Marathon Pontoon Rental offers premium, self-captained pontoon boat rentals in the Florida Keys, based in Marathon, with daily, weekly, and monthly rates for genuine flexibility. Guests drive their own boat, enjoying sandbar tours, historic site visits, swimming, snorkeling, waterfront restaurants, and tiki bars along the way — and the business is genuinely dog-friendly, letting fur babies join the fun too.
24-foot pontoon boats hold up to 10 people and/or a maximum of 2,000 lbs, supplied with all Coast Guard-required safety equipment. Pricing excludes 7.5% tax and a $92 flat fuel fee (enough fuel for an average day, no need to top off before returning). Drivers must be at least 25, with a valid license, major credit card, and English-language safety comprehension; anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 needs a Florida Boaters Safety Card (available online).
Boating runs 10:30am-4:30pm, with a mandatory ~20-minute safety orientation covering the local area for every reservation. Boats are restricted to within 1 mile of shore in Marathon, from Curry Hammock State Park to Pigeon Key at the start of the 7 Mile Bridge — not suitable for reef trips or anywhere further offshore. No tubing, wakeboarding, water skiing, towing, or dive tanks are permitted; guests are encouraged to bring their own wireless speaker, since boats aren’t always equipped with sound systems. Reservations are refundable up to 14 days out (5% processing fee applies).
The business maintains an active blog covering local pontoon vs. boat tour comparisons, how to get a Florida Boater Card, and captaining tips, and is a proud member of the Marathon Chamber of Commerce.
For families and groups near Marathon, Florida Keys looking for a self-drive, dog-friendly pontoon rental with genuine daily-to-monthly flexibility, Marathon Pontoon Rental offers a well-established operation.
