You know how the saying goes: “A friend with a boat is better than owning a boat.”

Skip the friend part and get straight to enjoying a day on the water with Getmyboat, an Airbnb-like service that lets you rent boats from locals and organizations in the area.

How it works

The boat rental company serves various US cities, including around the Triad. To get started, create an account and search for the watercraft that best suits your needs for the day (anything from pontoons to yachts).

You can cater your search to exactly what you’re looking for — trips under $300, captained boats, jet skis, and more — or you can just browse what’s available.

Want to take a solo spin? Try renting a jet ski. | Photo via Getmyboat

Water my options?

Note: Price estimates are based on rates available at the time of publishing. Check each owner’s rental link to see current pricing.

20' Stingray | High Point | $100+/hour
Enjoy tubing, fishing, or just cruising around the water on this rental. You can choose to captain the boat yourself or use the boat owner's captain for an extra fee.

25ft Large Pontoon Party Barge | Lake Norman | $120/hour
On a pontoooon. If floatin' is all you wanna do, this option can fit the whole family (up to 10 people) and includes a captain.

Yamaha EX Sport Jet Ski | Lake Norman | $70+/hour
You'll need a valid drivers license to jet around the waters on this Yamaha with a top speed of ~50 mph.

Cobalt Power Boat | Lake Noman | $198/hour
This one is ideal for families — your rental comes with a captain, fuel, a cooler with ice, safety equipment, a Bluetooth audio system, floats, and more.

None of these float your boat? Check out the other rental options available in the Winston-Salem area.