Where do I pick up the boat rental? All boats have to be picked up at Blue Creek Marina.

What do I need to rent a boat? All you need to rent a boat is a driver’s license, a major credit card, and previous boating experience, and be at least 25 years of age.   We always recommend that you bring a fully charged cell phone in case of emergencies.

What time should I arrive for my rental? It is recommended that you arrive for your rental at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to ensure the entire rental time is allotted. This will allow time for check-in, loading onto the boat, and going over the operation & safety presentation. Rental times cannot be extended due to late arrivals.

Does Blue Creek Boat Rentals provide a Captain to drive the boat for me? We do not have any Captain's that work for us.

Can someone in my group other than the renter drive the boat? Yes. Anyone in your group may drive the boat as long as they are at least 25 years old, have a valid boater's license on file with Blue Creek Rentals, and have taken a boater safety course.

Can I bring alcohol on the boat? Yes. There is no open container law, but remember, the DUI laws are even more strict for boat drivers than they are on the road.

Do you provide life jackets for adults? Yes, the boats are supplied with all required safety equipment.

Do you provide life jackets for children? No, they are available for purchase in marina shops adjacent to the check-in.

Do I have to wear a life jacket? By Law, children eight years old or younger are required to wear a life jacket at all times. Also, Blue Creek Boat Rentals requires any guest who is mentally or physically impaired, elderly, medicated, intoxicated or those who are not strong swimmers to wear a life jacket at all times.

Do you allow pets on the boat? No.

Where can I take the boat? You are allowed to go anywhere within Lake Martin but no farther than River North Marina. Click here to view a map of the boundary line.

Do you allow grills on the boat? No.

Do the boats have covers? Our pontoon boats are equipped with bimini tops covering part of the boat.

How many people can I put on the boat? The maximum number of passengers is 12. Each boat type has a specific maximum passenger and a weight capacity that may not be exceeded at any time. Every person onboard counts toward the total capacity, and children count the same as adults, regardless of their weight or size. Please refer to the Rental information page to view the passenger & weight capacity for each boat.

How long can I rent, and what time can I start my rental? We offer full-day rentals (up to 8 hours). There is a specific departure & return time that must be followed when making a reservation. Rentals begin at 9 am unless otherwise specified. You may select other pick-up times of 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, or 12 pm, but all boats must be returned by 4:30 pm CT, and you will still be charged for a full-day rental.

Do the boats have radios? Yes. Our boats are equipped with AM/FM stereos. Also, all our boats are equipped with AUX and Bluetooth inputs.

Is gas included? Each rental boat leaves the dock with a full tank of fuel. Once the boat is returned and refueled, the renter is responsible for the amount of fuel consumed during the rental time. If the boat is brought back unfueled, the cost of gas will be charged to the card on file, along with a $25 fee.

What happens if there is persistent inclement weather while I am renting a boat? We will issue a refund based on the amount of time lost.