Weeki Wachee Boat Rentals offers daily and multi-day rentals with local delivery to the guest’s own dock on the Weeki Wachee River, or pickup by appointment at 6004 Cortez Blvd, Weeki Wachee, Florida. The Weeki Wachee River is one of Florida’s most iconic spring-fed waterways, known for its exceptionally clear water and lush surroundings, feeding into Hernando Flats and the Gulf of Mexico.

The fleet spans a genuinely diverse range of small pontoons, most equipped with Bluetooth stereo and charging ports, all fitted with a Manatee Guard on the prop to protect local wildlife. The 18′ Bennington Pontoon (up to 9 people, $325/day, fuel included, 9.9HP Tohatsu, no license required) is too large for the river itself but great for Hospital Hole, the upper deck area, Hernando Flats, and the edge of the scalloping grounds. The 16′ Sun Tracker Bass Buggy ($275/day) is the only boat that can travel both up the river and out to Hernando Flats and the scalloping grounds, holding up to 7 people and 1,600 lbs. Smaller options include a 16′ aluminum side console with a Tohatsu 9.9HP motor (up to 4 people, fishing-friendly), a 14′ Tahoe small pontoon (up to 6 people), a 13′ Gillgetter small pontoon (up to 6 people), and a Gillgetter center console river boat (up to 5 people) — all dog-friendly under 40 lbs.

Manatee slow-speed zones are in effect October 1-April 30 each year, with local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses available for boaters wanting extra training and local navigational knowledge before heading out on Hernando Beach’s shallow “Flats,” a popular summer anchoring spot filled with pontoons, tubes, and floats.

For families and groups near Weeki Wachee/Hernando Beach, Florida looking for a well-equipped small pontoon rental with genuine dock delivery convenience and manatee-friendly features, Weeki Wachee Boat Rentals offers a well-established operation.