Beaches Marina — Boat Rentals

Beaches Marina at Vilano Beach rents jet skis, 20-foot pontoon boats, and a 20-foot Key West, all just over the Vilano Bridge, next to Beaches at Vilano restaurant.

The Available Boats

Wave Runners

The truly adventurous who are older than 18 can rent Yamaha Wave Runners and spend an hour or more touring the rivers, stopping at a sandbar, and enjoying a fun day on the water. Each jet ski can take two people—the rental includes fuel, life jackets, and operating instructions. The team from Beaches Marina is delighted to help plan extended or customized jet ski excursions for those who want to see more of the area.

20' Key West

Equipped for cruising along the rivers or fishing with a trolling motor, the Key West is available to rent for four or eight hours. 

Pontoon Boats

Beaches Marina's 20-foot pontoon boats hold 10 people and can be rented for a half-day or full day. Cruise along the inland waters, have a picnic ashore, and visit the smaller rivers that enter the Matanzas. Along the way, you can see wildlife, a diverse shoreline, birds, and the City of St. Augustine. Several restaurants in the area have docks, and you can also pull up to a beach for a group swim.

Hire a Captain

Prefer to leave the driving to someone else? Beaches Marina can provide captain services aboard one of their pontoon boats for a private two-hour sunset cruise for up to 10 passengers. Call (904) 429-9198 to book a private cruise.

Boating Safety and Rules

All boats have depth sounders, life jackets, and other safety gear. Only those 18 and older may rent a wave-runner or motor boat in Florida, and those born after January 1, 1988, must have a Florida Boating License. The staff at Beaches Marina can provide temporary boating certificates and will discuss basic boat operations and the rules on the water.

Getting There

The Beaches Marina dock offers parking in the lot at Beaches at Vilano restaurant, 250 Vilano Road, St. Augustine. Beaches at Vilano is a sister company of Beaches Marina. Grab snacks to take on your cruise or stop by afterward and have a meal at Beaches at Vilano.