Woody's Watersports
Woody's Watersports
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Woody's Watersports is a great family fun activity. You can make many lasting memories with your family and friends. Jet ski/waverunner rentals start at an hour and can go up to four hours from John's Pass Village in Madeira Beach. Only takes 3 minutes to go under the bridge and in the Gulf of Mexico for a ride of your life. Both new and experienced riders are welcome to join us. You will be greeted by a friendly staff all who wants you to enjoy your rental experience. Call or go on our website for all the details.
Madeira Beach, Florida
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2024
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BRADLEY D
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
They’re very careful to make sure you’re informed of the additional costs you’ll incur if any damage. I also think it’s a good idea for everyone to understand what the replacement costs are on these vehicles. It makes everyone more cautious, but not so cautious they don’t have fun. Just be careful not to hit anything nor fall off. It’s supposed to be easy to get back on, but maybe not if you’re in your 60’s. I can’t imagine it’d feel very good to fall off, either. It was choppy water the day we went out, so going faster than 30 mph was asking for trouble. On a calmer day you might be able to hit 40 mph. Plan on getting soaked! But everyone had a good time. Great bonding experience for families.
Written July 6, 2023
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We love all of this advice! If anything makes anyone nervous - just ask - we are happy to help. :) We are so glad you and your family had a great time on the water. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. :)
Written August 12, 2023
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Spud269
Belfast, UK30 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Awesome jet-ski experience. Easily the cheapest we found in Florida ($180 for 2 jet skis containing 4 people for one hour). Amazing value, but the cost is not the reason for this 5 star review!
Everywhere we looked, companies wanted a $500 deposit per jetski on my credit card. Hardly Convenient!! Woody's simply wanted either a credit card to book the whole cost of the trip ($180) or a debit card deposit of $400. So we put $180 on the credit card and that was it.
Our kids are 19 and 16, but Woodys allow them both to drive the jetskis. Just bear in mind that if you are born after 1988, you must complete an online boat / jetski course, otherwise you cannot drive. The course costs $8 and can be accessed from the Woodys booking page.
Staff could not have been more helpful, informative or simplistic this morning. We were first time jet-skiers but felt completely at ease. Then we got on the water...wow. These machines REALLY move!! 45mph on the water is an amazing experience.
Altogether, it was a very reasonable, pleasant and exciting experience. Five stars all the way from Ireland.
Everywhere we looked, companies wanted a $500 deposit per jetski on my credit card. Hardly Convenient!! Woody's simply wanted either a credit card to book the whole cost of the trip ($180) or a debit card deposit of $400. So we put $180 on the credit card and that was it.
Our kids are 19 and 16, but Woodys allow them both to drive the jetskis. Just bear in mind that if you are born after 1988, you must complete an online boat / jetski course, otherwise you cannot drive. The course costs $8 and can be accessed from the Woodys booking page.
Staff could not have been more helpful, informative or simplistic this morning. We were first time jet-skiers but felt completely at ease. Then we got on the water...wow. These machines REALLY move!! 45mph on the water is an amazing experience.
Altogether, it was a very reasonable, pleasant and exciting experience. Five stars all the way from Ireland.
Written July 16, 2022
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Wow. Thank you so much for all the kind words and great advice for the customers. We are so glad you had a great time not only at Woody's but on the Jet Skis! Welcome back to the States! We hope to see you again soon. Travel safe and be well.
Written July 18, 2022
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NorthFloridaLT
Florida17 contributions
Aug 2021 • Business
I’m not one to write many reviews, but Woody’s was awesome.
There are many places to rent jet skis from in the area, but Woody’s had the best reviews, and now I know why.
Four of us rented 3 jet skis from Woody’s on August 12, 2021 and had such a fantastic time, my daughter and her boyfriend rented a jet ski the next day as well.
The online booking process and online waivers were straightforward and quick, upon arrival, all we had to do was show our IDs and credit card and we were headed to the dock to get fitted for life jackets and to be oriented on the machines.
Tyler was great, he showed us the machines, which were all nearly new, told us how and where to operate them and we were off to the Gulf in now time.
