Gilligan’s Watersports: Destin’s Destination for Aquatic Excitement!
Embark on thrilling adventures with our state-of-the-art Waverunners, offering a fast-paced and exhilarating ride along the sun-kissed shores. For a more relaxed experience, indulge in the luxury of our Pontoon Rentals, providing a spacious and comfortable way to explore the scenic beauty of the area’s waters. Take your vacation to new heights with our Parasailing adventures, where you can soar above the Gulf of Mexico, capturing breathtaking views and creating lasting memories. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-pumping activities or serene water exploration, Gilligan’s Watersports has it all for an unforgettable aquatic escapade.
Find Us on the Destin Harbor — Parking & Check-In
Gilligan’s sits right on the Destin Harbor at 530 Harbor Blvd — here’s how to reach us, park free, and get checked in.
We’re on the Destin Harbor, right on Harbor Blvd (Highway 98)
Watch for the Gilligan’s Watersports signage — Get directions
Parking
Parking at Gilligan’s is free and right on property, first come, first served. If our lot fills up, overflow parking is at 531 Mountain Drive, Destin, FL 32541.
Check-In
Check in 45 minutes before your scheduled time with a valid photo ID. Renting a waverunner or pontoon? Drivers born on or after January 1, 1988 need a Florida boater safety certificate — the NASBLA temporary test is available on site for $3, or take it online before you arrive. Captained cruises need no license at all; the crew boards you and runs the safety briefing.
Worth packing: reef-safe sunscreen, a hat with a strap, a phone leash or waterproof pouch, and a small soft-sided cooler with drinks — no glass.
What you can see while riding one of our Waverunners?
If you enjoy a little more action on your Destin, FL vacation then we've got you covered! Come rent one of our Waverunners (aka Jet Skis) so you can go experience the clear waters for yourself. Our waverunners are high performance machines and are extremely fun to ride!
Experience Destin, FL in a very special way by parasailing high above the crystal clear waters of the Emerald Coast! Experience many kinds of sea life such as, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Stingrays & more! We offer photos for your parasailing experience also so you can reminisce over your photos again and again!
If you want to experience sea life up close and personal we will do our best to bring that wish to life for you on one of our guided Dolphin Jet Ski, Waverunner tours! There is nothing better than getting up close to sea life while on vacation in Destin, FL
Come see us if you need a pontoon boat that will take you to Crab Island while on vacation in Destin, FL . Crab Island is an excellent place to spend time in the sun! It is a very shallow sand bar near the Destin Bridge that sometimes will allow you to experience Stingrays, Starfish and other little fish!
The boat is worth it especially with a group ! Best way to see crab island and explore . Always book here boats , jet skis !! We keep coming back because the customer service thanks were from out of town & always book here when in town . Dolphin tour was cool for less expirenced jetski riders there’s a tour guide! Keeps group together. Go first or last if you want to get some speed away from others.
Amor, Google Reviews
Easy booking and amazing time!
The boat is worth it especially with a group ! Best way to see crab island and explore . Always book here boats , jet skis !! We keep coming back because the customer service thanks were from out of town & always book here when in town . Dolphin tour was cool for less expirenced jetski riders there’s a tour guide! Keeps group together. Go first or last if you want to get some speed away from others.
Amor, Google Reviews
Awesome service from the employees to the equipment!
We rented a pontoon boat for 4 hours and we actually got there about an hour too early and they let us get on the boat as soon as we got there anyway(basically got an extra hour for no extra charge). All staff was super nice and helpful with any questions we had. Boats are fairly new and in very good condition and well maintained. They were also the cheapest price compared to other places we had called. Definitely will be coming back next time we are back in Destin!
Chris Diaz, Google Reviews
Easy booking and amazing time!
The boat is worth it especially with a group ! Best way to see crab island and explore . Always book here boats , jet skis !! We keep coming back because the customer service thanks were from out of town & always book here when in town . Dolphin tour was cool for less expirenced jetski riders there’s a tour guide! Keeps group together. Go first or last if you want to get some speed away from others.
Amor, Google Reviews
WE HAD A BLAST!!!
To celebrate my son's 12th birthday I booked Gilligan's for their dolphin jetski tour and parasailing. WE HAD A BLAST!!! We saw 5 dolphins and 4 sharks while on the jetskis. Tyler was amazing. Our parasailing experience was also great. I can't remember the other guys name but him and Tim made it one to remember. If you're ever in the area definitely visit Gilligan's!!!
Erica McGill, Google Reviews
Their prices very reasonable!!
Hey!! Some friends referred us to Gillian’s and I am so glad they did!! We had our first parasailing adventure AND it could NOT have been better!!!! These guys went above and beyond to make sure our family was safe and had a great experience!!! Their prices very reasonable!! Please be sure to give a great tip cause these guys deserve it!!!! Thank you!!!!!
