Frequently Asked Questions: Your Guide to Electrified Marina

No boating license is required. Our boats are very easy to operate, very similar to driving a golf cart. The only requirement is the driver must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and a major credit card to hold the reservation. We review the boat with you when you arrive for your reservation so you have all the information you may need!

We are located near ODU, 765 W. 48th St in Norfolk, VA. We do have available parking but it is limited. We ask that you please carpool as we only have room for a maximum of 2 cars per reservation. Call us at (757) 987-1728 if you need more parking and we will direct you where to park.

You may bring a cooler with any food and drinks of your choice. Not required, but we prefer you choose light colored drinks to avoid stains in case of a spill. Please keep in mind the person driving the boat may not drink. Please also keep in mind that coolers must be considered when calculating maximum weight capacity for your boat.

If you happen to forget a cooler we do have ones onsite to rent, along with ice that can be purchased.

You can absolutely decorate your boat for the occasion. Please keep in mind when choosing decor, however, that Virginia has a law against releasing balloons into the environment. You must remove all decorations upon leaving the boat.

For your convenience we do have spacious restrooms at our location that can be used as changing areas. We do not have lockers. Please leave extra belongings in your car. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Cancellation requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to your cruise. You may request a full refund (minus a 10% processing fee).

All requests must be made in writing. You must email us at rentals@electrifiedmarina.com. Same-day cancellations will be considered a no-call/no-show. No refunds of any kind will be offered.

Weather

Electrified Marina reserves the right to cancel any reservation due to weather in which Electrified Marina feels the conditions are unsafe, in this situation all reservation deposits will be refunded. Any cancellations made by renter and not Electrified Marina due to inclement weather will be judged on a case-by-case scenario by Electrified Marina.

We do allow dogs on our boats. You may bring up to 4 dogs for your reservation. Please consider this when calculating the maximum weight capacity for your boat. If you plan to bring your pet please let us know ahead of time as we charge a pet cleaning fee of $25.

*Doggie life jackets are available in multiple sizes for rent for $10/rental.

Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your reservation time to allow for parking and check in.

Yes, we provide life vests for all ages. Children under 13 years of age must wear a life vest on a moving vessel in accordance with the USCG.

Please keep in mind these capacities include people, pets, and coolers/belongings.

Princecraft Brio 190: maximum 1150 lbs

Fantail 217: maximum 1700 lbs

Volt 180: maximum 1850 lbs

X-Shore Eelex 8000: maximum 1834 lbs

Elux Stealth: maximum 1700 lbs

Yes, the boat has a Bluetooth compatible speaker for you to play whatever music you like.

There is no fishing or crabbing due to the mess it leaves behind on our boats. There is also no swimming or docking permitted as there is no ladder to climb back in easily.

We will provide you with a map at check in as well as some recommendations on where to go in order to give you plenty of sightseeing options.

Click here to see different routes that you can take.

We have a list of vetted Captains that are qualified to Operate our boats. Please see the list of captains below.