FAQ
Peak's Pontoons FAQ: Your Essential Guide to Rentals
Not at all! Our pontoons are easy to operate and safe. We’ll guide you on how to operate it and all safety equipment. If you can drive a car, you can drive a pontoon. However, if you were born after Jan 1st 1988, you must have a Florida Boater Education I.D. Card to operate any motorized watercraft of 10 HP or more, but any age passenger can go along for the ride. You can take an official online boating course and you can print out your certificate immediately upon successful completion. Click Here to get your Temporary Boating License.
If you want to fish from the pontoon boat, you’ll need a Florida fishing license. You may obtain this license online through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or the local Walmart.
Rental deposit IS required. $200 deposit per pontoon, $75 per jet ski.
Our 2020 Bentley Pontoons can accommodate up to 12 passengers.
It is a minimum of age of 16 years old to drive. We require the driver of the boat to be at least 21 years old. If you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you must have a VALID BOATERS LICENSE to operate any motorized watercraft of 10HP or more.
If this applies to you but you do not have a boaters license, we will administer a test for a Temporary Boaters Certificate upon check in. Please check out https://boattests101.com/united-states/florida/florida-rental?sscid=31k6_intv5.
Our pontoon boats are supplied with all the gas you need. This is included in the rental price, so there are no hidden fees or extra charges. All of our boats are fully equipped with USCG safety equipment and retractable Bimini tops to help keep you in the shade.
Depending on your preferred activity, some suggestions include:
• Towels
• Snacks
• Change of clothes
• Coolers / ice chests loaded with your favorite beverages
• Fishing gear
• Snorkel gear
• Bluetooth speakers
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Beach chairs
• Hats or umbrella
• Tip for the crew
• NO GRILLS
Jet Ski FAQ
You must be 18 or older to rent a waverunner / jet ski. If you are born after January 1, 1988 you are required to have a Florida Boaters Permit.You must carry a photo identification along with you boaters safety education certificate. Please allow 20-30 minutes to study and complete this test. Life jackets (PFD’s) and fuel are included with the jet ski rental.
Yes! If you are born on or after January 1st, 1988 the State of Florida requires you to have a Boater’s Safety Education Certificate, this includes using jet ski rentals in Destin! You can go to here and get your permanent certificate.
General FAQ
No, only the driver will be required to have a Florida boating license.
Please park at city hall in the public parking area. The address is 107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- Small iced down cooler for food & drinks
- Individuals should bring nothing larger than a one handed cooler
- Groups are suggested to consolidating about 4 persons’ supplies to one 48 quart size cooler
- Remember to dress for the weather & to your comfort level (jeans, shorts, swimsuit, tank tops)
- In cooler months, it’s recommended to dress in layers
- Wear soft sole shoes, like deck shoes
- Bring protection from sun (hats, visors, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses)
- Cameras to capture the big catch!
- Waterproof cases for your phones & important electronics
- Ziploc bags to bag your fish
- If prone to seasickness, it is usually recommended to take your medication the night before the trip, then again in the morning of the trip.