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Freedom Boat Club has been in business since 1989. We’re the world’s largest and oldest members-only boat club and we’re expanding rapidly.

Our reservation system ensures that all members have equal access to the boats, plus members can make guaranteed reservations up to six months in advance.

No, you will never have usage charges. Your only additional cost is for the fuel that you use.

Boat usage is unlimited at your home location.

Reserving a boat has never been easier. Simply log in to your reservation dashboard and choose your desired date, vessel, and time slot.

We maintain a variety of boats ranging from flats boats to bowriders. Each market chooses its own fleet based on the needs and demands there. Feel free to browse through the individual club location pages on the website to view their fleet.

Fuel is available at or near each marina. Your boat will always be waiting with a tank of gas. Some of our franchise locations have fuel flow meters and don’t require you to fill up your own boat. Ask your membership executive for details.

As long as a member is present, you can bring friends, family, guests, children, colleagues, or even your favorite pet.

Membership is open to boaters of any skill level, 21 years of age and older. Whether you’ve never boated before, or you’ve boated for years, Freedom Boat Club welcomes you as a member.

Yes, if your membership plan includes reciprocal access, you can boat at any of our 400+ Freedom Boat Club locations across North America, Europe and Australia.

Freedom Boat Club is a major proponent of boater education and safety. Each and every one of our Clubs provide FREE training to our local members regarding the safe use and operation of your ‘home club’ fleet. This generally includes classroom and on-water training activities. Members must complete this training course before they can start reserving boats.

Never. This is a private fleet. We do not rent any of the boats in our fleet. This allows us to better maintain the condition of our boats and ensures the highest possible level of fleet availability to our members.

All boats have required equipment (per country guidance) including life jackets, a fire extinguisher, sound equipment, and flares. Boats are checked for this equipment by both the dock staff and member prior to departure.