Had a wonderful time on the Jolly Sailing & Dolphin cruise. The creq was very helpful and gave us…read moreso much information about dolphins and the Pensacola area. The boat was extremely clean. And what a grand Dolphin show we saw !!!! We were so lucky to see 32 dolphins, all frolicking and playing. Highly recommend this cruise !

Great time on the water!! Found the dolphins really quick. Loved that the boat had a topper and…read morea bathroom. Staff very knowledgeable about the local area and bottle nose dolphins.

Captain MJ was FANTASTIC!!! She did a great job in getting us to where the dolphins were located,…read moregave great tidbits of information on dolphins, city, legends, history etc. all along the way. We even tracked down the legendary 'Half Tail' and got to spend some quality time around him. Great pictures all along the way. Capt MJ is HIGHLY recommended - very personable and professional! Super experience. Thank you Capt MJ!

Girl interactive staff and great customer service. Booking was also very easy as they guide me to…read morethe right direction I needed for what I want to see and do on my vacation.

We had the best experience with Pensacola Pontoons. Boat was in excellent condition and super…read moreclean. Charlie was great to work with! Gave ideas on where to go with the pontoon that wasn't overcrowded and more where locals went. Our 3 year old grandson had a blast! So much so we rented it again the next day! Just remember to turn at the light blue restaurant. The marina is right in the back. They also provide carts to haul your stuff right to the boat. This will be our go to for our pontoon rentals when we come to Pensacola

I have never rented a boat but have owned and been around boats since high school. I was worried…read moreabout renting a boat because I've got a disability that makes it hard to move around but after reviewing pictures of Pensacola Pontoons' boats, I convinced myself that I could do it. I reached out and talked to Charlie, asking him questions to make sure I understood everything before reserving a boat for the whole day. He has answered all my questions and is quick to respond to calls and text messages. Reserving the boat online was very straight forward and easy. The day of the rental, I met Holly at the boat ramp, which they had the boat in the water before I arrived. We went over the paperwork, including options for getting renter insurance. She then showed me all aspects of the boat and answered all my questions. After everything was completed, I took the boat to go pick up my family as they weren't ready at the pickup time. The boat was a tritoon and easy to handle. It was in great shape with no tears in the upholstery and the engine was a quiet Suzuki four stroke. We had toddlers and an infant on the boat and the boat came with more than enough life vests to meet our needs. It was a great day on the water and the kids really enjoyed it. The boat felt really reliable. When we were about done. I sent a text to Charlie that I was heading back to the boat ramp. He replied quickly that he would be there in 10 mins. It took me 30 to get there and Holly was on the pier ready to greet me. I pulled the boat up to the pier, tied it off. They asked how everything went and was there anything they needed to know about. I told them that everything worked great with no issues. That was pretty much it. They were loading up the boat when I was driving off. It was a great experience and I highly recommend Pensacola Pontoons if you were want to rent a pontoon boat. Thanks Charlie and Holly!

Shawn was a great person to rent through. Super friendly and accommodating to all groups of people…read more we rented for the whole day. A lily pad was provided free of charge and was a great addition to our boat day. Shawn also provided great areas for us to anchor and go up on the sandy beaches along the area. Great experience and an even better boat day for our group!

Called Shawn and rented a Tritoon on Sun Oct 8,2023. Awesome…read moreboat and very thorough and timely customer service. The boat was almost like new and very well maintained. I've looked at every rental option around Pcola and this is the best deal in my opinion. The rate and gas included is tough to beat. Thanks Shawn...we'll rent again soon!

Awesome experience with Jason and Matt! Both were so helpful accommodating my mom and were so…read moreencouraging to my kids!

Friendly and attentive staff. We did jet ski one day and parasailing the next. Jet skis ran perfect…read morewith plenty of room to really get going. We had cpt Matt and Joe as our boat crew for parasailing and they made it a great ride with plenty of jokes and conversation.

We had such a good time with Capt. Bruce playing with dolphins, exploring a deserted island,…read moreclimbing white sand dunes, swimming in a turquoise lagoon, and discovering tiny shrimp and pipe fishes in the sea grass. All of this in a 4-hour morning cruise limited to 6 passengers. The dolphins were out and about, frolicking, playing, and jumping. There were mamma dolphins and their babies swimming along with our boat, even swimming upside down. I highly recommend Capt. Bruce. We couldn't have had a better time.

