Pontoon Boat Rentals in Miami

Pontoon Boat options in Miami

In Miami, more than two thirds of the 38 pontoons have grills onboard, which represent 72.43% of the available pontoons.

The average daily price for pontoon rentals is $761.12 and the average size is 37 ft. Keep in mind that half day pontoon charters are cheaper.

95% of the pontoon rentals have a captain option available.

If you are on a budget, half day pontoon rentals are a great watercraft option in Miami as they are still capable of holding larger group sizes.

Items To Bring on Your Boat Trip

There are a number of items you should bring on a boating trip. The individual boat owner might have some extra requirements like a boater education card (if you're renting without a captain and want to operate the vessel yourself) so you'll want to ask them when making the booking.

But common items worth bringing include:

• Plenty of sunscreen
• A hat to cover your head
• Sunglasses to protect your eyes
• Swimming gear
• Towels
• Water safety gear e.g. arm bands if you can't swim
• Waterproof smartphone cases

You should be good to go with those items. Again, ask the boat owner directly if there is anything else you should bring.

Top Boating Spots in Miami

You've picked your favorite pontoon boat rental and now need a place to explore. Well, luckily for you, Miami has some great spots. Locations you can visit will depend on where your boat rental is located.

Usually, you'll be picking up your boat in a marina or on a beach and as Miami spans a larger area, you may not be able to get everywhere in one day. But there are some recommended spots to check out.

Some hugely popular boating spots including Haulover Sandbar, Coconut Grove and Miami Beach.

As pontoons are generally used for parties, these are some great places to check out and enjoy a party onboard. For those looking for family rentals, don't worry! You can check out these spots too.

Some of the above listed boat rentals include a grill so you could have a BBQ onboard too! The above locations are also a great spot to enjoy water sports, wakeboarding and some boat owners provide a towable tube for extra fun!

License Requirements For Boating in Miami

You don't neeed to have a boat license to rent a boat in Miami if you choose the captain option. If you wish to rent a boat in Miami without a captain and you were born after 1988, you'll need a boat safety identification card. Alternatively, as mentioned, you can simply rent a boat with a captain so you don't have to worry about operating the watercraft if you are born after 1988 and don't want to get a safety card.

Pontoon Types Available to Rent

There is pretty much every type of pontoon available to rent in Miami. These include:

• Small Pontoon Charters
• Large Pontoon Charters
• Party Barges
• Pontoons with grills
• Pontoons with stereo