Vacation on the Upper Mississippi River

A reservation deposit for all boats is due within 10 days of making your reservation. Your reservation will be automatically cancelled if your deposit is not received within the 10-day period. A cancellation notice will not be mailed. If we receive your deposit after the 10-day period, your reservation will be reinstated providing the boat is still available.

Prior to departure, a lease agreement must be signed and rental fee, subject to 7% state tax, paid in full.

We accept certified or cashier's checks, money orders, travel checks, cash, MasterCard or Visa for rental fees. Sorry no personal checks allowed (Special Note: We offer 5% CASH ONLY discount on all houseboat rentals for not using any of the above payment types).

Upon occupancy of the boat, your reservation deposit converts to a security deposit If all conditions of your agreement are met, you will be mailed your security deposit within ten working days after the return of the boat.

A charge of $50.00 per hour will incur on late returns.

Boats must be returned in the same condition as taken. Renter will be financially responsible for loss, breakage, or damage. A charge of $40.00 will incur if a boat is returned exceptionally dirty.

REFUNDS:

Eight weeks advance notice is required for a deposit refund. There will be a 20% service charge on any cancellation. Phone 1-800-747-2628 or 563/873-3718.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

To avoid any misunderstanding concerning breakdowns, accidents, inclement weather, or loss of cruising time, we check all mechanical equipment prior to your departure. You need not accept your boat until you are satisfied with your boat and equipment However, once you are upon the river, you alone are responsible for the boat's operation. Under these circumstances, we cannot be responsible for any loss of cruising time due to mechanical failure, weather, collision or other physical mishaps, illness, or personal accidents. Refunds will not be made on boats returned early, or for late departures.

NO NEED TO BUY ICE (AVAILABLE AT BOATELS)

We invite you to call, or come for a visit and see our boats, anytime to discuss your vacation adventure.