Even though it doesn't pop up in "things to do" it should be!! The 4 generous hours with Captain…read moreBruce yesterday was as advertised--customized by his 6 passengers including my 13 yr old grandson. It was filled with fun with the unique opportunity to tell him what we most wanted to see. He in turn made sure we were satisfied and having a good time. For me there were several highlights 1. scooping up baby sea life hiding in the grass near the shore--learning about how they hide there for protection and his releasing them to continue growing up 2. watching the Blue Angels practice remarkable flight patterns , learning that the mistake by one pilot could take them all down. 3. The visit to Fort Pickens. Visiting a fort would rarely be on my wishlist. It turned it to be a highlight. He told us about the many changes since originally built long before the founding of our country. He told the story of a few men left alone and their choice to survive against all odds rather than give in. AND as advertised we saw many dolphins and stopped by a beautiful island--giving us much time to hunt for shells and my grandson to snorkel.

So much fun!!!! Emily, Lucas, and Philip were the best! Will definitely recommend to friends!read more

Ryan, Tracy, and KC (i apologize if those names are a little wrong) were amazing! So fun, so chill,…read moreand made sure we had everything we needed and felt safe out there.

from the minute we arrived we were well taken care of! assistance with loading gear, boarding and a…read morevery clear explanation and demonstration of how to properly manage the boat! Extra kudos to Hunter for a job well done! I highly recommend Key Sailing for your water sport needs!

My 10 year olds had a blast. The staff was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They definitely helped…read morethose 2 to relax and have a good time. There was not a charge to observe which I have definitely found while looking. Best price hands down. Thank y'all!!!

(May 22, 2024) I highly recommend this 2 hours dolphin and…read morebay cruise excursion. If you're staying on Pensacola Beach, it's a super easy drive and park situation. Park near Felix's restaurant and enter downstairs under Felix's. There is a little ramp that takes you to the bay side where you catch the boat. No signs mark the area, but you will see others waiting in the area. These are most likely your fellow boaters. They suggest you arrive 45 minutes prior to departure. Our tour was scheduled for 10:00 AM; we arrived at 9:20 AM. The wait is easy with the beautiful scenery are lovely breeze. There are tables and chairs to sit at while waiting. The boat came out of the bay to get us, so don't be surprised if you don't see a boat when you first arrive. You will walk in the sand for a short distance before taking the pier to get onto the boat. A gentleman will take your last name that you made the reservations under, so you don't need tickets to show the reservation. The guys can help you on the boat if needed. The boat is a double decker. The lower area is shaded with large 3-3-1/2' port type widows which are open for a great breeze and maximum viewing. The captain will briefly go over safety instructions and what to do in case of an emergency. This is standard procedure on any chartered vessel. Don't be late! We had a group of 4 board at the last minute so all the instructions they missed had to be restated. Very annoying and rude, so don't be THAT person/group. You must stay seated while leaving the pier, but after you leave, you are free to roam the vessel. All seats are around the perimeter of the boat and each side of the boat has 7 windows. There's plenty of room for viewing. The captain does a great job of turning the boat so everyone gets to see the dolphins no matter which side you are seated. They sell canned sodas, bottles water and chips; no alcohol. There are plenty of grab bars to steady yourself once the boat gets going. It was a very smooth ride. Even when fishing boats went by us and created wake, we didn't feel much at all. I don't think anyone would have trouble with sea sickness. There is plenty of room for strollers, adult walkers, etc. No restrictions on purses. Several people had diaper bags for the kids and backpacks. There is a restroom onboard. We saw several pods of dolphin. It was a so neat how they come very close to the boat. Dylan/Dillion, of the boat hands, was so good at engaging with our group. Though he is young (born in 2001), he has been in Pensacola all his life and is very knowledgeable about the dolphins and the history of Pensacola. He was a pleasure to meet. After the dolphin viewing we took a cruise around the entire bay. We saw Ft. Pickens, the haunted lighthouse, million dollar homes, the military base area and so much more. I wasn't expecting the cruise to be as much fun as the dolphin viewing. They played reggae music while we cruised. I'm so glad we decided to do this tour! We were returned to the same area we left originally. For only $30 (plus taxes/fees and not including cancellation insurance you can add), this was a great deal! The vessel staff work for tips, so please remember to take care of them.

Great Experience. Little confusing finding the dock where we board. Had a great time. Saw plenty of…read moredolphins. Crew were super laid back and chil. I would recommend.

10/10 would recommend and do again! Captain Kirk (yes, that's really his name) is super friendly…read moreand informative. You start with a dockside introduction to the boat, some history of the boat, some safety info, and instruction on where to step and where not, what to grab on to if you need to. Easy instructions-if it's white, you can walk there. From there, step on board and relax. Beautiful views of Pensacola Bay. You can decide if you want sit in a comfy chair or dangle your feet in the water. With a limit of six passengers, it's easy to I've around and experience everything. We went on a choppy day but you wouldn't know it. The boat glided through the water with ease.

Clean ship and friendly captain. I was expecting to get a…read morelittle more speed from the ship than we did. However, the people accompanying my friends and I seemed on the timid side, so perhaps Kirk took that into consideration.