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I am looking to rent a 20' to 25' power boat for a day to take my family around the lagoon and west side of the island. Anyone have any recommendations?
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The boathouse has rentals, exquisite has many, they are behind Hertz car rental along the runway.
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Neither have anything over 20'.
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Just a suggestion, whatever service you use, remember you get what you pay for. If you are leaving the lagoon, be sure you have a reputable boat from a reputable company.
There are plenty of boats that can be chartered with a captain too. $500-750 per day gets you plenty of boat, with a captain from a few of them.
Coconut Reef Tours will let you take the whole boat, with captain and beverages for about $750 and you don't have to drive. Or you can pay per person, about $60 each.
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I have rented boats all over the world and I would never pay more than $400 a day for the kind of boat I am looking to rent. I am surprised that there doesn't seem to be more rentals than there are and that the ones I've seen are so expensive.
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I've looked many times, both on the French and the Dutch sides. Seems that you can't rent anything that size for any less than $500 for a half-day! Too much moolah for my wallet. Also too much dough, claims, dead presidents, greenbacks and too much wampum also! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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I rented a 25' seafox 2 days ago at exquisite. the boathouse brochure says they have a 21' deck boat.
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How much did they charge you?
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How many in your group...I had to look @ offerings in marigot marina...and yes the $$/euro is high plus cost of fuel.....nothing like taking a boat out on your own (have done twice/aquamarina on lagoon} but that was a 19' center console/90 4 stroke Yamaha.. maxed out with 6 adult...10 of us opted to do eagle all day farewell trip ...circumnavigates island and stops for lunch (included) in marigot,,,Please advise if you find something <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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It's just the four of us, and all experienced boaters.
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Less than the brochure for all day. I negotiated a lower rate. Prefer not to say. I think being a multi day and multi year renter helped.
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You can also try Aqua world in Simpson Bay. They have 18 - 26 ft. Reasonably priced.
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Aquaworld no longer renting. We tried that on our last trip, in Feb. We ended up day chartering a 47' sailboat. What a beautiful way to cruise the island. 1 day crewed charter, with Lunch, and snacks for 4-6. Call "B&B on the Sea" +1721-523-7713. We are so glad we did this. Cost $600 for the day, plus Tip. Captain and chef. Nothing to worry about. Snorkel gear was included. Boat even had Airconditioning, which the ladies appreciated! Happy hunting.
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Sounds wonderful but just not my thing. I want to go explore beaches and for me exploring doesn't involve a captain or crewman.
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We rented from MP Yachting in Marigo marina, 6,5 meter single motor boat for the whole day, paid $450.00 including fuel. That was during this year regatta. Had lots of fun!
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Does B&B on the sea have a website? We are interested in chartering w drinks and lunch for the day for 4 & pay less than or = $700. Anyone else know of a boat nausea this, please respond. We don't Jane enough experience to sail on our own. Merci! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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