Dockside Watersports makes it easy to experience Destin’s beautiful waters with confidence. Family-owned by former Air Force and commercial pilot Bruce Belser, the team brings years of local knowledge, a welcoming spirit, and a st...
Dockside Watersports makes it easy to experience Destin’s beautiful waters with confidence. Family-owned by former Air Force and commercial pilot Bruce Belser, the team brings years of local knowledge, a welcoming spirit, and a st...
Loyal customers keep coming back year after year, and it's easy to see why. The staff gets consistent praise for being friendly, helpful, and genuinely accommodating. Mike and his crew make the whole process remarkably stress-free, from straightforward online booking to getting you safely in and out of the dock. First-time boat renters especially appreciate how approachable everything feels, with dock hands who clearly know their stuff and make even hesitant newcomers feel comfortable. The pricing stands out as particularly competitive for the Destin area, offering solid value compared to other rental options. Boats with double-decker designs and water slides are a huge hit with families, and the location puts you within minutes of Crab Island and great snorkeling spots. A few reviewers mentioned the boats could use minor maintenance updates, though this doesn't seem to impact the overall experience. The flexibility also deserves mention, with the team willing to make last-minute adjustments when life throws curveballs.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars — Fantastic Experience! Our family had an awesome experience with Dockside Watersports! We rented one of their pontoon boats with two slides, and the entire family had an absolute blast. From start to finish, everything was incredibly easy. Check-in was quick and painless, and getting out to the boat was a breeze. One thing that really stood out was being able to drive right down to the docks to unload and load our stuff. If you’ve ever rented a boat with a family, coolers, bags, towels, and everything else, you know how big of a deal that is! So many other rental places make you haul everything down stairs or a long walkway. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience stress-free. The boat was perfect for a family day on the water, and the two slides were a huge hit. We’ll absolutely rent from Dockside Watersports again. Easy, convenient, friendly, and FUN. Five stars all the way!
Christopher Audet
August 21, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars — Fantastic Experience! Our family had an awesome experience with Dockside Watersports! We rented one of their pontoon boats with two slides, and the entire family had an absolute blast. From start to finish, everything was incredibly easy. Check-in was quick and painless, and getting out to the boat was a breeze. One thing that really stood out was being able to drive right down to the docks to unload and load our stuff. If you’ve ever rented a boat with a family, coolers, bags, towels, and everything else, you know how big of a deal that is! So many other rental places make you haul everything down stairs or a long walkway. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience stress-free. The boat was perfect for a family day on the water, and the two slides were a huge hit. We’ll absolutely rent from Dockside Watersports again. Easy, convenient, friendly, and FUN. Five stars all the way!
Christopher Audet
August 21, 2026
