TC Watersports
TC Watersports
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When you order a Boat or Jet Ski rental from TC Watersports, you get much more than a good time on the lake. We pride ourselves on our concierge-level service: from advice on the best boating spots to a clean path to the dock (no need to drag that cooler through the sand!), we believe your trip should be as relaxing as possible. TC Watersports is a great way to spend the day!
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lhomiak
Lincoln Park, MI139 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We rented 2 Jet Ski’s this afternoon and had a great time. The staff was very helpful and polite and the equipment performed flawlessly. The only compliant I have is there pricing is somewhat misleading and you can’t get through on their phone line. Other than that, it was a fun filled experience!
Written July 24, 2020
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Flyer2297
Naples, FL6 contributions
Aug 2020
We rented a sport deck boat for delivery to Torch Lake for a full day. Reid took great care of us at set-up and went over everything, and we launched and were underway for a perfect day. The boat performed flawlessly and was in Bristol condition. When the day was over, Reid was there promptly for the pick-up and we didn't have to do a thing but gather our belongings. Yes, they charge you for a lot of fuel, but it wasn't a surprise part of the bill, we were told in advance. They aren't cheap but great service and a terrific, reliable boat shouldn't be cheap, so count us as happy customers.
Written August 17, 2020
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Blair Chicago
Chicago, IL2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Experience started off a little rough as they don’t give you an address on their reminder email and google maps gives you the wrong address, but as TC also advertise outside that same wrong hotel address, you can’t blame google! Anyway, make sure you park at Sugar Beach.
Life jackets only come in 2 sizes, adult and small, so if you have anyone in between or extra large don’t expect to wear a life jacket!
Anyway, once we got through that, the experience was great. Pontoon was awesome. Tubing was awesome. Return was easy and workers were very pleasant.
Only downside of return was to find out that the $160 we paid for gas was non-returnable. Really? $160 mandatory fee for a full tank of gas that you have zero hope of using in a 4 hour rental. So be prepared for that little surprise.
Life jackets only come in 2 sizes, adult and small, so if you have anyone in between or extra large don’t expect to wear a life jacket!
Anyway, once we got through that, the experience was great. Pontoon was awesome. Tubing was awesome. Return was easy and workers were very pleasant.
Only downside of return was to find out that the $160 we paid for gas was non-returnable. Really? $160 mandatory fee for a full tank of gas that you have zero hope of using in a 4 hour rental. So be prepared for that little surprise.
Written July 25, 2020
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Sada M
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Sep 2021 • Friends
Two of my friends and I had reserved a boat with TC Watersports for Saturday during Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, it rained the entire day. The radar showed no breaks. They called us 3 times during the day to ask when we were coming to pick up the boat. I told them we did not feel safe taking the boat out in those weather conditions. We were told that unless it is thundering and lightning we would have to pay the full amount and they would not give us a voucher for next time. This was very disappointing. We paid $650 for a boat we never got to use. I cannot believe they would want people taking their boats out in conditions like that and they should be ashamed of themselves for keeping our money.
Written September 5, 2021
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Sam D
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Jun 2022
Had two pontoons dropped off at an inland lake west of traverse city. Overall experience was fine and pickup/dropoff went fine. Quality of pontoons was as expected, overall good condition.
The issue started once the pontoons were picked up from the lake. We left an expensive sonos speaker on one of the boats and within 45minutes, called the drivers as well as the office to see if they had found it. They said they did not but it was definitely left on the boat. We continued to reach out for weeks after and 'nothing was found'. This was a very unfortunate situation and no compensation was provided for the 'lost' speaker. I can surely assume it was taken by one of the drivers so beware and ensure you take everything off of the boat because you may never see it again.
The issue started once the pontoons were picked up from the lake. We left an expensive sonos speaker on one of the boats and within 45minutes, called the drivers as well as the office to see if they had found it. They said they did not but it was definitely left on the boat. We continued to reach out for weeks after and 'nothing was found'. This was a very unfortunate situation and no compensation was provided for the 'lost' speaker. I can surely assume it was taken by one of the drivers so beware and ensure you take everything off of the boat because you may never see it again.
Written July 13, 2022
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johncE7357MT
Traverse City, MI39 contributions
Aug 2020
I've always wanted to try parasailing but a fear of heights put me off. Finally, my brother, who had done it before, encouraged me to try it along with him and we had a great time. Captain Dan, who is licensed by the US Coast Guard, and his assistant explained the process during our safety briefing and once I saw how we would be fastened to the tow line, my fears evaporated.
The take-off was swift and the view from the sky above Grand Traverse Bay was incredible. We were amazed at how quiet it was up there. Not for a minute did I feel uneasy about being that high in the air. Will definitely do it again!
The take-off was swift and the view from the sky above Grand Traverse Bay was incredible. We were amazed at how quiet it was up there. Not for a minute did I feel uneasy about being that high in the air. Will definitely do it again!
Written September 3, 2020
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Departure16261796865
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Jul 2023 • Family
SCAMMERS !!! Horrible experience. I rented two jetskies. One jetski kept turning off on me as soon as I got out on the lake. Thankfully I was out there with someone else and they and told the manager at TC water sports. They came out and towed me back in. By the time I got back to shore , my cc was charged 1000 dollars . Mind you I had my 11 year old niece with me so I wasn't being careless. I asked the manager for the last inspection/ maintenance report and failed to provide it. They also failed to tell me what happened to the jetski after it broke down. Hope I can save someone 1000 dollars by reading this. Read their reviews on other sites before renting from TC water sports! SCAMMERS!
Written July 28, 2023
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Chris R
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Jul 2023 • Couples
They charged me 375 dollars in propeller damage to my rented pontoon boat on the spot without showing me proof thats what it coat to fix the damage. I would never rent anything from them again. Take pics of the entire boat including the propeller before you ever rent from them.
Written July 13, 2023
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Eva V
Detroit, MI1 contribution
Jun 2020 • Couples
Found a hook from a fishing pole on the floor of the boat we rented, almost stepped on it bare footed. Obviously the 6 high school aged kids that were working that morning never did a thorough sweep of the boat from the previous passengers. Definitely won't be renting from TC Watersports again.
Written June 24, 2020
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Ruthy K
New York City, NY2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Top notch! We called a week or so beforehand to book our boat rental, and Thomas was so helpful in explaining our choices and what to expect on the day. Picking up our boat at the Delamar Hotel was incredibly easy, and we were walked through how to operate the boat, how to navigate it in and out of the dock area, and what to look out for while out on the water. Everett and Katie were really helpful the whole way through. The boat was in great shape and we had so much fun out on the bay! Really looking forward to renting again, probably for a longer stretch next time. Highly recommended, was a great experience.
Written July 16, 2024
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Is there a discount if we are staying at Sugar Beach resort?
Written July 3, 2017
Hello,
We do have a $15 dollar discount on any motorized rentals that go out before 11am!
Jeff
Written July 29, 2017
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