Original Owner Chris Thomas, son of Destin charter boat captain Larry Thomas, is a second-generation boat captain and has been fishing Destin waters for over 30 years. He founded Destin Vacation Boat Rentals in 2008 with his wife Heather, and together they became known for their reputation of excellent customer service and unmatched industry knowledge and experience.
Heather wrote the vast majority of our business blog, is a regular contributor to Beaches, Resorts & Parks magazine (distributed at Barnes & Noble and Books a Million in 48 states), and largely built Destin Vacation Boat Rentals into the highly esteemed booking agency that it is today.
In 2024, Chris and Heather sold the business to the same group that owns and operates Legacy Boating Club and Double Fun Pontoon Rentals. Founded in 2004, Legacy has provided high-end boating to over 450 Members who love quality boats, but prefer not to own a boat. Double Fun was founded in 2016 and serves as one of the Gulf Coast's premier pontoon rental companies, operating in multiple locations from Destin to Panama City Beach.
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals has always been locally owned and operated by people who truly know the boating world and have a passion for customer service. We believe the best years are yet to come, and we look forward to helping thousands more families enjoy memorable experiences out on the water!
Take a look at our award winning selection of pontoon boats, fishing boats, and jet skis.
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