Renting a Boat in Destin
When you want to spend a little time away from the beach but still be in the water, the best idea is to hop on a boat! If you don’t have a boat of your own to make the journey down to Destin, Florida, with you, one might wonder “how do I go about renting a boat in Destin” and boy do we have the answer for you!
Whether you want to head on over to Crab Island, go on a dolphin tour, catch some fish, or watch the sunset cruise, you’re going to need a boat to do it! There are so many boat rentals in Destin, FL, and we are going make it easy and break it down for you from pontoon rentals, jet ski rentals, fishing boat rentals, and even boat rentals with captains!
Renting a boat in Destin: Pontoon Boat Rentals
Bring your friends and family on a pontoon boat ride to hang out at Crab Island, beach it at Noriega point, or cruise the Choctawhatchee Bay and look at the dolphins in the Emerald Green waters of the Emerald Coast. There is really no wrong place to go when renting a pontoon in Destin (besides the Gulf of Mexico of course). When you speak to someone at your pontoon rental business of choice, ask them about paddleboard and kayak rentals to give your friends and family a little extra fun out on the water!
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals has the following Pontoon Boat Rentals (Drivers must be 25+)
- 24ft Boat Rental
- 20ft Pontoon Boat Rental
- 24ft Pontoon with 2 slides
- 29ft Pontoon boat with slide
- Luxury Pontoon Boat with slide
Dockside Watersports
Dockside Watersports has the following Pontoon Boat Rentals (Drivers must be 21+)
- 21ft High-Performance Pontoon Boat Rental
- 25ft High-Performance Pontoon Boat Rental
- Double Decker Pontoon Boat Rental
- 25ft Standard Pontoon
- 25ft Economy Pontoon
Luther’s Pontoon, Wave Runner, Kayak Rentals
Luther’s Pontoon, Wave Runner, Kayak Rentals
- 20ft Pontoon Boat Rental
- 24ft Pontoon Boat Rental
- 28ft Pontoon Boat Rental
Boogies Watersports
Boogies’ Watersports
- Pontoon Boat Rental
- Double Decker Pontoon Boat Rental
S.E.A. Chase Watersports
S.E.A. Chase Watersports
- Brand new 2019 24ft Bentley Pontoon boats
- All rentals come with a kayak or stand up paddleboard!
Renting a boat in Destin: Jet Ski Rentals
There is nothing more fun that cruising the waves of the Emerald Coast on a jet ski. Not only is it fun to crush the waves when renting a jet ski in Destin, but also to see the marine life in the water as well. Ask your jet ski rental team members if they have dolphin cruises (tours) to have a unique experience on the water that kids and adults alike can enjoy!
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals – Jet Ski Rental (Driver must be 18 years or older)
- Hourly – $85
- 2 Hours – $260
- 4 hours – $250
- 8 hours – $450
Dockside Watersports
Dockside Watersports – Jet Ski Rental (Driver must be 18 years or older)
- Hourly – $85
- 4 hours – $275
- 8 hours – $500
Luther’s Pontoon, Wave Runner, Kayak Rentals
Luther’s Pontoon, Wave Runner, Kayak Rentals
- Hourly – $80
- 2 Hours $150
- 4 Hours $260
- 8 Hours $480
Boogies Watersports
Boogies’ Watersports
- Half hour – $55
- Hourly – $85
- 4 Hours – $225
- 8 Hours – $350
Destin Water Fun
Destin Water Fun Jet Ski Rental – (Driver can be 16 & 17 if a parent/guardian older than 18 signs waiver)
- Hour – $80
- 2 Hour – $150
- Half Day – $250
- Full Day – $ 450
Fishing Boat Rentals in Destin
I don’t know about you, but around here, we love to fish! If you don’t have a boat (or have a friend with a boat) that can get you to where the fish are biting, then you can check out these places in Destin that offer fishing boat rentals! Fishing poles not included! 
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals –
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals has 25′ Cobia Center Console & 21′ Century Center Console for your fishing boat rental options. The driver must be 25 years or older with some boat experience.
Dockside Watersports
Dockside Watersports has a 21′ Century Center Console for your fishing boat rental option. Driver must be 25 years or older.
RMR Watersports
RMR Watersports – has a 22ft cape horn for your fishing boat rental option
Destin Boat Rentals with Captains
What is better than renting a boat and captaining yourself? Having your own captain who knows the waterways to bring you out and about in Destin of course! Here are some of the following Destin boat rentals with captains.
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals – has a 24ft Boat Rental with Captain pricing is as follows:
- Half-Day Destin Boat Rental with Captain – $375
- Full-Day Destin Boat Rental with Captain – $625
RMR Watersports
RMR Watersports
- A skipper can be provided at an additional cost – must request 48 hours in advance
Paradise Pontoon
Paradise Pontoon
- 5 hour AM – $350
- 6 hour PM – $450
- All Day – 650
A day spent on the water in Destin is a day well spent
There is no doubt about it, getting to visit the world’s luckiest fishing village is one of the best experiences you could ever have. Gibson Beach Rentals has you covered on the home front and renting a boat on the Emerald Coast just makes that experience a little better. For the most part, they are reasonably priced and affordable for families going on vacation. Have any questions about anything or want to know our recommendations? Let us know by shooting us an email to [email protected]
Contact info for your boat rentals:
Some of the businesses don’t have the best websites, so it may be a little easier to call them to get the direct information you need. We have gathered the phone numbers and business addresses of all of the businesses mentioned in this post.
Dockside Watersports: 850-428-3313 – 390 Harbor Blvd Destin FL 32541
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals: (850) 650-2628 – 102 Harbor Blvd Destin, FL 32541
Luther’s Pontoon, Wave Runner, Kayak Rentals: (850) 650-8733 – 200 Harbor Blvd Destin, FL 32541
Paradise Pontoon ​850-797-5344 5 Reddin Brunson Road Destin, FL 32541
RMR Watersports – (850) 391-8433 – 104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Published by Tiffany Rowbatham
Monday, December 9, 2019