





Spend 8 hours cruising the bay, visiting Crab Island, or fishing with your group
8 Hours
Up to 12 people
Fuel, Life jackets
Rent a pontoon boat in Destin for a relaxed day on the water with family and friends. You’ll have time to cruise the bay, visit Crab Island, or go fishing at your own pace.
You must be 21+ with 2 years experience to rent and/or drive, and you must have a valid drivers license and credit card. If you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you must complete the boating test to drive. Passenger limit is 12 per boat, only 2 vehicles per rental are allowed, and no barbecue grills are permitted.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.
Customers will receive a full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Waivers should be filled out prior to your trip (attached within your confirmation), and everyone on the pontoon must be included on the waivers.
March: 9:00 AM. July: 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Parking is offsite about 200 feet from the check-in hut, and instructions are provided at check-in. Only 2 vehicles per pontoon rental are allowed and this is strictly enforced due to parking limitations.
Offsite Parking is available at location 513 Harbor Blvd - 200 feet from the check in building
Sunshine Watersports delivers consistently excellent experiences, from dolphin cruises to pontoon rentals and parasailing adventures. Guests rave about the friendly, professional staff who go above and beyond to make trips memorable. Crew members like Josh, Hannah, Kyle, Wesley, and Owen get frequent shout-outs for their knowledge, enthusiasm, and skill at finding dolphins. The boats are well-maintained and clean, and the booking process is refreshingly straightforward with competitive pricing. The dolphin cruises stand out as a particular highlight, with families appreciating the low-key, family-friendly atmosphere free from excessive noise or party vibes. Most tours spot plenty of dolphins, and guests have even encountered manatees and manta rays. The crew shares interesting local information and makes the experience fun for all ages. One minor note: parking can be tight, so backing into your spot makes departure easier. A few reviews mention occasional mechanical issues or boats feeling underpowered, but these seem to be rare exceptions in an otherwise smooth operation that keeps customers coming back trip after trip.
We did a dolphin sunset cruise and it was a great time. They made sure we saw as many dolphins as possible and the sunset was beautiful. Our crew (Caroline captain I didn’t catch captains name) was amazing too. 10/10 recommend
Klaudia Dunn
June 28, 2026
We did a dolphin sunset cruise and it was a great time. They made sure we saw as many dolphins as possible and the sunset was beautiful. Our crew (Caroline captain I didn’t catch captains name) was amazing too. 10/10 recommend
Klaudia Dunn
June 28, 2026

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