Staying on 30A? Launch Yamaha WaveRunners from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island - from $95/hour with direct bay access toward Crab Island (5 to 10 minutes by water). Fuel, life jackets, and a safety briefing included.
Most 30A guests reach our marina in 35–60 minutes, depending on traffic. Once you launch, Crab Island is just a 5–10 minute ride across the bay.
Gulf Island Rentals rents Yamaha WaveRunners to 30A visitors from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island, at 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach. We are not a 30A beach-front rental stand and not at Harborwalk. Parking at the marina is free.
The drive is a westbound trip on US-98 through Destin, typically 35 to 65+ minutes depending on where you start along 30A and on seasonal traffic. Call (850) 585-0596 before you leave if you would like a same-day timing check from your lodging.
From our dock you launch straight into Choctawhatchee Bay. Crab Island is a quick 5 to 10 minute run by water, so even a short rental leaves plenty of time on the water. Rentals are for bay riding only, not the Gulf.
Every rental includes fuel, life jackets and a safety briefing before launch. Rentals start at $95 per hour. Book online or call (850) 585-0596. We're open seven days a week: Thursday–Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday–Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Drivers must be 18 or older, and the person who signs the rental contract must be 21 or older. Passengers can ride from age 7. If you were born after January 1, 1988, you need a Florida Boater Education Certificate.
Choose a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 8 hour rental. A one-hour ride is enough for a quick run to Crab Island and back, while longer packages leave time to anchor up, swim and explore more of the bay. Group packages can be customized on request.
Each WaveRunner holds up to 3 people or 530 pounds, with a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking online ahead of time is the easiest way to lock in your ride time before the drive.
Searching for jet ski rental 30A options usually means comparing operators across 30A and the Emerald Coast. Gulf Island Rentals launches from Sunset Isle Marina, 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 - on Okaloosa Island, a scenic westbound drive along US-98 through Destin from the 30A / Scenic Highway corridor (Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside, WaterColor, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and nearby 30A stays).
Typical drive times west on US-98 through Destin: about 35–45 minutes from Santa Rosa Beach, 45–55 from Seaside or WaterColor, and 50–65 from Rosemary or Alys Beach. Allow extra time in peak summer traffic. We are not a 30A beach-front rental stand and not at Harborwalk.
Express Route to Open Water
30A Corridor
Your lodging
Sunset Isle Marina
Okaloosa Island · Free parking
Choctawhatchee Bay
Open water & Crab Island
Why vacationers staying along Scenic Highway 30A make the easy drive to Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island.
Head west on US-98 through Destin, park for free at the marina, and launch Yamaha WaveRunners straight onto Choctawhatchee Bay. Crab Island is just 5 to 10 minutes away by water.
Rentals start at $95 per hour with fuel, life jackets, and a safety briefing included. We're open seven days a week (Thursday–Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday–Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM), so it's easy to plan a morning or afternoon on the water around your beach days on 30A.
Westbound Scenic Highway Drive. A direct drive west along US-98 from 30A communities, with guaranteed free marina parking at the dock.
Whole-Day Emerald Coast Outing. Pair an open-bay ride toward Crab Island (5 to 10 minutes by water) with Destin or Okaloosa Island dining before heading back.
Transparent Hourly Rates. 1 hour $95 · 2 hours $190 · 3 hours $275 · 4 hours $350 · 8 hours $550. Fuel, gear, and life jackets included with no hidden fees.
Family & Multi-Rider Friendly. Modern Yamaha WaveRunners accommodating up to 2 riders per ski (within weight limits) with full safety instruction.
Open Seven Days a Week. Thursday–Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday–Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Trusted Emerald Coast Marina. 5.0 stars from 108 Google reviews across Emerald Coast guests.
Fuel and life jackets included.
Every rental includes your Yamaha WaveRunner for the package time you choose, plus fuel, life jackets, and a safety briefing before launch.
Parking is free at Sunset Isle Marina, and you launch with direct bay access - Crab Island is a quick 5 to 10 minute run by water from our dock.
Note: Rentals are for bay riding only - not the Gulf.
Ages, licenses & rules. Riders ages 7+ can ride as a passenger. To drive or rent, you must be 18+, and the person who signs the rental contract must be 21+. If you were born after January 1, 1988, you need a Florida Boater Education Certificate. A safety briefing is required before launch, and rental WaveRunners are for bay riding only - no Gulf operation.
Born after January 1, 1988? You need a Florida Boater Education Certificate. Take the course online.
Questions? Call (850) 585-0596 or view the FAQs.
Recent five-star reviews from riders who launched from Sunset Isle Marina.
Sage Curl
Oct 27, 2026
We had the absolute best time renting jet skis from Gulf Island Rentals! From the moment we arrived, the team was super friendly, welcoming, and completely professional. They made the check-in process smooth, gave us great safety tips, and …
Angel Sivado
Oct 27, 2026
Highly recommend these guys!
Jim Howard
Oct 20, 2026
These guys were amazing from start to finish! Hurricane Isaias blew in 3 days before our Dolphin Tour. Gulf Island Rentals answered all our questions and kept us updated. The tour was fantastic! Alex our guide took us to different areas …
Jeremy Ratliff
Oct 13, 2026
We booked the jet ski dolphin tour. It was our first time ever riding jet skis but the guide/owner, Alex, was very helpful in showing us how to operate them. The tour itself was great. We were able to see several dolphins. One even swam under my ski. Definitely will be coming back to do this again.
Kailani Grace Hernandez
Oct 3, 2026
Was my first experience the guys very explained to me. It was difficult for my language. They try to help in Spanish. I’m really appreciate was my first time in words amazing. Thank you!!
Danny Mcgraw
Oct 3, 2026
Excellent experience! The guys were polite and the price was very reasonable! Awesome service! The jet skis are new and were perfect!! I highly recommend this spot! Seen dolphins before we got out of the dock zone!
No. We launch from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach (1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548). 30A visitors drive to us - we do not operate a 30A shop and we are not at Harborwalk.
Drive time depends on your starting location along 30A and seasonal traffic through Destin. Plan a westbound drive on US-98 through Destin toward Okaloosa Island (typically 35–65+ minutes depending on your departure point; traffic varies). Call (850) 585-0596 before leaving 30A for a same-day timing check from your lodging.
Our hourly packages are 1 hour $95, 2 hours $190, 3 hours $275, 4 hours $350, and 8 hours $550. Fuel and life jackets are included.
Yes. Crab Island is a quick 5 to 10 minute run by water from Sunset Isle Marina across the bay. Rentals stay on the bay - we do not take rental WaveRunners into the Gulf.
No. Rental WaveRunners are for bay riding only.
Passengers can ride at age 7+. Drivers/renters must be 18+. The person signing the contract must be 21+. If you were born after January 1, 1988, bring your Florida Boater Education Certificate.
Yes. Parking is free at Sunset Isle Marina.
We're open seven days a week: Thursday–Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday–Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Yes. Guided jet ski dolphin tours start from $145 per jet ski for about two hours. Details: https://gulfislandrentals.com/jet-ski-dolphin-tour
After the drive from 30A, pair your bay ride with a pontoon for the whole group, or book a guided jet ski dolphin tour from the same marina.
