Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone Has Questions, And We Have Answers!
Find answers to the most common questions about riding, safety, bookings, and more.
There are two adjacent parking lots located across the street from us. These two tend to be pricey. We highly recommend using John’s Pass Parking Garage. They are located at 179 Boardwalk Pl. All parking in John’s Pass is paid parking.
In the State of Florida you can be 14 to operate a jet ski. However, you must have a parent/guardian sign our rental agreement if you are under the age of 18.
No deposit is required for all payments made with a Credit Card. All Bank Debit Cards will require a deposit of $400 per jet ski rental or immediate family (i.e. spouse and/or children) for incidental damage. We will hold funds during the duration of rental and release upon return to dock. You may put a Credit Card on file in lieu of any type of deposit but will be responsible for any damage that occurs on any of the jet ski rentals under your reservation. We are not responsible for any overdraft fees that occur during this time. We appreciate your cooperation.
The State of Florida requires a temporary boaters license for all people interested in operating a jet ski born after January 1st, 1988. Florida Wildlife Conservation offers them online – click here to get started. Remember – you only need a temporary boaters license. If previously tested through this website – create a new username to obtain an updated boaters license. The temporary boaters license is ONLY valid for 90 days. (Previously one year.).
No problem. 90% of our customers are newbies. We will provide you with a safety orientation prior to your rental and ensure that you feel safe. Just bring a photo ID & a credit card/debit card and we can get you started.
We kindly ask that you arrive 30 minutes prior to arrival. If you are traveling in a party of 5 or more, we prefer 1 hour ahead of time. The reservation/booking time is your water time. If late arrival occurs, loss of rental time will if we cannot accommodate your reservation without refund.
All of John’s Pass has the same rates. (One thing to note is the gas charges. You will find that we offer the lowest gas charge in the pass.) We offer Early Bird Specials starting at $70 per hour (not per person) and our everyday rate is $90. We have group rates for 5 or more skis and military/veteran discounts as well. You can rent for multiple hours too! We offer a variety of different ways to provide you with a discount. We have a large fleet of jet skis to service your needs.
We have lockers available to lock up your personal belongings here at our location! Although we highly recommend leaving any expensive personal property in your car!
Most days you can venture to the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Ciega Bay. The USCG has provided us with the boundaries for jet ski rentals. Safety is our number one priority so it is possible due to Winds or Tide – you may be restricted to one or the other. We make the determination every morning.
Safety is our number one priority. If we are concerned that the weather may be an issue, we will reschedule or refund based on your travel needs.