What You Need to Know
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Notice of cancellation MUST be given within 24 hours prior to the reserved departure time. Late arrivals may be subject to a non-refundable forfeit of the reservation or rescheduling of the original reservation for up to 1 year.
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Yes! The cost of gas is included in the cost of your Clearwater jet ski tour.
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Yes, all drivers must have a valid government ID (passports are okay), that show picture, date of birth, issuing agency, and expiration date.
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A physical copy of a major credit card is REQUIRED upon arrival and necessary to place a $500 hold per PWC in the case of physical damages to the unit. If you decide to use a debit card instead of a credit card the hold placed will be $1,000 per PWC. Please keep in mind that you are liable for any and all damages or injuries caused by or to our PWC regardless of who is at fault, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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All guests that intend on renting a PWC must beat least 18 years of age. Minors must be at least 16 years old to operate a PWC with a valid government issue photo ID and the Boaters Education Certificate. Minors can operate a PWC without the Boater’s Education Certificate if they are riding on the same vessel with a person born before January 1st, 1988, or with a person 18 years of age or older that possesses a Boater’s Education Certificate. Minors participating in any activity MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian that is present for the entire duration of the activity. Minors MUST be at least 6 years of age or older to participate as a passenger on board a PWC or any motorized vessel. Minors that are 6 years of age or older must ride behind the PWC operator at all times and MUST be able to comprehend the dangers of the activity, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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All guests operating a personal watercraft (PWC) MUST have a valid government issue photo ID including their birth date. Additionally, all PWC operators (Drivers) born on or after January 1, 1988 MUST acquire a Permanent or Temporary Boater’s Education Certificate PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. This can be done on our website by clicking the “Boater’s Education Certificate (Boater’s License)” tab from the Menu on our Home Page by visiting https://www.getwetfl.com/boaters-license-course. You will be redirected to Boat-Ed affiliated with the FWC. The course is $9.99 and the certificate is valid for 90 days. You have unlimited attempts for a passing grade if the test is done online from a PC or a Mobile Device. In the event you are pulled over by law enforcement while operating a PWC, you will be required to present these documents to the authorities. The original copy of your government issue photo ID MUST be in your possession at all times while operating a PWC. A paper copy or digital copy on a Mobile Device of the Boater’s Education Certificate MUST also be in your possession at all times while operating a PWC, it’s the law.
Passengers that do not intend on operating the PWC are NOT required to have a photo ID or the Boater’s Education Certificate. You are required to email your photo ID and completed Boater’s Education Certificate to [email protected] prior to or upon arrival. Aqua Case floating dry bags are available on-site or at the time of the online purchase allowing you to safely bring these items onboard the PWC.
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Personal Watercraft (PWC) have a weight limit of 400lbs. The more weight you add a PWC the more unstable they can become. Any guest that approaches or reaches this weight limit whether it be individually or combined with another passenger will be required to operate their own PWC in order to participate in this activity. In the event this limit is reached, and the guest(s) are required to operate their own PWC in compliance with the manufacturer weight limit but refuses to participate as the result, the guest(s) will NOT be issued a refund NO EXCEPTIONS.
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All guests in your party MUST arrive no later than 1 hour prior to the reserved departure time. Upon arrival, all guests in your party must meet the requirements listed below to participate in the rental of a PWC. If all of the requirements are not met, you may be subject to a non-refundable forfeit of the reservation or rescheduling of the reservation to a later date within 1 year from the original reservation date and time.
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We strongly encourage you to walk to the marina if you are staying close by. If you are going to be driving, Clearwater Beach Marina has implemented a new parking system as of March 2020 using kiosks and pay by the license plate. Once you have parked, stop by any of the kiosks and you will be able to purchase 30 minutes for $.50. This will allow you time to check in with us and we will provide you a unique parking code that is required to add additional time. Return to the kiosk with the unique code and purchase additional time by the hour. We recommend paying for at least 3-4 hours, depending on your arrival time.
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We offer the newest and fastest jet skis on Clearwater Beach and proudly rent Yamaha VX WaveRunners with the advanced “RiDE” system, providing ease of operation for all skill levels. We replace our fleet annually to the newest year model offered by Yamaha. The current engines provide 110 HP and we DO NOT govern our jet skis unlike many of our competitors. Peak speeds are 52-53 mph and we encourage you to enjoy everything the jet ski offers.
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No! In fact, most of our guests have never operated a jet ski before. Our knowledgeable and professional guides will provide clear instruction on their operation and we will be there to assist you on the water if any concerns arise. Don’t forget, if you liked your ride TIP your Guide!
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While we cannot guarantee dolphin sightings, we are able to locate dolphin on most of our trips. Typically, in calmer the waters, the easier it is for us to find them. Therefore morning trips will usually have a higher chance of seeing larger pods of dolphins.