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333 S Franklin Street, Boat Slip #26, Tampa, FL 33602

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A young girl in a blue Riverwalk Boating Co life jacket on the dock in downtown Tampa

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Kids off school? Take them out on the water

Summer break, spring break or a teacher planning day: boating on the Tampa Riverwalk is a day they’ll talk about for weeks. All ages ride, life jackets come in every size, and no boating license is needed.

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  • No boating license needed
  • Life jackets for all ages
  • Dogs welcome
  • Instant online confirmation

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Made for families

Life jackets for every size

All Coast Guard-required safety equipment is on board, with life jackets from infant to large adult.

No license needed

Our friendly crew teaches you everything before you go. Drivers must be 18+; passengers can be any age.

Bring the dog

Dogs are welcome aboard. Bring the whole crew.

Arrive 15 minutes early

That leaves time for paperwork and a quick orientation, so you get your full time on the water.

Good to know

HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO RENT A BOAT?

Drivers have to be at least 18 years old while passengers can be any age.

ARE LIFE-VESTS PROVIDED?

Yes, all safety equipment that is required by the Coast Guard is on board with you. We have life jackets from infant to large adult.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME? DO I NEED A BOATERS LICENSE?

Nope! The only thing you need to bring with you is some form of a government ID and a credit card. A valid credit card is required at check-in for a $250 pre-authorization hold. Debit cards cannot be used for pre-authorization. Once your rental is complete, you may pay with cash, debit, or the pre-authorized credit card.

WILL I GET WET?

Probably not, but maybe. While we would love to guarantee your dryness on one of our fine vessels, truth be told, you are very close to the water and things such as waves from other boats and/or sea spray may get you a little wet depending on the weather.

IS FISHING, TUBING, OR SWIMMING ALLOWED?

Sorry, no. Please stay in the boat at all times.

ARE DOGS ALLOWED?

Yes!

ARE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED ABOARD?

Yes! As long as it isn’t too messy or alcoholic, go for it.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

The Riverwalk Boating Company is located on The Tampa Riverwalk at the Tampa Convention Center Docks. There is convenient parking all around the convention center including metered parking right at the docks! However, space may be limited due to volume and special events. Other options include street parking anywhere in the city and parking garages (closest parking garage is on the corner of Florida Ave. and Channelside Dr.). For more information about parking, please visit the City of Tampa Parking Division website.

DO I NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION?

Walk-ups are always welcome, however, to guarantee that we will have a romantic boat rental available for you, it is best to book online using any of the “Book Now” buttons on our website.

More answers on our FAQ page.

Make the next day off school count

Book online and get out on the water together, or give a gift card to grandparents, aunts and uncles.

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