The riding area is huge… about 1.5 miles south of the pass and 3.5 miles north of the pass, it was easy to find space to operate away from the other jet skis.
All 3 machines operated flawlessly, and they were fast. If you don’t get an adrenaline rush… something is wrong with you.
Returning to the dock was simple as well. We just idled around in the pass until they were ready for us and brought us in one by one right to the stairs on the dock and we were done for the day.
They had cubbies to keep your belongings in as well as secure storage behind the desk if you wanted to leave your phone or wallet behind.
We will definitely rent from Woody’s the next time we are in Madeira Beach.
Thanks y’all for a great time!
There are many places to rent jet skis from in the area, but Woody’s had the best reviews, and now I know why.
Four of us rented 3 jet skis from Woody’s on August 12, 2021 and had such a fantastic time, my daughter and her boyfriend rented a jet ski the next day as well.
The online booking process and online waivers were straightforward and quick, upon arrival, all we had to do was show our IDs and credit card and we were headed to the dock to get fitted for life jackets and to be oriented on the machines.
Tyler was great, he showed us the machines, which were all nearly new, told us how and where to operate them and we were off to the Gulf in now time.
The riding area is huge… about 1.5 miles south of the pass and 3.5 miles north of the pass, it was easy to find space to operate away from the other jet skis.
All 3 machines operated flawlessly, and they were fast. If you don’t get an adrenaline rush… something is wrong with you.
Returning to the dock was simple as well. We just idled around in the pass until they were ready for us and brought us in one by one right to the stairs on the dock and we were done for the day.
They had cubbies to keep your belongings in as well as secure storage behind the desk if you wanted to leave your phone or wallet behind.
We will definitely rent from Woody’s the next time we are in Madeira Beach.
Thanks y’all for a great time!
Written August 13, 2021
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WOW! Thank you soooo much for the kind words. We really appreciate all the great advice to give as well. We will see you soon.
Written August 23, 2021
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JeremyLStebns
1 contribution
Jul 2020
Woody's has a great reputation in John's Pass. They have new equipment every year and they're not cheap cr@p. Theyre high power, all the way out fun machines. 1-3 people can have a great time on one ski, but i recommend everyone get their own, so they can go at their own pace. I live here and EVERY time I have visitors (I get lots), I bring them to Woody's. Everyone always has a blast and even first timers pick it up quickly and by the time we hit the bridge, they're pros. Their staff is 100% respectable and professional. Other places on the boardwalk, not so much. Woody's won't let you leave unless you're comfortable enough to get out there and have some fun. Out of the dozens of people I've brought to Woody's, not a single one has had a complaint. Every one of them comes back wide eyed and wanting MORE! I promise you this is a top quality place and you'll see why I ONLY recommend my family and friends to these fine people!
Written August 2, 2020
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WOW! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide just a great review and advice to other customers. We appreciate it so much. We will see you again soon. :)
Written August 4, 2020
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Hilliary M
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Family
We had a great time jet skiing! Easy rental, friendly/helpful staff, great price. We took advantage of the early bird special and we were on our jet skis within a few minutes of arrival.
Written March 30, 2023
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So glad you had a great time. We hope to see you again soon. :)
Written April 18, 2023
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Meander00573123212
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Whoever we spoke to on the phone was very friendly and respectful , we made a reservation then made our way over and the customer service was horrible . The man who was taking care of us had an attitude and was very flustered which is understandable considering we were a big family but there was no need for his rudeness . So we decided to just cancel altogether and missed out on this experience on our vacation because of him and his attitude . DONT RECOMMEND
Written October 11, 2023
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Oh we are so sorry to hear this. We are not proud of your experience. If you are in the area again, please call and speak to Michael or Stephanie directly and we will ensure that you have a good experience. This is not how we would want anyone to have as an experience. As you can see this review is not typical of our customer service and we are truly sorry.
Written February 28, 2024
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karyn S
20 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Beautiful day, fast check in and decent pricing. Nice jet ski, no issues. Check back in was easy. Would rent again. The only bad thing which nit on Woodys but John's Pass is flat rate parking was $37 for the day and we left after 2 hours on jet ski.
