ST. PETERSBURG JET SKI RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
SeaDoo GTI-130: Cut Loose on St. Petersburg’s Open Water
Guided by Waterside Watercraft Rentals, this SeaDoo GTI-130 rental covers a range of timed options, plus the practical requirements you need to hit the water safely.
SeaDoo GTI-130: Cut Loose on St. Petersburg’s Open Water.
Experience the thrill of the open water with Waterside Watercraft Rentals’ SeaDoo GTI-130. Choose from multiple rental durations and ride a powerful, feature-rich personal watercraft—complete with Bluetooth audio, a large swim platform and a spacious storage layout—designed for short blasts or a full day on Tampa Bay’s blue.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
SeaDoo GTI-130 with Premium Audio
The rental craft is a SeaDoo GTI-130 equipped with BRP premium Bluetooth audio, iBR (Intelligent Brake & Reverse), sport mode and a large swim platform with LinQ attachment—built to be comfortable, social and easy to handle for up to three people.
Multiple Rental Durations and Delivery
Rentals are offered in multiple blocks so you can tailor the outing—from 2-, 3- and 4-hour slots to a full day—while Waterside Watercraft Rentals provides delivery to local boat ramps for a straightforward launch.
Designed for Small Groups with Safety Rules
Each SeaDoo carries up to three passengers with a 600 lb weight capacity; operators must follow state safety measures including a wearable PFD, attachment of the engine cutoff lanyard and signing a damage waiver with a major credit card on file.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
The outing is straightforward: you arrive (or accept delivery) to a local ramp, transfer onto a SeaDoo GTI-130 and spend your booked block of time riding open water—whether carving wakes in sport mode, drifting off the swim platform or playing music through the onboard Bluetooth system.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a major credit card for the required $200 deposit per jet ski; life jackets (state-approved PFDs) are provided, and operators require the engine cutoff lanyard to be attached during operation.
Choose from set blocks: 2 hours ($180), 3 hours ($270), 4 hours ($360) or a full day ($400). Inflatable rafts are available separately (1-person $35; 3-person $50).
Renters must be 18 or older; anyone operating a PWC must carry a valid photo ID, and those born after January 1, 1988 are required by Florida law to have a temporary boating license.
A damage waiver must be signed and a major credit card kept on file for incidentals—the standard deposit is $200 per jet ski and does not limit total financial liability for damages.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How old do I have to be to rent a SeaDoo?
You must be at least 18 years old to rent a jet ski.
Do I need a boating license?
Florida requires anyone born after January 1, 1988 to have a temporary boating license to operate a personal watercraft.
What identification and payment do I need?
A valid government-issued photo ID and a major credit card are required; a $200 deposit per jet ski is held on the card.
How many people can ride on the SeaDoo GTI-130?
The SeaDoo GTI-130 accommodates up to three passengers with a 600 lb total weight capacity.
What are the rental durations and prices?
Available options include 2 hours ($180), 3 hours ($270), 4 hours ($360) and a full day ($400); inflatable raft rentals are additional.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes—state-approved wearable personal flotation devices are provided and should be worn at all times while on the watercraft.