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Rates

Off-Site Rental Rates

Want to rent a boat, but don’t want to be limited to one of our locations? Call to reserve a boat, then pick it up at our Boston Rental Location or the Historic Newton Boathouse. We’ll provide PFDs, paddles, and equipment to transport the boat on your car. We can also deliver boats to the location of your choice.

You can also add 15 days of Off-Site Rental to your Season Pass for a very reasonable fee.

Canoes 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3 DAYS ADD’L DAYS WEEK DEPOSIT
Standard Canoe $88 $108 $137 $22 $225 $1000
Royalex Canoe $86 $113 $143 $23 $235 $1500
Kevlar Canoe $90 $120 $152 $24 $248 $2500
Tripper XL Canoe (4–5 adults) $120 $180 $210 $36 $372 $2000
includes PFDs, paddles, seat cushions, and foam roof rack
Kayaks 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3 DAYS ADD’L DAYS WEEK DEPOSIT
Single Recreational/ $64 $90 $114 $18 $186 $1500
Sea Kayak (Poly or Composite, 15 ft+) $88 $120 $152 $24 $250 $3000
Kid’s Single Kayak $40 $54 $69 $11 $113 $800
Plastic Double Kayak $88 $120 $152 $24 $250 $1800
Composite/Thermoformed Double Kayak* $96 $144 $183 $29 $299 $4000
includes PFDs, paddles, sprayskirt, paddle float, pump, spare paddle, and foam roof rack
*Pick up at Kendall Square – Must have fixed car rack with crossbars- please call 617-965-5110 for details

 

Stand-Up Paddleboards 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3 DAYS ADD’L DAYS WEEK DEPOSIT
Stand-Up Paddleboard $80 $102 $129 $20 $209 $1500
includes PFD, paddle, and foam roof rack
Rowboat 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3 DAYS ADD’L DAYS WEEK DEPOSIT
Rowboat (1–4 adults) $120 $180 $210 $36 $372 $2000
includes PFDs and oars. Weighs 125 lbs.
Paddles 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3 DAYS ADD’L DAYS WEEK DEPOSIT
Canoe Paddle $5 $6 $7 $1 $11 $20
Basic Kayak Paddle $5 $9 $12 $3 $28 $100
Lightweight Kayak/SUP Paddle $10 $17 $21 $4 $37 $200
Wing Kayak Paddle $15 $27 $37 $7 $65 $400
Life Jackets 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3 DAYS ADD’L DAYS WEEK DEPOSIT
Adult $5 $9 $12 $3 $28 $50
Kid’s $4 $7 $9 $2 $17 $40
Other Items 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3 DAYS ADD’L DAYS WEEK DEPOSIT
Trailer
(8 Canoes/16 Kayaks – 1⅞” hitch)		 $120 $210 $280 $50 $480 $2000
Kokatat Drysuit $30 $55 $75 $20 $155 $1000
Neoprene Wetsuit $10 $19 $27 $7 $55 $100
Paddling Jacket $6 $11 $15 $4 $31 $40
Foam-Block Car Rack $2 $3 $4 $1 $8 $40
Nylon Sprayskirt $5 $9 $12 $3 $24 $50
Neoprene Sprayskirt $8 $15 $21 $6 $45 $90
Paddle Float $3 $6 $8 $2 $16 $40
Pump $3 $6 $8 $2 $16 $40
Dry Bag $3 $6 $8 $2 $16 $25

Important Info

  • All persons 16 or over who will be using the boat (including all who will use a double kayak or canoe) must read the informational materials listed above and sign a release.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to rent a boat (16 with parental signature on rental waiver); you are welcome to bring children of all ages. See our complete Age Policy.
  • If you pick up a boat after 5pm, or drop it off before Noon, you are not charged for that day's rental.
  • Rented boats cannot be used in whitewater.
  • Off-site rentals are available only from our Newton Historic Boathouse or our Allston/Brighton location. Our other locations do not offer off-site rentals.
  • Reservations are accepted by calling (617) 965-5110. Pre-payment of the first two days of rental (or one day, if you will only be renting for a day) is required to reserve. Cancellations made at least 48 hours before your requested pick-up time will receive a refund less a 10% cancellation fee; we are not able to offer refunds for cancellations made after that time. If you cancel due to weather at any time before you are scheduled to pick up the boat, we will issue a credit that can be used for anything we do.
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