Written May 2, 2021
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We are so glad you had a good time. There are a couple of different parking options in The Pass- give us a call next time before and we will direct you to a cheaper option. We hope to see you soon!
Written May 6, 2021
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Trinislang
Orlando, FL392 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Our next-door para sailing got cancelled and we wanted to do something else. Fortunately for us we were able to get a rental as walk-ins here. The girl at the front was very cool and pleasant to chat with. We did an hour. Living in Florida this is the most affordable jet ski rental that I have founded. $75/HR. Most places charge around $60 for 1/2 HR. We had lots of fun. Staff is great.
Written July 6, 2020
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We are so glad you had a great experience. We really appreciate you taking the time to share with others. We hope to see you again soon.
Written July 6, 2020
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Gburzy
Stanley, WI19 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
We made a reservation the day of our rental and were able to rent 3 jet skis. We had 4 adults, one teen, and one 5 year old. Make sure you have your boater’s safety information if you are coming in from another state! Also, it makes the process way faster if you fill out all the forms they email you when you book. Probably better to go earlier in the day. We went at 3pm and it was choppy on the gulf, but still fun!
Written March 19, 2022
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Great advice all the way around. We are so glad you had a good time. We hope to see you again soon.
Written April 11, 2022
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Shaun
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
This is the place you want to rent from. They were all very friendly and helpful. They give you a small box to secure your valuables that they keep behind the desk. There’s also a place to store your shoes etc. There’s also a small storage area on the jet skis for your phone etc although there is a chance that could get wet but they do put your license in a little baggy (required on the water) so we put our phone in there for extra protection, that way we had it for pictures on the water. The jet skis themselves were in great condition. They are not speed limited like some other rental companies are. You can take them out into the gulf and have at it. Other companies require you to stay in a very limited area or follow you around. Not this place. They do ask that you keep them within a reasonable area (they show you landmarks) but other than that where you go is up to you. Overall 10/10, highly recommend.
Written August 9, 2021
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Thank you so much for the kind words. This is some great information for our customers. We hope to see you soon!!!!!!
Written August 23, 2021
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You have to take the boaters course right at the place first. You have to have a photo ID as well.
Written May 14, 2022
Hi, what are the rental rates for a wave runner for 2 riders. We will honeymooning July 5-9. Thanks.
Written January 6, 2021
It is 75 an hour after 10am but you can get a early morning discounts if reserved at 9am for 65 an hour. They also have a 1 in half hour rate as well as a 2 hour rate. We did the two hour rental for 9am. For the best price for the longest amount of time. It was amazing!
Written May 16, 2021
Ivan Nieves
Orlando, Florida
What your policy of deposit? Can you rent a jet sky with a debit card? And how long you can rent the jet sky (hours max)
Thanks for helping answer this question......
Written July 21, 2020
Hello. Great questions. Yes - you can rent a jet ski with a debit card. We require one per jet ski, per household. You can rent the ski for 2 hours max. We have boundaries that the USCG has provided for us. If you have any other questions, please feel free to text or call us at 727.391.0200. Thank you.
Written July 22, 2020
$70 an hour
$100 for hour and half
$135 for 2 hours
We do an early bird special at 9:30 for $60 and at 10:30 for $65
I would recommend reservations. Hope this helps and if you have additional questions please contact me.
Written August 5, 2018
Yes you can.
I can take the credit card information over the phone. Hope this helps and if you have additional questions please contact me. Thanks Woody
Written March 26, 2018
What age do you have to be to ride solo. We have a 17 year old son who would love to go on his own jetski
Written November 26, 2016
You need a photo ID and credit card and you have to sign for him.
He needs. Photo ID and a boaters license.
He does the boaters license here. He takes a $3, 25 question test and when he passes the the boaters license and his ID goes out with him.
I give him a 2 page study guide to read and it usually takes 15 to 25 minutes.
I hope this helps.
If you have any questions please contact me. Thanks Woody
Written November 26, 2016
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