivers ahead of time, too.
Arrive at the Inner Harbor dockBring your food, drinks, and playlist, step aboard, and cast off.

Your Dock

Baltimore — Inner Harbor

40 International Dr
Baltimore, MD 21202

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Questions

Baltimore boat rental FAQ

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat in Baltimore?

No experience needed — you can add a driver for $25/hr, easy to split among your group. If you'd like to drive the boat yourself, see the details here.

How many people can the boat hold?

Each private picnic boat seats up to 8 guests of any age. Pets are welcome too — any over 25 lbs counts as one of the eight.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes — that's the best part. Bring your own food, non-alcoholic drinks, and alcohol to enjoy responsibly, and stream your playlist over the onboard Bluetooth speaker. There's no onboard bar and no markups. Smoking of any kind is not allowed.

How much does a Baltimore boat rental cost?

$380 flat for 2 hours, any day of the week. At checkout the total is about $426 ($380 plus tax and booking fee), shown in full before you pay. Adding a driver is $25/hr.

Where do we depart from?

All Baltimore cruises leave from our Inner Harbor dock at 40 International Dr, Baltimore, MD 21202. Restrooms are available in the marina building.

What if the weather is bad?

You can reschedule or cancel for a full refund up to 48 hours before your cruise. For extra flexibility, add our optional weather-insurance rain check at checkout — it lets you cancel and get your booking price refunded even within 48 hours of your cruise (the rain-check fee itself is non-refundable).

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