Avalon Pontoon: A Long, Lazy Day Cruising Flaming Gorge’s Rim

DUTCH JOHN BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE

Avalon Pontoon: A Long, Lazy Day Cruising Flaming Gorge’s Rim

A 9.5-hour Avalon pontoon day rental from Cedar Springs Marina for cruising, fishing, and sightseeing in Flaming Gorge—this guide distills what to expect and how to plan.

Avalon Pontoon: A Long, Lazy Day Cruising Flaming Gorge’s Rim.

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Dutch John
Operator
Cedar Springs Marina
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Boat Rental
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Set out from Cedar Springs Marina and spend a full day on spacious Avalon pontoons designed for relaxed cruising, fishing, and sightseeing in the sculpted canyon of Flaming Gorge. The boats pair wraparound seating and a retractable soft-top awning with a Bluetooth stereo and a swim ladder, while safety equipment is provided for every outing.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BOAT

Roomy, comfortable pontoons built for the day

Avalon pontoons are the operator’s most spacious boats for touring Flaming Gorge: wraparound seating with a retractable soft-top awning, a Bluetooth stereo and a swim ladder. They run on a 60 HP four-stroke outboard and carry safety gear aboard.

THE WATER

Cruising, fishing, and sightseeing in Flaming Gorge

The boats are ideal for leisurely cruising and sightseeing along Flaming Gorge and for fishing outings; expect top speeds that vary roughly from 15 to 22 mph depending on load and wind.

THE PRACTICALS

Day rentals made straightforward

These pontoons accommodate up to eight people and come stocked with lifejackets, a fire extinguisher, throwable flotation, an oar and other required safety items—everything needed for a full day on the water.

What the day feels like

How the day unfolds

You’ll take a full 9.5-hour day to put miles on the pontoon: launching, exploring open water and canyon edges, stopping to cast a line or climb down a swim ladder, then returning at day’s end. These boats are tuned to comfortable, social outings rather than high-performance water sports.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this rental works for—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Groups & FriendsIdeal for small groups up to eight seeking a social day of cruising, sightseeing and casual fishing aboard a roomy pontoon.
2
Families with childrenGood fit for families—the boats are spacious and include safety gear; note that the rental agreement requires the renter to be over 18, though there is no minimum age to accompany.
3
AnglersSuitable for anglers looking to fish from a stable platform, but these boats do not include fishfinders and are not outfitted for towing or water-skiing.
4
Pet ownersNot a match—pets are not permitted on these Avalon pontoons.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to bring

All required safety equipment is provided on board: lifejackets, fire extinguisher, sounding device, throwable flotation, oar and other standard safety items.

Boat features

Boats include a retractable soft-top awning covering more than half the boat, wraparound seating, a Bluetooth stereo and a swim ladder; they are not equipped with fishfinders and are not set up for towing or water sports.

Multi-day rentals

Multi-day rentals must be consecutive; boats must be returned by 5:30pm each day and may be picked up again the following day as early as 8:00am.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is a rental day?

The rental duration is 9.5 hours.

What does a rental cost?

The rate is $420 per day.

How many people can ride on an Avalon pontoon?

Each boat has a maximum capacity of eight people.

Are pets allowed?

Pets are not allowed on these boats.

Are the boats equipped for watersports or towing?

No—these pontoons are not equipped for towing or water sports and do not have fishfinders.

Is there an age requirement to rent?

Renters must be over 18 to rent; there is no minimum age to accompany a rental.