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    Palmetto Pontoon Boat Rental with Sandbar Access

    Cruise with up to 13 friends on a spacious pontoon equipped for sandbar hopping

    From$599/ boat

    Full Day Rental

    $599

    8 Hours

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    Two Day Rental

    $999

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    Three Day Rental

    $1,249

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    Four Day Rental

    $1,499

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    Five Day Rental

    $1,749

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    Why book through Greetwell?

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      This experience meets our quality and safety standards

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    Duration

    8 hrs – 10 days

    Ideal For

    Up to 13 people

    Includes

    Pontoon boat, Safety gear, GPS

    Highlights

    Bask on the water aboard a spacious 24-foot SunChaser pontoon built for relaxing family days and sandbar explorations. Enjoy wrap-around seating, Bluetooth tunes, and GPS guidance while you explore at your own pace.

    • Seat up to 13 guests on wrap-around lounges
    • Navigate easily with onboard Garmin GPS
    • Relax to your playlist via Bluetooth stereo
    • Anchor confidently at sandbars with two anchors
    • Keep drinks cold in the 60-quart ice chest
    • Trust supplied Coast Guard safety gear

    Things to know

    Renters must be at least 18 years old, and drivers must be 21+. Boaters born on or after Jan 1, 1988 require a Florida boating safety identification card.

    Cancellation policy

    Full refund available with at least 48 hours' notice. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a $100 fee. Operator cancellations due to weather or unforeseen circumstances are fully refunded. No-shows are charged the full price.

    Meeting location

    899 Riverside Dr., Palmetto, FL, 34221

    Experience provided by Compass Boat Rentals
    Experience provided by Compass Boat Rentals

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

    Call or text (650) 414-7338

    Reference #CXENEU

    5.0 stars• 123 reviews

    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    123 reviews•Google Maps

    John stands out as the kind of boat rental owner who makes everything ridiculously easy. Reviewers consistently praise how he has boats fueled, ready, and waiting at the dock before customers even arrive. His local knowledge about where to explore around the Manatee River, Anna Maria Island, and Egmont Key proves invaluable for visitors. Several people mention he saved their vacation after other companies fell through, and many are already planning to make him their go-to for future trips. The boats themselves get stellar marks for being clean, well-maintained, and equipped with modern amenities like Bluetooth sound systems and Garmin navigation. The delivery and pickup service to your dock is a huge convenience factor that multiple families appreciated. People love the multi-day rental options and pet-friendly policy. From birthday celebrations to casual family outings, customers describe smooth, stress-free experiences from start to finish. The combination of competitive rates, pristine boats, and John's attentive service has clearly created plenty of repeat customers.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Hands down one of the best rental boat experiences we’ve had in a while. John with Compass Boat Rental was able to help us out last minute because another rental company actually canceled on us. We were able to Enjoy the day out on the water Compass Boat Rental saved the day. Thanks again John for all your help we will be using you again for sure..

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    5/5

    Hands down one of the best rental boat experiences we’ve had in a while. John with Compass Boat Rental was able to help us out last minute because another rental company actually canceled on us. We were able to Enjoy the day out on the water Compass Boat Rental saved the day. Thanks again John for all your help we will be using you again for sure..

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