Luxury Boat Rental

Beyond the Shore

Once Upon A Beach’s private boat rental experience 

Our luxury Sportsman center console offers a high-end, easy-access way to explore the waters around Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Egmont Key, Passage Key, Jewfish Key, Cortez, and beyond. 

Fuel is included, and the boat is available with or without a captain for qualified renters.

Meet the Boat

This is not your typical rental boat. Our 2021 Sportsman Open 232 is a sleek, top-of-the-line center console designed for a smooth, confident ride and a more elevated day on the water. With premium decking, a comfortable layout, cushioned seating, and thoughtful features throughout, it is ideal for guests who want a polished boating experience while vacationing on Anna Maria Island.

Why It’s Different

  • Private lift access in Holmes Beach
  • Skip fuel docks, long lines, and crowded launches
  • Curated for a more elevated, guest-first boating experience
  • Available with or without a captain for flexibility and ease
  • Fuel included for simple, transparent planning
  • Access to sandbars, waterfront dining, and hidden island spots
  • Ideal pairing with your Once Upon A Beach stay

    • Perfect For

    • Cruising around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key
    • Visiting local sandbars and shallow water spots
    • Heading to waterfront restaurants for lunch or drinks
    • Enjoying inshore fishing along the coast and bays
    • Exploring the Manatee River and surrounding waterways
    • Planning day trips to Egmont Key, Passage Key, and Jewfish Key
    • Discovering Cortez and other nearby coastal gems

    Features & Amenities

    The boat includes fuel, Bluetooth audio, VHF radio, livewells, rod holders, a fish finder, depth finder, sonar, radar, adult and children’s life jackets, a YETI cooler, freshwater washdown, swim ladder, and removable center cushion or platform for lounging. Boatsetter also lists optional add-ons including a cooler, floating mat, pet option, and transportation.

    Experience Requirements

    This boat is best suited for experienced boaters who are comfortable navigating local waterways, understanding tides, anchoring, docking, nighttime boating, and operating a boat lift. Guests who do not meet those requirements should book with a USCG-certified captain through the platform.

    Important Notes

    The boat accommodates up to 8 passengers. Multi-day rentals may be available, including delivery to a vacation rental with a dock. Fishing is allowed, but no fishing gear is provided, no fish may be cleaned on the boat, and extra cleaning or damage charges may apply for fishing use. Food and beverages are allowed, but aerosol sunscreen is not permitted on board.

    Ready to plan your day on the water? Inquire for availability, tide-compatible launch windows, captain options, and multi-day rental opportunities.

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