Pontoon Boat Rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL – Explore Crab Island
Experience Crab Island with a Pontoon Boat Rental in Destin
Rent a pontoon for up to 12 passengers from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island. 4-hour rentals start at $275 and 8-hour rentals at $400. Call (850) 585-0596 to book.
Made for groups and families: 4-hour and 8-hour rentals available daily, with a 2027 Bentley pontoon, Mercury 115 HP engine, and friendly instructions before you leave the dock.
Overview
Make the most of your time on the Emerald Coast with a pontoon boat rental in Destin, Florida, and discover one of the area’s most popular destinations: Crab Island! Gather your friends and family, cruise through the beautiful waters of Destin, and spend the day swimming, relaxing, and enjoying the sunshine at this one-of-a-kind sandbar.
A trip to Crab Island is a must-do experience when visiting Destin. Anchor your pontoon in the shallow, crystal-clear water, hop in for a swim, or simply relax on the boat while taking in the incredible coastal scenery. Keep your eyes open for local marine life, including dolphins, sea turtles, and stingrays that are sometimes spotted in the surrounding waters.
Looking to make your day even more memorable? Each pontoon carries up to 12 passengers, so bring the whole crew, pack a cooler, and spend the afternoon anchored in the shallow, refreshing bay water.
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a day with friends, or a fun-filled vacation adventure, renting a pontoon boat in Destin is a great way to experience Crab Island at your own pace. Get out on the water, explore the area, and create memories that will last long after your vacation ends.
Pontoon rental pricing
Choose a 4-hour or 8-hour pontoon rental, available daily. Book by phone at least one day in advance.
Pontoon Boat Rental Booking Details
Your rental includes a 2027 Bentley pontoon for up to 12 passengers with a reliable Mercury 115 HP engine, lockable watertight storage, USCG-approved life jackets for everyone, and friendly instructions before you leave the dock. You launch from Sunset Isle Marina with free marina parking and cruise calm Choctawhatchee Bay waters toward Crab Island. Pontoon rentals stay on the bay and do not operate in the open Gulf.
Please bring your reservation confirmation, a valid driver’s license, and a credit card for incidentals. Arrive 30–45 minutes before departure so we can check you in, cover safety, and get your group underway on time.
Florida law requires a Boater Education Certificate if you were born on or after January 1, 1988. Take the course online. Cruising is limited to Choctawhatchee Bay and Crab Island waters. Book by phone at least one day in advance so we can hold your preferred 4-hour or 8-hour window.
Pontoons are the group-friendly bay option—shade, space to lounge, and a calmer pace than WaveRunners. They’re a favorite for family and friend groups who want everyone together under bimini shade, for slower bay days with room for coolers and swimming, and for combo days that pair pontoon time with WaveRunner thrills from the same marina.
Half-Day (4 Hours)
From $275
Four hours of relaxed bay cruising and shallow sandbar swimming on Choctawhatchee Bay, for up to 12 passengers.
Book 4 Hour PontoonFull-Day (8 Hours)
From $400
A full day on the bay to cruise, swim, picnic, and relax at your own pace, for up to 12 passengers.
Book 8 Hour Pontoon
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Same Okaloosa Island marina as our jet skis
Pontoon operations launch from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island, avoiding Destin Harbor boat traffic and Harborwalk congestion.
Pontoons launch from Sunset Isle Marina at 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE on Okaloosa Island, the same dock our Yamaha WaveRunners leave from today.
Launching here avoids Destin Harbor boat traffic and Harborwalk congestion, so your group gets onto Choctawhatchee Bay sooner.
Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island is a short drive from Destin and 30A, and Crab Island is a short cruise across the bay.
Parking at Sunset Isle Marina is free and included with your rental, with no marina parking fees to pay when you arrive.
Every group gets a safety briefing before departure, and USCG-approved life jackets are provided for all passengers.
Pontoons are for bay use in calm waters on Choctawhatchee Bay and around Crab Island. There is no open Gulf operation.
Pontoon rental FAQs
Yes. 4-hour and 8-hour pontoon rentals are available daily from Sunset Isle Marina for up to 12 passengers. Call (850) 585-0596 to book at least one day in advance.
Sunset Isle Marina, 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 - on Okaloosa Island. Same marina as jet skis. Not Harborwalk.
A standard 4-hour rental starts at $275 and a standard 8-hour rental starts at $400. Call (850) 585-0596 to book.
Each pontoon carries up to 12 passengers, with comfortable seating and lockable, watertight storage for your belongings.
Pontoon rentals are booked by phone for now. Call (850) 585-0596 at least one day in advance. Jet ski rentals can be booked online.
All pontoons launch from Sunset Isle Marina on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, a short drive from Destin. Destin and 30A visitors drive to the marina, and Crab Island is a short cruise across the bay.
Yes. Book your pontoon by phone and add jet skis online or on the same call at (850) 585-0596.
We're open seven days a week: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Yes. Parking is free at Sunset Isle Marina.
Bring your reservation confirmation, a valid driver’s license, and a credit card for incidentals. Please arrive 30–45 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Want to Add WaveRunners or a Dolphin Tour?
Pair your pontoon outing with high-speed jet skis or join a guided dolphin excursion from the same marina dock.