Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Panama City, FL

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Rent a Lexington pontoon in Panama City, FL near me

$52+ /hour

Panama City, FL

4.9 (110 bookings)

"Fun in the Sun" Best priced Pontoon - 12 ppl!

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

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As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventures including fishing trips. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.

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Top fishing boat rentals reviews in Panama City, FL

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Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

We had the best time! Chuck was friendly, responsive, and accommodating! He delivered on finding a great Captain,...

Allison

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

Chuck is a solid dude!! Everything was simple and easy. Excellent hospitality. Will definitely do business with...

Matthew

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

Very nice time on Chuck’s boat! Would definitely rent it again, thank you!

Sheila

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

Chuck was such an energetic fun guy to work with with excellent communication! Would definitely recommend renting...

Omar

Dec 2024
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

Chuck was great from booking to docking. I was a first timer and was able to navigate easily and had an amazing time...

Kay

Nov 2024
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

Had a great day on the pontoon visiting Shell Island for our bride’s bachelorette party! Chuck was super helpful and...

Christina

Nov 2024
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

Chuck was very knowledgeable and super nice. His pontoon was so much fun to go out on. Being able to have the time to...

Jeremy

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

The boat was pristine. The owner provided excellent attention to instruction, area information, and even provided...

Dan

Oct 2024
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

We booked this boat trip for my best friend's bachelorette party and it was an absolute BLAST! 20/10 recommend. It...

alex

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

Chuck and Captain Tom were amazing! They were very helpful, accommodating, and made everything easy for a group of 10...

Anna

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

We had a great time on the boat, our captain, Brian was very knowledgeable about the area and we had a great time...

Arlinda

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

"Fun in the Sun"...

Great experience. Chuck and Stan are very friendly and knowledgeable. We had an amazing time and went to a beautiful...

Kyli

Aug 2024