Rates and Schedule
Note:
We operate between Nov 1 and Apr 30. This is the time of year for best manatee viewing.
OUR RATE: $30 per person for an all day kayak rental. If you can find a better price with the quality and comfort abilityprovided on my rentals, I will match it. We accept all major credit cards. Kayaks cannot exceed limits of 300 lbs.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover Cards
We only rent to 18 or over because of liability concerns. You will need to sign a waiver and rental damage agreementbefore embarking. You must be back by 4:00 pm. Hourly rates are applicable if you return later of $30 per hour. If we have to come to you on the water for return of boat the rate is $60 + $30 per hour per boat.
A Manatee Protection Surcharge of 2% will be will be added to your total fee that will be forwarded to the Friends of Chassahowitzka, a 501c(3) charitable organization, that will be earmarked for the safety of manatees in our local waters. These funds will be directed to ensure that manatees are protected. 10% of these funds will be donated to Keep Citrus County Beautiful to promote education in solid waste handling, motivating anti-litter solutions and changing business practices while contributing to the beautification of Citrus County. If you wish to opt out of this surcharge, please notify me at the time of your booking.
We would like to thank our guests for their contributions over the past year. This has amounted to over $20,000.00 for the protection of manatees in Citrus County.
If you would like to donate directly to the Friends of Chassahowitzka directly, please go to this link http://www.fcnwr.org/joinfriends.cfm and fill out their form.
For information on "Keep Citrus Beautiful"
We urge other Tour Operators, Businesses, Rental Boat Operators, Kayak Rental Companies and Private Manatee Protection organizations to follow our lead in this. Funds raised for this will be used for the law enforcement needed in our county for the well being of manatees.