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Policies at a Glance

You must be 21 or older to rent. Our rentals operate as bareboat charters on a federally regulated, USCG-patrolled lake. This means:

1. Bareboat Charter: You, the charterer, rent and are responsible for the boat. The charterer must provide a valid driver’s license on the day of the rental. The name on the driver’s license must match the name of the card on file. Fuel and captains are separate charges. If you want a captain, you may hire one through or outside of NLTBR. Captains are not responsible for the vessel.
2. Insurance: Insurance is not included. You may purchase or decline Damage and Liability coverage through our partner, vQuip, during check in.
3. Capacity Limits: Each type of boat has its own maximum capacity. No matter that capacity, bareboat charters cannot exceed 13 people: 12 passengers plus the driver. For larger groups, see our Big Group Options.
4. Cancellation Policy: The non-refundable 6% booking fee is not included in any refunds, full or partial. Please note that rescheduling or holding a credit makes you ineligible for a monetary refund.
   
   If you did not purchase trip protection: If you cancel 14 days or more before your departure date, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 14 days we will issue you a credit for the full amount, or reschedule you. Day-of cancellations are ineligible for refunds or credits, but you may reschedule. If the rental is canceled because of an NLTBR judgment call, we will issue you a full credit or reschedule you.
   
   If you purchased trip protection: If you cancel 48 hours or more before your rental, you will receive a full monetary refund. If you cancel within 48 hours, you will receive a full credit. Day-of cancellations will receive a full credit. If the rental is canceled because of an NLTBR judgment call, you may receive a full monetary refund.
5. Weather Policy: Tahoe weather is extremely variable. If you want calm waters, we highly recommend booking in the morning, as the prevailing winds in the afternoon often limit boats to the west shore. We will still send out rentals.
   
   NLTBR reserves the right to reschedule due to weather. Safety is our priority and we will not send you out if we do not deem it safe. This is solely NLTBR’s decision and will be made on the DAY OF your rental. Please refer to the cancellation policy for your options in the case of an NLTBR judgment cancellation.