How to Rent a Jet Ski in Tampa, Florida

Tampa Bay, Florida is located on the Gulf Coast of the state, and is a popular vacation destination. Along with fine restaurants, museums and shopping districts, Tampa Bay has a thriving waterfront. Dinner cruises, boat rentals and snorkeling are popular leisure acitvities. One of the most popular tourist options is jet ski rentals. Jet skis are a fun and affordable way to get out on the waters of Tampa Bay and cruise for fun or to sightsee along Tampa Bay's waterfront.

Instructions

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      Select the date and time you wish to rent a jet ski in Tampa, Florida. Write down the number of people in your party, as well.

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      Look up "watersport rentals" in Tampa, Florida. f you are not in the Tampa area, use the Internet and access the links for several jet ski companies listed below in References. If you are in Tampa, use a local Yellow Pages phone book or the Internet links to check out options.

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      Reserve the number of jet skis you'll need for your jet ski outing. Decide ahead of time if each person in your party will operate her own vehicle, or if two people will share.

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      Schedule the length of time you will use the jet ski. Most jet ski rental companies in Tampa offer half-hour and hour rental times.

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      Rent your jet ski using a credit card or cash, and have photo identification for each member of your party who will operate a jet ski. Most jet ski operators have to be at least 16 years of age. However, you must be at least 22 years old to rent jet skis without first taking a boating safety test. Anyone 21 and under must take this test before they are allowed to rent them. Some Tampa jet ski rental companies offer this test onsite for a small fee.