12-Passenger Pontoon Rental on Indian River Lagoon

Captain your own boat and drift past manatees and dolphins

Rent a 12-passenger pontoon boat on the Indian River Lagoon near Cocoa Beach, Florida, where you captain the route yourself for four hours. Fuel is included, and you choose whether to cruise the Indian, Banana or Sykes Creek, anchor at a sandbar or island, or stay along the river's edge. Pets are welcome. Bring a cooler and anything else that makes the day yours.

The experience

You captain the boat yourself, which means the route is yours to decide. Head out on the Indian River Lagoon and watch for dolphins and manatees in their natural habitat, or if timing aligns, catch a rocket launch from the nearby coast. The pontoon is 23 feet long and seats up to 12 people comfortably, so a group of friends or a large family spreads out without crowding. Fuel comes included, so you won't cut the day short or worry about refueling mid-trip.

The half-day rental runs four hours, which is enough time to explore multiple waterways (the Indian, Banana and Sykes Creek all branch off the main lagoon), or to settle into one spot and relax. Anchor at a sandbar or one of the spoil islands, bring a cooler with food and drinks, and let the afternoon unfold at whatever pace suits the group. Pets are welcome aboard, and there's room for everything you want to bring to make the trip feel like yours.

Safety gear comes with the boat: lifejackets, flares, a whistle, anchor and bumpers are all on board. Infants and small children can ride along. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The boat handles all fitness levels, so whether your group wants to cruise gently or explore more actively, the experience adapts to what you want.

What’s included

• Fuel for the entire four-hour rental.
• 23-foot pontoon boat seating up to 12 passengers.
• safety equipment including lifejackets, flares, whistle, anchor and bumpers.
• pets welcome aboard.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cape Crossing Boat Rentals

Is this one for you?Bring a group of up to 12 and you'll have the boat and the route to yourselves for the afternoon. This rental suits anyone who wants to captain their own pace on the water without a guide steering the itinerary. You decide whether to chase wildlife, anchor at an island or cruise gently along the river's edge.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I see manatees and dolphins on the Indian River Lagoon?

Yes. Manatees and dolphins live in the lagoon year-round, and you'll encounter them as you cruise. Spotting them is not guaranteed on every rental, but they are common enough that the operator lists them as a regular part of the experience.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes. You have space for a cooler and can bring anything you want to make the trip unique. The operator welcomes you to customize the experience with your own supplies.

Are there islands or sandbars where we can stop and swim?

The Indian River Lagoon has spoil islands and sandbars where you can anchor and spend time in the water. You choose where to go, so you can plan stops that suit your group.