Wekiva Queen

65’ 8 Sleeper Executive Houseboat

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Rental Packages

🕐 Weekend (Friday-Sunday): $4,500
🕐 Midweek (Monday-Thursday): $4,700
🕐 Full Week (Monday-Sunday or Friday-Thursday): $5,200

Check-in: 1pm | Check-out: 4pm

Taxes and fees not included. Boats leave the dock with a full tank of fuel, and guests are charged only for the fuel used during their trip upon return.

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Wekiva Queen

is an executive rental for guests with extensive experience operating a houseboat.

Named after the nearby Wekiva River, one of Central Florida’s vibrant spring-fed waterways, Wekiva Queen is a 65-foot executive houseboat designed for a luxury river staycation on the St. Johns River.

Step inside and you’ll find a beautifully designed main salon featuring the helm, a spacious living room with comfortable seating, flat-screen TV, and an electric fireplace for relaxing evenings on the water. The kitchen includes soft-close cabinetry, undermount sinks, full-extension drawer glides, and a striking illuminated quartzite backsplash. Subtle perimeter mood lighting throughout the interior creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Wekiva Queen accommodates up to eight guests with three private staterooms and a full-size sleeper sofa in the main salon. The master stateroom features a king-size bed, while two additional staterooms provide queen bed sleeping arrangements for family or friends. Two full bathrooms feature illuminated quartzite counters, custom artistic sink bowls, and full-size elongated toilets.

The spacious front deck includes a powered windlass anchor system and a staircase leading to the rooftop entertainment deck. Above, guests will find a full wet bar with under-bar refrigerator and wine cooler, a grilling station, stereo system, and ambient lighting — the perfect setting for sunset dinners on the river.

A flybridge on the upper deck allows the boat to be piloted from above while enjoying panoramic views of the St. Johns River. With premium finishes, thoughtful craftsmanship, and luxury amenities throughout, Wekiva Queen offers one of the most refined houseboat experiences in Florida

Just outside Orlando, cruise the St. Johns River aboard one of our fully equipped houseboat rentals and discover a side of Florida that feels light years away from the bustle of theme parks. Out here, time slows down and nature takes center stage — just as it did when Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings journeyed these waters nearly a century ago. Our slice of riverfront paradise puts you close to some of Central Florida’s most stunning natural gems like Hontoon Island, Blue Spring State Park, and more!

Not ready to drive a houseboat yet? Our friendly staff can help you navigate to your destination and tie up, or staying at the docks is always an option too! For the best houseboat experience, bring your kayaks and paddle boards, or tow a boat 18’ or under. Fishing boats, kayaks, and paddle boards are available to add-on to your rental.

Florida Houseboat Rentals: How It Works

  • Explore Destination Spots & Choose Your Houseboat
    Plan your St. Johns River adventure with our new interactive destinations map! Pick from cozy 6-sleeper houseboats to spacious 10-sleepers. Every boat comes fully equipped with the essentials.

  • Book Online
    Reserve your dates instantly at hollybluff.com. Weekend (Friday-Sunday), mid-week (Monday-Thursday), or full-week (Monday–Sunday or Friday–Thursday) houseboat trips are available. Need help booking? Call our office at (386) 822-9992.

  • Check-in & Training
    Guests receive an inside orientation and a on the water lesson at check-in: driving, docking, navigation, maps, safety — everything you need to feel confident.

    🕚 Check-in is always at 1 PM and check-out at 4 PM. Guest who arrive late may have to receive their orientation the following day.

  • Cruise the St. Johns River (or Stay Docked!)
    Explore up to 50 miles of the St. Johns River, anchor at sandbars, or spend your getaway right at our peaceful marina. Our marina is just outside downtown DeLand — check out their weekly Friday night market!

  • Relax. Recharge. Float.
    Wake up with manatees, spot bald eagles, grill on deck, watch sunset from the rooftop — welcome to the St. Johns River in Central Florida.

