Anyone else enjoy boating in Disney World?

[mergatroid]

where do I find the cost of something like this?

Current prices

The small Sea Raycers $32 for 30 mins
$40 for 45 mins
$45 for 60 mins

The Boston Whaler $45 for 30 mins

The Sun Tracker $45 for 30 mins

Last year I received a 30% discount as an Annual Pass Holder which was a fantastic saving

 

[mergatroid]

Any conclusion as to what's the fastest boat?

I'm guessing they're probably similar speeds but the small Sea Raycers should feel faster as you're much lower down and likely to bob up and down more?

 

[TheScreed]

When renting the boats do you have to specify in advance how long you want it for? Or can you stay out as long as you want and just pay whatever you owe when you return?

 

[blueboxdoctor]

We took out a Pontoon boat out a few trips ago. It wasn't fast, but it is a lot more space than the little boats (which, speaking of the little boats, it's my belief they have slowed them down over the past 15 years or so, making them less fun to take out, even if I did get yelled at by a worker for cutting off another boat) and is pretty chill to cruise around in. Unfortunately I don't know how its speed compares to the other boat you mentioned, but I can confirm it is not going to be setting any lap times.

 

[mergatroid]

When renting the boats do you have to specify in advance how long you want it for? Or can you stay out as long as you want and just pay whatever you owe when you return?

No you can stay out as long as you want as you pay when you return. Having said that if you're thinking of staying out a long time (over say 1 1/2 hours) I'd tell them so they don't panic

 

[Professor_Jason]

Parasailing and the boat tour around Bay Lake are my #1 non Park things to do when we go in March. I've always wanted to do it so parasailing over Disney World is what I'm giving myself for my 40th

 

[mikeymouse]

We usually rent a pontoon boat at DTD. With the price, we might not be doing it anymore. Its a lot of fun considering I never get do drive a boat. It would be nice to do it from Poly or GF.

 

[MarkTwain]

We love doing this. It seems like we always rent from the Wilderness Lodge or Contemporary, but one of these I'd like to try taking a boat out at one of the Epcot resorts.

Don't some other places have boat rentals also? I know Downtown Disney did for a time (does still?), and I feel like I've seen boats for rental at Port Orleans as well.

 

[DreamTogether]

This may be somewhat off topic since I don't think you can pilot them yourself, but I'd love to go on an amphicar tour at the BOATHOUSE in Downtown Disney

 

[SW_matt]

Last trip 4 of us took one of the pontoons out with some food and drink and just chilled out in the sun and chilled out in the water of of fort wilderness, it was a brilliant afternoon!

 

[NonnaT]

We've done the sea racers with the grands and had a blast. I think the pontoons sound wonderful with a picnic lunch...

 

[epcotisbest]

This may be somewhat off topic since I don't think you can pilot them yourself, but I'd love to go on an amphicar tour at the BOATHOUSE in Downtown Disney

I would like that as well, but decided it is too pricey for me. Guess I'm a bit thrifty.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

Hmmm... this thread is making me think about taking out a pontoon boat from one of the MK resorts!

 

[DreamTogether]

I would like that as well, but decided it is too pricey for me. Guess I'm a bit thrifty.

I actually haven't looked at the prices for a tour. What would one cost?

 

[epcotisbest]

I actually haven't looked at the prices for a tour. What would one cost?

$125 for up to three people and you don't get to drive. 20 minutes ride. Too steep for me.

 

[DreamTogether]

$125 for up to three people and you don't get to drive. 20 minutes ride. Too steep for me.

$125 for 20 minutes? That's another days ticket! Definitely too steep

 

[mikeymouse]

its like $40 for a half hour if u want to drive a pontoon.

 

[surfsupdon]

We used to use them all the time. The Water mice, sprites, and then sea racers used to be so affordable. Captain's Plan was $100 for length of stay. My sis and I would rent a boat daily. It was so popular, you had to sign in and then they would estimate when to come back for an available boat.

The prices are way too high currently. Maybe because we have our own boats here at home, we understand the price gouge.

But something is wrong--for the amount of Guests at Disney Resorts, there should be wayyyy more boat traffic. They even got rid of boat rentals at the Moderates! It's sad. Something is wrong, and I will argue it is the price point. The Resorts and lakes were so much more alive, and kinetic, with the fleet of sprites, bumpers boats, paddle boats, and all boats.

 

[Courtney6682]

Parasailing and the boat tour around Bay Lake are my #1 non Park things to do when we go in March. I've always wanted to do it so parasailing over Disney World is what I'm giving myself for my 40th

My husband and I parasailed yesterday as an anniversary present to ourselves. It was a lot if fun and very peaceful up there!!!

 

[xdan0920]

Can you take a cooler onto the pontoon? As a follow up, do they search the cooler? As a 2nd follow up, if, hypothetically you packed a frosty beverage or two, would they be confiscated?