The Best Boating Experience in Tampa Bay

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Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license with 2 years boating and navigation experience, and your Florida Boaters Safety Course.
•A major credit card or cash for security.
•Security deposit required of $500.00.
•Gas is at an additional cost.  
•Boats are equipped with a GPS and depth finder.
•Boaters are responsible for boat and motor, occupants and required to follow all local, state and federal boating regulations.

It is Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports policy that renters must have a Boating Safety Education Identification Card.   In order to operate a motorboat of ten (10) horsepower or greater, Florida law requires anyone who was born on or after January 1, 1988 to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).  http://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/boating-courses/   

The Boating Safety Education Identification Card is proof of successful completion of the educational requirements and is valid for life.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellations until 5 days before the departure date. 50% refund of booking charges for cancellations between 2-4 days before the departure date. 

Cancellation Policy These terms and conditions govern the MRWS Cancellation Policy (the “Cancellation Policy”) available to Charterers and Owners through the Services offered by Manatee River Boat Rentals & Water Sports. MRWS has a standardized cancellation policy for all boats that we will enforce to protect both Renter (“Charterer”) and Boat Owner. Each party has the ability to cancel at any time. The fee schedule will be determined when the cancellation occurs in relation to the reservation dates (“set sail date” or “departure date”). Please note that any weather related cancellations (i.e. named storms, thunderstorms, high winds, etc) are made at the sole discretion of the Captain or Owner. Weather conditions must be assessed the day of departure, and not based on a forecast. The cancellation policy is as follows: 

● Free cancellations until 5 days before the departure date. 

● 50%refundofbooking charges for cancellations between 2-4 days before the departure date. 

● Booking charges for cancellations within 2 days of the departure date are non-refundable. 

Note: all cancellations must be made in writing by emailing manateeriverwatersports@gmail.com

Rescheduling Fees

In the event that a reschedule is requested by the customer/Charterer, MRWS will apply a standard rescheduling fee of $35.00 for the original scheduled boat. If mechanical failure prior to departure, weather-related issues (determined only by the Captain), Captain no-show, or no access to the vessel, MRWS may waive the rescheduling fee or provide a full refund. Each circumstance will be evaluated and resolved based on its own merit, as determined by Manatee River Boat Rentals & Water Sports. 

Extenuating Circumstances

If a cancellation is requested, MRWS will consider exceptions provided certain extenuating circumstances are evident and/or proven by the customer. For the following extenuating circumstances, the Customer/Charterer/Renter will receive up to a voucher or refund and the Boat Owner may not receive payment. All occurrences will be evaluated based on their own merit and determined by MRWS. Charterer is able to request a cancellation by sending an email to manateeriverwatersports@gmail.com and provide documentation to support the cancellation. Some examples of acceptable extenuating circumstances 

● A booking is within 100 miles of a named or numbered storm–determined on the day of departure. 

● Safety-related cancellations stemming from the event of lightning, thunderstorms, heavy rain, or heavy wind within one (1) hour of scheduled departure. Only the Licensed Captain may cancel due to weather. 

● Natural disaster 

● Political unrest 

● A mechanical issue with the Boat that causes your rental to end prematurely that is deemed to be the responsibility of the Owner. For such occurrences when the vessel is hired for multiple days a cancellation will be processed, pro rata, for the remainder of the rental if the condition is not fixed within 20% of the total remaining rental time, calculated from the first tender of notice to the Owner regarding the condition, which has made the vessel inoperable. 

● Owner or Captain cancellation, Captain and/or Boat no-show, or no access to the boat. In this case, the Boat Owner may be subject to penalties. 

● A problem arises during rental that causes the Renter to end the rental, and is determined to be due to negligence of the Boat Owner. In this case, the Boat Owner may be subject to penalties. 

General Provisions 

No Assignment/No Insurance 

This Cancellation Policy is not intended to constitute an offer to insure, does not constitute insurance or an insurance contract, does not take the place of insurance obtained or obtainable by the Renter, and the Renter has not paid any premium in respect of the Cancellation Policy. The benefits provided under this Cancellation Policy are not assignable or transferable. 

Modification or Termination 

Manatee River Boat Rentals & Water Sports reserves the right to modify or terminate this Cancellation Policy, at any time, in its sole discretion, and without prior notice. If MRWS modifies this Cancellation Policy, we will provide you with notice of the modification and MRWS will continue to process all pending refunds/disputes made prior to the effective date of the modification. 

Entire Agreement and Definitions 

This Cancellation Policy constitutes the entire and exclusive understanding and agreement between MRWS and you regarding the Cancellation Policy and supersedes and replaces any and all prior oral or written understandings or agreements between MRWS and you regarding the Cancellation Policy. 

Controlling Law 

This Cancellation Policy will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and the United States of America, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. 

Limitation of Liability 

IN NO EVENT WILL Manatee River Boat Rentals & Water Sports’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MRWS POLICY TERMS, EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THE BOAT FEES COLLECTED FROM THE RENTER. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT, BY BOOKING A BOAT OR OTHERWISE USING THE SERVICES AS AN OWNER, RENTER, OR CAPTAIN/CREW MEMBER YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ, AND THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE POLICY TERMS.