What you'll do:

You step onto a double-decker tritoon docked in 30A, climb to the upper deck, and slide straight into the Gulf, then spend the next four hours cruising emerald water with your group, the music, and a cooler full of whatever you brought.

• Captain your day on the water – You choose the route, whether that's anchoring at Crab Island, cruising the coastal dune lakes, or running up the Intracoastal toward Rosemary Beach.

• Take the plunge from the top deck – You climb the second story of the tritoon and launch down the slide into the Gulf as many times as your group can handle.

• Load up with party add-ons – You can add floating pads, paddle boards, tubes, and a karaoke machine to turn the boat into a full floating event.

• Sit back with a pro at the helm – You ride with a licensed captain who handles navigation, anchoring, and the local sandbars so you can stay in the cooler and the conversation.

• Bring the whole crew – You spread out across two decks built for groups, with shaded seating below and open sun up top.

The whole thing feels less like a rental and more like having your own private waterfront venue for the afternoon, one that happens to move and have a slide.

Why we love it for your party:

• Double-decker tritoon with slide – This is the boat people see on Instagram and ask where it's from; it's the single most photogenic ride in the 30A pontoon rental fleet.

• 150–200 HP power – You get to the good anchorages quickly instead of burning an hour of your charter idling out of the harbor.

• Group-sized footprint – Two decks comfortably hold a bachelorette, birthday, or family party without anyone fighting for a seat.

• Add-on flexibility – Floating pads, paddle boards, karaoke, and tubes let you build the trip around your group instead of fitting your group to the boat.

• Captain and shuttle services available – You can add a professional captain and shuttle, so nobody in your party has to be the designated driver on land or water.

About this experience partner:

30A Pontoon Rental operates the largest double-decker tritoons in the state alongside a fleet of 50–75 foot luxury yachts and quiet Duffy boats, serving 30A, Destin, Rosemary Beach, Seaside, and Alys Beach. The team is known locally for premium, well-maintained boats and the slide-equipped double-deckers that have become a signature look on the Emerald Coast. Guests book them for bachelorettes, birthdays, family reunions, and corporate days on the water.

Additional information:

• Pontoon captain fees – $70/hour total: $20/hour paid upfront, $50/hour paid at the dock.

• Yacht charter captain fees – $75–$125/hour, paid on the day of the event; boat fee is paid upfront.

• Gratuity is not included – Customary tipping is 10–20% for captains and 5–15% for deckhands.

• Trip durations – Pontoon rentals run 6–9 hours; yacht charters run 4–8 hours.

• Bring with you – Sunscreen, towels, swimsuits, food, and drinks; coolers can be added on if you'd rather not haul your own.