Venice Island Boat Rentals is a family-owned boat rental and fishing charter company based in Venice, Florida, offering dolphin and sunset tours, tiki bar hops, sightseeing tours, and custom charters through the area’s beautiful inland waterways. The business promotes exploring the tons of wildlife and islands throughout the region.
The fleet spans bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, jet skis, waverunners, pontoon boats, sailboats, ski boats, and wake boats, giving guests a genuinely versatile range of options for a family outing or a leisurely day with friends. Conveniently located near the Gulf Coast with easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway, the business offers boat rentals, fishing trips, and custom tours around Casey Key and Venice.
Guest reviews are largely positive, with reviewers describing owner Mike as kind and accommodating (including working around weather changes and assisting a guest who uses a walker), and Captain Jen praised for a fun, music-filled sunset cruise around the bays. However, at least one reviewer described a frustrating and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to arrange a memorial ash-scattering trip, worth being aware of.
For families and groups near Venice, Florida looking for a boat rental, fishing trip, or dolphin/sunset tour, Venice Island Boat Rentals offers a family-run operation, though it’s worth confirming current booking details directly given some mixed feedback.
