Rider and operator eligibility
- Renters must be 18 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID.
- Drivers may be 16 or older when a parent rents the jet ski and the driver holds a valid boating safety card.
- Anyone born after January 1, 1988 who operates a powered vessel in Florida must complete an approved boater safety course or obtain a Florida Temporary Boating Certificate.
- Alcohol or drug impairment ends the rental immediately without refund. We reserve the right to refuse service.
Required safety equipment
- Life jackets must be worn as directed and must be available for every passenger.
- The safety lanyard or kill switch must remain attached to the jet ski operator while underway.
- Provided maps and navigation guidance must remain with the watercraft.
- Carry hydration and sun protection for Southwest Florida conditions.
Core operation rules
- Observe idle and no-wake speed near marinas, docks, anchored vessels, and posted manatee zones.
- Yield to larger commercial traffic and never assume another vessel can stop quickly.
- Avoid aggressive turns or speed changes that could unseat passengers.
- Never splash, spray, or jump another vessel's wake.
Safe distancing
Most collisions happen because riders follow too closely or converge on the same path.
- Maintain 300 feet or 100 yards from swimmers, docks, shorelines, beaches, anchored boats, and other personal watercraft.
- Give fishing vessels additional space because lines may extend behind them.
- Never chase dolphins, manatees, birds, or other wildlife.
Environmental care
- Pack out everything you bring; litter must never enter the water.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen where possible.
- Report injured or distressed wildlife to the FWC hotline at (888) 404-3922.
Emergencies and breakdowns
- Stop the engine immediately after a capsize and follow the orientation instructions for righting the craft.
- Call the provided service number for assistance and never abandon rented equipment.
- Dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies and provide GPS coordinates or nearby landmarks.
Weather and visibility
- Summer storms form quickly. If thunder is heard, begin your return immediately.
- In fog or reduced visibility, slow to a safe speed and signal when near other vessels.
- We may terminate or reschedule an experience when conditions become unsafe.
