Kentucky Lake Tritoon & Pontoon Rentals

We rent spacious tritoon boats designed for a comfortable day on Kentucky Lake. They’re great for cruising, swimming, tubing, fishing or simply relaxing on the water with family and friends.

Full-day rental: $450
Morning half-day: $250
Afternoon half-day: $300

Half-day rentals are available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday only, excluding holiday weekends.

Rates are plus applicable sales tax and fuel. Additional fees may apply for damages, excessive cleaning, late returns, lost equipment, towing or policy violations.

Full-day rentals: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Morning half-day: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Afternoon half-day: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Half-day rentals are available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday only, excluding holiday weekends.

Boats must be returned by the scheduled return time.

Boat rentals are available seasonally from mid-May through Labor Day.

• Mid-May: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• June & July: Wednesday–Sunday
• August through Labor Day: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• 2027 Holiday Rentals: Memorial Day, July 5 & Labor Day

Guests staying at Cypress Bay may also be able to rent a boat on Mondays and Tuesdays during June and July, based on availability.

Boat rentals close for the season after Labor Day.

The primary renter must be at least 25 years old on the day of the rental.

Tennessee Residents
Tennessee residents born after January 1, 1989 must provide a TWRA-issued Boating Safety Education Certificate when required by Tennessee law.

Out-of-State Residents
Out-of-state residents born after January 1, 1989 must provide proof of a NASBLA-approved boating safety certificate.

All approved operators must provide a valid driver’s license at check-in.

Please make sure you have any required boating safety certification before arriving for your rental.

Need certification?
View TWRA-approved online boating safety courses

Only approved operators listed on the rental agreement may operate the boat. Anyone who is not listed as an approved operator is not permitted to drive.

Our rental tritoons have a maximum capacity of 10 people or 1,800 pounds total weight, whichever comes first.

The boat may not leave the dock if the party exceeds the maximum capacity.

Yes. Adult life jackets are provided with your rental.

Guests are responsible for bringing properly fitted life jackets for children. Children must wear life jackets as required by Tennessee law.

Please bring:

• A valid driver’s license
• Boating certification, if required
• Properly fitted life jackets for children, if needed

The credit card used for booking, which will remain on file for fuel and any applicable post-rental charges

Please arrive 15–30 minutes before your scheduled rental time to complete paperwork, the safety review and boat orientation.

Late arrivals do not extend rental times.

We recommend bringing:

• Sunscreen
• Towels
• Snacks and drinks
• Sunglasses and hats
• Properly fitted life jackets for children
• A cooler

Coolers are welcome, but please do not bring glass containers onboard.

Yes. Tubing is available as an add-on, based on availability. Only tubes provided or approved by Cypress Bay Marina & Resort may be used with our rental boats.

Skiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are not permitted behind our rental tritoons.

Yes. Fishing is allowed from our rental tritoons.

Our tritoons are not dedicated fishing boats, so please help keep them clean. Fish cleaning is not permitted onboard, and additional cleaning fees may apply for excessive fish or bait residue, dirt or staining.

No. Pets are not permitted on rental boats.

If you are traveling with a service animal, please contact Cypress Bay Marina & Resort before booking so we can assist you.

Alcohol is permitted onboard for guests of legal drinking age, subject to applicable Tennessee and Kentucky laws.

The boat operator may not operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Guests are responsible for following all applicable boating and alcohol laws while on Kentucky Lake.

No. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on rental boats.

Grills, propane devices, cooking equipment and open flames are also prohibited onboard.

Yes. Rental boats must remain within the approved boating areas reviewed during your safety orientation.

Boats may not be operated in restricted, hazardous or shallow areas. Rental boats may not be beached on shorelines, islands, sandbars, rocky banks or other shallow areas.

Renters are responsible for towing, recovery or damage resulting from operating outside approved boating areas or beaching the boat.

No. Fuel is not included in the rental price and is charged to the credit card on file after the rental based on actual usage.

The boat will leave the dock with fuel and will be refueled upon return.

Guests may not bring gas cans onboard or refuel the boat using portable fuel containers.

If you experience a mechanical problem or need assistance, contact Cypress Bay Marina & Resort immediately using the emergency contact information provided at check-in.

Do not arrange repairs or towing without authorization from Cypress Bay.

Additional fees may apply for towing, recovery, fuel delivery or service calls resulting from operator error, grounding or failure to follow rental rules.

Rental boats must be returned by the scheduled return time.

Late returns are subject to a $50 fee for every 15 minutes late.

Renters are expected to return the boat in reasonably clean condition.

Excessive cleaning fees begin at $100 and may apply for excessive trash, mud, staining, fish or bait residue, bodily fluids or other excessive mess.

Smoking and vaping are prohibited. Evidence of smoking, vaping, burns or related damage may result in additional cleaning or damage charges.

The renter is responsible for the boat, equipment and actions of their guests during the rental period.

The renter is responsible for costs associated with damage, lost equipment, towing, recovery, fines or other charges resulting from the rental.

Yes. Full rental payment is required at the time of booking to reserve your boat.

A $35 cancellation fee applies to cancellations.

Fuel is charged separately after the rental based on usage. The renter is also responsible for any damages or additional charges incurred during the rental. These charges will be applied to the credit card on file.

• More than 14 days before your rental: Refund less a $35 cancellation fee and any non-refundable booking or transaction fees.

• 48 hours to 14 days before your rental: $100 of the rental payment is non-refundable, plus any non-refundable booking or transaction fees.

• Within 48 hours of your rental: The full rental payment is non-refundable.

• No-shows: Failure to arrive for your scheduled rental without prior notice will result in forfeiture of the full rental payment.

We do not cancel or reschedule rentals based on forecasted weather.

Weather conditions can change quickly on Kentucky Lake. Decisions regarding weather-related cancellations or rescheduling are made by Cypress Bay Marina & Resort management based on actual conditions at the time of the rental.

If conditions are determined to be unsafe for boating, we will work with you to reschedule your rental whenever possible.

Yes. Cypress Bay Marina & Resort reserves the right to immediately terminate a rental without refund for unsafe or reckless operation, operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unauthorized operators, illegal activity, leaving approved boating areas or failure to follow marina staff instructions.

Cypress Bay may also require boats to return to the marina if weather or lake conditions become unsafe.

Yes. All adult operators and guests must complete the required waivers and acknowledgments before departure.

A parent or legal guardian must complete the required paperwork for guests under 18.

Minors may not operate the rental boat at any time.