Frequently Asked Questions

You can book your Pontoon or Duffy rental online or you may call 949-868-9411 and we will discuss. We will confirm availability, discuss your requirements, and make recommendations to enhance your enjoyment.

We require payment in full at time of booking to reserve your reservation.

We will send you a confirmation e-mail identifying the date and time of your reservation and parking instructions.

To rent a boat, you need to have a valid driver license, a valid credit card and be 21 years of age or older with proof of ID.

If you do not have or have very limited boating experience, we will give you instructions during the orientation. Remember the speed limit is only 5 MPH in the harbor.

You captain the boat yourself!

We can provide a driver at an additional cost. Please inquire about driver rates.

Yes, we can provide a Driver for an additional fee.

We recommend you reserve your boat as early as possible. This will help you get your preferred date and time. We do book up quickly!

Deposits made more than 7 days in advance are non-refundable however, can be transferred to another date if available. Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance.

If you fail to contact us or show up late, the entire boat rental fee is non-refundable and will be charged to the card on file.

Your rental includes the boat, fuel, safety equipment.

Yes, Our Palapa Pontoon provides electric toilets with privacy station. We are the only rental company that provides this convenience. You may not think this is a big deal now, but you will thank us later!

18ft Duffy – 8 passenger

21ft Duffy Sun Cruiser – 12 passenger

20ft Suntracker Pontoon – 10 passenger

30ft Palapa Pontoon – 12 passenger

Bring a towel, sunglasses, and sunscreen. We also recommend a long sleeve T-shirt if you have one.

Bring what you are going eat and drink while you are out, don’t forget to bring water!

Bring your IPod or other music device. Our stereo system has an IPod and USB connector.

Please DO NOT bring the following: glass bottles (please bring cans or plastic bottles). Spray suntan lotions or spray sun block. If you have spray suntan lotions, please do not spray while on the boat. These items stain the boat. You can bring red wine, but remember you are responsible for any spills.

We are Drug Free vessels and follow all state and local laws regarding drugs and illegal substances. Absolutely no drugs or illegal substances are allowed aboard.

We will give you instructions on how to drive the boat and a map of the Newport Harbor.

You are certainly more than welcome to bring your dog. Beware that some dogs do jump out of the boats, and you should be prepared to retrieve them . Do not tie your dog to the boat! We do not supply doggy life vests, however we HIGHLY recommend you use them. The boats are fully carpeted and you are responsible for any accidents. Please note that a $100 pet cleaning fee will be included with your rental.

Our Duffy Boats do not allow pets.

The speed limit in the Newport Harbor is 5mph

Please see the Parking Recommendations page, here.