--- title: Media - Destin Vacation Boat Rentals description: Media contact and press information for Destin Vacation Boat Rentals in Destin, Florida. image: https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/DVBR/Images/Updated%20LDV%20Pontoon_1-2.jpeg --- # Media ### Destin Vacation Boat Rentals - In the news! Destin Vacation Boat Rentals is dedicated to providing you with timely, targeted information about Destin, Destin’s waterways and ecosystems (including [Crab Island](https://www.destinvacationboatrentals.com/blog-post/crab-island-the-complete-visitors-guide-to-destins-most-popular-hangout/?hsLang=en)), and our company. We offer press releases, press trips, story ideas, [high resolution images](https://www.destinvacationboatrentals.com/royalty-free-photos-destin-florida/?hsLang=en) and logos, and more. And, perhaps best of all, we offer the experience and expertise of seasoned industry professionals. Feel free to contact one of our team members if you need additional information – we look forward to hearing from you and assisting you with your story! [ BOAT RENTALS & RATES ](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/boat-rentals?hsLang=en) [ Crab Island Tours ](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/crab-island-tours/?hsLang=en) ### Info About Ownership Change: In 2024, Chris and Heather sold the business to the same group that owns and operates [Legacy Boating Club](https://legacyboatingclub.com/) and [Double Fun Pontoon Rentals](https://www.doublefunwatersports.com/). Founded in 2004, [Legacy](https://legacyboatingclub.com/) has provided high-end boating to over 450 Members who love quality boats, but prefer not to own a boat. [Double Fun](https://www.doublefunwatersports.com/) 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 ![two ladies driving a green jet ski in destin florida ](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Card%20Images/Destiny%20Jet%20Ski%20Rental/Destiny%20Jet%20Ski%20Rental_main%20image.jpg?width=133&height=100&name=Destiny%20Jet%20Ski%20Rental_main%20image.jpg) ### How To Do Florida-   "Gulf to Table" originally aired August 2018 [ WATCH NOW ](https://www.discoverfloridachannel.com/foodie-escape.html?fbclid=IwAR2JRVeHItiOkLNQwcJHCFf0CZWd53iPQwO2iy8k69z_g4KVJcqUjvaLjDI) ![sun setting over the destin harbor](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Card%20Images/Sunset%20Cruise/Crab%20Island%20Company%20Sunset%20Cruise_2.jpg?width=201&height=100&name=Crab%20Island%20Company%20Sunset%20Cruise_2.jpg) ### Foodie Escape: Gulf To Table–   Watch on Amazon here. Originally aired Summer 2018. [ WATCH NOW ](https://www.amazon.com/Foodie-Escape-Table-Chad-Crawford/dp/B07HPDYQ2C) ![family standing on a dock looking out at the choctawhatchee bay in destin florida](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/How%20Close%20Can%20I%20Beach.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=How%20Close%20Can%20I%20Beach.jpeg) ### How Close Can I Beach?   on HGTV, Episode Making Home in Miramar Beach aired April 1, 2018 [ WATCH NOW ](https://www.hgtv.com/shows/how-close-can-i-beach/episodes/making-home-in-miramar-beach) ![woman at a tiki bar](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/Woman%20at%20bar.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=Woman%20at%20bar.jpeg) ### How Close Can I Beach?   on HGTV, Episode Making Home in Miramar Beach aired April 1, 2018 [ WATCH NOW ](https://www.destinvacationboatrentals.com/blog-post/hgtv-crab-island-destin-florida/?hsLang=en) ### ARTICLES ![Side hustle people](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-05-06%20at%2010.39.33%20AM.png?width=108&height=100&name=Screenshot%202024-05-06%20at%2010.39.33%20AM.png) ### Expert Roundup:   How To Create a Successful Online Business Nov 2019 [ READ NOW ](https://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/insights/how-to-create-a-successful-business-online-experts-roundup) ![elf on the shelf newspaper article ](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/ELF%20ON%20THE%20SHELF.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=ELF%20ON%20THE%20SHELF.jpeg) ### The Destin Vacation Boat Rentals Elf on the Shelf Project-   featured in the Destin Log, Dec. 25, 2013. [ READ NOW ](https://www.destinvacationboatrentals.com/blog/elf-on-the-shelf-visits-destin/?hsLang=en) ![On the Cover of Business Magazine](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/On%20the%20Cover%20of%20Business%20Magazine.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=On%20the%20Cover%20of%20Business%20Magazine.jpeg) ### On the cover of 850:   The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida, Aug-Sept 2013 issue [ READ NOW ](https://issuu.com/rowlandpublishing/docs/850_as_13/1) ![former destin vacation boat rentals owners standing next to boat](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/reinvented1-150x150.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=reinvented1-150x150.jpg) ### Heather & Chris Thomas Featured in ‘Reinvented Lives:   How Faith, Love, and Tragedy Inspired [ READ NOW ](https://issuu.com/rowlandpublishing/docs/12ec_oct-nov/1) ![former owners featured in 40 under 40 magazine front cover](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/40%20UNDER%2040.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=40%20UNDER%2040.jpeg) ### 40 Under 40   Chris and Heather Thomas featured in *850 Business Magazine’s* October/November 2012 issue. [ READ NOW ](https://www.850businessmagazine.com/young-leaders-making-their-mark-on-the-850/) ![front cover of the best of 2012 magazine in destin florida](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/BEST%20OF%202012.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=BEST%20OF%202012.jpg) ### ‘Best of the Emerald Coast’   by *Emerald Coast Magazine*, October/November 2012 [ READ NOW ](https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/issue/emerald-coast-magazine/emerald-coast-magazine-october-november-2012/) ![Beaches Resorts Parks Magazine front cover](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/Beaches%20Resorts%20Parks%20Magazine.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=Beaches%20Resorts%20Parks%20Magazine.jpeg) Mentioned in *Beaches, Resorts, & Parks Magazine*, Summer 2012 [ READ NOW ](https://www.amazon.com/Beaches-Resorts-Parks-Magazine-Summer/dp/B077K6QDVD) ![EMERALD COAST 2011 front cover magazine](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/EMERALD%20COAST%202011.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=EMERALD%20COAST%202011.jpeg) ### ‘Best of the Emerald Coast Awards’   by* Emerald Coast Magazine,* October/November 2011 issue [ READ NOW ](https://issuu.com/rowlandpublishing/docs/econ2012/1) ![arial view of rental homes in destin florida](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rental-1.png?width=133&height=133&name=rental-1.png) ### ‘Scoop On The Locals’   by *Emerald Seas **Magazine*, March 2011 issue  [ READ NOW ](http://www.emeraldseasmagazine.com/) ##### as seen on ![em-cost](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/em-cost.png?width=157&height=65&name=em-cost.png) ![hot](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/hot.png?width=86&height=86&name=hot.png) ![daily-news](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/daily-news.png?width=80&height=70&name=daily-news.png) 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