A private 18-foot Yachtsy picnic boat on the water in DC's Navy Yard, a private boat rental for up to eight guests
Washington, DC · Navy Yard

Considering a Yacht Rental in DC? Read This First.

We're not a yacht charter — and that's exactly the point.

A Yachtsy boat cruising the Anacostia with the Washington Monument in the background
Straight Talk

The honest answer

Search for a yacht rental in DC and you'll find two very different things: crewed charter yachts that run $1,200 to $5,000+ for an outing, and Yachtsy — a private 18-ft luxury picnic boat you rent for $380 — the same rate any day of the week.

It isn't a yacht, and it isn't trying to be. But if what you're really after is a private boat, your own people, your own music, and skyline views from the water, you may not need a yacht at all.

Side by Side

Yacht charter vs. Yachtsy — the real numbers

A DC yacht charter

  • Typically $1,200–$5,000+ for a few hours, plus gratuity
  • Professional crew — you're a passenger
  • Guest minimums and catering packages are common
  • Best for big groups of 10 or more

A Yachtsy picnic boat

  • $380 flat for 2 hours — about $426 total at checkout with tax and booking fee
  • Drive it yourself, or add a driver for $25/hr
  • BYOB — your own food, drinks and playlist
  • Private for up to 8 guests, all ages
Two guests toasting champagne on a Yachtsy cruise at DC's Navy Yard
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Which one should you actually book?

If you're hosting 15 people, want a crew handling everything, or need a formal event space on the water, book a real yacht charter — DC has good ones.

If you're 2 to 8 people who want the whole boat to yourselves for a fraction of the price, that's exactly what Yachtsy is for. Start with our private DC boat rental page, browse the FAQs, or check availability directly.

Questions

Quick answers

Is Yachtsy a yacht rental?
No. Yachtsy's boat is an 18-ft luxury picnic boat — private, BYOB, up to 8 guests — not a yacht. This page covers how the two options compare.
What does a yacht charter in DC actually cost?
Most crewed yacht charters in the DC area start around $1,200 for a short outing and climb past $5,000 with crew, fuel, and catering. Yachtsy is $380 flat for 2 private hours — about $426 total at checkout with tax and booking fee.
What's included in a Yachtsy rental?
The whole boat for up to 8 guests for 2 hours: BYO food and drinks, a Bluetooth speaker, life jackets, and Navy Yard views from the Anacostia. Drive it yourself or add a driver for $25/hr.
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