Boats docked at a marina in Orange Beach
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Boat and jet ski rentals in Orange Beach

Most pontoon and jet ski rentals leave from marinas on the back bays of Orange Beach; a few jet skis launch right from the beach in Gulf Shores. A pontoon for up to 12 people runs about $425 for four hours, and a guided jet ski tour starts at $132. If you're visiting and want to drive, Alabama asks for a boater safety card from your home state.

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Checked November 1, 2026Pontoons from $425Jet ski tours from $132

Orange Beach, Alabama · Photo: A. E. Crane, U.S. Department of Transportation / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain · Credits

The short answer

Which rental for your day

Prices as of November 1, 2026; Viator prices as of November 3, 2026. Planning to drive? Read the boater card rule first.

  • A day on the bay with your groupPontoon rentalUp to 12 people, room for coolers$425 for 4 hours at Wahoo; $475 on Viator
  • Speed with a guideJet ski tourSomeone who knows the no-wake zones leads the way$132 on Viator, $229 at Happy Harbor
  • Something quietPaddle boardNo license needed, launch from the beach$110 on Viator, delivered
Pontoon boats

A pontoon for your group

Pontoons stay in the back bays and around the islands. Book one online below or compare the marinas; the driver's minimum age runs from 16 to 25.

Boats docked at a marina in Orange Beach
Photo: A. E. Crane, U.S. Department of Transportation / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Bay Side Boat Rental

Orange Beach Pontoon Boat Rental

4 hours

Captain your own day on the back bays with a pontoon for up to 12 people. Check in at the shop on Canal Road and a shuttle takes you to the boat launch, where the crew gets you on board.

Safety gear and a briefing come with every rental, so first-timers know the boat before they leave the dock.

  • Room for up to 12 people
  • Safety equipment and instruction included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
  • Meets: Bay Side Boat Rental, 25142 Canal Rd, Orange Beach; shuttle to the boat launch
  • Half-day and full-day rentals

5.0 · 3 reviews on Viator

From $475 on Viator

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Other pontoon rentals

  • Orange Beach Boat Rentals

    Leaves fromThe WharfPrice and size4 hours, up to 8 peopleWho can rentRenter and driver 25+, no first-time drivers; pets allowed; $60 cleaning after fishingCancellationFull refund 48 hours ahead or if it cancels for weather

  • Happy Harbor Marina

    Leaves fromHappy Harbor or Reel Surprise MarinaPrice and sizeTaxes and safety gear included; card fee extraWho can rentRenter 21+, driver 16+; physical driver's license and credit cardCancellation24 hours; deposit not refunded, even for weather (kept on file up to a year)

  • Wahoo Watersports

    Leaves from26214 Garrett Lane, Orange BeachPrice and size$425 for 4 h, $575 for 6 h, $625 for 8 h per boat, up to 12; fuel included; $100 depositWho can rentOn requestCancellationFree up to 3 days ahead, then 100%

  • Southern Rose / OB Watersports

    Leaves fromOrange Beach, dock depends on the boatPrice and sizePontoon or tritoon up to 12, center console up to 8; 3.5% card feeWho can rentOn requestCancellation24 hours ahead, then full price

Sources: Orange Beach Boat Rentals and FAQ, Happy Harbor pontoons and FAQ, Wahoo Watersports, Southern Rose boat rentals.

Jet skis

Jet ski tours and rentals

Prices are per jet ski, usually for one or two riders. Back-bay rentals start with a slow no-wake stretch before you reach open water.

Jet ski tour of the Orange Beach waterways
Photo: Southern Rose Dolphin Cruises via Viator

Southern Rose Dolphin Cruises

Orange Beach Jet Ski Excursion

1 hour

More riding, less waiting: this launch has the shortest no-wake zone in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, so you don't spend half your hour idling.

  • Jet ski and life vest included
  • Short no-wake zone, more time at speed
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
  • Meets: Sign-in booth of Alabama Extreme Watersports, on the docks by OSO Restaurant

4.8 · 16 reviews on Viator

From $132 on Viator

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Other jet ski operators

  • Happy Harbor Marina

    Leaves fromHappy Harbor or Reel Surprise MarinaTrip and priceGuided tour about 2 hours, $229 per jet ski with tax, fuel and safety gear; guide fee possibleWho can rideRenter 21+, driver 16+; up to 400 lb, 2 adults and 1 childCancellation24 hours; deposit not refunded

  • Blue Sky Parasailing

    Leaves fromThe beach in Gulf ShoresTrip and priceRental; fuel included, tax extraWho can rideRenter 19+, driver 16+ with a US driver's license and a parent's signature; 1 or 2 ridersCancellation24 hours; no-shows are charged

  • Alabama Extreme Watersports

    Leaves fromBear Point Marina, Orange BeachTrip and priceRental in the back bayWho can rideRenter 19+; drivers 16 to 18 need a US driver's license and a parent's signature; up to 450 lbCancellationFull refund 24 hours ahead; rebook or refund if it cancels for weather

  • Barefoot Tours & Charters

    Leaves from5749 Bay La Launch Avenue, Orange BeachTrip and priceRental from $109, tour from $215 (1.5 h for experienced riders, 2 h for beginners); drinks and photos on tours; Monday to SaturdayWho can rideRenter 19+, driver 16+, passengers 5+; up to 395 lb per skiCancellation50% deposit

Sources: Happy Harbor jet skis, Blue Sky jet ski rentals, Alabama Extreme Watersports, Barefoot jet skis and policy.

Paddle boards

Paddle on your own

No license, no fuel. One board is delivered to your condo; the lesson takes place in Big Lagoon State Park, just across the line in Florida.

Perdido Pass seen from the east jetty
Photo: Joey Eads / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Gulf Coast Rental Co

Paddle Board Rental, Delivered

72 hours

Skip the car trip to a rental shop. An inflatable paddle board is brought to the lobby of your condo, hotel or beach house and picked up again at the end.

Delivery covers Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key.

  • Free delivery and pickup
  • Inflatable board, easy to carry to the water
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
  • Meets: Delivered to your lobby, or pick up at Gulf Coast Rental Co, Suite B

5.0 · 4 reviews on Viator

From $110 on Viator

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Stand-up paddleboard lesson and tour
Photo: Pure Aloha Adventures via Viator

Pure Aloha Adventures

Paddleboard Lesson and Nature Tour

1 h 15 min

Never paddleboarded? Start with a short lesson on land, then paddle with a guide who coaches you on the water at Big Lagoon State Park, a short drive east in Florida.

Watch for herons, pelicans, rays and bald eagles along the way.

  • Made for beginners
  • Board, paddle, life jacket and guide included
Good to know
  • Meets: Big Lagoon State Park, Florida; the exact spot comes with your booking
  • $6 per car park entrance fee, paid on arrival

5.0 · 14 reviews on Viator

From $75.90 on Viator

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Before you drive

Boater card, ages and life jackets

Alabama asks visitors who drive a boat or jet ski to carry a boater certification from home or Alabama's nonresident card. Bring yours, even if the rental includes a boat license.

Sources: Alabama Marine Patrol: operator certification, boating rules, Lake Shelby. Questions: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 800-272-7930.

Parasailing

Visitors driving a boat or jet ski
Need a boater safety certification from their home state or country, or Alabama's nonresident certification (since October 1, 2024); carry it on board
Under 12
May not drive a motorboat or jet ski
Life jackets on jet skis
Everyone wears a Coast Guard approved one; at least $100 fine plus court costs
Lake Shelby, Gulf State Park
Jet skis not allowed