Launch Yamaha WaveRunners from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island - Fort Walton Beach’s Miracle Strip corridor. From $95/hour with direct bay access toward Crab Island (5 to 10 minutes by water). Fuel, life jackets, and a safety briefing included.
Already staying on the island? Our marina is right on Miracle Strip Parkway, with free parking at the dock.
Gulf Island Rentals rents Yamaha WaveRunners from Sunset Isle Marina, right on Okaloosa Island at 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach. If you are staying on the island, near the boardwalk or elsewhere in Fort Walton Beach, you launch close to home. We are not at Harborwalk, and parking at the marina is free.
From our dock you launch straight into Choctawhatchee Bay. Crab Island is a quick 5 to 10 minute run by water across the bay, 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 head to the marina, 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.
Gulf Island Rentals is based at Sunset Isle Marina, 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 - on Okaloosa Island. If you are staying on the island, near the boardwalk, or elsewhere in Fort Walton Beach, you are launching from home turf - not driving to a Destin Harborwalk dock.
We are not located at Harborwalk. Look for marina parking along the Miracle Strip corridor, check in, finish your safety briefing, and launch straight into Choctawhatchee Bay. Crab Island is a quick 5 to 10 minute run by water.
Express Route to Open Water
Okaloosa Island
Your stay or FWB
Sunset Isle Marina
On-island · Free parking
Choctawhatchee Bay
Open water & Crab Island
Staying on Okaloosa Island or in Fort Walton Beach? You can be on the water minutes after you park, without a drive to Destin.
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On-island marina. Check in at Sunset Isle Marina on Miracle Strip Parkway SE - free parking on site.
Bay riding toward Crab Island. A direct 5 to 10 minute run by water across the bay. Rentals stay on Choctawhatchee Bay - no Gulf entry with rental WaveRunners.
Clear hourly pricing. 1 hour $95 · 2 hours $190 · 3 hours $275 · 4 hours $350 · 8 hours $550. Fuel and life jackets included.
Yamaha WaveRunners. Modern fleet with a required safety briefing.
Open daily. Seven days a week. Thursday–Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday–Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Family friendly. Passengers can ride from age 7, and drivers must be 18 or older.
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 on Okaloosa Island, 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!
Yes. We launch from Sunset Isle Marina at 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 - on Okaloosa Island. We are not at Harborwalk.
All guests check in at our physical marina location at Sunset Isle Marina (1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548), located directly on Okaloosa Island along the Miracle Strip Parkway corridor.
Packages are 1 hour $95, 2 hours $190, 3 hours $275, 4 hours $350, and 8 hours $550. Fuel and life jackets are included.
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 7+. Drivers/renters 18+. Contract signer 21+. Florida Boater Education Certificate required if born after January 1, 1988.
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 - same Sunset Isle Marina launch. Dedicated visitor pages: Destin and 30A.
Pair your Okaloosa Island ride with a bay pontoon for the whole group, or book a guided jet ski dolphin tour from the same marina.
