NEW BUFFALO BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Regal 20' on Lake Michigan — a ten‑person dayboat from New Buffalo
Private rentals from Oselka Marina, starting at $550, offer a 20' Regal configured for up to 10 passengers and outfitted for watersports.
Regal 20' on Lake Michigan — a ten‑person dayboat from New Buffalo.
Imagine a day on Lake Michigan aboard a 20-foot Regal built to carry a full party of friends or family. With seating for up to ten people and an emphasis on watersports and easy, private cruising, this rental from the New Buffalo area allows groups to shape a day on the water that’s equal parts play and scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Room for Ten — Social, Stable, Simple
The Regal 20' is arranged to carry up to 10 passengers, making it an ideal platform for group outings on Lake Michigan where space and sociability matter as much as performance.
Watersports On-Demand
If you want tow sports, tubes, water skis, and a wakeboard can be added at pick-up for set fees, letting a day of cruising turn into a high-energy session behind the boat.
Nearshore Exploration
The permitted operating area keeps you close to shore while widening the options for destinations — the rental is allowed to operate within an approximate 8‑mile radius, roughly from Michigan City on the west to Lakeside on the east.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Reserve a block of time, gather your party, and spend the day on Lake Michigan moving between open-water cruising and anchored play. The boat’s layout lets groups socialize on the run and stage watersports stops when the mood calls for it — a straightforward, private day on the lake that puts choice and convenience in the hands of your group.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits best — and where it may not be the right choice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tubes, skis, and a wakeboard can be arranged at pick-up for additional fees (tubes $40–$60, skis $25, wakeboard $30).
Schedule your boat rental in advance to secure the date and time; optional watersports equipment is arranged at pick-up.
Confirm who in your party is authorized to sign and bring any required identification; arrange chosen extras at the time of pick-up.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time zone is New Buffalo in?
New Buffalo is on Eastern time (EST), which is one hour ahead of Chicago (Central) time.
What is the cancellation policy?
Unless the weather is unsafe or the appointment can be rebooked to another party, refunds are not issued for cancellations due to high demand.
Can one person sign and then bring others later?
No. All people in the rental party who are at least 18 years old must be present to sign a waiver; a parent or legal guardian must sign for all minors under 18.
Is insurance included with the rental?
Your rental adds you as an additional insured to Oselka Marina’s charter vessel master policy, which includes certain liability coverage (generally $50,000) and first-party vessel damage coverage (limit $1,000); contact vQuip Insurance Agency for clarification at 704-496-9002.
How far can we take the watercraft?
You are allowed to operate within approximately an 8-mile radius — for example, roughly to Michigan City on the west and Lakeside on the east.
Can I rent tubes, skis, or a wakeboard with the boat?
Yes. Tubes ($40–$60), skis ($25), and a wakeboard ($30) can be arranged at the time of pick-up.