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Policies & procedures

Boating safety

Every rental starts with a hands-on briefing: controls, safety gear, the route and local rules. The person driving is the captain and is responsible for following Florida boating laws.

Requirements

Primary renter 21 or older with a valid photo ID
Prior boating experience for the driver
Florida Boating Safety Education ID if born on or after January 1, 1988
A credit or debit card for the security deposit

Fuel policy

Boats leave with a full tank. After your trip we refuel and charge only for the fuel used, at the current marina price.

Payment methods

Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is accepted at check-in with a card on file. A refundable deposit of up to $750 is held and released after the boat is returned undamaged.

Operating area

Allowed: Biscayne Bay from Haulover Sandbar south to Stiltsville, the Miami skyline, Millionaires' Row, Key Biscayne and Nixon Sandbar, Coconut Grove, the lower Miami River at idle speed, and Boca Chita and Elliott Key on calm days.

Not allowed: the open Atlantic outside Haulover Inlet and Government Cut, Card Sound and anything farther south, and the Intracoastal north of Haulover.

All boats are GPS tracked. Leaving the operating area carries a $1,000 fee.

What's allowed

Coolers, food and drinks (no glass)
Sunscreen, towels and snorkel gear
Well-behaved dogs (bring a towel for paws)
Fishing with a valid Florida license

Add-ons: cooler with ice, beach towels, snorkel set, floating mat, fishing package.

Cancellation

Cancel at least 24 hours before your start time for a full refund (72 hours for holiday weekends). If a Small Craft Advisory is issued for your time, you get a full refund or a new date. See the full Cancellation & Refund Policy.