🚤 What to Expect
- Duration: Half-day rentals typically last 4 to 4.5 hours (morning or afternoon slots).
- Orientation: Staff will give a short safety briefing and boat operation instructions before departure.
- Destinations: Most renters head to Shell Island, St. Andrews Bay, or dolphin watching spots.
- Wildlife: You might see dolphins, stingrays, seabirds, and even sea turtles.
- Freedom: You drive the boat yourself. It’s a self-guided adventure.
- Amenities: ladders, sunshade
✅ What to Know
- License: Florida requires anyone born after Jan 1, 1988, to have a Boater Safety Certificate. Most rental places offer a quick online test if needed.
- Arrival Time: Arrive 30–45 minutes early for paperwork and orientation.
- What to Bring:
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, and swimwear
- Drinks/snacks (coolers often provided or rentable)
- Waterproof phone pouch or dry bag
- Weather: Rentals are weather-dependent. Providers may reschedule if conditions are unsafe.
- Capacity: 10 passengers equaling no more than 1600lbs combined
- Rules: No glass bottles or hard liquor. Follow no-wake zones and safety guidelines closely.
