Ellis Boat Charters offers powerboat rentals and bareboat yacht charters for cruising the Maine and New England coasts. Our charter fleet includes several Ellis Yachts, Hinckley Yachts, and a Wilbur Flybridge Cruiser. All Charter vessels include tenders and proper cruising/safety equipment. Ellis Boat Company, based in Southwest Harbor, Maine, maintains the vessels and provides 24/7 service. All charter boats are appropriately insured and well-maintained, including up-to-date and fully operational equipment.
Explore Maine and New England’s offshore islands and diverse coastal harbors with a classic Maine-built boat – available through Ellis Boat Charters out of Southwest Harbor, Maine.
Your bareboat charter starts with a full tutorial on the vessel’s operation in Southwest Harbor, Maine. This will likely be followed by a cruise up Somes Sound, surrounded by Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. You can hire a Captain familiar with local Maine waters if you choose. Fully immerse yourself in boating, living aboard as you venture the Maine coast for an extended vacation. Or, enjoy an Ellis Charter boat as an extension of your seaside residence, making day trips to your favorite local retreats.
Click the links below for destination ideas, common questions, and booking procedures.
• Maine Charter Destination Ideas
• Common Questions, Inventory List
• Charter Booking Procedure/Policy
Select a Boat – For a brief description & calendar.
Fast and Nimble - The Hinckley T40 "Timbuktu" provides a fun boating experience while avoiding the prolific lobster trap lines that populate the Maine coast. Timbuktu is outfitted for day-cruising and/or overnighting, with or without a Captain.
The Hinckley Picnic Boat EP is a classic and fun-to-drive Maine yacht. This boat has a Yanmar 400 Engine with a single Hamilton Jet Drive. Hire a Captain or bareboat this vessel yourself.
New to the fleet in 2024, this Ellis 36 Flybridge Cruiser sleeps four down below with a full galley topside. Loaded with systems and easy to operate with bow & stern thrusters, this vessel will be fully equipped for overnighting and extended cruising.
Custom Designed and built by Ellis Boat Company, this beautiful Ellis 36 Express Cruiser features a custom top design, 465 hp Yanmar diesel engine, Garmin electronics, generator, and more.
New to the fleet in 2025, the Ellis 36 Express Cruiser "Sea Smoke" is a classic boat with new electronics. Sleeps 2 below and 2 as needed in the shelter. This is the perfect couple's overnighter or a fantastic day-boat for you and your family/friends. 
This Ellis 36 Express Cruiser, “Botany Bay” includes a Yanmar diesel engine, tender/outboard, generator, air conditioning (and heat), enormous galley with propane cooktop/oven, head & separate shower, dinner set up for up to eight people.
This Ellis 36 has seen quite a few upgrades from Ellis Boat Company, including a new Garmin plotter, generator, heat and air conditioning, induction cooktop, and a full shelter enclosure.
Added to the fleet in 2020, this Wilbur 38 flybridge Cruiser is ready for cruising the Downeast Maine coast. A tender and outboard will be included. This vessel will be fully equipped for overnighting and lengthy cruising.
This Ellis 28 Express Cruiser, fully restored in 2017, features a 225 hp Volvo Diesel engine, bow thruster, Garmin plotter/radar, v-berth, heating system, head, hot water, salt/fresh water, anchor, small galley, and tender on davits.
The Ellis 26 Lobster Yacht “MarvEllis”, recently restored by Ellis, features a 250 hp Suzuki outboard, bow thruster, Garmin plotter/radar, seating for six, v-berth, enclosed head, fridge, saltwater and freshwater washdown, fusion stereo, anchor with windlass, and a 2-person inflatable kayak.
THIS VESSEL IS ONLY AVAILABLE WITH A CAPTAIN
Go on a fantastic guided tour with a new Ellis 36 Express Cruiser "All That Jazz" and her Captain. Ample seating for up to twelve people. Tender provided for getting to shore for island adventures.
