Full Day 90HP Pontoon Rental to Shell Island
Overview
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Panama City Beach onboard a brand new Trifecta Pontoon Boat. Your pontoon boat rental features plush luxury seating for up to 12 guests and ample deck space for coolers and water toys. Breathtaking Shell Island is just a short 10-minute cruise from the dock (the closest location in Panama City Beach). With full-day (8 hours) rental options, you can explore some of the top spots in Panama City Beach at your own pace. As you explore, watch for dolphins as they swim and play throughout St. Andrews Bay.
What's Included
- Pontoon Rental
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Bring your own Snorkeling Gear
- Gratuities
- Florida Boater's Safety Course if born after January 1, 1988
Meeting Location
4114 Jan Cooley Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Enjoy being your own captain for a full or half day on one of our beautiful, brand new Trifecta pontoon boats. With room for up to 12 guests, you can bring your family and friends and explore some of the top spots in Panama City Beach. Whether it’s snorkeling at Shell Island, sightseeing for dolphins, or just enjoying the gorgeous waters Panama City Beach is known for, you will be creating memories that will last a lifetime! For your convenience, we are also the closest pontoon rental company to Shell Island with less than a 10 minute ride. You must be at least 21 years old to rent.
**There will be a fee at check in for bringing fishing poles on board**
**There will also be an option for additional damage protection for the pontoons that will be offered at check in. If Damage Protection is declined, an authorization hold will be placed on the card on file for the duration of the rental. Once the pontoon is returned and passes inspection, the hold will be released.**
**Boater Safety Course Information:**
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boater safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for ten dollars. Please allow 45 minutes and up to review the materials on the online course.
RED FLAGS DO NOT AFFECT OUR TOURS. Our tours operate in St. Andrews Bay, where conditions are often much calmer than the Gulf.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Boater Safety Course Information: Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boater safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for $9.99. If you are required to take the temporary boaters test, please click access the link. Please allow 45 minutes and up to review the materials on this online course. **https://boattests101.com/united-states/florida/florida-rental?mcid=TgGCkSWQ**
- You must be at least 21 years old to rent
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
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Activity code: C-5560896P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Pontoon Rental.
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Bring your own Snorkeling Gear.
- Gratuities.
- Florida Boater's Safety Course if born after January 1, 1988.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day 90HP Pontoon Rental to Shell Island is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day 90HP Pontoon Rental to Shell Island will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pontoon Rental
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Bring your own Snorkeling Gear
- Gratuities
- Florida Boater's Safety Course if born after January 1, 1988
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Boater Safety Course Information: Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boater safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for $9.99. If you are required to take the temporary boaters test, please click access the link. Please allow 45 minutes and up to review the materials on this online course. **https://boattests101.com/united-states/florida/florida-rental?mcid=TgGCkSWQ**
- You must be at least 21 years old to rent
