Effective Date: January 1, 2026
These Terms of Service govern your use of the Port A Boat Rentals website and your
reservation of services offered by Port Aransas Boat Rentals LLC, d/b/a Port A Boat
Rentals (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using our website or making a reservation,
you agree to these Terms. Additional legally binding documents — including a Vessel
Rental Agreement and Liability Waiver — are required to be signed at the dock prior to
departure and contain detailed terms governing your rental.
Port A Boat Rentals is operated by Port Aransas Boat Rentals LLC, a Texas limited liability
company. Our vessels are owned by Freedom Waves LLC, an affiliated entity under
common ownership. We operate out of Island Moorings Yacht Club, 3500 Island
Moorings Pkwy, Port Aransas, TX 78373.
We offer the following services on Corpus Christi Bay:
• Bareboat pontoon rentals — guest operator-piloted, in half-day (4-hour) and full-
day (8-hour) blocks
• Captained experiences — sunset tours, dolphin tours, and bonfire/beach
experiences
• The Port A Boat Club — a local membership program
• Optional add-on equipment — towable tubes, water skis, wakeboards,
paddleboards, floating islands, coolers, and more
All vessel operations are restricted to Corpus Christi Bay. Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
access is strictly prohibited. Service availability is subject to weather, vessel availability,
and these Terms.
To serve as a guest operator on a bareboat rental, you must:
• Be at least 25 years of age and present a valid government-issued photo ID
• Hold a valid Texas Boater Education Certificate (or TPWD-recognized equivalent)
if you were born on or after September 1, 1993 — this is a mandatory legal
requirement under Texas law. Failure to present a valid certificate will result in
forfeiture of your reservation without refund
• Complete all required documents and pass the mandatory pre-departure safety
briefing at the dock
We reserve the right to refuse service to any individual who, in our sole judgment,
appears impaired or unqualified to safely operate a vessel.
Reservations are made through our online booking platform. A reservation is not
confirmed until you receive a booking confirmation from us. By reserving, you agree to
provide accurate information and pay all applicable fees.
• Payment is due in full at the time of booking
• Fuel is included in your rental — you do not need to refuel the vessel
• A mandatory damage coverage fee is charged per rental based on duration and is
non-refundable once the vessel departs
• A $500.00 credit card authorization hold will be placed on your card prior to
departure. This is a temporary hold, not a charge, and will be released after the
post-return inspection if no charges apply
• Optional Trip Protection is available at booking — see Section 6 for details
Applicable Texas sales taxes and fees will be applied to all transactions.
Without Trip Protection:
• 72 or more hours before your rental: full refund
• Less than 72 hours or day-of: no refund
• No-shows: no refund
• Early returns: no refund or credit for unused time
With Trip Protection:
• Cancellations due to a covered personal emergency or weather that reasonably
prevents travel: choice of full refund or free reschedule
• Trip Protection does not cover change-of-mind cancellations and is non-
refundable once purchased
Company-initiated weather cancellations (before departure): full refund or free
reschedule at your election, regardless of Trip Protection status. We monitor conditions
continuously and are the sole arbiters of whether it is safe to operate. Our cancellation
threshold is sustained winds of 20 mph or greater or a National Weather Service Small
Craft Advisory.
Guest-initiated weather cancellations must be submitted at least two (2) hours before
your scheduled departure by phone or email. Cancellations after this window are treated
as no-shows.
All guest operators agree to the following as a condition of rental. Detailed terms are set
forth in the Vessel Rental Agreement signed at the dock.
• Operate only within Corpus Christi Bay. Ocean and Gulf access is strictly
prohibited
• Never enter the Corpus Christi Ship Channel except for necessary transit — no
stopping, anchoring, drifting, or towable activities in the channel at any time
• Comply with all speed limits, no-wake zones, and idle-speed areas communicated
during your pre-departure briefing
• Never operate the vessel while impaired. Alcohol is permitted for passengers on
bareboat rentals, but the operator must remain unimpaired at all times
• Do not exceed the vessel’s rated passenger capacity
• Return the vessel to the designated dock at or before your scheduled return time
• Only the person identified as the guest operator on your Rental Agreement may
operate the vessel
All vessels are equipped with Boatfix GPS tracking and speed monitoring. By using our
vessels, you consent to real-time location and speed data collection throughout your
rental. GPS technology is a supplemental safety tool — it does not replace your obligation
to navigate safely and comply with all rules at all times. Geofence and speed violations
are documented and may result in damage waiver voiding and rental termination.
Mandatory damage coverage is included with every bareboat rental. For accidental
damage during normal, lawful operation, your maximum out-of-pocket responsibility is
a $1,000 deductible. If damages exceed $1,000, the remainder is covered by the
Company’s insurance.
Damage coverage does not apply — and you assume full financial liability with no cap —
for damage resulting from reckless operation, impaired operation, prohibited uses,
geofence violations, speed violations, channel entry, exceeding passenger capacity,
unauthorized operation transfer, or any breach of your Rental Agreement or Liability
Waiver. Full terms are set forth in the Vessel Rental Agreement.
Membership in The Port A Boat Club is subject to a separate membership agreement
signed at enrollment. All rental Terms apply in full to every Boat Club member rental.
Membership is non-transferable. Monthly dues are billed automatically. Memberships
may be suspended or terminated for violations of these Terms, repeated damage
incidents, failed payments, or conduct inconsistent with safe vessel operation.
Boating involves inherent risks including sudden weather changes, vessel issues,
collision, grounding, and personal injury. By using our services, you voluntarily assume
all risks associated with boating on Corpus Christi Bay. A full Liability Waiver,
Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement is required to
be signed by every guest operator and passenger prior to departure.
To the maximum extent permitted by Texas law, Port Aransas Boat Rentals LLC and
Freedom Waves LLC shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive
damages arising from your use of our services. Our total liability for any claim shall not
exceed the amount you paid for the specific rental giving rise to that claim.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any dispute will first be
submitted to good-faith mediation in Nueces County, Texas. If mediation is unsuccessful
within 30 days, the dispute shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration under the
Texas Arbitration Act in Nueces County. You waive any right to a jury trial for claims
arising from these Terms or your use of our services.
These Terms of Service are a general agreement governing your website use and
reservation. They do not replace the following documents, all of which must be
completed and signed prior to departure on every rental:
• Vessel Rental Agreement — covers damage coverage details, security deposit,
equipment, payment authorization, and specific rental terms
• Liability Waiver, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability & Indemnification
Agreement — required for every guest operator and every passenger
• Damage Responsibility Acknowledgment
• Marina Rules & Restricted-Area Acknowledgment
Every adult passenger aboard the vessel must sign the Liability Waiver prior to
departure. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf. No person
may board without a completed waiver on file.
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with a
revised effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted
constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Active Boat Club members will receive
direct email notice of material changes.
Questions about these Terms or your reservation:
d/b/a Port A Boat Rentals
3500 Island Moorings Pkwy, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Phone: (361) 339-2628
Email: hello@portaboatrentals.com
Website: www.portaboatrentals.com
