I have been mooring my boat at Sterling for a year and a half. I have nothing but good things to…read moresay about Patsy who manages the Marina. She is helpful and honest. If the person who wrote the one star review was really honest he would never have given Sterling a One Star review. As someone who is on the water often I will also say that when I see a rental boat coming I go the other way. Anyone who rents a boat for a whole or half day should have to take some of the Coast Guard classes!

Be cautious when renting pontoon boats. I believe them to be a little greedy. The sign on the fence…read moresays 1/2 & full day rentals. When we first called in the morning, around 10:00am we were told that we'd be charged for a full day. I get that and didn't question it however we didn't end up getting there until around 12:30pm. Got on the boat around 1:00 and had it back by the required time of 4:00. Got charged for a full day. I questioned the charge relative to the sign that stated 1/2 & full day rentals and the lady pretended like she didn't k ow what sign I was talking about. As soon as I started walking towards the sign she seemed to miraculously remember it but said that "the sign just states that 1/2 & full day rentals are available. It doesn't say anything about different rates." Perfect example of a bait and switch. Use caution when renting pontoon boats for these guys.

Great folks and fast and great service! What more do I need…read moreto say that you want me to use another 85 words .

We always rent our kayak here when we come to Weeki Wachee and have never been disappointed. The…read morestaff is always friendly and helpful. They make sure you have everything you need before you set out on your journey. Josh was loading the kayaks and helped get us launched. Love that you can rent the kayak for the full day too. We stayed out on the river until almost 2 and enjoyed the extra time. Would never rent from anywhere else.

Always helpful staff and easy to get to. Since they don't take reservations (first come- first…read moreserve), if you get there early, you should be able to get a boat/kayak.

PROS: AMAZING BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS! PET FRIENDLY! Ice! Great prices for camping, amazing location…read moreand views! Directly on the water, but shady spots. Wonderful staff. Fire pits at every site, firewood for sale, full hookups for RVs and dry camping for tent and boondockers. Adorable tiki bar on site for casual light snacks and drinks. Dock and bank fishing on site. Nearby shops and amenities within easy driving distance. Cabins and even a SAILBOAT for rent on AirBNB! 20 minutes from Crystal River and it's attractions and restaurants. 5 minute drive to the Gulf. Kayak Rentals! Local parks and walks! I adore this place and will definitely be back. CONS: Okay, guys, this not the campground's fault, but you need to be warned. The Noseeums/sand flies/flying midges in Yankeetown/Ingles are legendary. If you are tent or otherwise dry camping with limited indoor space, you need to bring screen netting and a fan. Bug spray does not work. Candles do not work. Calgon Morning Glory Body Mist does not work. Nothing works except very fine bug netting and fans. Pack long sleeves, a battery powered fan, fine bug netting. Tenters and boondockers, bring an enclosed gazeebo to enjoy the evening breeze but escape the bug plauge. I got devoured by noseums and still had a fantastic time. One million stars!

We stopped in for a beer and were happy we did! We had a great time with the folks there! The…read morebeer is nice and cold and $2.50 for a Yuengling. I hope to visit again soon!

Had my boat there for over 13 years never a problem staff and owner always work with you always…read morelooking to help you out to do something for you had my boat worked on a couple of times price is reasonable never had any issues after the repairs the new owner Tim, who's looking to work with you looks after his customers I give this Marina five stars the best marina around Skeleton Key

I've been dealing with this marina for a while now. Got their fuel over the summer and recently…read morefound out they do other boat related things. They do good work at a fair price

I had the pleasure of meeting Max yesterday yesterday when I took out a boat. He was very helpful…read morewith me loading and unloading. Such a pleasure when you get back and you're exhausted Max took care of everything. I had a blast on the FREEDOM BOAT CLUB'S BOAT!!!

Great location. Capt Ronnie is always accommodating and willing to work with you on putting your…read moreboat on the rack for personal work or drop in the water for a day of boating.

