Boat Rentals & Slips

Rental Security Deposits & Insurance

• All rentals require a daily insurance charge of $50 OR a refundable cash deposit.
• If insurance is not purchased, a refundable damage deposit is required at time of rental
• The renter agrees to pay a non-refundable insurance policy fee of $50.  This insurance policy has a $500 deductible.  Any damage under $500 the renter will pay 100% of the costs to repair.  The total out-of-pocket maximum for the renter is $500.
• Refundable damage deposits are as follows:
  • Bass Boats: $200.00
  • Pontoons: $300.00
  • Tri-Toon: $400.00
• The damage deposit is refundable upon return of the watercraft and/or equipment, minus any fuel and/or damage.

Rental Times, Early Returns & Rental Seasons

• “Half-day” rentals run from 8AM – 12PM, or from 12:30PM – 4:30PM.
• “Full-day” 8-hour rentals run from 9AM – 5PM.
• All boat rentals need to be returned to the marina daily except for multi-day options.
• Peak Season: May 26th – Sept. 8th | Off-season: April 1st – May 25th, Sept. 9th – Oct. 31st
• No refunds or prorated time will be allowed for watercraft that are returned early.  In the event the watercraft is called to return due to weather, prorated refunds will be offered if the watercraft is returned more than 90 minutes before the scheduled return time.

Rental Deposit and Cancellation Policy

• Prices are subject to sales tax and fees. Displayed prices DO NOT include gas costs.
• Advance reservations are for 8-hour rentals ONLY. 4-hour rentals & water toy rentals are available for walk-ins ONLY – first come, first served.
• Reservation deposit must be paid within 24 hours of creating the reservation or the reservation may be canceled.
• Prices are subject to sales tax and fees.  Displayed prices do not include gas costs
• Advanced reservations are for 8-hour rentals only.  4-hour rentals (half-day) and water toy rentals are available for walk-ins only.  First come, first served.
• Reservation deposit must be paid within 48 hours of creating the reservation or the reservation may be canceled.
• Boat deposit – bass boats, regular pontoons are $100.  Tritoons are $150.
• If the reservation is canceled 30 days prior to guest’s arrival date, 80% of the original deposit will be refunded to guest within 2 weeks time.  Less than 30 days, the deposit is neither refundable or transferable.
• Prices advertised are off-season on boats.  Peak season pricing (May 24 – September 6) pontoons may be $25-$50 per day higher and disclosed at booking.
• Prices are subject to change at anytime without notice.
• Cancellations due to equipment issues will result in a full refund.
• Holidays and holiday weekends are non-refundable and do not quality for rescheduling.
• No Calls or No Shows – deposits will be forfeited. 

Weather Policy

• All weather cancellations are made by King Creek Marina and are made the day of the reservation only.
• Cancellations due to severe weather will be offered to reschedule or a full refund minus a credit card fee of 4%. 
• We do not cancel for overcast or light rain. 
• We base our decision on guest safety. 
• Weather cancellations are made the day of the reservation only.

Rescue Fees

We will provide and walk you through a full detailed map of our main 10-mile operations area, which is 5 miles north and 5 miles south of King Creek Marina.  If anything happens to the rental in the operations area, we will come get you free of charge (unless in designated no-go zones).  If you are outside the operations area, a rescue fee will be charged.  All fees will be reviewed during the map walk-through.

Safety Precautions

• Renter and operator MUST be 25 years or older on Pontoons, 21 years or older on bass fishing boats.
• All rentals include life jackets and safety equipment.
• Renter/Operator MUST provide a lifejacket for any children weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Lifejackets must be provided by the guest for infants over 18 pounds
• No infants under 18 pounds are allowed on King Creek’s boats.
• All kids must wear a lifejacket at all times.
• Pets must wear a lifejacket.  King Creek does not provide lifejackets for pets.
• Only one pontoon is pet-friendly.  Please contact us for details.