About Us:
Coastal Boat Rentals is a boat rental company in the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna. Whether it is for a day on the water or your holiday away, we have the right boat for your needs. Clients can either pick up the boat at our warehouse in Knysna Industrial, or request a delivery of a boat to your holiday destination. Skiing in Knysna, fishing on the mighty Breede river or a pleasure cruise in Stillbay, we can deliver your boat to any location requested. All our boats are certified and surveyed by SAMSA and come fully equipped with all the necessary safety equipment. We have a variety of water toys, wakeboards, wakeskates, slalom ski and tubes on offer for rental.
No skipper licence? No problem. Coastal Boat Rentals has boats of 15 hp or less for hirers without a SAMSA skipper ticket.
We are always open to suggestions from our clients, and we strive to make your boating experience as comfortable and relaxing as can be.
Terms and Conditions Apply. All watersports equipment is subject to availability. The hirer indemnifies Coastal Boat Rentals from any/all loss or/and injury, and exempts Coastal Boat Rentals from an obligation or liability imposed on themselves or others.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Bookings require a 50% payment to secure the dates. A separate insurance deposit is payable on collection via EFT, card, or cash. When you return the hired boat, trailer, safety equipment, life jackets and accessories in good order, that insurance deposit is refunded within 7 working days after the boat is returned.
On collection you receive the boat with full unleaded fuel tanks. Return the tanks full. Empty tanks are charged at R20.00 per litre and deducted from the insurance deposit. Day rates do not include fuel, permits, or launching fees.
A SAMSA skipper licence is required for boats over 15 hp.
Boats of 15 hp or less can be hired without a skipper licence.
From 08:00 to 17:00. Later deliveries or collections only by prior arrangement.
Coastal Boat Rentals is based in Knysna, 6 Waenhout Street, Knysna Industrial.
Proof of identity (ID book or passport)
SAMSA skipper ticket for boats over 15 hp
Drivers licence if you tow the boat to a launch site
Credit or debit card
EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)
Cash
Yes, of course, BUT make sure you know what the correct season is for all species. Do not get caught with illegal fish or crayfish – you will be prosecuted by marine authorities.
Poaching & Impounding Policy: Please note that Coastal Boat Rentals condemns any sort of poaching and you as the client will be held legally and bindingly responsible for all/any costs incurred if you are found guilty of any illegal poaching activities. The client will be held financially accountable in full if one of our vessels are impounded or any fines are incurred; you as the client will also be financially liable in the event that one of our boats are impounded and will be liable to pay, as per your rental agreement, for each day until the boat is returned to Coastal Boat Rentals. Please note that as a client or hirer of our boats, we DO NOT provide you or your passengers with the appropriate fishing or bait licenses. You will have to do all necessary applications on your own at your closest Post Office or Fishing/Marine Institution. If you have any questions or need some advice, please feel free to contact us.
Yes, it is permitted, though, ONLY once the client and a Coastal Boat Rentals Representative have fully inspected the boat and trailer, including all brackets, supports and mountings; and all parties find the asset in a roadworthy condition; the boat hirer will sign and acknowledge that he/she is entirely responsible to return the boat, trailer and equipment in the condition it was received, thus, verifies that he/she will be held accountable for all/any loss or damage.
