Pontoon Boat Rental Fort Walton Beach: 2 Slides, Fuel Included

A pontoon with two slides and room for a full group, ready to reach Crab Island in minutes.

Rent a double-decker pontoon boat in Fort Walton Beach for up to 14 passengers, complete with two slides, lifejackets, fuel and safety equipment. You operate the boat yourself through the Choctawhatchee Bay and Emerald Green waterways, heading to Crab Island or the sugar-white beaches nearby. The 25-foot vessel runs 4 to 8 hours depending on how you spend your day.

The experience

Fort Walton Beach puts you minutes from Crab Island, and this rental gets you there under your own control. The double-decker pontoon is 25 feet long, powered by a 145-horsepower Suzuki outboard, and built to hold up to 14 passengers at 2,300 pounds combined. Fuel comes with the rental, so you're not calculating consumption or stopping to refill mid-day. Two slides built into the boat give kids and adults a reason to jump in the water, and the upper deck provides shade and sightlines across the bay.

You'll need medium to advanced boat operating skills to take the helm. This is not a guided tour where someone else navigates. The boat comes equipped with lifejackets, safety gear and a cooler, so you can bring food and drinks without extra setup. The rental runs anywhere from 4 to 8 hours depending on where you go and how long you stay, giving you flexibility to spend a half-day or a full afternoon on the water.

What’s included

• Lifejackets for all passengers.
• fuel for the rental period.
• safety equipment.
• cooler for food and drinks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Beach Weekend Marina

Is this one for you?You operate the boat yourself, so this rental suits anyone with boating experience who wants to set the pace and choose where to go, whether that's anchoring at Crab Island for the afternoon or running out to the beaches and back. If you've never piloted a boat, you'll need to either gain that skill beforehand or book a guided tour instead.

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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.

What's the difference between Crab Island and the beaches near Fort Walton Beach?

Crab Island is a shallow sandbar in the Choctawhatchee Bay, minutes from the rental dock, where boats anchor and swimmers wade in warm, clear water. The sugar-white beaches are the Gulf shoreline farther out, where you can beach the boat and spend time on sand.

Do I need a boating license to rent this pontoon?

The rental requires medium to advanced boat operating skills, meaning you need to know how to steer, dock and navigate safely. A valid boating license or equivalent certification may be required depending on Florida law at the time of booking. Confirm with the operator before reserving.

What happens if the weather turns bad while I'm out on the water?

The upper deck provides some shelter, but a pontoon is an open boat. If storms or rough conditions develop, you'll need to return to the dock. Check the forecast before your rental and plan accordingly. The operator can advise on safe conditions for your departure time.

Can I bring my own food and drinks, or is there a cooler on board?

A cooler is included with the rental, so you can bring your own food and beverages. There are no restaurants or shops on Crab Island, so packing a lunch is the standard way to spend a full day.

Is the boat accessible for someone in a wheelchair?

The boat itself and the rental facility are wheelchair accessible. Getting onto and around a pontoon boat can be challenging depending on mobility. Contact the operator to discuss your specific needs before booking.