Frequently Asked Questions

Note new Law: Boat and jet ski drivers born on or after January 1, 1989 must complete a boating safety course that is accepted by the Wisconsin DNR. We recommend you complete the safety course online. Click Here.

I. All watercraft rentals include life vest.
II. If you are 12 years old or younger, you must wear the life vest at all times per Wisconsin State Law.
III. All rentals must be used in daylight hours and must stay with in map area given prior to departure.
IV. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure to complete paperwork and receive safety orientation.
V. You are responsible for all damages to the watercraft.
VI. If the weather is inclement, as agreed upon with Boat rental Staff, the reservation will be cancelled.
VII. You must be at least 18 to sign rental contract and operate watercraft alone. If you are between 16 and 18 with a valid driver’s license, your parent or guardian must sign the contract and be on the watercraft with you. You must be at least 16 to operate any watercraft.
VIII. All watercraft are full of gas when you leave and will be refueled upon return. You will be charged for the gas that you use. Rental prices quoted do not include sales tax or gas.
IX. Prices subject to change without notice. Overlapping discounts do not apply.
X. No refunds for early returns.
XI. All boats are to be returned and trash collected and removed by the rental customer or a $20 clean-up fee will be charged.
XII. Towing or Pulling behind any boat or jet ski is not permitted
Xlll. The watercraft will be thoroughly inspected before departure and upon return. The cost of damages will be determined at the sole discretion of Door County Boat Rentals and payment is due and payable immediately by the customer. Any machine reported or observed operating in an unsafe manner, will result in additional fines and fees. You must provide us with a valid credit card to keep on file.

In the event of storms or heavy rain, our experienced dock hands will make the decision to cancel reservations.
We will reach out to you by phone. There is no charge for inclement weather.

We do not allow cancellations for less than ideal weather. If the weather is bad due to high winds, lightning, rain, storms in the area, or other unsafe conditions, staff will call you to cancel or move your reservation pending availability. Cancellations made by our staff due to weather will receive a full refund. Door County Boat Rentals reserves the right to cancel any rental at any time due to extreme conditions deemed unsafe or unforeseen issues regarding rentals.

A 48 hour cancellation required. Customers will receive a full refund with 48 hour notice of cancellation. No shows and cancellations within 48 hours of the rental, for any reason, are subject to full reservation cost. Contact us by phone to cancel, inquire about a cancellation or to reschedule.
A $25 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations.

We deliver for rentals of 3 or more days! Boat deliveries can add a kayak!

* We do not deliver jet skis or speed boats to off-site locations. *
Boat deliveries must be docked at an inland dock with protection (Marina or Harbor).

Kangaroo Lake $200.00

Clarks Lake $150.00

Egg Harbor Marina $175.00

Fish Creek Marina $200.00

Sister Bay Marina $225.00

We will require a docking address

*Please note that we do not deliver jet skis*

10% off on rentals of 3 or more days!
25% off on rentals of 5 or more days!

Fishing License Link:
https://gowild.wi.gov/

Boater’s Safety License Link:
https://www.boat-ed.com/wisconsinrental/