Pedal-Powered Party Boat Daytona Beach: 20-Person Cruise

Pedal the Halifax River while the boat moves: no engine, just your legs and the party.

Paddle Pub is a pedal-powered pontoon boat for up to 20 people on Daytona Beach's Halifax River. You pedal one of 12 cycle stations while a USCG captain steers. The boat has a sound system, high-top bar with coolers, and party lighting. The two-hour cruise passes Daytona's Tortugas Baseball Stadium and the waterfront restaurants of Caribbean Jacks, with chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles and birds. Minimum age is 18. Service animals are allowed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paddle Pub tour on Halifax River

• Board the pedal-powered pontoon boat
• Pedal along the IntraCoastal Waterway
• Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, and birds
• View Daytona's Tortugas Baseball Stadium
• Enjoy sights and sounds from Caribbean Jacks

The experience

You show up ready to pedal. Twelve cycle stations power the 20-passenger pontoon, so you and your group take turns at the pedals while the boat glides down the Halifax River: the Intracoastal Waterway that runs through Daytona Beach. A USCG captain handles the steering and navigation. The boat carries coolers, a high-top bar, a sound system and party lighting, so the pedaling is the activity and the atmosphere is the point.

The two-hour cruise passes Daytona's Tortugas Baseball Stadium and the waterfront strip where Caribbean Jacks sits right on the water. You'll catch the smell of the food and sometimes the sound of their live bands drifting across. Watch for dolphins, the occasional sea turtle, and plenty of birds working the shoreline. A First Mate is on board to help manage the group and keep things moving.

Restrooms are on board, and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels. The pedaling is shared among the group, so nobody has to power the whole thing alone. Bring whoever wants to be there. The minimum age is 18.

What’s included

• Seat on the 20-passenger pontoon.
• use of one of the 12 pedal stations.
• USCG captain and First Mate.
• sound system and party lighting.
• high-top bar with coolers.
• on-board restroom.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:45, 14:00 and 16:15

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Paddle Pub Daytona Beach

Is this one for you?The pedaling is shared across the whole group, so fitness level doesn't matter. You pedal when it's your turn and enjoy the bar and views the rest of the time. Bring 19 friends or book a spot in a group that's already forming. Either way, the boat holds up to 20.

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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. No refund if you cancel.

Can I bring my own drinks on the Paddle Pub?

The boat has a high-top bar with coolers on board. Alcoholic beverages are not included, so you'll need to bring your own if you want them.

What do I actually do for two hours on this boat?

You pedal one of the 12 cycle stations, taking turns with the rest of the group. The pedaling powers the boat forward while a USCG captain steers. Between your turns at the pedals, you can enjoy the bar, the music and the views of the Halifax River.

Will I see wildlife on the Halifax River?

Dolphins are common on the Intracoastal Waterway, and you'll have chances to spot them along with sea turtles and birds. The river runs right through Daytona, so you'll also pass the Tortugas Baseball Stadium and the waterfront restaurants.

Is this boat suitable if I'm not very fit?

Paddle Pub is suitable for all fitness levels. The pedaling is shared among 12 stations and up to 20 people, so you take turns and the effort is spread across the group.

What's included in the two-hour cruise?

Your seat on the boat, use of a bicycle pedal station, a USCG captain, a First Mate, coolers, a restroom on board, and access to the sound system and party lighting are all included. Gratuities and ice are not included.