Panama City Beach, Florida

Full Day Pontoon Rentals

8 Hours • Pickup 8AM • 20ft & 25ft Boats

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Date

Tue, Oct 14

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Experience a full day of adventure with pontoon rentals at St. Andrews State Park! Cruise to Shell Island, explore St. Andrew Bay, and enjoy activities like swimming, fishing, and dolphin watching—all at your own pace. Perfect for families and friends, you’re the captain of your unforgettable journey!

Full Day Pontoon Rentals

Duration

8 hours

Available Models

20ft (90HP). Capacity 8 Passengers Max
25ft (115HP). Capacity 12 Passengers Max

About

Cruise to Shell Island and explore St. Andrews Bay aboard your own pontoon boat! St. Andrews Adventures is located at St. Andrews State Park.

We are the closest boat rental facility to Shell Island and we give you direct access to St. Andrew Bay. This means the fun starts when you leave the dock, and you can be exploring the waters off Shell Island within minutes. Cruise the Bay waterfront, watch for dolphins, swim, fish, snorkel, and hit the beach on Shell Island on your own schedule. There is no better way to enjoy a day with family or a large group of friends, and as the captain, you decide the itinerary:

Visit Shell Island

Find the perfect shell
Picnic, swim, and snorkel
Go fishing in the Bay
Watch for dolphin

ST. ANDREWS ADVENTURES RENTALS ARE ALL-INCLUSIVE!

Our new, well-maintained pontoon boats come with all US Coast Guard required safety equipment and enough life jackets for all passengers. A full tank of fuel for the quiet, efficient 4-stroke motor is included, as are maps of the area, operator training review, and plenty of free advice concerning the best spots to visit and sights to see. You will leave the dock with everything ready for a relaxing and worry-free day on the water.

Policies

Must be 25 to rent and 21 to operate.
Operators born on or after January 1, 1988 must have a Florida/NASBLA-approved Boater's Safety card.
The boat must operate within defined boundaries.
Rental includes 1 tank of fuel. If this is exceeded, additional fuel must be purchased.
All boats must be in by 4PM or late fees will be assessed at $100/hour late.

Prohibited items:

Pets
Alcohol
Fireworks
Towable Tubes

Adventure Tips

Bring Your Boater Safety Card

If born after January 1, 1988, bring a Florida/NASBLA-approved Boater's Safety card to operate the boat legally.

Fuel Limits Apply

One tank of fuel is included; if you exceed this, additional fuel must be purchased to avoid extra fees.

Respect the Boundaries

Keep your boat within the defined rental boundaries to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations.

Plan to Return by 4 PM

All boats must be back at the dock by 4 PM to avoid late fees charged at $100/hour.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins often spotted cruising near the boats
Pelicans diving along the bay’s edge

History

Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier island that has remained a natural refuge along the Gulf Coast, protected within St. Andrews State Park since 1967.

Conservation

St. Andrews Adventures promotes responsible boating practices to protect delicate coastal ecosystems and minimize environmental impact.

Explore St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island with Full Day Pontoon Rentals in Panama City, FL

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