Paradise Pontoon and Captain Services

(169 reviews)

The captain was great! He took his time ans was really focused on finding the dolphins!read more

Pat and hunter made this trip super fun. Although the water wasn't blue this time, they made both…read moreplaces fun to be at. both locations were awesome as they were not crowded. Would have loved to see the statue at the first location but definilty don't have that lung capacity. Also, Happy birthday Pat!

Flippers Adventures

(79 reviews)

We went on the early tour. 8am!! With a 2 hour drive to get there, I wasn't a super happy person to…read morestart with....BUT all that ended rather quickly with our great Captains Hannah and Kyle. They were so engaging and fun!! The whole boat became instant friends. We had the BEST time. We had hermit crab race which my daughter won!!

My daughter and I did the Dolphin tour and it was amazing! Our guides were wonderful...we saw so…read moremany dolphins! I highly recommend this tour.

AJ's Water Adventures

(204 reviews)

the sea quest was amazing ! i loved it we went snorkeling and saw dolphins we rode by crab island…read morethe crew was so funny and entertaining

So much fun! My group had just gone on the Tiki boats the previous day and saw a couple dolphins so…read moreI was expecting the same. But, no. This was action packed with jumping dolphins, people dancing and drinks flowing. Our captain was hilarious and kind. Allowing the children on the boat to participate. Fun times!

Destin's Original Sea Blaster Dolphin Tours

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Completed my fourth trip with Sea Blaster recently, four summers in a row. It has become a Destin…read morestaple activity when we come down for vacation. Always an amazing experience, the staff is great, the views are great. Beverages flowing, music blasting. We never miss it when we are in town!

From start to finish it's never about anything but fun. Amazing views of dolphins and other sea…read morelife. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The kids get to take a turn at the wheel steering the boat. A great Destin Adventure

Destin Excursions

(5 reviews)

We were looking for a sunset cruise for our family of 5 and came across Destin Excursions. It was…read moreperfect for our family and so nice to have the boat to ourselves! Captain Brian was very easy to work with and had some great stories to share! The sunset was beautiful! We had an amazing evening on the water with Captain Brian, I highly recommend him!

Best part of our trip to Destin was our boat ride! We saw dolphins and sharks as well as snorkeled…read more Marshmallow Beach was a great place to find shells. Brian was easy to schedule and work with- always communicated quickly. Would highly recommend and would use his tour again when visiting Destin.

Pelican Adventures

4.0

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11/1/25 first time with this charter and it was GREAT!…read more Noah & Charlie were awesome. These guys hustled the whole day and we never missed a beat. Fished 4-5 spots and pull in some great fish each time. Highly recommend you ask for Charlie & Noah!

Really fun snorkeling adventures! We saw dolphins and hundreds of fish. Highly recommend. Oliver…read morebrings the energy and made the trip lots of fun.

Crab Island Cruises

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This was an awesome time for our group. We enjoyed our captain (Robbie) . We enjoyed all the…read moregoodies he had on the boat. Highly recommend this company and Robbie as a captain for a good time out on crab island.

Captain Robbie made us feel so comfortable. We had a blast and felt safe. He knew where to anchor…read moreaway from currents. He knew all the cool places to see as we made our way to crab island. He even radioed a friend and got us to see a dolphin! He was incredibly accommodating to us on the boat and made us feel right at home. He had all the right connections too and was able to get us food and fun things like coconuts drinks. He was very nice, upbeat and relaxed personality while still giving you confidence that he had everything under control. After going to crab island I can see that booking with a captain like Robbie verses renting a boat on our own was 100% the way to go.

Cattywampus Aquatic Adventures

4.8

(53 reviews)

Such a wonderful experience!! Tony (the captain) was awesome, we first had our own little island to…read morediscover and look for shells while we snorkeled and then he turned my dolphin chasing dreams into reality and to top it all off we ended the trip with a beautiful sunset! Honestly couldn't ask for anything more! Christian (The co captain) was extremely helpful in pointing out the dolphins so I could get the best videos and even snapped a photo of myself having a great time and good conversations! Definitely recommend this family-friendly trip!

