- Prices start at $99/hr
Service Personnel Discount
Military, Law Enforcement, and Teachers all receive 10% discount on their waverunner / jetski rentals. Thank you for your dedication!
* Prices include fuel. Add sales tax. Prices are subject to change.
Jet Ski Rentals in Fort Walton Beach
Looking for a thrill!? Xtreme H2O Watersports Fort Walton Beach offers the best rentals on the Emerald Coast!
Jet Ski Rentals on Okaloosa Island
Our docks sit on Okaloosa Island, which puts you on the water in minutes instead of fighting traffic across the bridge. From the dock you ride straight out into Santa Rosa Sound: protected, flat water that is forgiving if it is your first time on a WaveRunner, with the open Gulf and Crab Island both within easy reach once you have found your feet.
Okaloosa Island is the easiest launch point in the Fort Walton Beach area for anyone staying on the island itself or along Santa Rosa Boulevard. Most guests walk or drive over in under ten minutes, and parking is on site, so there is no shuttle and no hunting for a public lot before your rental window starts.
If you are staying in Destin or on 30A, the drive over is short and the ride is worth it. The Sound side is noticeably calmer than launching into the Gulf directly, especially in the afternoon when the chop picks up.
Our Jet Skis/Wave Runner Rentals Are Well-Maintained
We have a large fleet of excellently maintained wave runners and jet skis, so bring your family and friends down to the coast for a vacation they’ll never forget!
Our Jet Skis/Wave Runner Rental Are Beginner-Friendly
Don’t worry if you’ve never ridden a jet ski before! They are easy to operate, very stable, and lots of fun!
Jet Ski/Wave Runner Safety Is Important to Us
For safety, we allow up to three people, not to exceed 400lbs combined weight. It is a minimum age of 5 years old to ride.
Jet Ski Rental Restrictions & Requirements
To rent one our jet skis or waverunners, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid ID and credit card. You must be 18 to operate a waverunner / jet ski. Please note that all life jackets (PFD’s) and fuel are included with all waverunner or jet-ski rentals.
Boater’s Safety Education Certificate Required For Jet Ski Rentals
If the driver is born on or after January 1, 1988, they must present a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or the equivalent from another state. Visiting Florida and don’t have a boating safety education identification card? Don’t worry! Visitors from out of state who do not have a card issued by their home state can take a Temporary Certificate test. We offer the temporary Boater’s Safety Education Course so that you can still enjoy or rentals, just make sure you allow enough time to take the course so that you can depart on time! You can go to www.boatus.org and get your permanent certificate or click here for a temporary boating license.
Pursuant to section 327.54, Florida Statutes, only a licensed livery operator may give safety instructions on the operation of a vessel. Due to staffing, we are unable to provide safety instruction in languages other than English at this time, nor can we permit members of the public to translate for guests. Thank you for your understanding.
Dock Locations, Parking & Check-In
Find your launch, park without stress, and breeze through check-in.
Finding the Docks
Each ride shows its launch spot right on its booking listing — pick one at checkout and the same address arrives in your confirmation email.
Xtreme H2O (7 Calhoun Ave): 7 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL 32541 — (850) 978-3060 — Get directions
Destin X (214 Harbor Blvd): 214 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 — (850) 898-1204 — Get directions
Gilligan’s Watersports (530 Harbor Blvd): 530 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 — (850) 650-9000 — Get directions
Where to Park
Xtreme H2O (7 Calhoun Ave): marina parking sits right at the dock; summer weekends fill fast, so give yourself a cushion to grab a spot.
Destin X (214 Harbor Blvd): a paid public lot sits directly across the street from the dock.
Gilligan’s Watersports (530 Harbor Blvd): free spaces at the dock go first come, first served; if the lot is full, overflow parking waits just up the hill at 531 Mountain Drive.
Checking In
Before you ride: Florida requires a boater safety certificate for operators born on or after January 1, 1988. Knock out the Florida temporary boater test online ahead of time — it makes check-in easier and faster — or take the $3 NASBLA version dockside with some time to spare. Show up 45 minutes before your session with a photo ID for each driver and your confirmation number.
Good to bring: swimsuit, towel, a waterproof phone pouch, and sunscreen that can handle spray.