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On-Board Inventory

    • Captain’s chair

    • Full size sleeper sofa

    • Kitchen bar with barstool chairs

    • Large flatscreen TV

    • Electric Fireplace

    • Master Stateroom: 1 king bed

    • Center Cabin:  1 queen bed

    • Lower Cabin: 1 queen bed

    • 2 full bath with shower

    • Bathrooms includes one small trash bin

    • 4-top stove

    • Full size refrigerator/freezer

    • Microwave

    • Blender

    • Coffee Pot (12-cup)

    • Toaster

    • Dining service for 10 (dinner plates, side plates, soup bowls, coffee cups, 8 oz glasses, 4 oz glasses, wine glasses, forks, dinner knives, steak knives, teaspoons, tablespoons)

    • Pots & Pans (sauce pan w/lid, 3 qt w/lid, 8 qt w/lid, 8” omelet pan, 12” skillet, glass baking dish,  baking sheet)

    • Mixing Bowls

    • Measuring cup and measuring spoons

    • Serving spoons & spatulas, grill spatula and tongs

    • Colander

    • Butcher’s Block with large kitchen knives & scissors

    • Can opener (manual)

    • Vegetable peeler

    • Cheese grater

    • Wine Opener

    • Dish rack / drainer

    • Ice Trays (2)

    • Ash tray

    • Matches

    • Kitchen includes one medium size trash bin

    • Bath towels: 16

    • Hand towels: 8

    • Wash clothes: 10

    • Blankets: 4

    • Sheets: One set per bed

    • Pillows & pillowcases: Two per bed

    • One small 3oz bottle of Palmolive

    • One new sponge

    • One new roll of paper towels

    • Two toilet brush

    • Broom and dust pan

    • Trash bags

    • Fly swatter

    • Front Deck includes a lounge couch, one 32 gallon trash can and one 20 gallon recycle bin, one cooler and a propane gas grill with grill brush

    • Top Deck includes a covered flybridge, a wet bar, grilling station, and lounge chairs, a stereo system, and furniture for lounging

    • Flat Screen TV with DVD Player

    • VHF Marine Radio

    • AM/FM Radio with CD Player and aux input

    • Central Air/Heat


    • Life jackets for up to 12 guests (Coast Guard maximum for rental boats in Florida)

    • One throwable PFD IV

    • CO Detector

    • Minimum of 2 fire extinguishers

    • Engine compartment Halon system

    • Front deck: powered windlass anchor system

    • Back deck: Danforth style 22 lbs. anchor

    • Four dock lines

    • One 50 amp power cord

    • Twin Yanmar 315HP Diesel Engines with Merc Bravo II I/Os,

    • Diesel Generator

    • Font and rear side thrusters.

    • Fuel Tank: 4 x 100|gallon

    • Fresh Water: 2 x 150|gallon

    • Raritan Electro-San US Coast Guard Approved Waste Treatment System: Environmentally-friendly waste treatment system for hassle-free cruising and no holding tank to pump-out.

    • South Limit: Lake Monroe Bridge (approximately 20 miles)

    • North Limit: Silver Glen Springs in Lake George (approximately 30 miles)

    • Boats are not allowed to travel at night

FAQ's

Houseboat Rentals Policies

  • Guests may either pay in full at the time of booking or secure their reservation with a deposit. Any remaining balance is due at check-in. Prices do not include taxes, gas, fees, and holiday surcharges.

  • The main operator is at least 25 years of age with a valid government issued photo ID. Anyone operating this vessel who was born on or after January 1, 1988 must provide proof of a Boating Safety Certification. The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state. Course information can be found online at: https://courses.boatus.org/

  • Holly Bluff Resort Marina provides a 1 year BoatUS membership to the main operator of the houseboat if they do not already have one. 

  • Cancellations: If you must cancel your reservation, call us at least 30 days before your arrival date and your deposit will be refunded less a $300.00 cancellation fee. Guests who cancel within 30 days of arrival receive no refund. If you must reschedule your reservation, there is a $300.00 reschedule fee if the original arrival date is less than 30 days in advance of notification. There will be no reschedules allowed within 7 days of arrival date.

Boat Rental Insurance Requirements

All boat rentals at Holly Bluff Resort Marina require liability coverage. This coverage protects against damages or injuries caused to a third party while operating a rental vessel.

  • Houseboats & Aluminum Fishing Boats 

    • $50,000 Liability Coverage – This coverage protects the renter should they be found liable to damage or injury to another person or their property, up to $50k.

    • Damage Responsibility – This coverage does not apply to your rental boat. Unless you choose to purchase a damage waiver or additional protection, you are personally responsible for any damage to the vessel or its equipment during your rental.

  • Pontoons

    • $50,000 Liability Coverage – This coverage protects the renter should they be found liable to damage or injury to another person or their property, up to $50k.

    • $1,000 Damage Waiver - This coverage is for damage caused by the renter to your prop. The renter will have coverage up to $1k and anything additional they will remain responsible for.

This description is specific to the minimum liability insurance coverages that are required at booking. Guests have the option to add a damage waiver if there is not one, or buy up to higher limits if they would like.