Short Term Boat Hire

[Budboy]

Do any of you have any suggestions for a half / full day boat hire?

We are not looking for anything too particular just a day exploring and somewhere nice for a picnic.

[gulfcovefl]

Hi,
Will you be staying in the Englewood / Gulf Coast area?

[blott]

You can rent an airboat on the 192 in Kissimmee or, of course, go on a 'proper' (driven by an expert!) airboat ride at either of two Boggy Creek Airboat locations, both of which have picnic facilities, and lots of great wildlife to spot.

You can rent a fishing boat at either East Lake Toho or Lake Toho, just Google Orlando fishing.

For a just picnic, you may do better going to one of the many State parks where you can normally see lots of wildlife and which have picnic facilities in natural surroundings.

[dunkderby]

Can you tell me the location of the airboat rentals on the 192 in Kissimmee, as we were looking to rent one when we were in Orlando in December, we did see a sign for them, but the entrance had a big padlocked gate, any info would be appreciated.

Colleen

[blott]

The location is just not that far from Wal-Mart on the 192 and on the same side of the road. I haven't noticed a padlock but I'm in Florida at the moment and will check next time we go past and post again here.

[blott]

We went past, but on the opposite side of the road, last night. I have, however, found a phone number for the air boat operators so you could call them to check (407) 847-3672.

The exact location is 1/2 mile East of Medieval Times on Highway US192 (Marker 15) 4266 W. Highway 192, Kissimmee.

[lisbon]

Hi Colleen
We have used the airboats on the 192.
They are a nice way to spend an hour (I think it cost $20 - $30 for the hour ).
They are only small - maybe enough room for 5 and go no faster than 10 mph.
When we used them we saw some fish ,terrapins and some snakes - I think they were called Black Racers - no gators.
You are also under the landing area of a local airport so you get quite a lot of small private jets come over only a couple of hundred feet above you.
The driver has to show his driving license
At the same place you can hire canoes at about $10 for the day and also fishing equipment but remember there are no shades on any of these boats so don't use them when it is too hot.
Also there are boats at Downtown Disney that you can rent out that take all different size groups and are also a nice way to spend an hour or two - no experience necessary.
Rob

[MTP]

You can hire a boat at Turkey Lake State Park for $15 dollars a day, Thursday - Sunday. Details about the park can be found here:

http://www.orlandovillarental.com/or...lake-park.aspx

This does need to be pre-arranged, though.

[tezz7628]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by lisbon

You are also under the landing area of a local airport so you get quite a lot of small private jets come over only a couple of hundred feet above you.

The driver has to show his driving license
Rob
[/quote]

always thought pilots needed good eyesight

[dunkderby]

Thanks everyone for the info on the airboats, we will definately be looking for them again when we next visit, hopefully in the summer.

Colleen