Half Day 60HP Pontoon Rental to Shell Island
Recommended by 91% of travelers
Panama City Beach, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
What's Included
- Private transportationPontoon Boat
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentBring your own Snorkeling Gear
- Government Fees$9.99 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hilton Vacation Club Bayside Resort Panama City Beach4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to check in. Once you arrive at the resort, drive around to the right side. You'll walk down the sidewalk between building 3 and Reflections to our kiosk to check in.
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 via a link.
- You must be at least 21 years old to rent
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 11 reviews
This was such a fun thing to do! We rented at 9am and drove over to shell island and park towards the last doc. the beach over there was the perfect white soft sand with shells, and the water was so clear and felt amazing. All the workers were amazing and the best help as this is a new thing for us to try. Will definitely be going back!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Kaitlin! We're so glad you enjoyed our crew and had a great time exploring Shell Island! We appreciate you choosing us and can't wait to have you back out on the water again soon! ♥️
AJ was amazing. He provided great information and direction and was very helpful and patient with our large family.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Sherri! We appreciate the awesome review! We're so happy your family had a fun and memorable time with us and we hope to see you all again. ♥️
The trip was rescheduled on the first day due to weather the second day due to motor problems and I still haven’t received my refund.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Julie! We are so sorry! Your funds have just been released! We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. If you run into any further issues, please give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.
Absolutely the best part of our trip. Great equipment, helpful staff, and worth every penny. Able to get to spots on shell island only reachable by boat. Would definately recommend as a must have for any panama city beach vacation!
Is was a perfect weather day to do this. Wind was light. There is a lot of boat traffic in the bay so you do need to be careful navigating but she got to a hot is three different spots and hang out. It was very nice.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the review! We’re so glad you had such a great time on the pontoon and exploring Shell Island! We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back on the water again soon! ♥️
Would highly recommend someone with some boating experience because the locals will make it a rocky boat ride. But overall if you do have boating experience then you will have a blast
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re happy you had a fun experience and enjoyed your time on the water! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again in the future! 🌊
Loved the experience. We rented the boat to take the shell island. There was 10 of us. So it was cheaper to rent a boat than to take the shuttle.
Also renting the boat to go to shell island gave us the choice of where to go on shell island. We picked a spot and no one was around us all day.
Very lovely.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the great feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the flexibility of the boat rental and had such a peaceful, private day at Shell Island. We hope to welcome you back again soon! ♥️
We had a great time! We took our 19-year-old triplets, and they absolutely loved it. The water was crystal clear, and the island was beautiful. We enjoyed swimming and walking around in the shallow water. I only wish we had brought some floats!
We didn't even use the chairs we hauled down to the dock because we spent most of our time in the water. The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
**Tip:** Arrive about 40 minutes early. The staff does a thorough job explaining everything, and if there's a line, arriving early will help ensure you get started on time.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We really appreciate your review! It sounds like an amazing family day on the water with PERFECT conditions. 😍 Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again soon! 🌞
Had the best time driving our own pontoon at our own pace! Note: if you’ve never driven a boat you may not want to do this just to avoid any frustration. But other than that the boat was perfect for our family. We had 4 adults, a teen and 4 toddlers under 5. Tanner was our host and was super helpful in explaining where we should go and how to get there and assisted us with all of our belongings. He also left a bag for our trash which was extremely helpful considering we fogot ours. Thanks again!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the great feedback, Kayla! We’re so happy your family enjoyed the pontoon and that Tanner was helpful throughout your trip. It sounds like a perfect day on the water! 🌊 We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌞
This was such a wonderful experience. The whole family enjoyed their time on the water. Easy to navigate the waters.. pontoon was very nice and clean. Tanner gave alot of info before we got on the boat. He was amazing
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words, Kimberly! We’re so happy your whole family had a wonderful time on the water and enjoyed the rental! Thank you for choosing Paradise Adventures and we hope to see you back out on the water again soon! 🌊
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