Captain a Pontoon Rental in Merritt Island
Rent a 10-passenger pontoon and explore the Indian River Lagoon at your own pace
Duration
4 Hours or 8 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Gas, life jackets, safety gear
Highlights
Captain a 22-foot pontoon boat and cruise the Indian River, Banana River, and Sykes Creek for a half-day or full-day outing. Relax at sandbars and islands, bring a cooler, and keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, and rocket launches.
- Choose a 4-hour half-day or 8-hour full-day rental
- Explore rivers, canals, and tributaries as your own captain
- Anchor at sandbars or islands to relax, swim, or picnic
- Bring a cooler, food, and drinks to make the day your own
- Bring pets along for the ride
- Watch for dolphins, manatees, tropical birds, and rocket launches
What's Included
- Gas
- Life jackets
- Anchor
- Bumpers
- Flares
- Emergency whistle
- Basic safety instructions
Things to know
Boat operator must be at least 21 with a valid driver’s license. If the operator was born on or after January 1, 1988, a Florida boating safety certificate or temporary certificate is required. No alcohol consumption for the captain.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 10 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Product ID: WEJYSK
FAQs
You must be at least 21 and bring a valid driver’s license. If the operator was born on or after January 1, 1988, you must also show a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or a Florida boater education temporary certificate issued by an authorized vendor.
The captain cannot consume alcohol.
Yes, pets are welcome.
More about Banana River Park
Banana River Park sits along one of Florida's most scenic stretches of protected waterway, where calm, shallow flats meet mangrove-lined shorelines and the Space Coast skyline stretches into the distance. Known for its quiet launch points and easy access to the Banana River Aquatic Preserve, Banana River Park is a favorite jumping-off spot for boaters who want to spend a slow, sunlit day on the water without the chop of the open ocean. Renting a 10-passenger pontoon boat here means you can soak up that signature Brevard County mix of wildlife, warm breezes, and wide-open sky at your own pace.
From the launch near Banana River Park, your group can cruise across glassy water in search of dolphins, manatees, and wading birds that thrive in this sheltered estuary. The pontoon's flat, stable deck makes it easy to drift over seagrass beds, drop anchor on a sandbar, or pull up near a quiet stretch of shoreline for swimming and snacks. With room for up to ten passengers, there's space to spread out coolers, towels, and fishing gear, and the unhurried pace lets you take in the salt-air scent, the gentle slap of water against the hulls, and the occasional rocket gantry view that makes boating near Banana River Park feel uniquely Floridian.
This experience is ideal for families with kids, multi-generational groups, and friends celebrating a birthday or reunion who want a relaxed day on the water rather than a high-speed thrill ride. Anglers will appreciate the calm flats around Banana River Park, while sun seekers can simply lounge under the bimini top and watch the day drift by. Whether you're a first-time boater or a longtime local rediscovering your backyard, a pontoon outing near Banana River Park is a memorable, low-key way to experience the best of Florida's Space Coast waterways.
