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NAUTICAL BOAT CLUB® · KEMAH
Nautical Boat Club Kemah on Clear Lake
Clear Lake to Galveston Bay, ready when you are.
5boats
$640Kfleet list value
97%reservations filled
Pick your boat
Tap any boat for photos, specs and video.
Easy as 1, 2, 3
Arrive
Your boat is clean, fueled and loaded with everything you asked for.
Enjoy
Hop in and go. When you’re done, dock it and head home smiling.
A day at the club
Choose your fleet
Platinum Membership
- Unlimited access to the full fleet, Platinum and Gold
- Top-of-the-line boats exclusive to our club
- Over 97% of reservation requests fulfilled
High-end center consoles
Sport boats with towerGold Membership
- Access to the Gold fleet
- Comparable boats to other clubs, but newer, cleaner, better
- Over 97% of reservation requests fulfilled
Center consoles
Luxury tritoonsYou choose your fleet, your group and your days. Total cost averages about a third of boat ownership. A dock tour gets you exact pricing for Kemah.
What members say
Real Google reviews from Kemah members
JMJeff MelloyMember · Kemah
★★★★★
“Joining Nautical Boat Club Kemah has been a fantastic adventure for our family. Whether you want to cruise around Clear Lake or chase fish through Galveston, there are boats for either.”
MSMelissa ScottMember · Kemah★★★★★
“We joined Nautical Boat Club last summer and it honestly ended up being one of the best decisions for our family. … What we love most is the variety of boats.”
WSWilliam ShewbridgeMember · Kemah★★★★★
“Probably the best boat club in the area. There are always boats available that are ready and high quality. Have rarely had a weekend where I couldn't get a boat and the staff is always more than accommodating.”
EDEric DelgadoMember · Kemah★★★★★
“We never owned a boat before so were very inexperienced, but Will took us out for a day to show us the ropes and help make us feel much more comfortable.”
JHJimmy HuntMember · Kemah★★★★★
“I’ve had a great experience with Nautical Boat Club in Kemah. The staff has been friendly, professional, and very helpful, especially as a newer member.”
Kemah Boardwalk Marina
Kemah Boardwalk Marina555 Bradford Ave, Kemah, TX 77565When you arrive
We are located in the Kemah Boardwalk Marina, a private and gated Marina exclusive to marina and club members. Give us a call to book a tour and we will bring you down to the dock and show you our fleet.
Hours
Boating hoursSummer : April 15th - Sept 15th
Early: 7 AM - 12:30 PM
Late: 2 PM - 8 PM
Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Monday
Off Season : Sept 16th - April 14th
Early: 8 AM - 12 PM
Late: 1 PM - 5 PM
Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Monday
Early: 7 AM - 12:30 PM
Late: 2 PM - 8 PM
Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Monday
Off Season : Sept 16th - April 14th
Early: 8 AM - 12 PM
Late: 1 PM - 5 PM
Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Monday
Office10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Monday
Around Clear Lake and Galveston Bay
A rental is one day. Membership is the season.
Two or three days a yearRent
One boat, your way, and the upkeepOwn
Twice a month or more, no workJoin
Questions, answered
How do I book a tour of Nautical Boat Club – Kemah?
Tap Book a dock tour at the bottom of this page to pick a day and time, or text or call (281) 900-9238. Tours are held at our docks at Kemah Boardwalk Marina.
What happens on a dock tour?
You meet the Kemah team, walk the docks and step aboard the Clear Lake and Galveston Bay fleet. We cover how reservations work, what training includes and which membership fits how you boat, and you leave with exact pricing. Tours are free.
How much does a membership cost?
Pricing depends on the boats and membership level you choose. Across our clubs, memberships start with a one-time initiation in the low thousands and monthly dues in the hundreds. A dock tour gets you exact numbers for Kemah. More in the 2026 membership cost guide.
How does Nautical Boat Club – Kemah work?
Members pay a one-time initiation fee and monthly dues for unlimited access to our fleet on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. We handle cleaning, maintenance, storage and insurance, and watersports equipment is included.
What's included?
The fleet, the slip, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, life jackets and water toys. Members pay for the fuel they use.
Which boats are in the Kemah fleet?
5 boats: 2 fish & offshore, 1 sport & deck, 2 pontoons. Gold members boat the Gold fleet; Platinum members get the full fleet, including the premium boats.
How do I reserve a boat?
Members reserve online through the reservation portal, weeks ahead or the same day. Over 97% of reservation requests are fulfilled, and a confirmed reservation is guaranteed.
Do I need boating experience?
No. Training is unlimited and included at no extra cost, from a boat safety course to one-on-one instruction on the water. The team stays with you until you feel fully confident.
Can I bring guests and kids?
Yes. Bring as many guests as your reserved boat can safely carry, with no guest fees. Family days are a big part of membership, and life jackets come loaded on every boat.
Can I boat at other Nautical locations?
Yes. Members can boat at other Nautical Boat Club locations up to four times a year.
When can I boat?
Year-round, closed Mondays. Summer reservations, April 15 to September 15, run 7 AM to 12:30 PM and 2 to 8 PM, and off season 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 5 PM.
Where can I go on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay?
Cruise past the Kemah Boardwalk and the waterfront homes of Clear Lake, or head out across Galveston Bay toward the Gulf.
What can I fish for on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay?
A peaceful day spent angling for redfish, speckled trout and flounder, close to the marina or out on Galveston Bay.
Your boat is waiting.
Free 30-minute dock tour. Leave with your exact numbers.