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Rent a Boat in Jacksonville, FL

From freshwater bends of the St. Johns to Atlantic breakers beyond Mayport Inlet, Jacksonville packs skyline cruises, marsh-grass redfish hunts, and snapper ledges into one vast aquatic playground.

What to know

The most popular boat rental styles in Jacksonville include:

  • Bay boats & flats rigs for sight-casting redfish in Timucuan creeks or drifting the downtown bridges.
  • Offshore center consoles for cobia, kingfish, and snapper on reefs 20 miles out.

Strong river currents and bar conditions at the inlet make seasoned captains invaluable on boisterous days.

Safety regulations

  • Boating License/Education Rules: Operators born on/after Jan 1, 1988 need a Florida boating-safety I.D. card (10 hp+).
  • Life Jacket Requirements: Children 6 and under must wear life jackets while underway.
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