— Group Reservations and Discounts —

Reservations are available for groups renting eight boats or more. Discounted rates for groups renting eight boats or more are available during off-peak hours, and peak-hour group reservations are available with a reservation fee. Examine our policy below, and please call or e-mail us to request a quote or ask questions.

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Discounted Group Rates (not valid noon-5pm on weekends & holidays)
  • For groups renting eight boats or more, we offer a 20% discount off our regular rental rates. No discounts are offered on kids kayaks.
  • Customized instruction is available for $120/hour or $500/day per instructor.
  • One person must pay for all boats and instruction at the same time.
  • A $50 deposit is required for groups renting 20 boats or more.
  • No discounts are offered during our peak hours of noon to 5pm on weekends and holidays, though you can still reserve boats. See our Peak Hour policy below.

  • special rates for school groups (K-12) and camps:
  • when renting 8-9 boats: 20% off regular rates (except kids kayaks)
  • when renting 10-14 boats: 40% off regular rates (except kids kayaks)
  • when renting 15 boats or more: 50% off regular rates (except kids kayaks)
  • customized instruction is available for $75/hour or $400/day per instructor

  • Peak-Hour Reservations (noon-5pm on weekends & holidays)
  • Peak-hour reservations are available for groups renting eight boats or more.
  • We require pre-payment of a reservation fee of $10/boat plus a deposit equal to one hour of rental for each reserved boat.
  • No discounts are available during peak hours.

  • Cancellation Policy
  • Reservations cancelled by the following deadlines receive either a refund of their deposit less a 10% registration fee, or a full credit.
  • Prepaid group reservations and private instruction must be cancelled by 5pm the night before the event (except custom trips, deliveries, and catering orders). Cancellations due to weather must be made at least 2 hours before the event.
  • Custom trips must be cancelled at least 7 days before the event. Cancellations due to weather must be made by 5pm the night before the event.
  • Boat deliveries must be cancelled 24 hours prior to the event. Cancellations due to weather must be made by 5pm the night before the event.
  • Catering orders must be cancelled at least 7 days before the event.
  • For all cancellations made after these deadlines, no refunds or credits will be issued.


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