What to Bring

Amenities that are provided with most of our accommodations are indicated with a check mark (√). Some exceptions may exist. Suggested items to consider bringing are indicated with an asterisk (∗). Some of these items may be purchased at the marina Ship Store. Other items can be purchased at nearby grocery & general stores.

COMFORT

  • Central Heat & Air Conditioning √
  • Ceiling Fans √
  • Cable or Satelite TV √
  • FM Stereo √
  • Wireless Internet Connection √
  • Comfortable Salon Furniture √
  • Comfortable Sleeping Berths & Head Facilities √
  • Complimentary Linen Service √
  • Fresh Bed Linens & Pillows √
  • Fresh Wash Cloths & Bath Towels √
  • Full Size Washer & Dryer √
  • Deck Tables & Chairs √
  • Above Deck Air Chairs √
  • Local Restaurant Recommendations √
  • Local Shopping Recommendations √
  • Local Recreation Recommendations √
  • Local Entertainment Recommenations √
  • Highly Stressed Mindset ∗

GALLEY

  • Full Size Refrigerator w/Ice Maker √
  • Full Size Electric Range √
  • Microwave Oven √
  • Full Size Dishwasher √
  • Dish Detergent √
  • Plates, Bowls, Cups, Mugs & Silverware √
  • Coffee Pot √
  • Can Opener √
  • Dish Cloths √
  • Dish Towels √
  • Paper Towels √
  • Zipable Storage Bags √
  • Aluminum Foil √
  • Trash Bags √

FOOD

  • Bagels, Croissants or Donuts √
  • Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate Mix √
  • Creamer √
  • Bottled Water √
  • Sugar/Sweetener √
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly √
  • Mayonnaise & Mustard √
  • Relish & Ketchup √
  • Salt, Pepper, Garlic & Other Seasonings √
  • Cereal Mini-Boxes ∗
  • Milk ∗
  • Frozen Juices ∗
  • Carbonated Soft Drinks ∗
  • Alcoholic Beverages ∗
  • Bread ∗
  • Margarine ∗
  • Cold Cuts ∗
  • Cheeses ∗
  • Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts ∗
  • Chips & Cookies ∗

CLOTHING

  • Because of Limited Storage Space on Vessels, LESS is BETTER!
  • Tee Shirts ∗
  • Shorts for Warm Weather ∗
  • Long Pants for Cooler Weather ∗
  • Business Casual Shirt/Blouse ∗
  • Sweat-Pants for Chilly Evenings ∗
  • Sweat Shirt or Windbreaker Jacket ∗
  • Rainy Weather Gear ∗
  • Swim Wear ∗
  • Full Brim Hat, Cap or Sun Visor ∗
  • Sunglasses ∗
  • Tennis Shoes, Deck Shoes or Sandals ∗

TOILETRIES

  • Bath Soap √
  • Shampoo √
  • Shave Cream √
  • Hand Lotion √
  • Marine Toilet Tissue √
  • Sunscreen √
  • First Aid kit √
  • Toothpaste ∗
  • Toothbrush ∗
  • Hair Brush ∗
  • Mouth Rinse ∗
  • Contact Lens Solutions ∗
  • Medical Prescriptions ∗
  • Vitamins ∗
  • Aspirin/Pain Reliever ∗

MISCELLENEOUS

  • Life Jackets √
  • Flashlights √
  • Binoculars √
  • Boating Magazines √
  • Note Cards √
  • Postage √
  • Reading Glasses ∗
  • Digital Camera ∗
  • Video Camera ∗
  • Extra “AA” batteries ∗
  • Personal Magazines/Books ∗
  • Cell Phones ∗
  • Laptop Computer ∗
  • Electronic Chargers/Adapters ∗
  • Fishing Gear ∗
  • Pet Food ∗
  • Pet Gear ∗
  • Football/Basketball/Concert/Theatre Tickets ∗

Availability . . .

Click here to use our easy AVAILABILITY INQUIRY form to tell us about your pending visit to Knoxville and request additional information about the use of specific boats. For general inquiries, please use our e-mail contact form.

VOL Navy VIP Deck ParTy . . .

Whether or not you rent a boat for the football weekend, this is your opportunity to participate in the unrivaled pregame excitement of the VOL Navy from the upper deck of The KokOasis docked at the heart of the VOL Navy Fleet. You never know who will stop by. This year, we have already had visits from production crews documenting stories for Athlon Sports, ESPN, The Weather Channel & Co-Ed Magazine. Soak in the color and ambiance, watch the anxious fans make their journey to the stadium, and enjoy delicious grilled food & cold beverages.
The VOL Navy VIP Deck ParTy begins 4 hours before every game (rain or shine) and moves to Neyland Stadium 1 hour before kickoff. The Gameday VIP Menu includes: Power T Chips & Salsa, Smokey’s Grilled MargariTa Chicken, a medley of Touchdown RoasTed Veggies, Cheesy Tennessee Toast, and an assortment of FrosTy Beverages (beer & soft drinks). Receive 2 complimentary Beverage Vouchers with each reserved VIP Boarding Pass. Remember, you must be at least 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. The cost is only $40 per adult, $20 per child (age 13 & under). Space is limited aboard this beautiful 75' houseboat, so reservations must be secured at least 3 days before the game. Click here to reserve your VIP Boarding Passes today! Sorry, due to the amount of preparation involved, there are no refunds. Go VOLS!

Sailgating . . .

Sailgating . . .

Football weekends in Knoxville are always filled with the sights, sounds and scents that rekindle spirits and evoke perpetual optimism. For Kevin Jeske & Andrew Polyak, VOL Navy football weekends actually begin on Wednesday when the huge armada of cruisers, sailboats, houseboats & luxurious yachts begin to amass at the docks adjacent to Neyland Stadium on the Tennessee River. No “official” membership, permit, or reservation is required. These vessels just arrive and tie up to one another in rows extending from the dock - sometimes as far as 14 wide. And if you happen to occupy the first boat in a row, you have the privilege of serving as the “portal” to all the other boats in your row.  Read more