Boat Rentals
(Self Captain)
4 or 8 hours · Ages 25+ to rent
Premium pontoon and deck boats available today.
27.0998° N · 82.4543° W/Venice, FL · Est. 2010The Gulf,
The Gulf,
on your terms.
Premium Boat Rentals, Boat Tours, Jet Skis, Kayaks, and Banana Boat Rides, in beautiful Venice, Florida
USCG Captains
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Family Owned
Ch. 01 — The fleet
Pick your adventure.
From boat rentals and private sunset cruises - We've got it all on Venice's Intracoastal and Gulf waters. All Cruises and Tours are Captained by a USCG Captain.
Sunset Cruise
Golden Hour · 2 hr · Up to 6 people
Toast the sunset from the water on a captain-led 2-hour evening cruise — dolphins, colors, and calm Gulf waters.
Dolphin & Sandbar Tour
Most Popular · Up to 6 people
Cruise with the pods, then anchor at the shallow sandbars surrounded by beautiful water — swim, float, and soak up the Gulf.
Shark Tooth Excursion
Fossil Hunting · Up to 6 guests
Hunt for fossilized shark teeth at the best shelling spots around Venice — the Shark Tooth Capital of the World. Our captains run you to the places locals keep quiet about, where you'll sift the sand and wade the clear shallows for megalodon, great white, and sand tiger teeth.
Midnight Pass Tour
4-Hour Adventure · Up to 6 people
A four-hour captain-led cruise to historic Midnight Pass — shelling, swimming, and dolphin sightings.
Private Memorial Cruise
Private Ceremony · Captained cruise
A peaceful, dignified farewell on the Gulf. Private ceremonies for spreading ashes and floral tributes.
Banana Boat
Family Fun · 15 minutes
Hold on tight for the classic Gulf Coast thrill — 15 minutes of laughs, splashes, and sunshine.
Signature experience
Relaxing Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a private 2-hour cruise into Florida's natural beauty— local wildlife, hidden gems, and the iconic Venice Jetty. You are welcome to bring food and beverages of your choice!
- Up to 6 passengers
- 2 hour guided tour
- BYOB — coolers welcome
- USCG-licensed captain
Sit back & relax
Midnight Pass Tour
Leave the driving to us. Your licensed captain will guide you down the Intracoastal to Midnight Pass — turquoise water, shifting sandbars, and quiet beaches you can only reach by boat — plus local Wildlife, Jetty & Hidden Coves, Sand Bars and Waterside Restaurants. Bring the food and drinks — we'll bring the boat and the local knowledge.
- Up to 6 passengers
- 4 hour private cruise
- USCG-licensed captain
- Wildlife, Jetty & Hidden Coves, Sand Bars and Waterside Restaurants
- Departs Fisherman's Wharf Marina, Unit 4
A gentle farewell
Private Memorial Cruise
Honor a loved one on the water with a private, captained memorial cruise. We'll help you find a peaceful spot for a quiet ceremony, ash scattering, or simply a moment together. Bring flowers, photos, music, or a favorite reading — this cruise is yours to shape.
- Private charter · up to 6 guests
- USCG-licensed captain
- Ash scattering & flower ceremonies welcome
- Flexible timing to suit your service
- Departs Fisherman's Wharf Marina, Unit 4
Cruise length and group size vary. Please call so we can plan something meaningful with you.
Wildlife on the water
Dolphin & Sandbar Tour
Head out with a local captain in search of wild bottlenose dolphins playing in the Intracoastal. Keep an eye out for manatees, sea turtles, ospreys, and pelicans along the way — camera ready.
- Up to 6 passengers
- USCG-licensed captain
- Dolphins, manatees & Gulf wildlife
- Great for photos & families
- Departs Fisherman's Wharf Marina, Unit 4
Captain yourself
Half & Full day rentals.
Choose 4 hours or a full 8-hour day. We'll show you the sandbars, the shelling, and the dolphin hangouts before you head out.
Half day
8am – 12pm1pm – 5pm
Full day
9am – 5pm
Safety gear
Boat test on file
Paddle craft
Kayak the back bays.
Launch straight from our dock into calm, protected water. Glide through the mangroves, chase manatees, or picnic on a hidden sandbar — no experience required.
Singles
Half day (4hr) or full day (8hr)
per kayak
Doubles
Half day or full day
per kayak
Half or full day
Single or tandem
PFDs & paddles
Route tips at dock
Book your jet ski online!
Jet skis.
Launch right from our dock, run the Intracoastal past mangrove islands and sandbars, or head out the Venice Jetty into open Gulf water. Expect easy check-in, a quick safety briefing, life jackets included, and half-day or hourly options — with the same friendly, local service you get on our boats and kayaks.
Pure fun
Banana boat rides.
15 minutes of screaming, splashing, and unforgettable group photos. Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and family reunions.
From the dockScenes from the shop &
Scenes from the shop &
the water.
Real boats, real gear, real Venice. Come find us at Unit 4 — right on the marina.
The fleet
Hybrid deck boats, ready to run.
Find us on the water.
Venice Boat Rental at 465 N Tamiami Trail Unit 4 in Venice, Florida.
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If overflow, park under the bridge!
