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Captained Yacht Charters and Boat Rentals Worldwide

4.9 out of 5· 500,000+ reviews
Why WattaWave

Built for a worry-free day on the water

Real boats, real owners, and the protection to book with total confidence.

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Funds are held safely via Stripe and released to owners only after your trip.

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Instant Book

Book in seconds

Reserve eligible boats instantly — no waiting on owner approval.

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Messaging

Talk to owners

Chat with hosts before you book to plan the perfect day on the water.

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Support

Always here

Real human help before, during, and after every trip.

Where to next

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Unforgettable Experiences

Premium charters and rentals from around the world

How it works

From search to sunset in three steps

Booking your day on the water has never been easier.

1

Find your boat

Search by destination, date, and crew size, then filter to the perfect ride.

2

Book securely

Reserve instantly or request to book, and pay safely through Stripe.

3

Set sail

Meet your host at the dock and enjoy the water — we've got your back the whole way.

Real boats. Real adventures.

Your next escape
is one booking away

Browse thousands of boats worldwide — from quiet sunset sails to full-crew luxury charters.

  • Instant booking on 10,000+ verified boats
  • Chat directly with owners before you book
  • Safe payments + 24/7 trip support
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50,000+ happy renters

4.9 avg. rating
Testimonials

What Our Community Says

Real reviews from real renters and owners

Booked a 34ft motorboat for my wife's birthday. The whole process was seamless — owner was great, boat was spotless. 10/10 would book again.

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Jake S.

Miami, FL · 34ft Sea Ray

Found the perfect catamaran for our family vacation. WattaWave made it easy to compare options and the messaging with the owner was super fast.

M

Mia W.

San Diego, CA · 42ft Lagoon Catamaran

Used WattaWave for a fishing charter trip. Captain was knowledgeable, caught plenty of fish, and the booking experience was smooth from start to finish.

C

Carlos R.

Key West, FL · 28ft Grady-White

Booked a 34ft motorboat for my wife's birthday. The whole process was seamless — owner was great, boat was spotless. 10/10 would book again.

J

Jake S.

Miami, FL · 34ft Sea Ray

Found the perfect catamaran for our family vacation. WattaWave made it easy to compare options and the messaging with the owner was super fast.

M

Mia W.

San Diego, CA · 42ft Lagoon Catamaran

Used WattaWave for a fishing charter trip. Captain was knowledgeable, caught plenty of fish, and the booking experience was smooth from start to finish.

C

Carlos R.

Key West, FL · 28ft Grady-White

Booked a 34ft motorboat for my wife's birthday. The whole process was seamless — owner was great, boat was spotless. 10/10 would book again.

J

Jake S.

Miami, FL · 34ft Sea Ray

Found the perfect catamaran for our family vacation. WattaWave made it easy to compare options and the messaging with the owner was super fast.

M

Mia W.

San Diego, CA · 42ft Lagoon Catamaran

Used WattaWave for a fishing charter trip. Captain was knowledgeable, caught plenty of fish, and the booking experience was smooth from start to finish.

C

Carlos R.

Key West, FL · 28ft Grady-White

Booked a 34ft motorboat for my wife's birthday. The whole process was seamless — owner was great, boat was spotless. 10/10 would book again.

J

Jake S.

Miami, FL · 34ft Sea Ray

Found the perfect catamaran for our family vacation. WattaWave made it easy to compare options and the messaging with the owner was super fast.

M

Mia W.

San Diego, CA · 42ft Lagoon Catamaran

Used WattaWave for a fishing charter trip. Captain was knowledgeable, caught plenty of fish, and the booking experience was smooth from start to finish.

C

Carlos R.

Key West, FL · 28ft Grady-White

Rented a pontoon for a birthday party. 12 of us on the water for 6 hours. Payment was secure and the boat was exactly as described. Incredible experience.

S

Sophie L.

Lake Tahoe, CA · 24ft Pontoon

As an owner, WattaWave has been incredible. I went from 0 to fully booked in 3 weeks. The calendar management tools are the best I've used.

R

Ryan T.

Annapolis, MD · Owner — 38ft Sailboat

Gorgeous sailboat cruise through the Puget Sound. Owner was knowledgeable and welcoming. The photos matched perfectly and the experience exceeded expectations.

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Emma K.

Seattle, WA · 32ft Beneteau Sailboat

Rented a pontoon for a birthday party. 12 of us on the water for 6 hours. Payment was secure and the boat was exactly as described. Incredible experience.

S

Sophie L.

Lake Tahoe, CA · 24ft Pontoon

As an owner, WattaWave has been incredible. I went from 0 to fully booked in 3 weeks. The calendar management tools are the best I've used.

R

Ryan T.

Annapolis, MD · Owner — 38ft Sailboat

Gorgeous sailboat cruise through the Puget Sound. Owner was knowledgeable and welcoming. The photos matched perfectly and the experience exceeded expectations.

E

Emma K.

Seattle, WA · 32ft Beneteau Sailboat

Rented a pontoon for a birthday party. 12 of us on the water for 6 hours. Payment was secure and the boat was exactly as described. Incredible experience.

S

Sophie L.

Lake Tahoe, CA · 24ft Pontoon

As an owner, WattaWave has been incredible. I went from 0 to fully booked in 3 weeks. The calendar management tools are the best I've used.

R

Ryan T.

Annapolis, MD · Owner — 38ft Sailboat

Gorgeous sailboat cruise through the Puget Sound. Owner was knowledgeable and welcoming. The photos matched perfectly and the experience exceeded expectations.

E

Emma K.

Seattle, WA · 32ft Beneteau Sailboat

Rented a pontoon for a birthday party. 12 of us on the water for 6 hours. Payment was secure and the boat was exactly as described. Incredible experience.

S

Sophie L.

Lake Tahoe, CA · 24ft Pontoon

As an owner, WattaWave has been incredible. I went from 0 to fully booked in 3 weeks. The calendar management tools are the best I've used.

R

Ryan T.

Annapolis, MD · Owner — 38ft Sailboat

Gorgeous sailboat cruise through the Puget Sound. Owner was knowledgeable and welcoming. The photos matched perfectly and the experience exceeded expectations.

E

Emma K.

Seattle, WA · 32ft Beneteau Sailboat

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