Q. Do your boats meet safety requirements? A. All boats are inspected by USCG Auxiliary. All required safety equipment is on-board. Life preservers (PFD'S) are available in all sizes.
Q. What type of experience do I need to have? A. Must have boating experience. License not required.
Q. Do I need reservations? A. Yes. Reservations are required. Phone reservations left on answering machine are not confirmed until speaking with staff member. A. Just call us at 252.726.1900 as soon as you can. Click here for more information.
Q. Can we rent a boat overnight? A. Multiple day rentals allowed under certain circumstances.
We must approve docking facilities & terms of use before allowing reservation (please call). A. Overnight camping with boat anchored is not allowed.
Q. When do I need to arrive at Ahoy Boat Rentals? A. Arrive 1/2 hour prior to scheduled departure in order to complete reservation forms & chart/boat orientation.
Q. Can we bring pets? A. Pets are allowed under most circumstances (please call).
Q. Can we Fish? A. Yes. Fishing is allowed on boats. A. Fishing license available @ our location.
Q. What is your cancellation policy? A. We require 48 hours prior to agreed rental time. No-shows will be charged full price for the boat if not rented to another party.
Q. What happens with our credit card information? A. Credit card information is secured and shredded after the boat is returned. We take this very seriously and have been validated with Trustwave Commerce.
Q. What if the weather is lousy? A. We do not allow boats out in inclement weather. No fees will be charged.
Q. Can we drink alcoholic beverages on the boat? A. Alcohol consumption is not allowed by the operator or navigator of the boat.
Q. What services are provided by Ahoy Boat Rentals? A. Bare boat rental: Renter operates the boat. This is not a charter boat operation.
Q. What about gas? A. Boat departs with a full tank. Upon return we determine the amount used & charge accordingly. Our 4-stroke engines are very fuel efficient & quiet.
Q. Where can we go on the boat? A. We provide you with Garmin charts including clearly marked routes for your convenience & safety.
All this & more will be covered in our orientation prior to departure. Some popular sights include Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout,
but the possibilities are endless. Click here for more trip ideas.
Q. Are there any other fees? A. Taxes: 4% sales tax not included in our published prices.
Q. Can we bring pets?
A. Bare boat rental: Renter operates the boat. This is not a charter boat operation.