Captain Tony and the crew took such good care of our gang. We had a great time, saw dolphins,…read more snorkeling and swimming then off to watch the fireworks. Thank you all for everything you did to make the evening special for our family.

Sail Away

(39 reviews)

Captain Bryan was fabulous!! A very laid back and relaxing sunset cruise experience. We loved…read moreseeing so many dolphins and the sunset was the perfect ending to the day. Do your self a favor and book a sunset cruise with him, you will not regret it!

Came late April and I enjoyed every minute of it. Loved the captain. He was accommodating and set a…read morechill atmosphere. I enjoyed the ride. He took us to an area so we could chill in the water, take pictures and look for seashells. He made sure to take us to an area so we can see the dolphins. This was a great experience. I would rate it a 10/10.

Captain Jambo's Destin Harbor

4.4

(18 reviews)

Captain Jambo was nice along with the crew mates. Did not keep us waiting long and we were up in…read morethe air within 10 minutes of setting off. Definitely recommend was not windy at all and we got to see dolphins from the air. We also were able to have the boat to ourselves because of our booking time and time in the season. Would recommend they were best price I saw in Destin area.

Great experience! Wonderful views. All employees explained the process, which made for a seamless…read moreexperience. Loved the banana boat ride out to the parasailing boat, unexpected bonus!

The Track

3.3

(226 reviews)

We've taken our young child here a few times over the past couple of summers. She always enjoys the…read morerides. She is small enough we are able to accompany her for her safety without being charged ourselves. I think the ticket prices though per ride are overpriced and wouldn't be feasible for bigger families. Ex. Kiddie swings $5, Bumper boats $9. We appreciate the misting fans and shaded sitting areas to get some relief in the heat as well as the bottled drink vending machines outside.

Me and my family were waiting in the line for the 3 story golf cart track line. When we finally got…read morein the front of the line they said it was raining,when it was only light sprinkling. They closed the track and we couldn't even ride. We waited in the hot summer heat sweating to death for a ride they closed because it was light sprinkling. The arcade was a total mess and totally stressful. Its to tiny of a building for all the games in there. The only good part about the whole experience was feeding the fish in the pond. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you are wanting to get disappointed and you're little kids getting there hearts broke. So overall I would give this place 1 star, but the feeding fishes was fun, so ill give it 2 stars.

Waterville USA

3.5

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So this place is very to the point. It's water and fun. It has a lazy river that is 3 feet…read morethroughout the path. Then you have your slides to choose from. Of course, there are food options available, but be mindful of eating and throwing things away in a timely manner because of the birds. Outside of that, it was a great experience. They have plenty of lifeguards available.

Great family friendly water park!!! Great rides for…read moreeveryone Kids-Adults!!! Very great for kids 9m-3years old!!! Very clean park!!!

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

3.9

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Our family of seven rented a regular cabana so we would have shade. Larry our cabana attendant took…read moregreat care of us, checking regularly to see if we needed anything. We had children ages 2, 5, and 7. There were many areas of the park that had activities for all ages. They loved the area with the castle and pirate slides. The lazy river was also a good size with no waterfalls to force you under. We had lunch in the cabana: chicken tenders, hot dogs, and a pulled pork sandwich. Everything was good. We saw many shaded areas outside of the cabanas as well. Overall we had a very enjoyable day.

I waited 45 minutes in line the workers they wouldn't speak up when thay were talkingread more

Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade

4.2

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The staff here is incredibly sweet & makes the experience more memorable. I want to give a special…read moreshoutout to Jules for her hospitality. I left my camera lid here and went back the next day to search for it & Jules went the extra mile to find it for us despite them being busy. Jae was also very nice. Tip: If you have multiple arcade cards, you can combine the credits and points. We had 3 cards with 2 points left on each, and was able to play one more game with the combined credit. Enjoy!

We decided to bring our kids here to do something fun while we were in the area. Unfortunately, our…read moretwo-year-old was not able to do some of the things that she wanted to because of her height. However, one of the workers inside played with her and even helped her win a toy from one of the machines. Our two older sons enjoyed the 4-D ride and black light miniature golf. Our sons actually won their little sister two stuffed animals from the machine so everyone ended up having a good time.

