Kemah Marinas, Boat Rentals, and Charters

Houston has a ton of fun things to do, from museums and cultural activities to outdoor adventures. While these Kemah marinas aren’t in Houston, they’re close enough that you won’t mind the short drive. Check out these awesome Kemah marinas, boat rentals, and charters.

You should also check out our Kemah, Clear Lake, and Houston Bay area map to find some fun things to see and do in the area.

Kemah, Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, or Houston Bay Area Boat Rentals, Excursions, Tours, & Charters

There’s a new low-cost membership-based way to enjoy sailing in the Bay Area on high performance boats. These include kayak and canoe lessons and rentals on the South Shore at Watergate Yachting Center.

Star Fleet Events (Charters)

With Star Fleet Events, you’ll enjoy an evening under the stars on a dinner dance cruise, murder mystery, or a bottomless brunch.

At The Helm, Kemah 281-334-4101 (Sailing instruction)

Located across from Kemah Harbor Marina. You can rent 22-foot to 70-foot sailboats. Charter a captain or bareboat for a half-day, full-day, or more. You also get sailing instruction, and it’s a great team-building exercise.

Bay Charters, Clear Lake Shores 281-334-3597 (Sailing lessons)

Sailing lessons and ASA certification.

Clear Lake Parasail, Nassau Bay 281 333-2816 (Boat rentals)

Located at Hilton Marina, suite #125. Hourly and daily sail boat rentals; ski-boats; jet skis; personal watercraft; jetboats; and parasailing.

Gateway Charters & Sailing School, Kemah 281-334-4606 (Charters)

Located at Kemah Harbor Marina. Skippered or bareboat charters; sunset/moonlight sails; sailing instruction; club sailing; “Boat & Breakfast”; corporate team-building. U.S. Sailing Certified instructors.

Houston/Bay Area Rowing Centers, Clear Lake Shores 281-334-3101 (Recreational rowing)

Located in Watergate Marina. 16-foot to 41-foot racing and recreational rowing shells for rent. Also includes instruction, certification, corporate team-building, and Tai Chi. Free passage, but you must row! British pilot boat on weekends. Reservations required.

Houston Sailing Association, Clear Lake Shores 281-334-1856 (Sailboat charters)

Located at Watergate Marina. Power and sailboat charters available with or without a skipper. Year-round sailing school.

Island Princess Charters with Capt. Pip, Kemah 281-332-5757 (Private parties)

“Island Princess” is located at Kemah Harbor Marina. 57-foot Chris Craft Constellation, USCG certified for 38 passengers. Corporate, private parties, weddings, B&B on board.

Kemah Baywatch 1, Kemah 713-477-5656 or 281-532-1518 (Charters)

Tour boat departs from Kemah Boardwalk pier. Upscale, enclosed 36-foot boat, USCG certified for 39 passengers. Inexpensive, one-hour tours of Clear Lake. Private charters & tours available.

Majestic Ventures Yacht Charters, Kemah 281-333-3080 (Cruises)

Located at Kemah Harbor Marina. Yachts for special occasions; harbor cruises; public dinner cruises aboard 95-foot cruiseliner Sensation. Day sails aboard 70-foot luxury yacht; 50-person party yacht; weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Corporate entertainment. Full catering available.

Sackett’s Sailing Center, Clear Lake Shores 281-334-4179 (Boat rentals)

Located at Watergate Marina. Sail boat rentals, 23-foot to 39-foot, with or without a skipper. Power boat rentals; sailing instruction.

Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts, Kemah 281-334-4692 (Yachts)

At Star Fleet Marina, off FM 2094, north on Carolyn. Cruise Clear Lake and Galveston Bay aboard 150-passenger Star Gazer, 100-passenger Star Cruiser, and 100-passenger Star Spirit. Modern yachts ideal for corporate events and weddings & private celebrations. Complete catering service available.

Windward SeaVenture, Kemah 281-334-5295 (Yacht charters)

Located at Waterford Harbor, Pier 3. Yacht charters and sailing school. Sailboats from 28-foot to 42-foot as well as motor yachts. Groups from 2 to 100+, bareboat or skippered. Dailsail, weekends or week charters available. Year-round school with U.S. Sailing certified instructors.