Climb the stairs of a 25-foot double-decker pontoon and launch into Choctawhatchee Bay — slides, shaded decks, and Crab Island are on the menu. This half- to full-day rental is built for groups who want sun, swim, and easy navigation of the bay’s sandbars.
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The sun lifts off the Gulf and the pontoon hums to life — a 25-foot double-decker with two slides waiting like invitations to the water. From the marina the bay opens into a ribbon of emerald channels; the boat’s shaded upper deck offers a vantage point for scanning sandbars and lazy dolphins breaking the surface.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable moving around a multi-level boat and able to help with light tasks like stepping on and off docks and handling lines.
Wildlife
History
Choctawhatchee Bay and Fort Walton Beach area have millennia of Indigenous presence and later developed as a coastal fishing and navigation hub; the name and waterways reflect that maritime heritage.
Conservation
Anchoring and swimming can damage seagrass and oysters; use designated channels, avoid dragging anchors over vegetation, and pack out all trash to protect the bay’s water quality.
Reserve your spot on the Pontoon Boat Rental with 2 Slides from Fort Walton Beach today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Distribute weight evenly
Keep passengers and coolers balanced fore-to-aft to maintain stable handling, especially when using the upper deck.
Watch wind and chop
Even modest winds make the bay choppy — check forecasts and avoid open-water crossings in winds above 15–20 mph.
Respect seagrass
Anchor in sand, not in seagrass beds; use markers and shallow charts to find soft bottom and avoid damaging habitat.
Bring a tow line and anchoring gear
A short anchor rope and a deck line help secure the boat at sandbars or when launching the slides.
USCG-approved life jacket
Mandatory for safety and often required for children and less confident swimmers.
Reef-safe sunscreen and sun hat
Protects skin from strong coastal sun and reduces chemical impact on marine life.
summer
Dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps electronics and valuables dry while using the slides or swimming.
Anchor and spare line
Useful for securing the boat at sandbars or calm swim spots without drifting.