Do I need a boaters license?

Not necessarily—the operator can issue a temporary license for the rental period, and an on-water demonstration is required for every driver.

No. Fuel is not included in the rental price; plan to refuel at local fuel docks or return with the same fuel level.

Can I tow a tube or waterski?

No. Boats may not be used for watersports according to the rental terms.

What age do I need to be to rent?

Lessee must be 25 years of age or older and present a valid driver’s license at check-in.

Are life jackets provided?

Yes. Life jackets are included with every rental and are required for all passengers per local regulations.

How are deposits handled?

A pre-authorization for damages between $1,500 and $4,000 will be placed on a valid card; boats are inspected at start and return.

Boat Rentals in Muskoka & Parry Sound — Tempest Rentals in MacTier for Day and Weekend Charters

1 Week Tempest Rentals operates out of MacTier, Ontario, offering easy access to the lakes of Muskoka and Parry Sound. Rent everything from nimble 17.5-foot, 90 hp fishing boats to roomy pontoons and bowriders, then point your bow toward sheltered bays, low granite shores, and island-dotted channels. Shorelines here are raw Canadian Shield—pink granite slabs, wind-sculpted pines, and sandy pockets that reveal an older geological story. Wildlife is conspicuous: loons cry across glassy mornings and bald eagles quarter thermal updrafts above spruce and birch. The practical edge of Tempest Rentals is what makes it a standout. Boats are delivered across the region, and every rental includes life jackets and lake charts for Muskoka Lake, Lake Rosseau, or Lake Joseph. No boater’s license? The company can issue a temporary license for the rental period and requires an on-water demonstration for every driver, so even first-time captains leave feeling competent. Note the constraints: fuel is not included, vessels may not be used for watersports, and drivers must be at least 25 with a valid driver’s license. A pre-authorization damage deposit of $1,500–$4,000 is required, and staff inspect craft at pick-up and return. Plan for simple, high-value outings: a half-day cruise to a quiet island beach, a full day of lake-edge fishing around weedlines and rock shoals, or a weekend anchored beneath granite ledges with a thermos and a rod. The company’s delivery option means you can start where the lakes are least crowded—small bays and lesser-known channels away from the busiest marinas. Safety processes are thorough: allow 20–30 minutes at check-in for paperwork and demonstration, and expect staff to brief you on local hazards and no-wake zones. Bookings follow a clear schedule: Monday through Saturday rentals run 8am–4pm, with Sunday and certain holiday check-ins at 9am–4pm (Canada Day and Labour Day). Staff inspect each boat at the start and finish of every rental. Expect a pre-rental briefing on boat systems, local weather, and anchor/sea-anchor technique so your weekend on the lakes runs smoothly. Pack patience and curiosity. MacTier’s location places you in classic cottage-country terrain formed by glacial scouring; low ridges, kettle ponds, and exposed bedrock shape sheltered corridors for smooth cruising. The region’s cottage culture grew when railways opened Muskoka to summer visitors in the late 1800s, and today that history sits alongside modern boating services that make the lakes accessible without ownership. Whether you want to chase sunrise light across Lake Joseph, anchor under a pine for a midday swim, or troll quiet rock edges for bass, Tempest Rentals offers a straightforward way to own a day on the water. This is practical, local boating—rooted in place, bounded by sensible rules, and designed to get you onto clear water fast.