Ray

5.0/5 stars 43 reviews
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About Ray

“I love being on the water or near it and being an avid boater. And creating a great customer service to get you out on the water to have fun and be safe. ”


Aboard since 2017

From New Smyrna Beach, FL

Reviews of Ray (43)

  • Jim
    Jim
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 27th

    Great experience! Boat in good condition. Ray professional and easy to deal with. Would recommend to others.

  • Linsky
    Linsky
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 16th

    The boat was perfect for our day out on the water ways. We had 5 people on the boat and didn't feel crowded or cramped. The pontoon handled like a pontoon should and we got to explore some of the beautiful natural Florida waterways. We motored around for most of the day and only used half a tank of fuel.
    Ray was great to deal with all the way around. He was very upfront with his expectations and how his boat works. Communication was excellent. Ray was very flexible on his end of the schedule and he makes pick up and drop off so simple and easy to deal with. .
    I will be using Ray again in the future and I highly recommend him.

  • keria
    keria
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 06th

    Ray was awesome and accommodating! The pontoon boat was perfect for our group (including 2 dogs) and in great condition. Ray was flexible with our schedule and had great communication. I’ll definitely be renting from Ray again :)

  • Pauline
    Pauline
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 16th

    Fantastic afternoon on the water with Ray W. He was very knowledgeable about boat safety and being considerate of other boaters. We were able to bring our little pup on board and she also enjoyed the smooth ride. He was very personable and went the extra mile to make sure we had an enjoyable afternoon. We will definitely use his services again. Definitely a 5 star afternoon. Thanks again Ray W.

  • Jerry
    Jerry
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 15th

    We had a very nice time on this boat. He was very patient and nice to my family we enjoyed it so much! We give him a five star. He took my girls to go swimming we really had a blast.

  • Steve
    Steve
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 19th

    Ray I need u to cancel our deal because it was too far please Sarah know so I can get reimburse

  • Pete
    Pete
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 14th

    Well maintained boat
    Great communications with owner
    My family enjoyed the day and the boat
    Looking forward to my next rental

  • kaitlyn
    kaitlyn
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 10th

    Renting from Ray was so easy and relaxed! He is super flexible and is always available for questions and responds quickly. We went tubing and docked at disappearing island with no problems- the marina was very close to the dock too! Would definitely recommend renting with Ray!

  • Carlos
    Carlos
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 21st

    Had a good time on the boat. Thanks!

  • Manny
    Manny
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 30th

    Captain Ray made the whole experience fun, easy and safe! The boat was exactly as pictured/promised. Capt Ray, stayed in communication with us from the moment we booked on BoatBound all the way through the end of our voyage. He even snapped some great pics for us upon our arrival. I'll be using BoatBound again and definitely booking with Ray!

  • Demeaka
    Demeaka
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 10th

    Thanks Mr Ray for making are vacation a time to remember were still talking about the hot dog boat and your good company if your ever in are town of Tyler let us know will show u a east Texas good time Thanks again ..

  • Suzanne
    Suzanne
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 12th

    We took the boat out without a captain. It was easy and a great day.

  • Charlie
    Charlie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 02nd

    Ray was excellent, boat ran perfect, all in all a fine experience. Highly recommend.

  • Jeff
    Jeff
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 02nd

    Good communication, flexible availability, on-time arrival and boat ready to go... great time on the water.

  • Rachel
    Rachel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 23rd

    The boat was exactly as described and really nice. Ray was really helpful and showed us the features of the boat before we started. He gave us some tips and suggestions on where to go since we hadn’t travelled locally in a boat before. We would definitely rent with him again.

  • Shawn
    Shawn
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 25th

    Ray was very friendly and his boat was alot of fun out on the water. He gave a very thorough briefing and made sure I understood everything I needed to know about his boat. Everything went smooth and I would definitely book this Bayliner again with Ray.

  • Savannah
    Savannah
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 03rd

    The boat was clean & as described! It was a perfect size for our party

  • Erin
    Erin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 18th

    We had a great day! The boat was exactly as promised, the communication was superb, and we had an awesome experience! Thank you Ray!

  • Kevin
    Kevin
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 02nd

    Had a great day out on the boat. Ray does a great job of explaining everything and making sure you are all set. Boat is in great condition and obviously well kept. Would gladly rent from Ray again.

  • Freddy
    Freddy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 14th

    Ray was super attentive with my family and very professional, he keep in touch with me at all times... I would definitely recommend him to any of my family and friends.

