Do I need a boating license?

If you don’t have one, the operator can issue a temporary license for the duration of the rental after completing the on-water demonstration.

Is fuel included in the rental price?

No, fuel is not included—plan to refuel at marinas in MacTier or Parry Sound and monitor gauges during your trip.

Can I tow a waterskier or tube?

No, boats from this operator may not be used for watersports—check the rental agreement for permitted uses.

What are the age requirements to rent?

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

Is there a security deposit?

Yes, a pre-authorization for damages between $1,500 and $4,000 will be placed on a valid card at pickup.

Do you deliver boats to different lakes?

Yes, delivery to surrounding lakes in the Parry Sound–Muskoka region is available—confirm delivery location and docking arrangements when booking.

Muskoka and Parry Sound Boat Rentals: Day & Weekend Adventures from MacTier

Three Day Tempest Rentals puts you at the throttle of Muskoka and Parry Sound’s glittering waters from their base in MacTier, Ontario. Rent a fishing boat, a lively bowrider, or a roomy pontoon and spend a day or a weekend weaving between granite islands, spruce-studded shorelines, and shoals carved from the ancient Canadian Shield.

The company delivers to the lakes around the Parry Sound–Muskoka region, including popular runs on Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph, so you can start on a quiet bay or beside a main channel without the logistics scramble. All rentals come with life jackets and a local lake chart; staff will run an on-water demonstration regardless of your experience and can issue a temporary operator’s license when needed. That mix of convenience and safety makes this an approachable way for first-time drivers to taste cottage-country freedom.

What sets the experience apart is how quickly the landscape changes: open water gives way to a tight archipelago of tree-topped islets, granite slabs warm to the sun, and sheltered coves host loons and osprey. Fishing boats are geared for anglers chasing smallmouth and lake trout; bowriders are nimble for exploration along rocky shorelines; pontoons are purpose-built for slow cruising, picnicking, and family afternoons anchored in still water.

Practical details matter here. Fuel is not included, boats may not be used for watersports, and renters must be 25 or older with a valid driver’s license. Expect a damage-preauthorization on your card and a short inspection at check-in and check-out; arrive early—paperwork and demonstrations take 20–30 minutes. Deliveries can save you transit time but plan for docking and no-wake zones, especially inside narrows and near public beaches.

Many of the rental craft are compact—17.5‑foot models with up to 90 horsepower and seating for five—ideal for exploring narrow channels and finding moorings. Because boats are inspected before and after each rental, you’ll get a clean, mechanically sound vessel; keep an eye on fuel levels and plan refueling at marinas in MacTier, Parry Sound.

For photographers, paddle or drift into a sheltered inlet at sunrise for the classic shot of mist on granite; wildlife watchers should scan treetops for bald eagles and water for loons and muskrats. Respect local habits—keep distances from nesting shorebirds and pack out all trash. The Parry Sound–Muskoka area became a recreational destination with the arrival of railways in the late 1800s, and today boat rentals like this one keep the region accessible without owning a boat.

Whether you’re chasing a morning bite, ferrying a family picnic, or charting a weekend route through the islands, Three Day Tempest Rentals offers a straightforward, safety-forward way to get on the water and experience one of Ontario’s most vivid freshwater landscapes.