The marina area at Port Orleans Riverside is the entertainment hub for the resort. Not only can you rent a variety of water craft — from simple kayak canoes to 21ft pontoon boats for up to ten-passengers — for use along the Sassagoula River, but if you don’t fancy water-borne entertainment you can also hire bicycles or Surrey Bikes.

The Riverside Levee rental window is located on the dockside just behind the main lobby area, right underneath the iconic twin water towers. Note: there are no rental facilities provided at Port Orleans French Quarter, guests should instead use the Riverside facilities which are only a few minutes walk along the river bank.

Boat Rentals

There is a wide range of different types of water craft available to suit all tastes, from canoes and pedal boats to 10-seater pontoon boats. You have the freedom to travel all the way along the winding and meandering Sassagoula River from Port Orleans Riverside as far as Downtown Disney, or along the spur which leads to the Old Key West resort. Any prohibited areas are clearly marked, as are speed and wake restrictions. Water vehicles should keep to the right hand side of the river when meeting oncoming boats, and unpowered vehicles always have the right of way.

Marina operating hours tend to vary depending on the daylight hours, with off-season 11am—5pm and the summer months 10am—7pm. Rentals are subject to local water and weather conditions, and will cease operating if lightning storms are forecast.

• Advanced reservations are not required, just book at the Riverside Levee — or touch 57 on your room phone for information
• In order to rent watercraft, a guest must be at least 18 years of age and present a Walt Disney World Resort ID or valid driver’s license
• All drivers 18 years of age or older must provide valid ID with birth date
• All drivers under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent or legal guardian sign a release form
• Guests must be at least 12 years old and at least 5 feet tall to drive a Sea Raycer by Sea Ray®
• There is a maximum combined weight of 320 lbs permitted for a Sea Raycer by Sea Ray®
• Sea Raycer by Sea Ray® boats come with two engine options, a 6 hp engine (5—7 mph) or a 9.9 hp engine (10—15 mph, max 23 mph with 180 lbs on board). It seems likely that only boats rented for use on the Seven Seas Lagoon (from the Magic Kingdom resorts) are fitted with the larger engines
• Drivers of Tracker pontoon boats and Boston Whaler Montauk boats must be at least 18 years of age
• Guests who rent a Boston Whaler Montauk from the Port Orleans Riverside Marina or Old Key West Resort Marina will be restricted to the Sassagoula River area connecting these resorts (these boats are not permitted to travel past the Tree House bridge) and rentals may be limited to 30 minutes
• Guests who rent a Boston Whaler Montauk from the Downtown Disney Marina will be restricted to Lake Buena Vista only and rentals may be limited to 30 minutes
• Powered boats are not permitted in the accomodation buildings area beyond the Riverside Mill bridge, but unpowered craft are allowed
• Life jackets (complimentary) must be worn on all boats
• Guests are not generally permitted to bring their own food, drink or coolers on board
• Coolers are permitted on Pontoon and Boston Whaler Montauk boats, but no alochol or glasses are allowed
• Smoking is not allowed on any Disney watercraft
• DVC members receive a 10% discount on most rentals

Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat (21 ft)
Rental Class	Period	Price	Inc. Tax
Standard	30 mins	$45.00	$47.93

Boston Whaler 170 Montauk (17 ft)
Rental Class	Period	Price	Inc. Tax
Standard	30 mins	$45.00	$47.93
Maximum six persons with a combined weight of 1,150 lbs

Sea Raycer by Sea Ray®
Rental Class	Period	Price	Inc. Tax
Standard	30 mins	$32.00	$34.08
Standard	45 mins	$40.00	$42.60
Standard	60 mins	$45.00	$47.93
Maximum combined weight for two persons is 320 lbs

Pedal Boat (if still available)
Rental Class	Period	Price	Inc. Tax
Standard	30 mins	$6.50	$6.93
Standard	60 mins	$11.00	$11.72

Kayak Canoe
Rental Class	Period	Price	Inc. Tax
Standard	30 mins	$6.50	$6.93
Standard	60 mins	$11.00	$11.72

Speciality Cruises (including driver)
Rental Class	Capacity	Price
Basic	8 guests	Starting at $275
Premium	10 guests	Starting at $325

Bicycle and Surrey Bike Rentals

Wheel around the resort and enjoy the winding paths, waterfront walkways and meandering scenic trails for fun, fitness and relaxation. Whether you want to continue your workout regime or just want a vacation jaunt, riders can absorb the sights and choose paths catering to their skill levels and areas of interest.

Surrey Bikes are restricted to the main pathway which runs around the river banks surrounding Ol’ Man Island, and of the footpath between the two resorts. They are not permitted on the smaller trails which run between the accommodation buildings. Note: Although the resort pathways look very flat, many first-time riders of Surrey Bikes find out that there are indeed hills up to bridges, and they can be hard work!

The Riverside Levee is open 9am—5pm daily for cycle rentals during off-season months, 10am—7pm during the summer.

• Advanced reservations are not required, just book at the Riverside Levee — or touch 57 on your room phone for information
• For off-road use only, you cannot ride bicycles on the Walt Disney World road system
• Helmets are provided free of charge with bicycle rentals, and Florida law requires bicycle riders under 16 years old to wear helmets
• All bicycle rentals require a signature of a guest 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License or comparable ID showing proof of age is required
• Main drivers of Surrey Bikes must be at least 18 years of age
• Children must be at least 4½ feet tall to pedal Surrey Bikes
• Children’s bikes are available, and a limited number of children’s bikes have training wheels
• Child carriers are available at no additional charge and are mounted on the back of the bicycle
• DVC members receive a 10% discount on most rentals

Bicycles and Surrey Bikes
Rental Class	Period	Price	Inc Tax
Jamis Bicycle	Hourly	$9.00	$9.59
Jamis Bicycle	Daily	$18.00	$19.17
2-seater Surrey Bike	30 mins	$20	$21.30
4-seater Surrey Bike	30 mins	$22	$23.43

 

(Prices last updated February 2010. For other recreational activities at the Port Orleans resorts, please see the Recreation page)