3-Hour Watercraft Rental in Traverse City
Choose your ride for a delivered Northern Michigan lake day
Duration
3 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 17 people
Includes
Watercraft, life jackets, delivery
Highlights
Choose a boat or personal watercraft for a day on the water across Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. Cruise, slide, or ride with a safety walkthrough before departure.
- Choose a deck boat, pontoon, double-decker pontoon with slides, Yamaha Wave Runner, or Sea-Doo RXP 300
- Explore Grand Traverse and Leelanau County lakes with delivery available to most locations
- Add water floats or picnic packages to your day
- Enjoy a safety briefing and basic operational walkthrough before departure
What's Included
- Selected watercraft
- Adult life jackets in sizes S through XXXL
- Safety instructions and basic operational walkthrough
- Emergency contact information and support
Know before you go
- Ages 21+ only to rent
- A valid driver's license is required for jet ski drivers
- Motorized-vessel operators born after January 1, 1988 must complete a Michigan Boater Safety Course
- A signed waiver is required before departure
- Bring a Coast Guard-approved life jacket for every rider under 90 pounds
- A $500 temporary credit-card authorization hold per vehicle is required for the rental and released after return in good condition
- A $75 per-unit refueling fee, not included in the listed price, applies to 3-hour rentals returned with less fuel than received
- Delivery is free to most service-area locations; an added fee may apply for outlying locations
- Towing sports are prohibited unless approved add-ons are rented
- Glass containers and alcohol are prohibited on motorized watercraft
- Pets are allowed only on pontoon and double-decker options; cleaning fees may apply
- Overnight use requires prior approval
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 17 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 7 days before your rental. Bookings within 7 days are non-refundable. No-shows are charged the full rental cost. No refunds are issued if your activity ends early because of rule violations.
FAQs
Bring sunscreen, towels, water bottles, water shoes or sandals, snacks or a cooler, a valid ID, a credit card for the damage deposit, and a cell phone.
Severe weather may require rescheduling. Light rain or cloudy skies do not qualify for cancellation.
Bring snacks or a cooler. Do not bring glass containers on the watercraft, and do not consume alcohol while operating a motorized vessel.