Emerald Coast Premier Rentals

(12 reviews)

We had a large group come to Dustin for a senior trip and used emerald coast premier rentals for…read moreall of our beach chairs, coolers, etc. working with Roger was so easy. They were so kind and flexible I never really knew a service like this existed and I'm so glad we found them! Thanks for everything Roger and team!

Emerald Coast hosted our wedding celebration bonfire! They handled the permits and had a beautiful…read morescene set up for our guests arrival. They think of every detail and executed to perfection. Our host Roger was easy to communicate with and was onsite from the beginning to the end of the bonfire. We visit Santa Rosa yearly and have always seen beach bonfires but never had one. I don't think we could have chosen a better company and person to do ours! Use them...we will again!!

Clement Taylor Park

4.0

(5 reviews)

One of the local parks we checked out while visiting down here. It is definitely perfect for…read morefishing and going for a jog. There is no playground here for children so this is actually a perfect place for adults. You could bring your kids but, bring their own toys because again no playground here. It is also a perfect place for sightseeing and watching fighter jets practice their flying from Eglin AFB. This is a park I would definitely visit regularly if I lived here. Very clean and well maintained. Will be back next visit.

Beautiful, quiet with access to approximately 3 grills. Frogs go crazy at 8pm lol......read more

James Lee Park

(14 reviews)

Destin, Florida is a city in NW Florida located in the Panhandle. They have gained notoriety as the…read morebeaches are magical with Emerald Waters and Powdery White Sand. Interesting fact, the sand is that way from granite deposits that flow from North GA and beyond all the way down into the Gulf as silt. Because of the beaches, the area attracts more and more tourist every year and IMO is getting more luxurious as the years go by. I've noticed better restaurants, more aesthetically pleasing looking buildings and just a more upscale feel with each visit. I'm writing this here because I noticed many of the beaches along the 6 mile coast are PRIVATE. I'm not sure which beach to actually post this review but I find that simply horrible, ridiculous, backwards and restrictive! Who adds gates with Codes to a beach?!?! I can understand a handful of properties and major resorts but to secure majority of the coastline with Controlled Access? In my particular visit I stayed at a resort and had the codes for entry/exit but found many people having difficulty simply getting to the beach! I don't think they knew the beaches would have controlled Access! Even to exit, you need a code! That's shameful! It was frustrating to see people struggle with umbrellas/coolers and chairs only to have to find the Public Beach and have to walk back to their car. May I add the city also doesn't have any form of boardwalk to enjoy a long walk down the coast or some form of transportation to maneuver the public/private beaches! You're basically on your own! I'm curious Who/When/How that got approved because that's definitely some backwards N. Florida, My Property, ME, ME, ME planning! I'm not a resident but I believe some things on this planet are public and Imo a beach is one of them! Plus their has to be better ways to protect and maintain these beaches than blocking them off from the general public. Any who, for anybody planning a Trip to Destin, Please do your homework! Visit the website below which has hyperlinks for all the beaches which explains access points/fees/sizes of the beach and more details. I'll also attach a picture which shows a few of the main Public Beaches. It does appear the largest beach is Henderson Beach with1.22 miles of shoreline. Seems like the general "Dump the masses" area. The others are significantly smaller! smh. Any who I hope this helps! One Last detail, We had many umbrellas and chairs however this was literally the 1st beach that didn't have Umbrellas for sale on the beach. It's just very restrictive down there and is worthy of a review! https://www.cityofdestin.com/281/Beach-Information

Great beach there's a restaurant at the park The Crab Trap. Very expensive one drink was $19, the…read morebeach is very nice has very fine soft white sand great place for kids the water is calm 50 yards of shore still waste deep. There is also a restroom and cloth changing station.

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Heather A.

