Stay in Destin - launch at Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island. Yamaha WaveRunners from $95/hour, about six minutes to Crab Island on the bay. Fuel, life jackets, and a safety briefing included.
Free parking at Sunset Isle Marina, 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach.
Gulf Island Rentals rents Yamaha WaveRunners to Destin visitors from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island, at 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach. We are not at Harborwalk. Parking at the marina is free.
From our dock you launch straight into Choctawhatchee Bay. Crab Island is about 5 to 10 minutes away 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.
Before you leave Destin, pack a valid photo ID, swimwear, a change of clothes, sunscreen, a towel and a waterproof phone pouch. Water shoes are recommended. We provide all the safety gear, including life jackets, so you are ready to check in, finish your briefing and launch.
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.
Planning a Destin vacation and searching for jet ski rental Destin options? Gulf Island Rentals launches from Sunset Isle Marina, 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 - on Okaloosa Island, a short drive from Destin and the Harborwalk Village area.
We are not located at Harborwalk. Destin visitors choose us for easy marina parking, Yamaha WaveRunners on the bay, and a quick run toward Crab Island.
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Sunset Isle Marina
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Choctawhatchee Bay
Open water & Crab Island
Launching from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island puts you straight on the bay. Experience Crab Island without the hassle.
You launch from Sunset Isle Marina straight into open Choctawhatchee Bay. Parking at the marina is free, and Crab Island is a 5 to 10 minute ride from our dock, so more of your rental time is spent riding.
Every rental includes fuel, life jackets and a safety briefing on our Yamaha WaveRunners. All you need to do is show up, check in and ride.
From Destin, head west on US-98 over the bridge to Okaloosa Island and pull into Sunset Isle Marina. Parking at the marina is free.
Crab Island is just 5 to 10 minutes by water from our dock, so an open-bay ride fits smoothly between Destin breakfast, lunch by the harbor, or an evening on Harborwalk.
You launch directly from Sunset Isle Marina into open Choctawhatchee Bay, with free parking at the marina.
Ride a modern Yamaha WaveRunner fleet. Every rental includes fuel, life jackets, and a required safety briefing before you head out, so you can ride with confidence.
We're open seven days a week: Thursday–Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday–Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Plan a morning ride or a late-afternoon run around your Destin schedule.
Pick your ride time online and reserve your WaveRunner in a few clicks, or give us a call and we'll help you choose the best time to leave Destin.
Fuel, life jackets, and a full safety briefing included in every rental. Book online now.
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.
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). Destin and Harborwalk visitors drive to us - we are not a Harborwalk marina.
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 Choctawhatchee 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
Pair your Destin trip with a bay pontoon for the whole group, or book a guided jet ski dolphin tour from the same marina.
