Staff Answer
Jun 21, 2026 - 05:07 PM
This slide pontoon rental require the person driving the boat to be at least 18 years old with a valid photo ID. If you were born on or after January 1st, 1988, Florida law also requires you to complete a boating safety course before you can operate the boat. The good news is that if you have not done it before, it is quick and easy.You will receive a link to the temporary online test after you book, and you can usually finish it in about twenty minutes before your reservation. I always tell people not to wait until they arrive because it is one less thing to worry about on the day of your rental. Once you check in, the staff will walk you through everything you need to know about operating the pontoon, where you are allowed to go, and how to safely get around Crab Island and the surrounding waterways. Even if you have never driven a boat before, it is something they help first time renters with every day. If nobody in your group meets the age or boating education requirements, you should consider a boat rental with a captain, which there are many to choose from on TripShock. My advice is to make sure the person who plans to drive is the one completing the boating course if it is required.