8 years ago

"Super"Captain Shay as we call him is an amazing Captain! We really wanted to see dolphins, so he had recommended leaving in the morning so we would have the best chance at seeing dolphins, and boy was he right! After we got thru the no wake zone, we saw dolphins right away! It was amazing watching them swim with the wake of the boats, spring out of the water, and just come up for air. Then we went snorkeling for sand dollars, we didn't know this was even a thing you could do, but "Super" Captain Shay knows all the fun spots! We had a blast snorkeling, everyone found a sand dollar, my daughter even found a sea slug and my son saw a huge crab! After the snorkeling fun, we went looking for spinner sharks, and we found a group of them! It was so cool to see sharks, out in the wild just doing their thing. Next we went to Crab Island, man did the kids have a blast...they didn't want to leave! To end the day the kids went tubing in the bay, the looks on their faces when they were on the tube was priceless! Anyways, if you want a trip to remember and the friendliest Captain around you need to go with Shay, he is the best!!!! We can't wait to book another day of fun with him! read more

Olivia V.

8 years ago

This was my second year in Florida. Last year, my family and I went on the Sea Blaster. Although that was fun, it was hot, a lot of people, and they had no food. This year my family decided to rent out a private boat just for ourselves and it was the best day ever! Captain Shay was very nice. He provided us with water and he even let us play our own music. He took us around the ocean and we found a lot of dolphins! We even saw a couple of sharks. Captain Shay, my sister, and I went in the water to find some sand dollars. We found a couple but it was so fun to dive in! Then he took us to Crab Island where we got out and had fun for a hour on the obstacle course. Once we were done he took us to go get food. I also had a little headache and he offered to stop and get some advil which was so nice of him! Once we got our food he took us out so we could go tubing. While we were tubing he took out his drone and took some videos and pictures of us. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this boat ride! You'll have a lot of fun and the money we spent was worth it! read more

Meghan M.

4 years ago

If you're looking for your captain to be arrested during your experience, you've come to the right place. After showing up 45 minutes late and without our second pontoon, it was immediately clear Captain Shay was already under the influence. We had to charter a boat from a second company and finally embarked for Crab Island at 3:30 (original time was 1:30). 5 minutes into the ride and Captain Shay was getting pulled over. He was ultimately arrested for BUI (see Ocaloosa County case 22-MM-1233, People v Terrell S. Breed for proof) and for illegally chartering a boat with more than 6 passengers. Our friends were detained by Ocaloosa County and the Coast Guard until 5:30 but were thankfully able to join us. It was a completely surreal event but shoutout to Crab Island Jimmy's Charters for absolutely saving our day. Based on this arrest and the horror stories we heard from others at Crab Island and the marina, I hope Captain Shay gets the help he needs and I hope others heed to this warning. read more

Vinh N.

8 years ago

This was my experience with the customer service by Capt. Shay which was in short nothing short of outstanding. It was my second visit to Destin and we wanted to visit Crab Island for the kids to play on the inflatables. I booked through Paradise pontoon due to the awesome yelp reviews and everything was great..Quick response time, very knowledgeable and helpful with best times and locations to go. As fate would have it one of the kids got sick last minute and we had to tend to her and could not make it. Capt Shay was extremely understanding, of note he is also one of the very few operators that does not require a deposit which made it a bit easier for an otherwise stressful last minute change on our part. We were all very sad we did not make it out again..but we will absolutely only use Capt Shay and Paradise Pontoon for our next trip out and will also recommend him to all our friends, he's earned my trust for future outings! read more

Jenilyn T.

11 years ago

I am an avid Destin vacationer turned local and have been renting boats and jetski's for the past 6 years....let me just say this was the BEST experience I've ever had renting. The best customer service, the best prices hands down, and brand new super fast skis!! They also have clean bathrooms to change in and a beach there if you wanna relax after or while you're waiting for your experience-My mom is also in a wheelchair and they are able to accommodate her for boat rentals which is a huge thing for me, they earn my respect for including people like my mom in the fun of being on the water! I'll be renting a boat within the next week to get back out on the water and this is the only place I'll go from here on out! Thanks Shay and the rest of your awesome staff! read more

R R.

8 years ago

Capt. Shay is awesome! The nicest guy in Destin. If you really want someone that really cares you have enjoyable time in Destin on the water, then book with him. His experience on the water is second to none. Actually meet him while he was anchored on crab island. He gave us tips on where to see the stingrays gathering. He did not want anything in return other than making sure we had a good time on the water. I usually rent my own pontoon boat but after meeting Capt Shay his knowledge where the action is happening would be worth the price of a charter. I will book with him next time in Destin. read more

MaryJo H.

