Frequently Asked Questions

We patrol the Cuyhoga River and Lake Erie on our jet skies throughout the day to ensure our customers are staying safe on the water. Our emergency number is on our waivers. If you need help on the water don't hesitate to give us a call and we will come assist. If a storm pops up we will send our jet skies out to escort our customers back to our dock.

1. Attempt the get back into your kayak
2. Give us a call on our emergency number and we will come assist you. 
3. If you do not have access to a phone blow the emergency whistle on your life jacket for assistance. 

We are located in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio on the west bank of the flats. Right next to Shooters, Iprov, and Music Box. 

Kayak rentals are walk up only. We only take kayak reservations for corporate events. 

We have the largest kayak fleet in the area. We will have kayaks available. On the rare occasion there is a wait, wait times are usually less than 15 minutes.  

Yes, you can use our digital gift card for kayaking. Just bring the gift card code with you when you come to Great Lakes Watersports. 

Yes we have child and infant life jackets. Children 10 and under must wear a life jacket at all times on our boats.

Kayak - You can go as far as your arms can take you

Boat - You must stay inside the Lake Erie Cleveland Crib

• Lakewood to the west 
• Bratenahl to the east 
• Pink water intake building to the north).

The maximum passenger rating for a boat is set by the United States Coast guard and cannot be exceeded. 

We charge for the gas that you use at market price + $2.00 per gallon. The average gas charge for a 2 hour pontoon rental is $30 (ex. market price of $3.00 per gallon for a total price per gallon of $5.00 for 6 gallons of gas).