30a PONTOON RENTAL
Welcome to 30a Pontoon Rental in Santa Rosa Beach.   Instead of driving all the way to Destin or Crab Island, 30a Pontoon rental is located just minutes from Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Inlet Beach, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, Seacrest, Seagrove, etc.  
 

Renting a pontoon rental boat while on vacation is a favorite for 30a vacationers.   The Choctowhatchee bay is a fabulous waterway filled with all types of restaurants, beautiful bayou’s, the Famous Crab Island, and so much more.   A pontoon rental boat is the ultimate way to explore these beautiful and fun venues.
 

Why a 150 hp Pontoon Rental Boat?-
A typical fishing boat, or ski boat is fun, but not enough space for a large party.  Pontoon rental boats allow up to 12 guest to enjoy a day together on the bay.  Most pontoon rental boats are 40-60 hp.  Our pontoon rental boats are 150 hp tritoons.  A tritoon is more buoyant than a pontoon and the extra horsepower will get you where you need to go on the bay 2-3 times faster than the typical pontoon rental.   A more buoyant pontoon rental boat also makes for a smoother and faster trip.

How Big is the Bay?

The bay in Santa Rosa Beach extends from the 331 Bridge to Crab Island in Destin.  While you are on our pontoon rental boats you can visit many of the beautiful bayous with exquisite homes in Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, and Destin.  

What is there to do?

While on our pontoon rental boats enjoy incredible restaurants right on the water including the famous Dewey Destin’s, and everyone’s favorite, LULU’s restaurant.  Lulu’s Restaurant is owned by Jimmy Buffett’s sister.  Lulu’s offers indoor and outdoor dining, a fun beach with activities for kids, and an outdoor bar right on the water.  All you have to do is pull your pontoon rental boat up, anchor securely and walk up to the beach. 

Can we shop somewhere on the bay?

Want to do some shopping while on our pontoon rental boats?  There are two places to shop and dine while on our pontoon rentals.  Just minutes from our pontoon rental dock is the Sandestin community and the popular Baytown Warf.  Baytown Warf has tons of great shopping, a zip line, a climbing wall, great restaurants, etc.   That’s not all.  While out on our pontoon rental boats you can visit the famous Destin Harbor.  Destin Harbor is packed with great restaurants, shopping, a climbing wall, art gallaries, etc.   The Destin Harbor is only ¼ mile boat ride from Crab Island.   Restaurants include AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar,  Harry T’s, Dewey Destin’s, Marina Café, Boathouse Oyster Bar, Gilligan’s, etc.  
 

What is Crab Island? 
Most of our pontoon rental guest enjoy the fabulous and famous Crab Island.  Crab Island is a sand bar about 2-3 feet deep with crystal clear blue water.   Pontoon Rental boats drop anchor at Crab Island and play for the day.   While at Crab Island you can slide down our Double Decker Pontoon Rental boat with slide, float around on our 18 X 6 floating pad, or paddle around on our 11 foot yolo boards. 

Does the boat come equipped with anything?

Our luxury pontoon rental boats come equipped with a full tank of gas.  In addition, we have a variety of super fun add on’s that you can include with your pontoon rental experience.   Those pontoon rental add on’s include…
 

18 X 6 FLOATING PAD-
A favorite of our pontoon rental guests is our 18 X 6 floating pad.  These pads can hold up to 10 people comfortably.  
 

PADDLE BOARDS (YOLO BOARDS)-
Our 11 foot paddle boards are a great way to enjoy Crab Island.  You can paddle around on top of the water and see fish and wildlife underneath.  
 

TUBES or HOT DOGS-
Want to enjoy some fun?  Why not go tubing on our two person tubes or hot dogs. 
 

COOLERS-
Many of our pontoon rental guests don’t have a cooler.  We offer large coolers to keep your goods cold, or in some cases, keep your supplies dry. 

 

HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO RENT A PONTOON BOAT?

The U.S. Coastguard Requires the driver to be born on or before January of 1988.   However, The US Coastguard allows individuals younger to rent/drive a boat if they have a boating certificate.   Even with a boating certificate we require a minimum of 30 years.  The only exceptions are those who hire a captain or designated master.

 

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO RENT A CAR?

30a Rental Company requires all guests to be a minimum of 30 years old and with a valid US drivers license to rent a car.   If caught allowing someone younger to drive, we charge a $1000 fine.  

 

CAPTAIN SERVICES-
Don’t want to drive our pontoon rental boats.  We can provide you with a driver for an extra fee. 

 

Additional Services

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30a Pontoon Rental also offers the new Beach Buggies, Slingshot Rentals, and Van Shuttle services. 

 

 BEACH BUGGIES- 

30a Pontoon Rental just introduced the new Beach Buggies.  These are super cool, 4 passenger, gas powered Beach Buggies.  Why rent a golf cart that's limited, when you can rent a gas powered beach buggy that can go anywhere.  Check out our website at www.30abeachbuggy.com 

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SLINGSHOT RENTAL

30a Pontoon Rental offers the new Polaris Slingshot Rental.   These Slingshot Rentals look like the batmobile.  They are quick, fun, and a great way to cruise around Destin or 30a.  Our Slingshot rentals are equipped with blue tooth stereo and back up camera.  Visit www.30aslingshots.com or www.destinslingshotscom​

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VAN SHUTTLE / AIRPORT SHUTTLE

30a Pontoon Rental has a fabulous 14 passenger mid-roof Ford Transport passenger van.  Most of our van shuttles are for our pontoon rental guests, however we offer airport shuttles or van shuttles when available.  Visit www.30apontoonandshuttle.com. 

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CANCELLATION POLICY

30a Rental Company offers a 72 hour cancellation policy.   We do not make any exceptions.  If you have a death or illness in the family or with a friend, we encourage renters to get travel insurance.  

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WEATHER POLICY

 

WEATHER - 30a Pontoon Rental /SRBPR strives to give our clients the best experience possible on the water. However, the panhandle is notorious for unexpected weather and things can change quickly and dramatically. 30a Pontoon Rental /SRBPR does our absolute best to inform you of developing weather patterns. However, it's challenging because the weather channels are not always accurate. If, at the beginning of the day, we see most of your day forecasted to be inclement weather (storms with high winds, lightning, etc) we may cancel your reservation. In the event, 30a Pontoon Rental /SRBPR do cancel, the customer may then choose between a refund or a credit. If there is significant inclement weather in your area (storms with high winds, lightning etc.) that develop during your event and we call you back to the dock canceling or cutting short your outing, you will be provided a partial credit. 30a Pontoon Rental /SRBPR does not cancel or offer refunds for rain showers that develop while on the water. If you choose to go out and it rains, you have accepted that risk.

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RENTERS INSURANCE - There are times when the weather forecast is not accurate and winds change or rains increase unexpectedly.   In these circumstances, 30 Pontoon Rental does not refund any money.  This becomes the risk of the customer.   We encourage our renters to get RENTAL INSURANCE for these situations. 

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BACHELORETTE PARTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. CAN WE HAVE MORE THAN 12 PEOPLE ON A PONTOON RENTAL BOAT?  

U.S. Coastguard only allows 12 people max on a boat.  This includes captain.   About 1/3rd of our bachelorette parties rent two boats. 

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2. CAN WE BRING FOOD AND ALCOHOL FOR OUR BACHELORETTE PARTY?

Yes, you can bring food and alcohol on the boat.  You can bring your own coolers or we offer80-100 quart cooler rentals.  

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3. HOW BIG IS THE VAN TRANSPORTATION

The van allows for 13 guests and some gear.   

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4. IS THERE ANY PLACE TO GO EAT WHILE ON THE PONTOON RENTAL BOAT?

There are a couple places guests go eat.  Lulu's in Destin is owned by Jimmy Buffet's sister LuLu.  It's a great atmosphere with good food.  You can pull the boat up and drop anchor out in the water.  Lulu's has a bar on the beach outside as well.

DEWEY DESTIN'S at Crab Island- Just 1/2 mile east of Crab Island on the water is the famous Dewey Destin's.  Fabulous food an incredible DIVE type atmosphere.   Must have captain or very experienced driver to pull up at their dock.

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5. DO WE PAY FOR OUR PONTOON RENTAL EXPERIENCE WHEN WE BOOK OR WHEN WE COME? 

30a Rental Company charges the full amount up front.  This includes the boat(s), add on's, shuttle, etc.  HOWEVER, you pay the Captain the day of the event.  Most captain's charge before the rental. 

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6. WHAT IS CUSTOMARY TIPS FOR OUR PONTOON RENTAL EXPEREINCE?

Captain- $75.00-$125

Deckhands- $35-$55

Shuttle- $20-$35

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7. CAN WE DO LESS THAN a 6 HOUR PONTOON RENTAL EXPERIENCE?

Our pontoon rental boats are driven from storage and put in the water daily.  They get heavy deep cleanings, motors get flushed, etc.   If we rent for 4 hours we lose 6 hour rentals.  We can do 4 hours, but it's same price.  Plus, our captains require a minimum of 6 hours to do a day.  

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8. HOW SOON SHOULD WE BOOK OUR PONTOON RENTAL TRIP?

As soon as possible.  We book bachelorette parties up at least 2 months in advance.   However, there are times when we have available slots less than 2 months in advance.   To make sure you have a spot on our pontoon rental boats, we recommend booking your pontoon rental 3 months out.  

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PLEASE NOTE: By law we have to send you a list of Captains and Designated Masters.  As soon as you book your boat we send you a list of Captains and Designated Masters.  Make sure to call them ASAP to get them booked.  Once you have them booked immediately notify us by email at 30arentalcompany@gmail.com. 

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Visit our websites at 

Pontoon Rentals - www.30apontoon.com

Beach Buggy Rentals - www.30abeachbuggy.com

Slingshot Rentals- www.30aslingshots.com

Van Rentals- www.30avanrentals.com

Yacht Charters- www.30ayachtcharters.com

Airport Shuttles -www.30apontoonandshuttle.com

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