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Boat Tours & Charters in Ohio

26 of the 879 marinas and boating businesses we track in Ohio are boat tours and private charters. Full listings for every city are on the Ohio page.

26locations
18cities
879locations statewide

Excursions range from captained private sailboat rentals and sunset party boats to scheduled wildlife cruises and eco-tours. Choosing the right operator depends on whether you want a catered, hands-off experience or a BYOB group outing, as well as age restrictions for children. A map location shows where the vessel docks, but it will not tell you if fuel, captain fees, and safety gear are included in the listed rate.

Cleveland 5

  1. Cle Tiki Barge

    1180 Main Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113-2325

    Boat rentals
    Call Website All Cleveland

  2. Goodtime Iii

    825 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44114-1017

    Call Website All Cleveland

  3. Brewboat Cleveland

    5300 Whiskey Is, Cleveland, OH 44102-2271

    Boat rentals
    Call All Cleveland

  4. Holiday Boat Charters

    1800 Scranton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

    Call Website All Cleveland

  5. Discovery Dive Charters & Tours

    17304 Neff Rd, Cleveland, OH 44119

    Call Website All Cleveland

Port Clinton 3

  1. JD Island Destinations

    2818 N Coho Dr, Port Clinton, OH 43452

    Fuel dock
    Call Website All Port Clinton

  2. Lake Erie Sailing Charters

    451 W Lakeshore Dr, Port Clinton, OH 43452-9478

    Call Website All Port Clinton

  3. Catawba Cruising

    2021 NE Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452

    Call Website All Port Clinton

Cincinnati 2

  1. Patriot River Tours

    4801 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2412

    Monday - Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

    Boat ramp
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  2. Cincinnati Tiki Boat

    4601 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2421

    Call Website All Cincinnati

Sandusky 2

  1. Powerplay Yacht Charters

    1531 First St, Sandusky, OH 44870-3901

    Boat rentals
    Call Website All Sandusky

  2. Great Lakes Boat Charters

    701 E Water St, Sandusky, OH 44870-2856

    Call Website All Sandusky

Columbus 1

  1. Semper Veritas Maritime Security Solutions

    1215 Polaris Pkwy Ste 219, Columbus, OH 43240-2037

    Call All Columbus

Coventry Township 1

  1. Portage Lakes Cruises

    562 Portage Lakes Dr, Coventry Township, OH 44319-2258

    Call Website

Curtice 1

  1. Aquaholic Too

    9130 Brown Rd, Curtice, OH 43412

    Call All Curtice

Defiance 1

  1. Skyway Travel and Tour

    15293 Harris Rd, Defiance, OH 43512

    Call All Defiance

Elyria 1

  1. Mega Bites Charters

    130 Villanova Cir, Elyria, OH 44035

    Call All Elyria

Lorain 1

  1. A-hoy Sara-j Fishing Charter

    500 Shipyard Way, Lorain, OH 44052-2016

    Call Website All Lorain

Marietta 1

  1. Major Riviera

    601 Front St, Marietta, OH 45750

    Call Website All Marietta

Medina 1

  1. Cruiseplanners

    3593 Medina Rd PMB 235, Medina, OH 44256-8182

    Call

Millersport 1

  1. Queen Of The Lake Iii - Historic Paddleboat Tours

    2905 Liebs Island Rd, Millersport, OH 43046-1100

    Boat ramp
    Call All Millersport

New Franklin 1

  1. Portage Princess Cruises

    South Turkeyfoot Lake Rd, 401 W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319

    Call Website All New Franklin

Powell 1

  1. One Trip to Paradise

    122 E Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065

    Call All Powell

Put-in-Bay 1

  1. Put-in-Bay Floating Tiki

    341 Bayview Ave, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

    Website All Put-in-Bay

Twinsburg 1

  1. Aurora Lites Tackle

    10858 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087

    Call All Twinsburg

Upper Sandusky 1

  1. Premier Pontoon Excursions

    Chippewa, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

    Call Website
Check the inclusions. Confirm whether the quoted price covers captain fees, fuel, port taxes, and gratuity, or if those are billed separately at dockside checkout.

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Good to know

What is the difference between a boat tour and a boat charter?

A boat tour sells individual tickets on a scheduled route with a set itinerary and shared passengers. A charter reserves the entire vessel for your private group, often allowing custom routes, flexible departure times, and personalized food or drink options.

Are food and drinks usually provided on board?

Larger sightseeing tours often feature a cash bar or light snacks, while private charters frequently operate on a BYOB basis with ice and coolers provided. Always check local regulations and company rules regarding glass containers and alcohol before boarding.

How much do boat tours and charters typically cost?

Shared passenger tours typically cost between $30 and $90 per person depending on the duration and destination. Private charters generally start around $300 to $600 for a few hours on a smaller craft, while larger yachts or specialized sail charters can run $1,000 or more.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Ohio, check the 26 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Ohio, MarinaAtlas indexes 26 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.