53' Song Of The South — A roomy DeLand cruiser built to host ten for days or weekends afloat

DELAND BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE

53' Song Of The South — A roomy DeLand cruiser built to host ten for days or weekends afloat

A detailed guide to the 53' Song Of The South rental from Holly Bluff Marina, covering layout, onboard amenities and rental-duration options for midweek, week and weekend trips.

53' Song Of The South — A roomy DeLand cruiser built to host ten for days or weekends afloat.

Duration
Midweek, Week, and Weekend Options
Location
DeLand
Operator
Holly Bluff Marina
Category
Boat Rental
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Stationed in DeLand, the 53' Song Of The South is a spacious, liveable boat designed as a floating gathering place: a master stateroom and three guest rooms, a well-equipped salon and dining area, exterior decks for sun and cooking, and storage for water toys make it a straightforward choice for multi-night escapes or weekend getaways.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ACCOMMODATIONS

Sleeps ten across a full stateroom suite and three guest cabins

The vessel has a master stateroom with a king-size bed, three guest staterooms with full-size beds and a full-size futon in the main salon, allowing comfortable sleeping for up to ten people.

THE DECKS

Grill, storage and a top deck for sunbathing

Front-deck amenities include a propane gas grill, an ice chest, a table and four chairs; the back deck provides space to stow kayaks and water toys and a ladder leads to a top deck fitted with loungers for sunbathing.

THE SOCIAL SPACES

A salon-focused layout for onboard living

The main salon integrates the helm, living area with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with four chairs and a well-equipped galley with faux-wood flooring—set up for social evenings and practical day-to-day life aboard.

What the day feels like

What being aboard feels like

On the 53' Song Of The South the experience centers on shared spaces: mornings can mean coffee in the salon or sun on the top-deck loungers, afternoons grilling on the front deck and launching kayaks from the back; nights are handled by a compact but complete interior—sleeping ten across dedicated staterooms and a salon futon.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this boat works for — and who it’s built to hold.

1
Large groupsWith dedicated sleeping for up to ten guests, the boat is suited to larger groups seeking shared accommodations for multi-night stays.
2
Extended familiesThe combination of a master cabin, three guest rooms and a salon futon makes it practical for families that need multiple private sleeping spaces while staying together aboard.
3
Weekend hostsRentals available in midweek, week and weekend options allow groups up to ten to plan short social escapes centered on onboard decks and communal spaces.
4
Overnight cruisersFor overnight or multi-night itineraries the boat’s layout and sleeping capacity accommodate small flotillas or a single group of up to ten people.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What’s onboard

Front deck includes a propane gas grill, ice chest, table and four chairs; back deck provides stowage for kayaks and water toys; top deck has loungers for sunbathing.

Interior facilities

The main salon contains a helm, flat-screen TV, dining table and a well-equipped galley; the boat has one full bath with shower and one half bath, plus central air and heat.

Sleeping capacity

The layout—master stateroom (king), three guest staterooms (full-size beds) and a full-size futon in the salon—provides sleeping for up to ten people.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How many guests can the 53' Song Of The South accommodate?

The boat comfortably accommodates up to ten guests.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

There is a master stateroom with a king-size bed, three guest staterooms with full-size beds, and a full-size futon in the main salon, together sleeping ten.

How many bathrooms are on board?

The boat has one full bath with a shower and one half bath.

Is the boat climate-controlled?

Yes— the vessel is equipped with central air and heat.

Are there cooking and outdoor amenities?

Yes—the front deck features a propane gas grill, an ice chest, a table and four chairs, and the top deck has loungers for sunbathing.