🏢1. Company Information

AA Naples Boat Rental (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates https://naplesrentalboat.com and provides pontoon boat rental services in Naples, Marco Island, and Southwest Florida.

📝2. Reservations & Booking Policy

• All reservations are subject to availability and confirmation.
• A valid credit card is required to secure all bookings.
• A 20% deposit is required to confirm and hold your reservation.
• Reservations are not guaranteed until the required deposit is received.
• We recommend booking early during weekends, holidays, and peak season.

💳3. Payments

• We accept major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
• Cash payments are welcome; however, a 20% credit card deposit is still required to secure the reservation.
• The remaining balance may be paid prior to departure or at check-in, subject to booking terms.
• Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of the reservation without notice.

❌4. Cancellation & Refund Policy

• Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the scheduled rental time are refundable.
• Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled rental time are non-refundable.
• No-shows may be charged the full reservation amount.
• All cancellation timing is measured from the scheduled start time of the reservation.

⛅5. Weather Policy

Guest safety is our top priority. In the event of unsafe weather conditions, we will work with you to reschedule the rental or make other appropriate arrangements.

• Weather-related decisions are made solely by AA Naples Boat Rental based on local marine and operating conditions.
• Light rain, passing showers, or changing forecasts do not automatically qualify for cancellation.
• Safety-based weather adjustments may include delay, reschedule, or cancellation.

🪪6. Rental Requirements

• The renter/operator must be at least 18 years old.
• A valid government-issued photo ID is required.
• Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must hold a valid Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card, as required by Florida law.
• If needed, we may guide guests through the approved online boating safety course process before departure.

🦺7. Safety Briefing & Included Equipment

Each rental includes the following:

• A clean, well-maintained pontoon boat.
• All required U.S. Coast Guard safety equipment.
• Life jackets for all passengers, including child life vests when available and appropriately sized.
• A pre-departure safety and navigation briefing.

By proceeding with the rental, you acknowledge that you have received and understood the safety instructions provided.

⚓8. Use of Vessel

• The vessel must be operated safely and responsibly at all times.
• All Florida boating laws, navigation rules, and safety regulations must be followed.
• Operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
• Passenger and weight capacity limits must never be exceeded.
• All operating, route, and safety instructions given by our team must be followed.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦9. Capacity & Passenger Limits

• Our pontoon boats generally accommodate approximately 9 to 15 passengers, depending on the specific vessel and weight limits.
• Exact capacity details are provided during booking and must be strictly followed.
• Children count toward vessel capacity.

🥤10. Food, Alcohol & Pets

• Guests may bring food, snacks, and beverages onboard.
• Alcohol is permitted only in accordance with Florida law.
• Pets are allowed on approved pet-friendly rentals and must be supervised at all times.
• The renter is responsible for any damage, stains, odors, excessive cleaning, or disruption caused by guests or pets.

🔧11. Damage, Cleaning & Responsibility

• The renter assumes full responsibility for damage to the vessel or any included equipment during the rental period.
• Lost equipment, excessive mess, abnormal wear, towing, citations, fines, or recovery costs may be charged to the renter.
• Cleaning or repair costs resulting from misuse, pets, spills, stains, or negligence may be applied to the credit card on file.

✍️12. Rental Agreement & Liability Waiver

All renters must complete and sign a rental agreement and liability waiver before departure, including digital completion through DocuSeal when applicable.

• Assumption of risk
• Release of liability
• Responsibility for damage
• Acknowledgment of safety procedures

⏱️13. Late Returns

• Late returns may result in additional fees.
• Failure to return the vessel on time may affect future reservation eligibility.
• Operational delays caused by late return may also create liability for resulting business disruption.

📱14. SMS & Communication Consent

By providing your phone number through our website, forms, booking process, or rental agreement, you consent to receive reservation-related text messages from AA Naples Boat Rental.

• Booking confirmations
• Reservation reminders
• Check-in instructions
• Important operational or weather-related updates

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

🔌15. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to support our operations, including but not limited to:

• Square for payment processing
• DocuSeal for digital agreements and signatures
• Google Analytics for website analytics
• WordPress tools, plugins, and forms for website functionality

We are not responsible for the availability, security practices, or policies of third-party providers.

⚖️16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AA Naples Boat Rental shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from or related to your rental, website use, or vessel operation.

• Personal injury, accidents, or losses occurring during the rental period
• Loss, theft, or damage to personal property
• Delays, interruptions, weather impacts, or third-party service failures

🛡️17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AA Naples Boat Rental, its owners, operators, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the vessel
• Your violation of these Terms & Conditions
• Negligent, reckless, or unlawful conduct by you or your passengers

📚18. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any dispute arising from your booking, rental, or use of the website shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located in Florida.

🔄19. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Any revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

📞20. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us: