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Full Day 60HP Pontoon Rental to Shell Island

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Panama City Beach, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Angelique_G ·
Apr 2026
Sandy was Very friendly and organized. Quick check in , boat was clean and location is close to all the hot spots. Chase was awesome. He explained everything and offered up some locations we might like to visit while out for the day and he was waiting at the dock when we returned. Highly Recommend ! You won’t be disappointed.
· Jeff_D ·
Apr 2026
Great experience! Everyone was very nice from the CheckIn kiosk to the boat attendent (Chase). 60 HP was plenty to get you where you need to go. Boat was clean and in good shape. Download the Argo Boat navigation app to use while underway and bring an extra phone battery pack.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private transportation
      Pontoon Rental
    • Snacks
    • Alcoholic Beverages
    • Bottled water
    • Soda/Pop
    • Use of Snorkeling equipment
      Bring your own Snorkeling Gear
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA

      Please arrive 45 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Once you arrive at The Bayside Resort, you'll drive over to the right side to park. You'll walk down the sidewalk in between building 3 and Reflections Spa to our kiosk to check in. Please make sure to have waivers signed as well.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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 on this link. https://boattests101.com/united-states/florida/florida-rental?mcid=TgGCkSWQ Please allow 45 minutes and up to review the materials on this online course.
    • You must be at least 21 years old to rent.

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Mark_A
    We had a great day on the bay, at Shell Island, and with a stop at Uncle Earnies for lunch. The rental staff was friendly and efficient. Decent music system (Bluetooth) on the boat. Would rent from this outfit again! Highly recommended!!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 15 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Dock crew wa extremely...

    Kevin_C, Jun 2026
    Dock crew wa extremely helpful and knowledgeable about sights in the bay. Would go again in a heartbeat .

    Lovely time on pontoon

    Jade_D, Jun 2026
    We really enjoyed the pontoon and services of Ohana Water Adventures. The staff was accommodating, the equipment was in perfect working order and the location/grounds of the company were orderly and well-maintained. I would highly recommend this service with Ohana Water Adventures and would repeat my business with them.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    We really appreciate your review, Jade! We're so glad you had a great time on the pontoon and enjoyed our team. Thank you for recommending us and we look forward to your next visit! 🌞

    We had a blast the boat was nice

    Angela_W, May 2026
    Everyone there were very nice and professional.The boat was nice and clean ran good .We would love to do it again.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you, Angela! We’re glad you had such a great experience and appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 🌞

    Highly recommend!

    Shawntella_F, May 2026
    Fun day on the water! Friendly staff! Hands down, pontoon rental was the best money we spent. So much fun.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    We're so glad you had such a great time and enjoyed the pontoon rental! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review and we hope to see you again soon! ♥️

    Pontoon Adventure

    Diana_L, May 2026
    It was an amazing adventure. We got to see many dolphins out on the water. The staff was awesome , they explained everything and was very professional

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you for the amazing review, Diana! We’re so glad you had a great adventure and got to see so many dolphins out on the water! 🐬 We appreciate the kind words about our team and hope to see you again soon! ♥️

    Don’t Miss this Outing!

    Marian_K, May 2026
    Great and friendly service! Lots of room on the pontoon boat. The staff gave thorough instructions and were helpful

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you for the five star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time on the pontoon and had a great experience with our team. We appreciate the kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🫶

    Outstanding experience

    Angelique_G, Apr 2026
    Sandy was Very friendly and organized. Quick check in , boat was clean and location is close to all the hot spots. Chase was awesome. He explained everything and offered up some locations we might like to visit while out for the day and he was waiting at the dock when we returned. Highly Recommend ! You won’t be disappointed.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    We’re so glad you had such a great experience! It’s wonderful to hear Sandy made check-in easy and organized and that Chase helped make your day on the water even better. 🫶 We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 🌞

    Great experience on a pontoon boat.

    Jeff_D, Apr 2026
    Great experience! Everyone was very nice from the CheckIn kiosk to the boat attendent (Chase). 60 HP was plenty to get you where you need to go. Boat was clean and in good shape. Download the Argo Boat navigation app to use while underway and bring an extra phone battery pack.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    We’re so glad you had a great experience, Jeff! It’s awesome to hear Chase and the team took good care of you and that you enjoyed the boat. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon on the water! ♥️

    Great day

    Kevin_B, Apr 2026
    Saw several dolphins right in the bay, beware of the wind conditions, easy to do but helps with boating experience

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    We're glad you were able to spot several dolphins out in the bay! That's the best! 🐬 And great point about wind conditions; They can definitely make a difference out there. Our crew is always keeping a close eye on the weather as well to help avoid anything unsafe and make sure everyone has a smooth, enjoyable trip. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to see you again soon! ♥️

    Fantastic adventure!!...

    cindi_b, Apr 2026
    Fantastic adventure!! Would definitely recommend! Will definitely go through Paradise Adventures in the future

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    We’re so glad to hear you had a fantastic adventure, Cindi! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed your time out on the water and are planning to come back in the future. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again for another great experience with Paradise Adventures! ♥️

    Great time had by all!

    Shawna_B, Mar 2026
    Absolutely wonderful experience, I would book again in a heartbeat. All the staff there was so helpful and amazing! If you're looking for a boat rental this is the place to get it.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    We’re so happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience and felt well taken care of by the team! It means a lot to know you’d book with us again without hesitation. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back out on the water soon! ♥️

    Best location to rent pontoon boat

    Praveen_P, Nov 2025
    Very good place to rent pontoon boat. We saw lots of dolphins and fish marine birds. Beautiful shell Island. AJ and Sam give us tips about how to drive a pontoon boats and tips no how not to hit a sand bar.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time on your pontoon rental and enjoyed seeing dolphins, fish, marine birds, and the beautiful Shell Island. AJ and Sam will be so happy to know their tips helped make your day on the water safe and enjoyable, they always enjoy helping guests feel confident before heading out. We appreciate you choosing Paradise Adventures and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

    On a pontoon, making’ waves and catching rays…

    Mark_A, Nov 2025
    We had a great day on the bay, at Shell Island, and with a stop at Uncle Earnies for lunch. The rental staff was friendly and efficient. Decent music system (Bluetooth) on the boat. Would rent from this outfit again! Highly recommended!!

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Thank you for sharing! We’re glad you enjoyed your day on the bay, Shell Island, and Uncle Earnies, and that the rental experience met your expectations. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to having you back!

    Very nice boat and...

    Jan_D, Jul 2025
    Very nice boat and awesome dock hands. 60hp boat had more than enough power to get anywhere. No issues.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the boat and had a smooth experience. Our dockhands will be happy to hear your kind words. We hope to see you again for another adventure soon!

    Perfect

    Jairo_F, Mar 2026
    Very good experience, very friendly explain everything to make your trip easier 100% recommended
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    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    ¡Muchísimas gracias! 😄 Nos alegra saber que tuviste una gran experiencia y que valoraste nuestra ayuda. ¡Agradecemos mucho tu recomendación! Esperamos verte de nuevo en el agua muy pronto. ♥️
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