Memorial Day Sail: Trending Waterfront Destinations & Unique Boats for an Epic Long Weekend

Written by Boatsetter Team
May 6, 2024

Some of the favorite things to do for Memorial Day include cooking, gathering with friends and family, fun outdoor activities. Still wondering what to do this Memorial Day Weekend? How about rent a boat for some fun, waterside time.

Trending waterfront destinations for Memorial Day Weekend

  • Miami, FL
  • Austin, TX
  • Panama City Beach, FL
  • San Diego, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA

Unique boat rentals for Memorial Day Weekend

With an average passenger count of seven, having a boat that fits medium-to-large groups is a priority for Memorial Day. Bring family and friends together for a memorable holiday on the water.

The Mega Pontoon

Well known for being a roomy boat type, it should come as no surprise that pontoons are the most-booked boat for Memorial Day Weekend. This mega pontoon is uniquely large with a length of 32 feet, and allows up to 25 people.

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Commodore 3880

This 42 ft flybridge with a roof top lounge and lounging are in the cabin allows up to 12 passengers. Typical stops for this boating experience include Oleta State Park and Picnic Island.

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The KK28 Boat 

Cruise the San Diego with six of your favorite people on this 1930s style, picnic boat. Relax and chitchat out in the aft. Around sundown, head over to Windansea Beach to catch the sunset.  

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Fun Group Activities for Memorial Day

Not sure how to fill your time on a boat? Consider the following Memorial Day activities.

Host a Memorial Day Weekend barbecue on a boat  

Find a boat with a BBQ grill and bring the burgers and dogs aboard.

Go deep sea fishing with a local expert 

Book a guided fishing trip in the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.”

Anchor down at a sandbar  

Ask the captain to take you and your group to a secluded sandbar, or go to Nixon Sandbar for boating, music, and good vibes.

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