Better than a boat purchase
- 60–70% less expensive than buying a boat
- No need to buy your own water toys or life jackets
- No hassle, no time-consuming upkeep
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Live your best life.
Start your boat life.
Experience the best boats, best benefits and best people with a superior alternative to renting, leasing or buying a boat.
- 30 clubs
- 97% of reservations filled
- Unlimited training
Platinum or Gold
Tap a membership, then a boat type, to see what you’d be driving.
Our most popular membership
Platinum Membership
Average MSRP $100–150K+
- Unlimited access to our full fleet, Platinum and Gold boats
- Top-of-the-line boats exclusive to our club
- Over 97% of all reservation requests fulfilled
Towers, ballast and wake shaping for surfing, boarding and skiing.
Newer, cleaner, better
Gold Membership
Average MSRP $80–100K
- Access to our Gold boats
- Comparable boats to other clubs, but newer, cleaner, better
- Over 97% of all reservation requests fulfilled
Three pontoons, plush seating and a smooth, stable ride.
Boats and gear from
Our pricingOne introduction fee.
One introduction fee.
Then monthly dues.
Boating Country Club® membership begins with a one-time introduction fee, followed by monthly dues. You choose your options, your fleet, your group and your days, to set your price. Pricing varies slightly by club.
Get exact pricingYearly cost of a $120,000 boat
Own itabout $31,000
Joinabout one-third
Ownership estimate: depreciation, loan interest, slip, maintenance and insurance, before fuel. More in the 2026 membership cost guide.
Nothing adds more to family time
Our members tell us all the time: not vacations, golf memberships or home projects add as much to family life as Nautical membership.
Better than a home pool
- The cost of building a pool covers years of membership
- No project to manage, no ongoing maintenance
- No hassle for as long as you own your house
Better than a family vacation
- Lasts year-round, not one or two weeks
- No travel hassle or wait times
- The cost of one vacation covers a full year of membership
Better than other boat clubs
- A higher-quality fleet
- Concierge-style customer service
- Tour both and you’ll see the difference
Easy as 1, 2, 3
1. ReserveBook online or by phone. Choose your boat and the water toys you want for the day.
2. ArriveYour boat is sparkling clean, fully fueled and loaded with everything you requested.
3. EnjoyHop in, turn the key and go. When you’re done, fuel up, dock and head home smiling.
“Their tagline is a boating country club, and it truly is just that. Valets meet you immediately upon arrival with your boat pre-loaded with your requested toys and urgently retrieve anything else you might want so you can get out on the lake quickly.”
“The boats are always clean, fueled up and ready to go with all your desired water toys. The staff is well trained, super nice and all about customer service.”
“Been a member since opening day. Have totally enjoyed my experience with the club. Whether surfing, tubing, dog trips, or just taking a slow winter cruise down the river, this is the best club in town.”
Get startedPick your club.
Pick your club.
Get your exact price.
Every club gives a free 30-minute dock tour. You leave with your numbers.
Questions, answered
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 introduction fee in the low thousands and monthly dues in the hundreds. A dock tour at your club gets you exact numbers.
What’s the difference between Platinum and Gold?
Platinum includes the full fleet, Platinum and Gold boats, including surf boats, double deckers and high-end center consoles. Gold includes the Gold fleet: luxury tritoons, sport boats, center consoles and deck boats. Both get the same reservations, service and training.
What’s included?
The fleet, the slip, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, life jackets and water toys. Members pay for the fuel they use.
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.
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.
Can I bring guests?
Yes. Bring as many guests as your reserved boat can safely carry, with no guest fees.