  • aaron
    aaron
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 10th

    Great boat

  • Ashley
    Ashley
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 29th

    I rented Ray's boat on Memorial Day weekend to go to Disappearing Island with a group of friends. Ray was very friendly and his boat was exactly what we wanted for our trip. I would recommend renting from him if you want a smooth trip. :)

  • Hakeem
    Hakeem
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 07th

    Ray was awesome! Prompt, flexible and patient. I had little to no experience in a boat but Ray and his detailed guidance made us feel comfortable so I had a great time out on the water. Boat was in excellent condition, nice leather and decent sounding radio. I would definitely rent from Ray again.

  • Mike
    Mike
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 25th

    Ray was super professional & the boat was as described. Pulled up, we inspected the boat and reviewed safety equipment and operation. We had a great day!

  • Kristi
    Kristi
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jan. 25th

    Wow! Ray was great. Very accommodating and flexible. We truly had a great time. We hired Ray to manage the boat as we just wanted to relax. We enjoyed seeing the houses and dolphins. Went to Off the Hook for lunch at his recommendation – again great. Would not hesitate to recommend or sign up with Ray again on our next visit to FL. The boat was comfortable and easy to get on and off. Honestly, just an overall great time. Thank you Ray for a relaxing afternoon!

  • Stephanie
    Stephanie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 10th

    Ray was an exceptional Captain and made this such a wonderful experience for us! Highly recommend and appreciate him going the extra mile! 🐬

  • Matt
    Matt
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 28th

    Perfect. Our time on the water could not have been more fun. Ray is very responsive, flexible and accommodating. The boat was exactly as stated in the pictures and description, and worked like a charm for us. This whole process from the website to communicating with Ray to meeting up and taking control of the boat was very easy and made our family's day on the water super relaxing. Thanks. We will definitely rent again.

  • Michael
    Michael
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 16th

    Brand new boat! Ray was professional and responsive, thank you!

  • Tom
    Tom
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Feb. 20th

    This day on the water was great. Ray was easy to work with for making arrangements. At one point during our trip we were surrounded by dolphins. There were 16 of them around the pontoon. Some were as close as 8’ away. We has lunch at “ Off the Hook at Inlet Harbor.” Nice place and a nice trip.

  • Michelle
    Michelle
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 03rd

    We enjoyed using the boat and had a great day. Everything went smoothly. If we are in that area again, we'd definitely rent again from Ray!

  • Casandra
    Casandra
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 18th

    Captain Ray was great helping this group of mothers and daughters! On time, respectful, and helpful.

  • Debbie
    Debbie
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 16th

    Very nice boat and Ray was great. On time and very nice guy!

  • Amanda
    Amanda
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 28th

    Absolutely fantastic! Could not have had a better day or captain. Very relaxed and so much fun! Saw so many dolphins - and close by! It was beautiful!

    Thanks Ray!! We will be back on our next visit to the beach!! No doubt!

  • Leilani
    Leilani
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 16th

    Awesome time on the water. We did a full day with Ray (he was not on the boat with us but the slogan is catchy right) lol. He was great at making us feel comfortable with the boat and the experience. He’s very knowledgeable about the area. Provided us good direction for bait, fishing poles (he provided at a very cost effective price), good docking areas, resturant suggestions and water navigation- Tip: fuel up before returning to Ray it’s pretty simple to do even for a novice. Although it was cool and windy on the first half of the day it warmed up nicely and we truly took advantage of the water. We would do it again with Ray

  • Rachel
    Rachel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 25th

    We had a great time with Ray. He was great with our kids and everyone had an awesome time!

  • Jay
    Jay
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 09th

    Captain Ray showed the upmost professionalism and made the family trip the most stress-free excursion we have had at New Smyrna. Highly recommend

  • Heather
    Heather
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 17th

    I have a large family of 10 so it's not easy planning an outing or cheap. It was absolutely beautiful. kids got to see new and exciting things and I was able to relax with my family and have a true adventure! I couldn't ask for anything more. Shout out to Ray ,Anthony & Mr Dick Thanks for all the help and patience on this awesome adventure. We can't wait to do it again.

  • Jay
    Jay
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Mar. 09th

    The boat was in mint condition. No issues whatsoever.

  • Gina
    Gina
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Apr. 09th

    Ray was the best. We had an amazing time

  • Casandra
    Casandra
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Nov. 18th

    The boat was great. In great condition, and clean. We had a great experience exploring in the water. Spotting Dolphins and different birds along the way.

  • Jason
    Jason
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 28th

    Ray was prompt and very easy to deal with. The boat was great and we had a really nice day on the water. We will definitely book with him again.

  • Savannah
    Savannah
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 03rd

    Ray was awesome! He was communicative, attentive, and our group had a blast.

  • Ray
    Ray
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jul. 20th

    The boat was awesome and Ray delivered with punctuality and professionalism.