Boat Rental FAQ

Take-It-Anywhere rentals are trailerable center-console boats you pick up and tow to wherever you want to launch — perfect for full-day, multi-day, and weekly trips. Marina-Based rentals are deck boats, pontoons, and tritoons kept at our marina and rented by the half-day or full-day for local, on-the-water fun.

Yes. Center consoles are available for 2-day, 3-day, multi-day, weekly, and extended rentals. Keeping one boat for your entire trip is often more convenient and more affordable than renting a different boat each day.

Yes. Weekly rentals are one of Surfside's specialties. A weekly rental gives you the same boat for your whole vacation — ideal for waterfront Airbnbs, vacation homes, resorts, campgrounds, and Florida Keys properties.

Yes — Take-It-Anywhere center consoles are designed to be towed to approved destinations throughout Florida. You pick up the boat near Orlando and tow it to your trip.

Yes, the Florida Keys are a popular approved destination for Take-It-Anywhere center-console rentals. You pick up the boat near Orlando and tow it to the Keys for your trip.

Yes. Take-It-Anywhere center-console rentals include a trailer so you can tow the boat to your approved destination.

Some deck boats may be eligible for premium take-it-anywhere rentals and multi-day trips, but not every deck boat can be trailered. Eligibility depends on the individual boat. Contact Surfside to ask about premium trailering options.

Tow-vehicle requirements vary by vessel and are based on the loaded weight of the boat and trailer. Surfside will provide the required minimum tow rating for each rental. Contact Surfside for the current tow-vehicle requirements for the specific boat you want to rent.

Yes. Marina-Based deck boats, pontoons, and tritoons are available for half-day rentals. Hourly rentals are not offered.

Yes. Full-day rentals are available for both Take-It-Anywhere center consoles and Marina-Based deck boats, pontoons, and tritoons.

Every rental includes a pre-departure safety briefing and operating walkthrough. Life jackets are provided for all passengers. Specific included equipment varies by vessel — contact Surfside for the full included-equipment list for your boat.

Fuel policies vary by vessel and rental type. The applicable fuel policy will be provided before booking is completed. Contact Surfside for the current fuel policy for the boat you want to rent.

No experience is required for most rentals. Every rental includes a pre-departure safety briefing and orientation so you feel confident handling the vessel.

Florida boating-safety requirements may apply depending on the operator's age and vessel. Surfside will provide the current requirements during booking, and renters are responsible for meeting applicable Florida law.

Yes. Center consoles are well-suited for fishing trips, and many rentals can be used for fishing. Contact Surfside to confirm fishing features and any restrictions for your chosen boat.

Yes. Deck boats are a great choice for tubing and watersports on marina rentals. Contact Surfside to confirm which deck boats are set up for watersports.

Yes — multi-day, weekly, and extended rentals are designed exactly for this. You keep the boat for the duration of your rental. Overnight and trip-length options vary by vessel.

Take-It-Anywhere center consoles are picked up from a designated Surfside pickup location near Orlando. Marina-Based rentals launch from the applicable marina location. Exact pickup details and directions are provided with your reservation.

Delivery or transport assistance may be available for select rentals in the future. Availability, pricing, destination limits, and vessel eligibility will be confirmed before booking.

Security deposit or damage-hold requirements may vary by vessel and rental type. The applicable requirement will be shown during booking or provided before the reservation is confirmed. Contact Surfside for the current deposit requirement for your boat.

Surfside's final cancellation and weather policies will be provided during booking and included in the rental agreement. Contact us for the current policy before reserving.

Surfside monitors weather and water conditions with safety as the priority. Weather-related changes are handled according to the current rental and weather policy provided at booking.

Renters are responsible for any damage caused during the rental period. Damage responsibility and any applicable deposit or hold will be explained in the rental agreement provided before booking is completed.

Submit your rental request online or contact Surfside to reserve your boat. Multi-day and take-it-anywhere rentals may require additional verification before confirmation.