DELAND BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
A Slow-Going Escape: Piloting a 22' Pontoon Through DeLand’s River Parks
A full-day rental from Holly Bluff Marina that puts a 22' pontoon (60 HP, seating for 10) at your command to visit Hontoon Island, Blue Spring, riverside restaurants or a quiet picnic anchorage.
A Slow-Going Escape: Piloting a 22' Pontoon Through DeLand’s River Parks.
Board at Holly Bluff Marina and spend a full day drifting between Hontoon Island State Park, Blue Spring State Park and other nearby river destinations aboard a roomy 22' pontoon; ample seating, provided safety gear and a cruising map let small groups explore wildlife-lined waterways, stop at riverside restaurants or pull over for a picnic amid the sounds of nature.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roomy 22' pontoon with a 60 HP outboard
These pontoons seat up to 10 guests and are powered by a 60-horsepower outboard, offering stable, comfortable cruising for small groups over a full-day rental.
Hontoon Island, Blue Spring and riverside stops
The typical day visits Hontoon Island State Park and Blue Spring State Park with options to tie up at local riverside restaurants or pick a quiet spot to picnic and watch for wildlife.
Orientation, map and safety kit provided on arrival
On arrival guests receive a cruising map and boat orientation; the marina supplies a small anchor, dock lines and a personal flotation device for each guest.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
After check-in at Holly Bluff Marina and a brief boat orientation with the provided cruising map, you cast off on a full-day circuit of local rivers and parks—skimming slow channels toward Hontoon Island or Blue Spring, dropping anchor for a picnic or maneuvering to a riverside dock for lunch, with space for up to ten on board and life jackets provided for every guest.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full-day rental.
Meet at 2280 Hontoon Road, DeLand, FL 32720 (Holly Bluff Marina).
You can pack food for a picnic or plan to visit riverside restaurants; the marina provides a small anchor, dock lines and a personal flotation device for each guest.
The pontoons seat up to 10 guests and are equipped with a 60-horsepower outboard; a cruising map and boat orientation are provided upon arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can ride on a 22' pontoon?
The boats seat up to 10 guests (maximum 10 persons).
How long is the rental?
This offering is a full-day rental.
Where do I meet the operator?
Meet at Holly Bluff Marina, 2280 Hontoon Road, DeLand, FL 32720.
What safety gear and equipment come with the boat?
A small anchor, dock lines and a personal flotation device for each guest are provided by the marina; a cruising map and boat orientation are also provided on arrival.
Where can we go during the day?
Typical destinations include Hontoon Island State Park and Blue Spring State Park, with options to visit other nearby river spots or stop at riverside restaurants or picnic anchors.
What size engine does the pontoon have?
The pontoon is equipped with a 60-horsepower outboard motor.