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Planning

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1.) Reservation

Please give us a call at 330-285-0565 to schedule your day on the water at least one week in advance as slots fill up quickly*.  During the reservation process, you will need to supply the following:

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  1. The name of the person booking the rental/charter

  2. Phone number of a secondary person who will be on the boat

  3. Total number of people in the party

  4. Ages/approximate weight of children 12 years old and younger

  5. Credit card to hold the reservation

*occasionally there are cancellations, but last minute reservations are hard to get

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Come see for yourself what makes our boat charters and rentals different from the rest. When we help you create your own itinerary, the options are endless. From a cruise to the white sand islands of Hammocks Beach to lunch on one of the local waterfronts, we will use our knowledge to help you arrange plans to make the most of your time on the water and see the top attractions in our area.

2.) Pack Your Gear

Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals provides four beach chairs, one beach umbrella, sand toys, a cooler with ice, and all required safety equipment.  All you need to bring is food, beverages, towels, and sunblock.  It’s a good idea to have water shoes for exploring islands and playing in the water as the ground has shells along many of the beaches.

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3.) Arrive at 6800 Emerald Drive (or designated launch site)

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your rental/charter time with your full crew.  The contract and liability waiver will be signed at this time, so all members of your crew need to be present.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many people can the boat hold?
    We have boats ranging from 18 to 24 feet to accommodate most parties. The maximum crew allowed is 12 passengers. The largest boat will hold up to 12 passengers with a combination of adults and children under the age of 12.
  • Where can I go?
    Rentals can spend the day cruising the waters of the Intracoastal Waterway and Bogue Sound from Channel Marker 27 to Hammock’s Beach area. We ask that you stay within marked channels. There are great beaches to find sharks’ teeth, sand dollars, and shells around Marker 45. A chart of the area can be found here.
  • Is there a cancellation fee?
    Cancellation Policy: Boats In the event of inclement weather, we will try to reschedule for another date or postpone rental until the weather passes. If we cannot book you for another date we gladly refund your deposit immediately. Inclement weather is thunder/lightning, heavy rain, or high wind conditions. We do not cancel rentals based on a forecast! If we need to cancel due to weather conditions on the date of your cruise, we will try to move you to another day. If we are unable to reschedule your trip, we will refund your deposit. Weather conditions that warrant a reschedule/cancellation are thunder/lightning, high wind conditions, or heavy rain. The forecast quickly changes in our area, so we do not cancel or reschedule based on the forecast. Cancellations within 5 days of the rental date will be charged the deposit. Cancellations within 24 hours of a rental will be charged full price unless we can book the boat with another party, in which case you will forfeit the deposit. Beach Gear Beach gear cancellations need to be received 3 days prior to your rental date. Rental days are consecutive.
  • What are the minimum requirements to rent a boat?
    The renter must be 25 years of age or older. The person driving the boat will need an approved boater's license or was born before January 1, 1988. We prefer the driver to have boating experience, but are willing to train people new to boating.
  • Can I have a Captain drive my party around?
    Per USCG regulations, only parties of six or fewer passengers can have a Captain.
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