Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license to ride a jet ski? 

Yes — if you were born on or after January 1, 1988, Florida law requires you to complete a boating safety education course approved by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) (or pass an equivalency/temporary exam) to operate a vessel with 10 horsepower or more. You must carry your boating education ID card along with photo ID while operating. 

If you were born before 1988, this requirement does not apply under current law. 

What are the age requirements? 

You must be at least 14 years old to legally operate a personal watercraft (PWC) such as a jet ski on Florida waters. However, to rent a jet ski (i.e. sign the rental agreement), you must be 18 years or older. 

What happens if the weather is bad? 

Florida law does not specifically mandate what a private rental business must do regarding bad weather, but prudent and safe business practice is to cancel or postpone in unsafe conditions (lightning, storms, high winds). Many rental operators offer full refunds or rebooking under inclement weather policies. 

Are life jackets provided? 

Life jackets are provided with whistles attached and a first aid kit are provided in each ski.