4 years ago

DO NOT BOOK CAPTIAN SHAY (BREED) we paid for our trip, got to our destination, and then was pulled over by the police. The police told him that he was not allowed to be out there and he was told yesterday of this! Once the cops left he refused to give us our money back! We had to call the cops back to the boat before things got physical! He is not allowed on crab Island! Not to mention we waited over an hour and a half for him to pick us up! He has multiple arrest charges. How is he still able to book charters through this company! You better Paradise Pontoon! read more

Bailey R.

5 years ago

His business location is his house address. Very sketchy neighborhood. Dude came out of his front door barely awake, zipper open with his dick hanging out. Booked a reservation with this guy on his website, showed up at his front door for our pontoon trip and he acted and claimed that he never saw our reservation. DO NOT do business with this guy. You are only enabling and endorsing his poor business ethics. This was a waste of trip and a day for us since we had came cities away to pontoon. Pure disappointment read more

Chelse J.

8 years ago

Captain Shay is the absolute best! I booked paradise pontoon for my bachlorette trip and it turned out even more perfect than i expected! He made sure to keep in contact with me every step of the way! We started the day with our very own private dolphin tour, which was absolutely fantastic! Then we went to crab island and everyone had a blast. Captain shay made sure he captured lots of picture & video. Very thankful he was able to capture those memories! Highly recommended you won't regret it read more

Kenny B.

130

8 years ago

Update Owner Shay Breed has refunded the 150 that was put down at 1 am this morning I did a google search of Shay and found out that he is a convicted felon with his last stint in prison being 2016 his first being in the late 80s. Hopefully he has turned his life around. A quick google search of his name and Destin Florida gave me this information. I will be contacting authorities to make sure it is ok to operate a commercial vessel transporting customers and will update the review. read more

Grant H.

8 years ago

Wife and 3 kids (12, 10, 8) and I had a great morning with Capt Shay touring Crab Island and the bay. It was a smooth-riding trip where we saw no less than 20 dolphins just doing their thing in the wild. We saw plenty of full breeches and a pod of 5 swim right under the boat in the clear shallow water. Overall a great day, it lasted from 8:30-1:30 and Shay took some family pictures of us at Crab Island and showed up where the 1% live! Would definitely recommend! read more

Marija S.

7 years ago

Captain Shay went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. He took us into the gulf to see dolphins! He was such a sweetheart. He ensured that every aspect of our trip was satisfactory. He went above and beyond, we felt very safe with him (we were all girls). He even had a drone and took pictures for us and we downloaded them to our phones. He was very professional, such a kind heart. Highly recommend!!! You will be happy with him!!!! :) read more

Crystal J.

8 years ago

This was a perfect day with Captain Shay. He was a great tour guide and very accommodating the entire trip. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, beautiful water, crab island and much more. He was sure to include bathroom stops, as needed, which was very much appreciated . If you are ever in the Destin area Captain Shay's boat ride is a must try. Thanks from Criss of Lousiana Captain Shay. read more

Ryan G.

10 years ago

Fine Boats. Amazing people. Great Location. Take it to the bank! Won't find better service. First trip to area. First time renting a boat. Will be back to area for sure. I wouldn't rent from anyone else. And if you have an extra minute you can get a little soccer game in with their dog as well. Call em & book it! read more

G G.

8 years ago

Our outing with Captain Shay was a highlight. Very personable and personal. Shay was flexible, interested in what we wanted, but was experienced and had great ideas when we did not. We ranged from grandparents down to a 3-year old and he had something for us all. Give him a call! G Griffin read more

Cynthia S.

141

9 years ago

What a wonderful experience with Paradise Pontoon Rentals! Captain Shay was awesome we got to see dolphins and he set up a water plane ride for me which was amazing! He is very knowledgeable about the area and takes you to the best places. I will definitely rent from him again!! read more

Jessica S.

7 years ago

Caption Shay is the best! This was our third time boating with him and we always have a great time. He goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is having a great time. He is excellent at finding all the sea creatures you could want to see. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Kim H.

10 years ago

Wears from Ohio and we rented a 25' pontoon boat for 5 hours. The prices were comparable to other places but the experience was out of this world. Everyone that worked there was so friendly and helpful. The boat was a great quality boat. I would highly recommend them. read more

Gwendonean H.

