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St. Andrews State Park Pontoon Rental

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  • Panama City Beach
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island at your own pace on a private pontoon rental for up to 12 passengers.

About this tour

Set out from St. Andrews State Park and reach the calm waters of St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island soon after leaving the dock. This private pontoon rental gives you the freedom to shape your own day on the water, with 4-hour and 8-hour options and room for up to 12 passengers.

Before departure, get an operator training and safety review, plus area maps and local tips for places to swim, snorkel, fish, and explore. A full tank of fuel, life jackets for everyone, and US Coast Guard-required safety equipment are provided. Once underway, choose your own pace: look for a quiet place to swim, search for shells, cast a line, or simply enjoy the Florida sunshine. Dolphins are commonly sighted in the bay and surrounding waters.

With direct access to Shell Island and no scheduled tour route to follow, St. Andrews State Park pontoon rental makes it easy to spend the day your way. Gather your group and plan a relaxed escape on St. Andrews Bay.

Highlights

  • Cruise St. Andrews Bay and reach Shell Island at your own pace
  • Choose your day on the water, from swimming and snorkeling to fishing
  • Look for dolphins as you explore the bay and surrounding waters
  • Get local tips, area maps, and a safety review before departure

What's included

Included

  • 25-foot pontoon boat rental for up to 12 passengers
  • Full tank of fuel
  • Life jackets for all passengers
  • US Coast Guard-required safety equipment
  • Operator training and safety review before departure
  • Area maps for St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island
  • Local recommendations and tips

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Important information

  • Renters must be at least 25 years old
  • Operators must be at least 21 years old
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long can I rent the pontoon?

Choose a 4-hour half-day rental or an 8-hour full-day rental.

How many passengers can the boat accommodate?

The 25-foot pontoon can accommodate up to 12 passengers.

What is included with the rental?

The rental includes a full tank of fuel, life jackets, required safety equipment, area maps, local recommendations, and an operator training and safety review.

What are the age requirements?

Renters must be at least 25 years old, and operators must be at least 21.

Can I choose my own itinerary?

Yes. Explore St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island at your own pace, with time for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, or relaxing.

How this score is calculated

This tour has no TourTruth score yet: Viator doesn't show a usable rating for it. It gets a score as soon as a provider lists one.

How the score works
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10. Tours without a usable provider rating are not scored.

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