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Info About Ownership Change:

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! 

Television

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How To Do Florida-

 

"Gulf to Table" originally aired August 2018

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Foodie Escape: Gulf To Table–

 

Watch on Amazon here. Originally aired Summer 2018.

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How Close Can I Beach?

 

on HGTV, Episode Making Home in Miramar Beach aired April 1, 2018

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How Close Can I Beach?

 

on HGTV, Episode Making Home in Miramar Beach aired April 1, 2018

ARTICLES

Side hustle people

Expert Roundup:

 

How To Create a Successful Online Business Nov 2019

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The Destin Vacation Boat Rentals Elf on the Shelf Project-

 

featured in the Destin Log, Dec. 25, 2013.

On the Cover of Business Magazine

On the cover of 850:

 

The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida, Aug-Sept 2013 issue

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Heather & Chris Thomas Featured in ‘Reinvented Lives:

 

How Faith, Love, and Tragedy Inspired

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40 Under 40

 

Chris and Heather Thomas featured in 850 Business Magazine’s October/November 2012 issue.

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‘Best of the Emerald Coast’

 

by Emerald Coast Magazine, October/November 2012

Beaches Resorts Parks Magazine front cover

Mentioned in Beaches, Resorts, & Parks Magazine, Summer 2012

EMERALD COAST 2011 front cover magazine

‘Best of the Emerald Coast Awards’

 

by Emerald Coast Magazine, October/November 2011 issue

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‘Scoop On The Locals’

 

by Emerald Seas Magazine, March 2011 issue 

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