Destin Double Decker Pontoon Rentals
If your Destin trip is built around Crab Island, this is the boat. Our double decker pontoon rentals in Destin, FL put your whole crew on a two-story pontoon with double slides, four-stroke (quiet) engines, and a shaded lower deck.
Whether you are searching destin double decker pontoon rental, double decker pontoon boat rental destin fl, or just “that boat with the slides at Crab Island,” you are in the right place. Xtreme H2O rents both single-deck pontoons and double decker pontoons with slides — and unlike most Destin operators, we include fuel.
What you get with a double decker pontoon rental
- Modern double decker pontoon with twin slides off the upper deck
- Up to 12 passengers, with cushioned seating across both levels
- Quiet, fuel-efficient four-stroke motor
- Shaded from top deck
- USCG-approved life jackets for every guest, plus a boarding ladder
- Bluetooth-capable speakers (availability varies — ask at booking)
- Full tank of fuel included in the rental price — no fuel surcharges
Double Decker Pontoon Boat Rental Details
Rental Rates/Prices
$225
Pontoon Boat:
- $150 – Half Day
- $225 Full Day
Double Decker Slide Pontoon:
- $200 – Half Day
- $300 – Full Day
Recommended Items to Bring:
- Waterproof camera
- Sunscreen
- Picnic Items (NO grilling Please)
- Water toys (Ex. Snorkel & Mask, Football, Frisbee, Raft, Fish Net)
- Towels
- Sunglasses
- Ice chest
- Bluetooth Speaker – Bluetooth speakers are available for rent at our locations. Availability may vary, so please ask our staff when booking or checking in.
- A willingness to accept that “As you walk on the white sands, sand will get between your toes and you will return to Destin, FL often”
Why Xtreme H2O for your Destin double decker pontoon rental
Equipment and crew. Our pontoons are kept in prime condition by an on-staff mechanic. Our dock team is locally raised, walks you through every control, and pre-loads recommended routes for Crab Island, the snorkel spot near Norriego Point, and the calmer water along the Choctawhatchee Bay grass beds.
Pricing transparency. Fuel is included. There are no surprise surcharges. Half-day double decker pontoon rentals start at $400, and full days at $600, with prices subject to peak-season blackouts.
Capacity, dimensions, and safety
Our double decker pontoons are designed for up to 12 passengers. The lower deck has shaded cushioned seating, a captain’s chair, and easy access to the boarding ladder. The upper deck is where the action is: open sun seating, a railing, and two slides aimed off the back into the water.
Tubing off pontoons is not permitted in Destin for safety reasons, including from the slides. All passengers must remain seated underway. Children must be supervised on the upper deck at all times, and life jackets are provided for every guest on board.
What you can do on a double decker pontoon
- Anchor at Crab Island and slide all afternoon
- Inshore fish the Choctawhatchee Bay grass beds for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and black drum
- Birdwatch along the bay coastline — bald eagles, ospreys, herons, and egrets
- Cruise the Destin Harbor canals to look at the waterfront homes
- Join the Thursday night fireworks flotilla off Harborwalk Village (June–August)
Double decker pontoon rules and what to know before you book
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 is required to carry a Florida boater education ID. We offer the temporary NASBLA test on-site for $3 — plan an extra hour before your rental to complete it. We recommend taking the online boating
Per Florida law, you may not take your pontoon into the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf looks close from Crab Island, but conditions can change fast and the equipment is designed for the bay. Tubing is not allowed off our pontoons. Food and alcohol are welcome on board — there is no alcohol sold at Crab Island, so plan to bring your own (BYOB) in soft-sided coolers, no glass.
Double decker pontoon rental rates
Half-day double decker pontoon rentals start at $400. Full-day rentals start at $600. Fuel is included; there are no surcharges added at checkout. Single-deck pontoons (also 12 passengers, 24 feet) are also available starting at $250 for a half day and $400 for a full day if you do not need the slides.
Reservations are strongly recommended at least 48 hours ahead — double decker pontoons are our most-requested boat and they sell out first on summer weekends. Walk-ups are accepted when boats are available. Prices are subject to change and exclude select blackout dates around Memorial Day, Billy Bowlegs, July 4th, and Labor Day.
Book your Destin double decker pontoon rental online or call to lock in a summer weekend. Slides + Crab Island + fuel included.
FAQs for Double Decker Pontoon Rentals for Destin, FL
How much is a double decker pontoon rental in Destin?
Half-day double decker pontoon rentals in Destin start at $400, and full-day rentals start at $600. Fuel is included. Prices are subject to change and may vary on holiday weekends.
How many people fit on a double decker pontoon?
Our double decker pontoons in Destin seat up to 12 passengers, with cushioned seating on the shaded lower deck and open seating on the upper deck.
Does the double decker pontoon come with slides?
Yes. Our Destin double decker pontoons have two slides off the upper deck. Slides are the most requested feature for Crab Island days with kids and big groups.
Do I need a boater’s license to rent a pontoon in Destin?
If you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you must carry a Florida boater education ID. We offer the temporary NASBLA test on-site for $3. Plan an extra 45 minutes to 1 hour before your rental to complete it. We recommend taking the onine boaters test before arriving.
Can I take the double decker pontoon into the Gulf of Mexico?
No. You may not take any Destin pontoon rental into the Gulf of Mexico. The boats are designed for the bay, the East Pass, and Crab Island. Conditions outside the pass can change quickly.
Is fuel included in the double decker pontoon rental?
Yes. Every Xtreme H2O pontoon — single deck and double decker — comes with a full tank of fuel included in the rental price. No fuel surcharges.
Can we bring food and alcohol on a double decker pontoon?
Yes, food and alcohol are allowed on board. Use soft-sided coolers and avoid glass for safety. There is no alcohol sold at Crab Island, so plan to bring what you want before you launch.
Can you tube off the double decker pontoon?
No. Tubing is not allowed off our Destin pontoon rentals for safety reasons, including from the upper-deck slides.
Do you have captains for your pontoon boat rental?
We offer different pontoon boat rental options for visitors. Here is a list of our Bareboat Captains.
Jarred Wyatt (approx $50 an hour) 850-830-5093
Andrew Wargo (approx. $50 an hour) 850-748-3208
Georgina Powell (approx. $60 an hour) 850-797-9206
John Mcdonald (approx $60 an hour) 540-222-1333
David Barclift (approx $50 an hour) 850-453-4300
Zach West (approx $50 an hour) 850-240-8565
