Make Waves: Water Sports Add-Ons at Chesapeake Bay Boat Rentals

There's nothing like carving through the Chesapeake on a boat you rented for the day — but the real fun starts when you add water sports to the mix. Tubing behind the boat, gliding on a kneeboard, cutting wakes, or skiing across open water turns a relaxing day on the bay into a day your whole crew will talk about for weeks. Whether you're introducing the kids to their first bounce on a tube or chasing that perfect run on skis, our add-ons put the adventure right behind your boat.

Choose Your Adventure

We offer four water sports add-ons, each suited to a different comfort level and thrill factor: tubes, kneeboards, wakeboards, and water skis. They're listed here in order from easiest to most advanced, so whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned rider, there's an option that fits. Every add-on is just $40 for the day and comes ready to hook up and go.

Tubes

Tubes are the easiest way to get the whole group in on the fun. Just hop on, hold the handles, and let the boat do the work. There's no skill required and no balance to master — just hang on and enjoy the ride. It's the perfect starting point for kids, first-timers, or anyone who wants pure, laughing-out-loud fun without the learning curve.

Because tubes are so forgiving, they're also the go-to pick for big groups and family outings. Take turns, race each other back to the boat, or just enjoy bouncing across the wake. It's low effort, high reward, and always a crowd favorite.

Kneeboard

Once you're ready for a bit more control, the kneeboard is the natural next step. You'll kneel into the board, strap in, and use your body to steer and lean into turns as the boat pulls you along. It takes a little more balance than a tube, but most riders get the hang of it within a few tries.

Kneeboarding is a great bridge between just riding along and actively steering your own path on the water. It builds the core balance and boat-awareness that'll serve you well if you decide to move up to wakeboarding or skiing down the road.

Wake Board

Wakeboarding raises the stakes — you'll stand sideways on the board, much like snowboarding or surfing, and use the boat's wake to launch jumps and carve turns. It takes practice to find your footing and pop up out of the water, but once you do, it's one of the most exciting rides on the bay.

This is where technique starts to matter. Riders learn to read the wake, shift their weight, and time their movements to get air. It's a rewarding challenge for anyone ready to level up from kneeboarding and start working on real tricks.

Skis

Water skiing is the ultimate test of balance and skill on our add-on lineup. With a ski on each foot, you'll need strong core control and good timing to get up and stay up, especially at higher speeds. It's a classic for a reason — nothing beats the feeling of skimming across the open water at full speed.

Experienced riders love skiing for the control it offers: sharp turns, tight lines, and a fast, exhilarating pace. If you've mastered the kneeboard and wakeboard, skis are the next challenge worth chasing.

More Fun for Less

However you want to spend your day on the water, our add-ons make it easy to turn a boat rental into a full-blown adventure. And at just $40 each, they're one of the best deals on the bay — a small price for hours of laughter, splashes, and memories with your crew. Add one to your next booking, or try them all, and see for yourself why our guests say the fun is always worth way more than $40.