Pontoon boat rentals are the perfect way to explore the coast when visiting Destin, Florida!
Located right by the bay, we are the closest company to all the fun at Crab Island! The famous island is just 2 minutes away, so you don’t waste any of your rental time having to navigate through the harbor. Whether you’re in Destin with family or friends, a pontoon boat rental makes for a super fun day in the sun.
Call to make your reservation today, or book your pontoon boat reservation online!
Pontoon Rental Information
Pontoon Boats measure 24'
Seating Capacity of 12
4 Stroke Motors (super quiet)
Bimini Top for Sun Protection
Life Jackets for Each Passenger
Boatside Ladder to Enter and Exit Water
Fuel Included with Rental Price
Standard 4 hr: $400 / 8 hr: $600
Double Decker 4 hr: $695 / 8 hr: $895
FAQ
Yes, life jackets will be provided. All our pontoon boat rentals are equipped with life jackets.
Yes, you are more than welcome to bring food and alcohol onto your Crab Island pontoon rental. As for food, there are plentiful options from floating vendors at Crab Island that visitors can choose from. A small reminder that it is BYOB at Crab Island, so remember to bring your own booze because alcohol is not sold at Crab Island.
Yes, fuel is included. All our pontoon boats for rent come with a full tank of fuel to make the best out of your time on the Destin pontoon rental.
Despite the fact that the Gulf of Mexico looks like it is super close to where you are, it is dangerous to sail your Destin pontoon boat rental there. You may NOT take your pontoon rental into the Gulf of Mexico.
Yes, a temporary boaters license is needed for anyone born after Jan 1, 1988. But rest assured that a boaters license is not hard to get. You can take your boaters test here at any time before your pontoon rental in Destin, FL.
We recommend that you bring the following on your Destin pontoon rental:
- Waterproof camera
- Sunscreen
- Picnic items (no grilling please)
- Water toys
- Towels
- Sunglasses
- Ice chest
- Bluetooth Speaker – Bluetooth speakers are available for rent at our locations. Availability may vary, so please ask our staff when booking or checking in.
- A willingness to accept that, “As you walk on the white sands, sand will get between your toes and you will return to Destin, FL often.”
No, you cannot go tubing near your pontoon rental in Destin, FL. Even though tubing seems like the perfect water-centric activity, tubing off of our pontoons is not allowed for safety reasons.
Pontoon Departure Docks — Destin & Fort Walton Beach
Four docks send out our pontoons — three around the Destin Harbor plus our Fort Walton Beach location — with parking and check-in details for each.
Find Your Departure Dock
Your pontoon’s home dock is set by the option you reserve at checkout — the booking calendar shows it before you pay, and your confirmation email confirms it.
Destin X on the Harbor: 214 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 · (850) 898-1204
Pontoons and double deckers load at our harbor dock. Get directions
Xtreme H2O of Crab Island: 7 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL 32541 · (850) 978-3060
Boats also launch beside the bridge, a short idle from Crab Island. Get directions
Gilligan’s Watersports: 530 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 · (850) 650-9000
More pontoons and double deckers go out from 530 Harbor Blvd. Get directions
Xtreme H2O Fort Walton Beach: 169 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · (850) 978-3060
Pontoons also depart from our Fort Walton Beach dock on Brooks Street. Get directions
Parking
Destin X (214 Harbor Blvd): on-site customer parking covers one vehicle per booking, first come, first served. Extra cars park free at 310 Mountain Drive or for $15 at 285 US-98 W; RVs and trailers use the paid public lot across the street.
Xtreme H2O (7 Calhoun Ave): public parking sits at the Destin Marina right beside the dock — it fills up on peak days, so ride together when you can.
Gilligan’s Watersports (530 Harbor Blvd): free parking on the property, first come, first served, with overflow spaces at 531 Mountain Drive.
Xtreme H2O Fort Walton Beach (169 Brooks St SE): customer parking on site for one vehicle per reservation, first come, first served — carpooling is smart on high-volume days.
Check-In
Driving? Get ahead of the line: take the Florida temporary boater test online before you arrive — every driver born on or after January 1, 1988 needs the certificate, and finishing it early makes check-in easier and faster. The $3 NASBLA test is also offered right at the dock if you’d rather; just budget extra time. Then be dockside 45 minutes before your rental with a photo ID for every driver — the crew handles life jackets and the safety rundown.
Pack smart: reef-safe sunscreen, a hat that stays put, a waterproof pouch for your phone, and a small soft-sided cooler — leave the glass at home.
