Economy Runabout Policies

Cancel and Deposit Policy

• Full payment is required at the time of booking.
  • Cancellations that occur at least 48 hours prior to the reservation result in a 50% forfeiture.
  • Cancellations that occur within 48 hours of the reservation result in a full forfeiture. 
  • Date changes are permitted at least 48 hours in advance and may be subject to availability.
• There are no refunds due to inclement weather, unless cancelled by Whitefish Marine for client safety. If the rental cannot go out due to severe weather, we will contact you to reschedule or cancel as needed

Check-in Instructions

• Your rental begins at Marina Cay Resort - 180 Vista Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
• Park your vehicle and walk your party along the Bigfork Harbor to the concessions stand near the fuel station
• Whitefish Marine Dock Attendants will help you board the boat where you will begin the orientation process
• If you have questions, please call or text Whitefish Marine at (406) 862-8594 between the hours of 9:00am - 6:00pm
• To reach our Dock Attendants the day of your reservation, please call or text (406) 890-5382
• If you are on the lake and have an urgent after-hours emergency, please call (406) 862-8594 extension 2. If someone is injured and needs immediate medical assistance, call 911

What you need to know

• Your rental begins at your designed location at your scheduled start time
  • Please account for travel time/parking/gathering your belongings, etc 
  • If you are late for your rental, you will forfeit the unused rental time
  • If you return the boat before the end of your scheduled rental time, you will not be reimbursed for unused rental time
• Your party will meet the dock attendant at the dock where your group will board the boat
• The dock attendant will perform a thorough walkthrough and send your party out
• Fuel is not included in the rental
  • You must refuel at Marina Cay fuel station upon return
• You must return to our docks 15 minutes prior to the end of your scheduled rental to meet the dock attendant for cleaning and after-rental inspections
• All rentals include life jackets - Note any sizes other than adult universal
• All rentals must be returned clean - $150 cleaning fee will apply if excessive cleaning is needed
• Late fees apply for any boats returned past their scheduled rental time
• Montana state law requires boat rental operators to be age 18 and over with a valid driver's license
• Montana Rental Vehicle Tax 4% is not included in the price of the rental
• A $25 Environmental Fee is not included in the price of the rental
• Entrance to Whitefish Lake State Park is not included in the price of the rental
• Multi-Day rentals are due back between 8:00 pm
• Surfboard, Wakeboard, Tube and Water Skis are available for $35 an item for applicable boats
• Pontoons are not allowed to tow - no tubes, skiers, other boats, etc
• Make, model and layout may vary