Explore Pittsburgh from the water aboard a 22-foot Crest II pontoon with a required operator-referred driver. Settle in for a social outing with city views from the boat.
- Relax beneath a single Bimini cover
- Connect your music through Bluetooth
- Enjoy onboard party lights
- Bring your own food and beverages, including alcohol
Important details
- The primary renter must be at least 18 and have the skills and physical and mental abilities, including swimming skills, needed to use the equipment safely
- Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted; licensed service animals are excepted
- The required driver's fee is not included in the listed price. You'll pay the driver directly in cash: $20 per hour for daytime rentals or $30 per hour for any outing that goes past 8pm, with a minimum charge of 4 hours
- A $500 security deposit or credit-card imprint is required before departure and is separate from the listed price. The deposit is refundable when the boat and equipment return in their original condition; damage and missing equipment may be deducted
- Clean up after yourself and remove all trash. Otherwise, a $100 cleaning charge will be deducted from your security deposit
- You are responsible for damage and lost equipment, separate from the listed price. Damage charges are assessed after inspection, with approximate guidelines of $500 for a pontoon dent, $300 for boat or propeller damage, $500 for a torn seat, $250 for broken stereo, lights or fenders, $250 for a lost anchor or lifejacket, and $100 for a muddy anchor, carpet or seat. Other damage is assessed individually; lost equipment is charged at replacement cost
- A late boat return incurs an extra hour at the current rental rate, separate from the listed price
- Complete the required basic boating safety course and watch the safety training video before use. The rental agreement includes a liability waiver and responsibility for injury or damage you cause
- The primary renter must remain aboard throughout the rental and supervise use of the equipment. Do not transfer or sublet the rental
- Wear a properly fitted, fastened, U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejacket aboard the boat. Children under 12 must wear one at all times
- Do not swim from the boat or fish. Open flames and smoking are prohibited; vaping is allowed
- Keep your legs inside the boat, and close and secure both doors with everyone aboard before moving. Do not attempt to board another vessel from the pontoon
- Follow boating laws, posted speed limits, navigation rules and lawful safety instructions. Avoid excessive noise, keep clear of other boats and secure trash so it cannot fall into the water
- Passenger pickups are restricted to Lockwall One Marina. Stay within 9 nautical miles of the operator's dock. Without special permission, do not travel beyond the lower end of Brunots Island or within half a mile of the first lock and dam on either the Allegheny River at Highland Park or the Monongahela River
- Do not operate the boat under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants, allow anyone other than the designated renter to operate the equipment, or add fuel except in an emergency to return
- Return all equipment in good working condition and report any missing equipment upon return
- Staff or the driver may take photos or videos for promotional use
- July 4 fireworks cruises must run from 7–11pm because of river closures. For these cruises, the separate driver fee is $150 in cash