Frequently Asked Questions

A full day rental is seven hours, from 9:00 to 4:00. Hours for Sundays and holidays are 10:30 to 3:00. All times are in EST. A late fee may be applied if your rental is not returned at the scheduled time.

Bring the essentials like towels, beverages and snacks, sunscreen, and beach toys! Our ship store has everything you need available if you forget something – from ice and beer, to snacks and sunscreen. All safety equipment is provided on the boats, and they’re equipped with bluetooth radios. We also recommend you bring life jackets you may already have for kids, but we will provide standard coast guard approved life jackets in the appropriate size if you don’t have your own.

Yes! We have a variety of tubes available for rent. Skis, wakeboards, and tubes that we do not provide are prohibited for insurance reasons, however. You are welcome to bring any non-towable water toys.

21 years of age or older, with the presentation of a valid driver’s license upon registration.

The watercraft will be assigned to the renter, and a rental agreement and orientation checklist must be completed before departing the launch site. The person providing the deposit must sign the rental agreement; any person not signatory to the rental agreement may not operate the watercraft. The operator must have prior experience on watercraft.

A 50% deposit is required before any watercraft will be reserved. This deposit will be credited to the rental fee at the time of registration. This deposit is only refundable 4 or more days prior to your rental date, due to the limited season and demand for the watercraft. In the event of inclement weather, your deposit may be refunded on the same day.

All rentals require a $1,000 damage deposit. All damage deposits must be made on a pre-authorized credit card or with a cash deposit at the time of rental. This deposit will be refunded 100% when the watercraft is returned undamaged except for normal wear and tear. A representative of Pier 1000 will inspect each watercraft prior to departure for prior damage. We strongly advise you to perform your own inspection as well. Please be thorough, as you will be responsible for any damage found upon return.

Pier 1000 Marina is not responsible for any fines or fees incurred during rental. All required safety equipment is provided. No-wake and drinking and driving laws must be observed. We recommend that persons operating the watercraft familiarize themselves with Michigan’s boating laws and responsibilities.

No illegal substances are allowed on the boats.