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Plan Your Voyage With Confidence
Find clear answers to our most common questions so you can book, prepare, and enjoy your electric voyage with total peace of mind.
To make your booking rock-solid and avoid any last-minute surprises: Please call or shoot us a quick text to confirm availability before you finish paying. We’ll check everything and text you back “You’re all set!” within minutes. Our online calendar is super convenient, but it doesn’t always see real-time details (battery charge, quick maintenance, weather safety checks, etc.).
You do!
We provide on-the-water instructions before launch.
No boating license required
No prior boating experience needed
Must be 21+ with a standard driver’s license and a clean driving record
Our electric boats are very easy to operate—similar to driving a golf cart.
Super easy — we’ve got you covered! After you book and we’ll automatically email parking details. Right before your rental, we send a quick text with the best real-time parking options that day. There is a nominal fee for parking in the lots and some free street parking available.
You’re welcome to bring food, snacks, and drinks—including a cooler.
Yes, simple decorations are welcome—banners, pillows, and tablescapes work great. Not allowed: balloons, tape, glitter, confetti, sprinkled petals, or anything that leaves heavy cleanup. Decor must be easy to remove and can be done up to 10 minutes prior to launch. We're sorry, but no extra time can be given for set up.
Bathrooms are available until sunset next to the parking lot. We do not currently offer lockers, so we recommend leaving valuables at home or secured in your car.
To provide flexibility while covering our operational costs, we offer the following options:More than 10 days in advance: Full 100% credit toward a future rental (valid for 3 months) or a full refund minus credit card processing fees.5–10 days in advance: Full 100% credit toward a future rental (valid for 3 months) or a refund minus a 5% cancellation fee.1–4 days in advance: Refund minus a 10% cancellation fee (credits not available in this window).Less than 24 hours notice: 80% cancellation fee (20% refund). No-shows forfeit the full amount.Weather-related (Small Craft Advisory or Warning issued by NOAA): Full 100% credit toward a future rental (valid for 3 months) or full refund minus a 3% processing fee, regardless of timing. We prioritize safety and will proactively contact you if conditions warrant cancellation.All credits expire 3 months from the original booking date. Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7–10 business days. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to adjust your plans—we're happy to help!
A Dock Host brings the boat to you, walks you through the basics, and serves as your main point of contact.
They do not stay onboard during your ride.
Yes! Up to 2 dogs, each 50 lbs or under, are welcome on board. Dogs that shed or dogs with strong nails like Golden Retrievers require large blankets that will protect cushions.
There are very few places to legally stop in Marina Del Rey. Your Dock Host will review the guidelines with you before departure.
Our Duffy boats comfortably and safely hold up to 12 people total (including the person driving).
Per U.S. Coast Guard rules for self-driven rentals, the legal maximum is 11 passengers + 1 captain (that’s you!), and that includes babies and kids—nobody gets left on the dock. We’ll always confirm your group size when you book so everyone fits perfectly!
Give yourself 15-20 minutes. This will give you time to park, unload, sign-in, and be on your way with no delay. We begin boarding 10 minutes prior to launch.
POLICIESThe Electric Voyage, Inc.Last updated: October 21, 2026————————————————————————PRIVACY POLICY————————————————————————The Electric Voyage, Inc. ("The Electric Voyage," "we," "us") rents electric Duffy and retro boats in Marina del Rey, California. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.Information we collectWhen you book, buy a gift card, or contact us, we collect the details you give us: your name, email address, phone number, billing address, party size, special requests, and information about children on board (such as age or weight, for life-vest sizing). Payments are processed by our booking and payment providers; we do not store full card numbers. Our website may also collect standard technical information such as browser type and pages visited.How we use itWe use your information to confirm and manage your booking, send directions and ride-day details, collect your rental waiver, answer your questions, process payments and refunds, keep our guests safe, and improve our service.Text messages (SMS)If you check the text-message box when booking, we will text you about your reservation: booking confirmations, ride-day directions, reminders, waiver reminders, and replies to your questions. Message frequency varies, usually 1–3 messages per booking. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to stop receiving texts, or HELP for help. You can also reach us at 310-962-9255 or TheElectricVoyage@gmail.com.We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or text-message consent with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. Text-messaging opt-in data and consent are never shared with any third parties, except the service providers who deliver our messages for us.Who we share information withWe share information only with service providers who help us run the business — for example, our website and booking platform (Wix), our text-message provider (Bird), our e-signature provider for waivers (Dropbox Sign), and payment processors — and only as needed to provide our services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our guests and staff. We do not sell your personal information.How long we keep itWe keep booking and waiver records for as long as needed to run our business and meet legal, insurance, and accounting requirements.Your choices and rightsYou can ask us to access, correct, or delete your personal information, subject to records we are legally required to keep. California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what we collect and to request deletion. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. To make a request, email TheElectricVoyage@gmail.com.ChildrenOur booking service is intended for adults. We collect information about children on board only from the adult making the booking, for safety purposes.ChangesWe may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it last changed.ContactThe Electric Voyage, Inc.310-962-9255 · TheElectricVoyage@gmail.com————————————————————————TEXT MESSAGING TERMS————————————————————————Program: The Electric Voyage booking texts.What you'll receive: If you opt in by checking the text-message box on our booking form, The Electric Voyage, Inc. will send texts about your reservation, including booking confirmations, ride-day directions, reminders, waiver reminders, and replies to your messages. We do not send marketing texts through this program.Frequency: Varies; usually 1–3 messages per booking.Cost: Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile plan.Opt out: Reply STOP to any message to stop receiving texts. You'll get one final message confirming you've been unsubscribed. To rejoin, reply START.Help: Reply HELP, call 310-962-9255, or email TheElectricVoyage@gmail.com.Consent is not a condition of booking. You can book a ride without agreeing to receive texts.Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.Privacy: See our Privacy Policy above. Your mobile number and text-message consent are never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
Check in with a team member regarding major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and New years Day.If reservations remain open on any of those days. A mandatory gratuity will be required to be paid to your dock host of 13.5%.
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