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Do You Need a Boating License to Rent a Boat in Nevada?

No license is needed to rent our electric Duffy boats at Lake Las Vegas. Here is who can drive and what to bring.

By Lake Las Vegas Water Sports · October 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Do you need a license for a Duffy electric boat?

No. Our boats cruise at a calm 5–7 mph and drive like a golf cart. [CHECK: Nevada boater education rules for other boats]

The driver must be 21+ with a valid ID and a credit card. Our crew shows you how before you leave the dock.

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Electric Boat Rental at Lake Las Vegas

2 hours · up to 9 guests · $149

No swimming from the boat, no docking or beaching. Life jackets are on board for everyone.

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Electric Boat Rental at Lake Las Vegas

2 hours · up to 9 guests · $149

Lake Las Vegas in Winter: What Is Open, What the Weather Does, Why the Lake Is Empty

What is open at Lake Las Vegas in winter, what the weather is like, and why it is the quietest time on the water.

Lake Las Vegas vs Lake Mead: Which One for a Boat Day (Honest Comparison)

Two lakes, very different days. An honest side-by-side of Lake Las Vegas and Lake Mead for visitors deciding where to spend a boat day.