DESTIN PONTOON BOAT RENTALS

No, prior boating experience is not required in order to rent a pontoon boat. Our pontoon boats are very easy to use and our waters are easy to navigate. There is land on both sides of the bay and the waters are quite shallow. We provide top of the line vessels and you won’t find a nicer boat rental around Destin or Fort Walton Beach.
I was born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, and want to operate a boat in Florida. Do I need a license?

In order to operate a motorboat of ten (10) horsepower or greater, Florida law requires anyone who was born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC.

Florida does not have a “boating license.” The Boating Safety Education Identification Card is proof of successful completion of the educational requirements and is valid for life.

(If in person, you need to arrive 45 min to 1 hour prior to departure.) See this page for detailed instructions and links.

Yes, you can rent our pontoon boats to reach Crab Island, as well as the entire Destin and Fort Walton Beach area. Destiny Water Adventures is only a short drive to Crab Island!

Yes. Food and drinks are absolutely allowed on the boats, and we actually provide coolers for you! Just keep in mind that Florida’s law requires boat operators to remain under .08 blood alcohol level. If you need a designated driver we also have Captains for hire. There are also vendors near Crab island that provide food and beverages.

No, fuel costs are not extra on a pontoon boat rental with Destiny Water Adventures. We include more than enough fuel to last the whole day on the water!

No. Even as a master captain of ten years I would feel unsafe attempting an ocean voyage on a small craft. The waters in the Gulf near Destin and the East Pass can get very rough and high seas make ocean attempts extremely dangerous.

Crab Island is a a sand bar that was actually once an island. It is a destination for many boaters where they have access to floating bars, restaurants, inflatable water parks, and other attractions.

Yes. We have all necessary Coast Guard approved life jackets and floatation devices that come includes with your boat rental. We have life jackets for both children and adults available for you.

No, tubing is not allowed with a standard boat rental. However, if you’d like to go tubing, you can ask about a licensed Captain taking you. We do allow that.

No. We have free parking right near your boat pick-up location. No traffic. No lines.

Boat renters must be 21 years old with valid I.D. and major credit card. This is required, and there are no exceptions to this rule.

Drivers born after Jan 1st, 1988 must obtain a boaters safety card. You may obtain one here, or you can obtain a license at our location. The test is relatively easy and you can take it until you pass!
In order to operate a motorboat of ten (10) horsepower or greater, Florida law requires anyone who was born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC.

Florida does not have a “boating license.” The Boating Safety Education Identification Card is proof of successful completion of the educational requirements and is valid for life.

(If in person, you need to arrive 45 min to 1 hour prior to departure.) See this page for instructions and for links to complete these items.

Weather:
Destiny Water Adventures does not operate in unsafe weather conditions, but a light rain shower is not a deterrent. The Captain will assess the weather and should it be determined the conditions are unsafe to run the tour, the tour may be postponed or it will be canceled. If a trip is canceled by Destiny Water Adventures for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the trip during your stay. If you are unable to reschedule, you will have the option of receiving a voucher for a future trip or receiving a full refund. Every effort will be made to run tours as advertised. Should Destiny have to amend or alter your tour due to extraneous circumstances, tickets remain non-refundable on tours taken.

Cancellation:
We understand that life happens so we have a no hassle 48 hour cancellation policy. However, cancellations made within 48 hours of your reservation, and no shows, are charged in full.

We make every effort to stay in front of the weather. If we cancel your reservation due to weather, every effort will be made to get you rescheduled. If rescheduling is not an option then a full refund will be made.

Operators(drivers) of the pontoon and/or jet ski must speak fluent English. This is a safety precaution due to the boaters safety course and the signs out on the water.