Frequently asked questions:

1. What if it's a cold day?

a. We operate everyday. Some days are chilly to cold in the winter but you can dress warm. We stay mostly dry, your pants will get wet halfway to your knees. Most people dress in sweat clothes or blue jeans, jackets and wear sneakers that will get wet. We will supply you with motorcycle rainsuits to block the wind from your clothes and leather driving gloves for your comfort. Our coldest day yet was 47deg and everyone reported that they were warm and comfortable. Dress for the occassion and you will be comfortable.

2. What is the legal driving age?

a. Drivers 22yrs or older need no license. Drivers 14&15yrs can drive with a parent on board. Drivers 16-21yrs must have a Boaters Safety License from any state. Drivers 16-21yrs cannot take a passenger younger than 18yrs and do not need a license when accompanied by a passenger 22yrs or older. You can obtain a Temporary Boater Safety License at the beach huts at the Marriott and Hilton on Marco Island for $3 and take a 25 question multiple choice test.

3. How many people can fit on one Waverunner?

a. Each Waverunner can hold up to 3 people with a max combined weight of 400lbs. Inexperienced drivers should keep the weight down around 350lbs combined. When you approach the weight limit the Waverunner becomes unstable at very slow speeds and you might roll it over. If you get wet, especially in the winter, you will be cold! Most combinations are 2adult or 2adult/1child or 1adult/2child or maybe 3 small adults.

4. What will we see?

a. Most days we see Dolphin up close and they swim right alongside of us. Avi is real good with them and they put on a jumping show most days. There are plenty of shore birds including White Pelicans that winter here. In the summer we see lots of Manatee and have great encounters although in the winter we DO NOT seek out Manatee out of respect to them. Manatee feel the cold water just like we do and they go a long way from their feeding grounds to find warm water to survive in, then they have to swim a long way back to their food. We prefer to leave them alone in the winter months but there are Manatee everywhere in the summer! There is a scenic backcountry ride that is the most exciting part of the trip to most people. You will wind your way through The Ten Thousand Islands making hundreds of turns with birds everywhere.

5. What is the difference between Capt. Ron's "Adventures" and the Beach Vendors "Tours" at our Hotel or Timeshare?

a. One of the biggest differences is in how we define ourselves. Capt Ron's 3 hour  "Adventures" are just that. You can't have an "Adventure" in just ONE hour! Trust me, this is a blast but you will not like the feeling you will get when your one hour "Tour" is ending and you just got the hang of it!  If you make the mistake of booking a Hotel "Tour" you probably would still have fun, never knowing the difference. Many people do. Those who have been on Hotel Tours in the past and have now found Capt Ron's know the difference and unanimously say "we'll never go back". Our two hour "Adventures" are great for those on a budget too!

b. Hotel Vendors pay high commissions to their respective Hotels and pass the cost on to you. I managed the largest waterports company on Marco Island for 23yrs and I know there can NEVER be a low-cost / high quality Beach Vendor as long as they are treated as an income stream by their Hotels. As long as this happens, you pay the price! Our prices are 35% lower than any other competitor.

c. Capt. Ron's is a small company and our employees consistantly deliver personal attention to every detail. We know better than anyone else, how to deliver a safe, enjoyable Waverunner "Adventure" while keeping you comfortable in any season. We're very good at anticipating your needs! We have everything from sweatclothes, gloves and rainsuits to sunglasses and shelling bags and ice water! Toothbrush?

d. Hotel Tours are too short to afford any time for shelling or exploring an Indian Mound. In fact you will not be getting off your Waverunner along the way at all.You will make at least one stop and sometimes two or three with Capt Ron's. We enjoy taking the time to teach our guests about the local Eco-system and wildlife. Our shelling spots are some of the best and the Calusa Indian Mounds are a special treat certian times of the year. Nobody beats Avi's relationship with the "local" Dolphin and Manatee! The "Back Country" part of our Adventure is phenomenal and could never be experienced in only one hour.

6. How far is Capt. Ron's from local hotels?

a. We are just 5 minutes from the Marriott and 3.5 minutes from the Hilton. Take Collier Blvd south to Caxambas Park (almost at end on right). The road "dead ends" 1 block past that.

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