General Rental Policies

• Vessel Operator must be at least 21 years of age
• In Florida, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boater safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and a boater safety identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A person is exempt from this requirement if there is a person on board who is not affected by this law or is at least 21 years of age and holds a boater education I.D. card. This person must be attendant to and take responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel and for any violation that occurs during the operation.  With your Temporary Boating Certificate, you can legally rent a boat or PWC anywhere in Florida. Your Temporary Boating Certificate is valid for 7 days. You’ll be emailed a certificate from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that will be valid for 365 days. Both certificates are accepted by Florida law enforcement. (To get a lifetime Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card, you can take the complete and official Florida Boat Course.
  1 Year Cert: https://www.boat-ed.com/floridarentaltest/sign-up/
  1 Year Cert Multi Try: https://www.boat-ed.com/floridarental/sign-up/
  Lifetime Cert: https://www.boat-ed.com/florida/
• A valid credit card is required.  At the time of booking the credit card will be authorized but not charged until the day of the rental. The credit card used to make the booking must be valid on the date of rental.
• FUEL IS NOT INCLUDED.  A daily estimated fuel charge will be added to your bill the day of your rental. In the event of a multi-day rental this daily estimate will be charged for each day of the rental period. You agree this amount will be charged to the credit card on the reservation in addition to the base rental charges.

  ROSE MARINA RENTAL BOAT DAILY FUEL SURCHARGES $6.00/gallon FULL DAY   HALF DAY FIBERGLASS 16 Gal.   FIBERGLASS 9 Gal. 7 PASSENGER PONTOON 10 Gal.   7 PASSENGER PONTOON 6 Gal. 10 PASSENGER PONTOON 90HP 11 Gal.   10 PASSENGER PONTOON 90HP 10 Gal. 10 PASSENGER PONTOON 115HP 12 Gal.   10 PASSENGER PONTOON 115HP 11 Gal.

  Cash not accepted.  Charges will not be split onto multiple cards. 
• Rose Marina gift cards may not be used for rental boat payment.
• Any coupon, gift certificate or discount of any kind must be presented at the time of reservation or your rental will be charged the full rental price.  If you are unable to enter your coupon/gift certificate or discount code online, you must contact Rose Marina for verification/approval prior to booking.  Valid coupon codes may be used online.
• Picture of Rose Marina Rental Boats on websites and brochures are a depiction of the general type of boat available to rent not necessarily the specific unit you will be renting; color and condition will vary.
• Renter acknowledges the vessel assigned may be awaiting vinyl repairs and may have some tears to the seats and/or backrests, we suggest a towel be placed over any such tear for a more comfortable experience.
• A valid driver’s license must be carried with the renter on the watercraft
• A Pet fee will be charged.  Max. two animals.  Dogs are not allowed on some beaches in our rental area (ie Sand Dollar Spit/Tigertail Area), contact Collier County, City of Marco Island or the Florida Wildlife Commission for more info.  Dogs must be on a leash at the marina!
• Rose Marina suggests all passengers wear a personal floatation device while underway.
• Required safety equipment is provided at no charge.
• Children under 6 years of age must wear a USCG approved life jacket (provided upon request at no additional charge).
• No waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, or towing of other boats or persons
• A detailed “dockside checkout” will be performed with the vessel operator at the start of the rental period.
• The vessel operator takes full responsibility for the boat and its passengers during the rental period and will be required to sign a rental agreement prior to the start of the rental period.  Anyone onboard wishing to operate the rental vessel must be at least 21 years of age and sign the rental terms and conditions agreement.
• Rental pontoons and deck boats are not permitted in the Gulf of Mexico
• “Offshore” rentals require prior experience affidavit to be signed by the renter.
• Inoperable stereo, live well, depth sounder or GPS will not constitute a discount.
• We reserve the right to substitute rented vessel in the event of break down with a comparable model if available.
• Renters should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancel at any time prior to the start of the rental period with no fee!
• No Shows the day of the rental will be charged the full rental amount.

Purchase of a Non-Refundable Damage Waiver is Required:

A Damage Waiver is required for a nominal fee and covers the first $1,000 in damages to the rented vessel, caused by the renter.  The Damage Waiver covers 100% of isolated propeller damage.  The Damage Waiver covers property damage to renter’s contracted boat only, caused by accidental collision.  The Damage Waiver Releases renter from responsibility from damages caused by another individual hitting their rented boat due to an accident in which the renter is found not responsible, but the other party is, in this case an FWC accident report is required.

What is not covered by the Damage Wavier:

• Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Damage caused by ignoring engine warning alarms or overheating the engine.  If the engine overheats it will go into safe mode, and will reduce RPMs for a short about of time (often with a red light or audible alarm).  If you experience reduced RPMs and/or engine alarm sounds while underway, with caution, move the boat to a safe location, out of the way of other boat traffic, anchor and turn off the engine.  Contact marina immediately.
• Damage caused by “rafting” boats together.
• Damage from a hot grill or other heat source
• Damage you may cause to the property of others.
• Failure to observe and comply with navigational markers, Florida boating laws or instruction from Rose Marina Staff.
• Damage caused by renter’s willful negligence.
• Does not cover any other type of liability, only property damage to rented vessel during designated rental period.
• Does not cover damage caused by using a rental boat to tow any kind of vessel, object or person.

RENTER understands the Damage Waiver does not affect the liability of RENTERS resulting from personal injuries or death of RENTER, OWNER, or any third party, or property damage to property not owned by the OWNER.  The Damage Waiver is not a Renter’s Insurance Policy underwritten by an insurance carrier, it is an agreement between the Renter and Marco River Marina Inc. d/b/a Rose Marina.

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