A:21 years old for all boats & vehicles except personal watercraft such as Seadoos (PWC operators need to be 18 years or older)
A:Yes (Except for Personal Watercraft such as Seadoos).
A:Seven Days a Week during rental season (from 7:30am – 8pm)
A:Yes, However we recommend that you reserve the vehicle at least 48 hours in advance (or longer)
A:We currently rent pontoon boats and personal watercraft such as Seadoos on Lake Tahoe exclusively. Additional watercraft may be available for rent later in 2023.
A:We currently have Can-Am UTV’s and BMS dune buggies available for rent in the Reno, Carson City & Lake Tahoe area. We also have Polaris Slingshot’s for rent in the same area.
A:Yes. We hold a rental deposit in addition to the rental fee for all vehicles, boats & personal watercraft. The rental deposits range from $500 to $1,500 dollars.
A:Call our Reservation Hotline at (844) 438-6869 (Option 1) or select the “Rentals” option from our Home Page at BigFunRec.com
A:Yes. We have hourly, daily and weekly rates. Contact customer service at (844) 438-6869 for long term rental specials.
A:We can recommend guides for boating and UTV rentals. These guides are independent contractors that you must hire and pay for separately.
A:Yes, we do except cash for the rental fee portion. However, the deposit must be paid by credit card.
A:Yes. Our Lake Tahoe boat and personal watercraft rental season is from May 1st to October 31st (weather permitting). However, our Slingshots, UTV’s and Dune Buggies are year round as long as the weather permits.
A:Yes. We ask that NO ONE operate our rental boats, watercraft, UTV’s, Slingshots or any other Big Fun Recreation vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or suffer from a medical condition that prohibits the safe operation of the rental equipment.
A:Please contact Big Fun Recreation Roadside & Boating Assistance at (844) 438-6869 ( Select Option 3). A field representative will be dispatched to assist you.
A:Yes. However, you are responsible for the first $1,000 of damage.
A:Yes, we allow animals on our pontoon boats with the understanding that you (our renter) are fully responsible for any damage to upholstery, flooring, etc. Any damage caused by you or your passengers shall be deducted from your rental deposit. This includes damage caused by persons or animals.
A:All our rental vehicles and boats have limitations for occupancy and weight (persons & gear). As a rule of thumb, our pontoon boats carry 8-12 passengers, our personal watercraft (seadoos) carry 2-3 passengers, our Dune Buggies & UTV’s carry 2-6 passengers depending on the model and our Polaris Slingshots are 2-passenger. Other recreational vehicles may be available later this year that have specific occupancy limits as well.
A:Our cancellation policy allows you to cancel your reservation prior to 48 hours from the rental date without penalty or charge, with a full refund returned. Reservations cancelled within 48 hours or less from the date of rental shall forfeit 50% of their rental deposit. A “NO-SHOW” by renter will result in a 100% forfeiture of the rental deposit. Renters who fail to show up within one hour of their rental time and date will be classified as a NO-SHOW. In the event Big Fun Recreation is unable to provide a rental vehicle to its renter on the scheduled reservation time & date a Full Refund shall be provided to the renter (along with a discount for future rentals). Big Fun Recreation reserves the right to Cancel a reservation for any reason, including unsafe conditions, weather restrictions, unforeseen hazards or equipment maintenance issues. We will do our best to accommodate a convenient reservation on your choosing at a discounted rate.