8 years ago

Captain Shay is absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a great tour guide he's your man. Very professional services and the drone footage takes it over the top. His services are definitely worth it. It was a great day ! read more

william m.

8 years ago

Captain Shay was remarkable. He did a custom tour for me since no one else signed up and he took me anyway. I was able to see lots of dolphins. Very knowledgeable guide and made the trip fun. read more

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(26 reviews)

We rented for a special occasion ! This was our 4th time renting from beach weekend ! It was our…read morefriends sons graduation trip and this was supposed to be best day of the 6 day stay with us on emerald coast . I speak highly of beach weekend because the kids working the docks are always so nice and accommodating . But this time we waited 20 mins with our dolley cart loaded while everyone working inflated floats for customers and walked around ...... we were just about to say something then someone walked up to give my hubs the boat walk through . This time we didn't get a boat with the complimentary huge cooler . It was a smaller boat . Too late to switch but ask for that one if you can because it's nice transferring everything to there big cooler and not have 5/7 yetis on one pontoon . This trip the boat we rented broke down 1/2 way to crab ..... it delayed us over an hour waiting for new boat . We swam around where we were parked and chilled. Totally fine and happy waiting in gorgeous clear water off oakaloosa . When they came to replace it we had to unload current boats bags and coolers for 10 people to new boat . Not bad but kinda added more time to find where everyone's stuff was after we quickly moved . We were kinda annoyed he said we could have an extra 30 mins added to our trip . We told him we were delayed over an hour so he said 1 hour passed our time scheduled to return ...... It's likely we will rent from them again in July because of all the great experiences we've had in the passed . They do military discounts and it's pretty reasonably priced . Plus they drive the boat out and in the marina for you...... I would have been happy if they gave us more then an additional hour that we missed or a discount on the next rental ..... we got there at 10:30am . 30 mins before our check in time . But we legit didn't get to crab till after 1 between waiting to load then the boat beeping and stalling out 1/2 way there .

Our group had fun but definitely were not satisfied with the experience. I'm giving it 2 stars due…read moreto it being easy to book, comparable in prices to other companies doing the same thing, and every employee we encountered was nice & friendly. The reasons it wasn't 5 stars was mainly due to the equipment you get. The boat is your typical double decker pontoon boat with a 115 on it. The problem was that the propeller was so worn out that we weren't able to drive it like we should have. Took almost an hour to get to crab island from their dock. We were getting passed by all sorts of boats with the same & smaller motors like we weren't even moving. To make it worse, they don't have speakers on the boats and suggest you rent their TurtleBox speaker. No problem right? We spent $50 to rent it only for it to die in less than 2 hours. We called back to the receptionist to let them know about our issues. After a little time they said they would refund us 50% of what we paid plus take off the $75 Lilly Pad rental. About 2 hours later I got an email saying that I was refunded a little over $181. So they felt refunding $181 out of our $1362 bill was going to be okay. Wouldn't recommend this company, bring your own boat or use someone else.

Destin Vacation Boat Rentals

3.6

(27 reviews)

We had the best time and experience with our rental. Chase was friendly, helpful and super fun…read more There were 11 of us celebrating 40th birthdays and we had wonderful time. We rented the boat with a slide and trampoline, and chase helped us stay safe while letting us enjoy ourselves. We are already planning our next trip back and this boat is one of the first things to be booked. Make sure to pack lots of beverages and an awesome Playlist.

I cannot imagine a smoother way to rent a pontoon! It was a great time! The people in the phone…read morewere super helpful and the gentleman at the dock was awesome and very thorough on his instructions so it was all quite seamless. We were so fortunate that we were able to rent BRAND NEW pontoons! They had a fleet of brand new boats that were just spotless! We had a great time, the price was right, and the product was great. We easily fit a group of ten on our pontoon. A few suggestions: pack a lunch, bring beer, bring cash, bring some cameras, bring some dry bags (there are some dry compartments on the pontoons), hold on to your hats or turn your baseball caps backwards, use common sense, have fun!

Anchor Pontoon Boat Rental