Frequently Asked Questions

We are open from 9am to 6pm during the summer season. And, 8am to 5pm during the fall/winter season. We are closed on Mondays, however, open on holidays that fall on a Monday, such a Memorial Day and Labor Day. 

All of our boats are equipped with life jackets, fire extinguishers, and other safety equipment. We also provide a safety briefing before each rental.

• Must be 25 years old
• A boater certification must be obtained by clicking this link and completing the required course FLORIDA BOATER SAFETY COURSE

Yes! Previous boating experience is required to rent a boat, and it is required to complete the boater certificate course, as noted above. Amelia Boat Rental has the right not to rent to anyone that does not have a boater’s certificate or boating experience in tidal waters.

We offer pontoons, tritoons, and/or fishing boats. Please see Book Now on this site for our current inventory.

Please see Book Now on this site?

A boat must be rented for a minimum of 4 hours. 

Yes, life jackets and all other safety gear are provided. 

Fishing is permitted on our center console and bay boats boats ONLY. You will need a fishing license. We do not issue fishing licenses.

Yes, but NO GLASS containers and NO GRILLS. If we find evidence of glass or grilling on a boat, you will be charged a minimum $50 fee.

A captain is not provided; however, if you would like a captain we can arrange that for you. Captains are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.

Most boats have am/fm radios and BlueTooth capability. All boats are equipped with VHF radios.

Renters pay for the fuel that they use.

Click Book Now or Contact us to schedule your boat rental. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RENTALS. It is suggested to schedule your reservation at least 1 day in advance if reserving during the week, and 2 to 3 days in advance if trying to schedule for the weekend. The sooner you know your schedule and reserve a boat, the more options you’ll have to accommodate your party.

Contact Us within 24 hours of your scheduled reservation and we will provide you with the options of moving your reservation to another date (schedule permitting) or cancel all together. If you do not contact the office to cancel or reschedule your reservation at all, your reservation is void and a $100.00 No Call No Show Fee will be charged. No credit or partial credit will be provided for returning a boat to the marina before the scheduled return time.

If there is inclement weather (storms with high winds, lightening and thunder) at the time of your reservation, you will be provided the option to reschedule. Amelia Boat Rental will not provide refunds for rain or cold weather.

If you are more than 30 minutes late for your scheduled reservation and our office has not heard from you, your reservation will be canceled without a credit. If you are running late and we are aware of it, no problem, we will hold your reservation. However, you will not be allotted additional time to your reservation. For example, if your reservation is 2 to 6 and you don’t arrive until 3, the boat is still due back at 6.

If you are late returning the boat, you will be charged $50 for every 15 minutes the boat/WaveRunner is not at the dock – NO EXCEPTIONS!

The boat is provided to you clean and you are required to return it as such (normal usage expected). Please pick-up and remove all trash. If you return the boat dirty and it requires additional cleaning, you will be charged a minimum $50 cleaning fee. If the boat is returned “trashed”, you will be charged a minimum $100 cleaning fee.

No, boat may not be retained after dusk; this includes overnight.

All boats are in the water at the marina, and do not require trailering.

No boat may be trailered to another location.