Very nice staff New and training but very nice, helpful and…read moreprofessional Grateful for the bathroom! Thank you for recommending the gps app Pontoon boat we rented is very nice and comfortable!

Dangerous Operation, Dishonest Response - Families Beware…read more We've owned and operated boats for years and have scalloped this area many times. Our experience with Twin Rivers Marina on July 28, 2026 was, without exaggeration, the worst and most concerning we've had on the water. We rented a 22' pontoon for a family scalloping trip with our two young children. The "safety briefing" was basically a walk‑around focused on damages and fees. There was no clear explanation of boundaries or no‑go zones beyond a quick mention of Salt River and Shell Island. No one said we couldn't go toward Homosassa, which is exactly where the scalloping grounds are. No one told us our small children were legally required to wear lifejackets while underway. We had to bring our own for them. Once we left the dock, it became clear the boat was not seaworthy by any reasonable standard. The depth finder, fuel gauge, Garmin/GPS and VHF radio were all malfunctioning or unreliable. In this shallow, rock‑filled area, that isn't an inconvenience, it's a safety hazard. When we reported that the Garmin wasn't working, the response was essentially, "I didn't say it would work." Later, they tried to use those same unreliable coordinates to accuse us of being "out of bounds." We were told they monitored Channel 68; the first boat's radio didn't work at all. On the second boat they hailed us, we answered immediately, and they never responded. We spent large chunks of the day stranded with kids on board, trying to get help from a company that advertises safety and support but couldn't even maintain a basic radio watch. Eventually they sent a replacement boat. They later claimed our coordinates had them headed toward Cedar Key/Shell Island. That's simply not true. We were left after the power plant in the familiar Homosassa scalloping area, not in Salt River and not near Shell Island. When they finally arrived, they found us exactly where we said we were, using the same coordinates we had been giving them. Their own written agreement mentions "No Salt River" and some guidance around Shell Island; it says nothing about Homosassa being off limits. Later, on the second boat, we apparently hit something and they said the propeller was damaged. Even if some responsibility for that impact is ours, it happened after an entire day shaped by their faulty equipment, poor communication and vague route instructions. The captain who handled the situation was rude, sarcastic and used profanity toward us in front of our children. That alone tells you a lot about their "family friendly" marketing. The return to the marina was the final insult. Instead of a sensible, direct route, they took us on a long loop that went close to 15 miles out before turning back in, turning a straightforward return into a 2.5‑hour ordeal and burning a lot of extra fuel. They blamed low tide. We've run this area for years; this route felt more like a joyride and a way to pad fuel time than the only safe option. When we got back, the billing story appeared. The receipt totaled $955.95: rental, fuel for our boat, a prop charge, a late fee, fuel for their service boat and fuel for a second rental boat ("Flying Dutchman"). On the credit card side, they broke this into multiple transactions that do not cleanly match the single receipt. They billed us for fuel on their own service boat and a second rental we never agreed to rent separately, plus a late fee driven largely by their own broken equipment and self‑inflicted delays. Their paperwork references pre‑departure prop photos, yet no prop photo was ever attached to the invoice to actually document the damage. And then came the most disturbing part: their public response. In their reply to our review they implied that both the operator and another adult on board were consuming alcohol while the boat was being operated and that this is why their manager took over. That is false. She took over after we questioned why the second boat was crawling and raised concerns about the prop and performance. With two young kids on board and a captain already acting unprofessionally, we agreed to let her drive to get back safely. To turn that into a public accusation of intoxication is not only dishonest, it's reckless. It's an attempt to smear a customer rather than address their own safety failures, and it sends a chilling message to families: if you speak up about unsafe conditions, this business will attack your character in public. What makes this even more troubling is that our experience is not unique. Multiple other reviews over several years describe the same pattern: broken depth finders, broken fuel gauges, GPS issues, poor performance, unprofessional behavior and customers warning others about safety. We cannot all be "lying" or "confused." If you care about your family's safety, your wallet, time, or piece of mind, think very carefully about trusting this business.