FAQs
Our double-decker pontoon boats are located across 6 locations in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Panama City Beach and each boat holds 14 people.
On all of our pontoon rentals, you are responsible for captaining your own boat.
However, we also offer captained pontoon charters for groups who do not want to drive. Check out our 13-person Captained Double-Decker Boat Charters and let a Skipper drive for you! This captained adventure is perfect for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, girls' trips, or family vacations.
Our boat docks are located in the Destin Harbor, Okaloosa Island, and Fort Walton Beach. Depending on which location you book from, we are about a 10-15 minute boat ride to Crab Island.
We also have a location in Panama City Beach, about 10 minutes from Shell Island!
Our location in Panama City Beach is on the Upper Grand Lagoon (roughly a 10-minute boat ride from Shell Island) and we offer free parking, a waterfront bar, food trucks, and more! Our address is:
5201 N Lagoon Dr. | Panama City Beach, FL 32408
We also have 5 locations in Destin, Okaloosa Island, and Fort Walton Beach.
Yes! We provide Lily Pads (floating water mats) at all our locations.
Cancellation Policy: Customers may cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before the start of your outing and will receive a full refund of your deposit or payment. Cancelations made within 24 hours of the start of your outing are non-refundable (with the exception of weather) and the full balance of your outing will be charged to your credit card. If the location you're renting from deems the weather unfavorable for boating before the start of your outing, then they will try and reschedule your booking. If you cannot be rescheduled then you will be refunded. However, once you have left the dock and are on the water, there is no refund if it begins to rain.
Trip Protection: If you choose to purchase Trip Protection you have the flexibility to cancel up to the time of your departure for any reason and receive a full refund.
Yes. We offer damage protection for $75 which will protect your boat covering up to $3,000 in accidental damages.
Customers must be 25 years of age or older to rent a boat.
Yes, the vessel comes with plenty of fuel for a typical day on the water. However, if for whatever reason, the rental party buys additional fuel then they would be responsible for the cost of that fuel.
All our pontoon boats have powerful 90HP or 115HP Yamaha motors.
No. We require that the person who will be driving the boat have previous boating experience in order to rent a boat.
It depends on your age. If you were born before January 1, 1988, you will not need a Florida Boating license. If you were born ON or AFTER January 1, 1988 you are required to have either a Florida Boating License or a Florida Temporary Boating Certificate. Please click HERE to take the quick multiple-choice test for $14.53 to obtain your FL Temporary Boating Certificate.
Boat rentals are available from March 1st - October 31st.
Yes! You can call or go online to reserve your boat at any time (our calendars are always up to date).
No, there are no restrooms aboard our boats. However, there are plenty of restaurants along the Destin Harbor and Santa Rosa Sound with public restrooms.
We petitioned the Coast Guard and received written authorization to have 14 people on the boats.
We do not provide coolers, however, you are welcome to bring your own cooler(s) iced down with water, drinks, and food for the day.
Yes, food, beverage, and alcohol are permitted, and we encourage you to drink responsibly. The captain must have a blood alcohol content less than 0.08% while operating the boat.
Bring great music, towels, floats, masks, snorkels, & sunscreen! All the necessities for a fun day out on the water.
Yes! All boats are equipped with a Bluetooth radio & speakers for you to connect your iPhone or Bluetooth device and enjoy music all day long!
No, for safety reasons, seats are located on the bottom deck of our boats only. There is seating both in the sun and shade.
Yes, they are. We will provide life vests for every member of your party renting one of our boats. We have sizes that fit infants—XL. Children under 6 are required to wear a life vest at all times. If you have young children, you may want to bring a swim vest they are accustom to because they like those better.
When boating in the Destin and Fort Walton Beach area, we require our boats to stay within the Destin Harbor, Choctawhatchee Bay, or Santa Rosa Sound. Pontoons cannot go out of the Destin pass and into the Gulf of Mexico because the pass is dangerous for pontoons.
Dolphins are very common all over Destin and the surrounding area. They are regularly spotted in the Destin Harbor, Choctawhatchee bay, near Crab Island, and in the Santa Rosa Sound.
Yes, they are, and they are a ton of fun! We use highly-reliable hand-powered "Turbo Pumps," which easily deliver plenty of water to the slides. Our boats must be anchored in at least chest-high water before anyone should use these slides. The deeper the water the better so you don’t hit the bottom.
We recommend water shoes or any shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
Yes, you may bring your own fishing poles onboard the boat and fish at no additional charge! Please note that we do not provide fishing poles or licenses.
Yes, you may bring your pet (or pets) onboard the boat at no additional charge!
No, we do not allow tubing behind the boat under any circumstances for safety reasons.
No they don't. We encourage you to bring your own portable charging stations.