Red Tide Rentals

This Website is still being built. Not all information provided is 100% accurate.

Please Call if you have any questions.

*In order to qualify for self captaining your vessel, you must:

Be at least 21 years of age
Be legally qualified to operate a motorized vessel in Texas waters
MUST HAVE boating experience

includes rental*

3 Hours = $450

4 Hours = $600

5 hours = $750

6 Hours = $900

ALL DAY ( Sunup - Sundown ) = $900

Captains' Rates

3 Hours (minimum) = $300

4 Hours = $400

5 hours = $500

6 Hours = $600

ALL DAY ( Sunup - Sundown ) = $600

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. We will need a few minutes to sign you in and go over saftey information.

Self-captained*

Payment Options

Cash

PayPal: tslaughter123

Venmo: craig-slaughter-7

Cash App: $craigslaughter7

Credit Card (+3.5% fee)

BOATS AVAILABLE FOR RENT

16ft Pontoon - Bass Buggy

Fits 4 adults comfortably
Maximum 5 people
Single Deck
Great for small family rides
Great for fishing trips
3 hour minimum

20ft Bay Boat - Key Largo

Fits 4 adults
Perfect for fishing
Live bait well
Center console
3 hour minimum

24ft Pontoon - Sportfisher

Fits 8 adults comfortably
Maximum 10 people
Single Deck
Double Biminy Top with Lots of Shade
Great for familes
Great for fishing trips
3 hour minimum

26ft Pontoon - Silver Star

Fits 10 adults comfortably
Maximum 12 people
Double Deck for sunbathing
Great for large groups & cruising
3 hour minimum

Oversized - Slide Boat

Fits up to 13 people

Our largest boat for groups
Double Deck with a slide
Upper and Lower seating area
Sunrise/Sunset cruise
Dolphin Tours
*REQUIRES CAPTAIN*
3 hour minimum

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Fits 4 - 5 adults comfortably
Single Deck
Great for small family rides
Great for fishing trips
3 hour minimum

16ft Pontoon 'Bass Buggy'

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Fits 10 -12 adults comfortably
Double Deck for sunbathing
Great for larger groups, cruising
3 hour minimum

26ft Pontoon 'Silver Star'

20ft Bay Boat - 'Key Largo'

Fits 4 adults
Perfect for fishing
Live bait well
Center console

*Captain's Services are included in rental price

*Tips appreciated

Fits up to 15 people
Our largest boat for groups
Double Deck with a slide
Upper and Lower seating area
*REQUIRES CAPTAIN*

27ft Tritoon 'Over Sized' - coming soon

$100 per hour

Enjoy your time on the water, and don't worry about the drive.

Our Captains are licensed by the State of Texas to safely guide you across the water.

Services are based on availabilty and subject to change. You may request a captain for any rental, but it is mandatory for certain rentals.

Captain Services - coming soon

GALLERY

Bass Buggy

Key Largo

Sportfisher

Silver Star

Oversized - Slide Boat

'Big Bertha' COMING SOON

RENTAL INFORMATION

WE ONLY RENT IN PALACIOS, TX!!!

Boats are only permitted to stay within Palacios Bay. Please see map below for details.

Rentals are subject to weather conditions.

Before arriving, please fill out our rental agreement & waiver of liability.

You can meet us at our 'Boat Barn' in Downtown Palacios located at 300 Main Street. Please call for service ahead of time.

Boats are launched for you at your requested pickup time. Please note there are additonal fees for late pickups.

After your ride, just drop your rental off at the designated dock & we will take it from there

All rentals are cleaned prior to each ride and provided with the first full tank of gas free!

On Call 24/7! If there any issues with your rental, let us know. If we can't fix it, we'll gladly give you a refund.

Lifejackets & Saftey Equipment are provided for each vessel.

Bring your own snacks, ice and beverages. Please note while passengers can consume alcohol, IT IS ILLEAGAL FOR DRIVERS TO CONSUME ALCOHOL WHILE OPERATING A MOTORIZED VESSEL IN TEXAS WATERS!!!!!

We want you to have a fun and SAFE trip! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Where can you go?

Boat rentals are permitted to drive anywhere within the Tres Palacios Bay. The green area represents approved navigation area. Please stay out of the yellow areas unless pre-approved, as these areas could be dangerous for you or the boat.