Boat Rentals/Charters
Toronto Harbour Nautical Centre (formerly Harbourfront Centre Sailing & Powerboating) has a fleet of sailboats, powerboats and yachts to suit your needs. We offer bareboat rental opportunities to the public with recognized credentials or equivalent boating experience. Our smaller powerboats are a great opportunity for new boaters to try out the world of boating with proper safety training provided by our knowledgeable staff.
How To Rent With Us
To rent a boat, you must be over 21 with a current G level driver’s license or over 18 with a Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC). Please ensure that you arrive 20 minutes before your rental, allowing enough time for the safety briefing. Contact us to learn how to obtain your PCOC.
Sailboat and large powerboat rentals require you to have experience with comparable boats. You are required to fill in a Boating Resume in order to be approved for one of these boats. If you do not have sufficient experience, please complete our Charter Inquiry Form and we can provide a Skipper to sail or drive the boat for you at an additional cost.
Cancellation Policy
To book a boat more than 30 days in advance we require a 25% deposit. For bookings within 30 days we require full payment. You may reschedule your booking up to 48 hours prior to departure for a $25 fee.
In the event of thunderstorms or winds over 20 knots, we reserve the right to cancel a charter. In the event of any cancellation by either party due to weather, refunds will not be issued. An alternate date will be booked within the season.
Options for 1-5 persons
Starting at $119/hr
To rent a Tier 1 boat, you must be over 21 with a current G-level driver’s license OR over 18 with a Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC). Our knowledgeable staff will give a full safety briefing on all rentals.
Powerboat Rentals
Tier 1 / Inexperienced Boaters / Inner Harbour
Tier 2 & 3 / Experienced Boaters
Options for 1-10 persons
Starting at $149/hr
Tier 2 and 3 powerboat rentals require you to have experience with comparable boats. You are required to fill in a Boating Resume in order to be approved for one of these boats.
Sailboat & Yacht Rentals
To rent a sailboat or yacht, you must have prior sailing experience. Please complete the online Boating Resume form.
If you do not have prior experience, please phone our office at (416) 203-3000 or complete our Charter Inquiry Form to arrange to have a skipper or instructor on board for an additional fee of $60–$80/hour.
Keelboats - J24 and Harbour 20
Options for 2-5 persons
Starting at $225/3hrs
Keelboat rentals require you to have experience with comparable boats and/or appropriate certifications and training. You are required to fill in a Boating Resume in order to be approved for one of these boats.
Dinghies - RS Feva, RS Zest and Hobie Cat
Options for 1-4 persons
Starting at $135/3hrs
Dinghy rentals require you to have experience with comparable boats and/or appropriate certifications and training. You are required to fill in a Boating Resume in order to be approved for one of these boats.
Yachts - Hunter 24 and Niagara 35
Options for 2-9 persons
Starting at $300/2hrs
Yacht rentals require you to have experience with comparable boats and/or appropriate certifications and training. You are required to fill in a Boating Resume in order to be approved for one of these boats.
