The Emerald Coast Guide

Water Sports & Charters

The Emerald Coast's emerald-green water is the whole point, and the best way to experience it is from the water itself. Find paddleboard rentals, kayak outfitters, boat charters, snorkel trips, and everything else that gets you out on the Gulf.

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Pensacola

Coco Locos Watersports

Paddleboards, kayaks and beach chairs, delivered

Beach chair services Canoe & kayak rentals Free delivery
$$
Pensacola

Glow Paddle Pensacola Beach

Night paddles on LED-lit clear boards

Family friendly Kayaking & boating Paddleboard Rentals
Navarre

Navarre Beach Marine Park

Snorkel reefs you can swim to from the beach

Family friendly Waterfront
$$
Destin

Crab Island Shuttle Boat & Adventure Tour

A ride to Crab Island without renting a boat

Family friendly
$$
Pensacola

Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises & Pontoon Rentals

Dolphin cruises, Sand Island trips and pontoon rentals

Dolphin watching Family friendly Sunset departure available
Destin

Destin Dream Yachts

Private yacht and party boat charters from the Destin Harbor

By appointment only
Historic St. Andrews

St. Andrews Marina

Historic city marina and charter fleet on St. Andrews Bay

Kayaking & boating Waterfront
Navarre

Navarre-SUP

Paddleboard and kayak rentals at Navarre Beach Pier

Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rentals
Navarre

Navarre Family Watersports

Waverunner, pontoon, and paddle board rentals in Navarre

Jet ski rentals Pontoon rentals
Milton

Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center

River adventures and cabins on Coldwater Creek

Cabins & glamping Tubing Ziplining
Milton

Blackwater Canoe Rental

Canoe, kayak, and tube trips on the Blackwater River

Canoe & kayak rentals River tubing
30A

Boathouse Paddle Club

Paddleboard and kayak rentals on Western Lake

Fitness classes Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rentals
30A

The Rental Shop 30A

Kayak, paddleboard and golf cart rentals

Beach Gear Golf cart rentals Kayak Rentals
30A

Stay Afloat Paddle Board Co.

Paddleboard rentals and delivery

Delivery service Paddleboard Rentals
Sandestin

LDV Sandestin Watersports

Pontoon and WaveRunner rentals at Baytowne Marina

Established 2004 Pontoon rentals Waverunner rentals
30A

Bamboo Bicycle Company

Bicycle, kayak, and paddleboard rentals in Rosemary Beach

Bike rentals Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rentals
Pensacola

Littleheads Kayak Rentals

Kayak and paddleboard rentals by appointment

Guided Eco Tours Kayak Fishing Kayak Rentals
Pensacola

Radical Rides

Jet skis, parasail, paddleboards & kayaks

Jet ski rentals Kayak Rentals Parasailing
Pensacola

Key Sailing

Pensacola Beach's watersports outfitter since 1974

Established 1974 Parasailing Pontoon rentals
Pensacola

Laguna’s Adventure Park

Tiki bar, watersports & family fun on Quietwater Sound

Family friendly Tiki bar Watersports rentals
Lower Grand Lagoon

Adventures at Sea

Pontoon rentals, jet skis, and parasailing on Grand Lagoon

Jet ski rentals Parasailing Pontoon rentals
Hathaway Bridge Area

Sunshine Watersports PC

Jet ski rentals and Shell Island dolphin tours

Dolphin tours Jet ski rentals Shell Island tours
Front Beach Road Corridor

Easy E Watersports

Beachfront jet ski and paddleboard rentals

Beach chair services Jet ski rentals Paddleboard Rentals
Panama City Beach

AAA Jet Ski Rentals and Tours

Jet ski rentals and guided dolphin tours

Dolphin tours Jet ski rentals
Lower Grand Lagoon

Lighthouse Marina

Grand Lagoon marina serving PCB boaters since 1979

Boat storage Established 1979 Fuel dock
Niceville

Whenever Watersports – Rocky Bayou

Self-serve kayak and paddleboard rental kiosk

Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rentals Self-serve kiosk
Mary Esther

Sunrise Marine

Boat sales, service, and parts on Santa Rosa Sound

Boat sales & service Locally owned Waterfront
Gulf Breeze

Shoreline Park South & Boat Launch

Gulf Breeze's public gateway to Santa Rosa Sound

Boat ramp Fishing piers Waterfront park
Freeport

Freeport Marina

Full-service marina on LaGrange Bayou

Fuel dock RV & dry storage Slip rentals
Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Xtreme H2O of FWB

Jet ski rentals, parasailing, and dolphin tours

Family owned Jet ski rentals Parasailing
Destin

Gilligan’s Watersports

Jet skis, pontoons, parasailing, and dolphin tours

Jet ski rentals Locally owned Parasailing
Destin

Xtreme H2O

Watersports rentals across from Crab Island

Dolphin tours Jet ski rentals Pontoon rentals