PITTSBURGH BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
City Skyline at 40 MPH: A Bryant Speedboat Day on Pittsburgh’s Rivers
A Pittsburgh Pontoons rental: a 20-foot Bryant that cruises at 40 MPH for 2–8 hours, seats up to nine guests plus a company-referred driver, and lets you BYOB, swim, and tube for a high-energy day on the water.
City Skyline at 40 MPH: A Bryant Speedboat Day on Pittsburgh’s Rivers.
This 20-foot Bryant speedboat, operated by Pittsburgh Pontoons, is a rental built for social, fast-moving days on Pittsburgh’s rivers—capable of cruising at 40 MPH, holding up to nine passengers plus a required company-referred driver, and available in blocks from two to eight hours. The format encourages BYOB outings, swim stops under the supervision of the referred driver, and optional inner-tube or lilypad add-ons for a full day of waterborne fun.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
40 MPH Cruising for an Active Day
This Bryant delivers brisk performance—plan for an active, fast-paced outing that covers river miles quickly and maximizes time for swimming and tubing during a 2–8 hour rental window.
Designed for Groups: Nine Guests Plus Driver
Pennsylvania law and operator policy cap the onboard party at nine passengers; the boat requires a Pittsburgh Pontoons–referred driver to be on board, which lets you focus on socializing and safety.
Swim Stops and Tubing Options
Bring your own food and drinks and add inner tubes or lilypads through the operator; swimming from the boat is permitted when the referred driver is aboard, turning the rental into a floating swim-and-tube playground.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a high-energy, social day: the boat’s speed lets you hop between city-facing panoramas and open-water swim spots within a single multi-hour rental. With a referred driver handling navigation and safety, groups can BYOB, anchor for a swim, rig up inner tubes or lilypads, and return to shore within a 2–8 hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this boat suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals run from 2 to 8 hours—choose a block that fits how many swim or tubing stops you want to make.
BYOB is permitted; bring towels, swimwear, and dry bags. Clean up after your group to avoid a $100 cleaning fee deducted from the security deposit.
The operator is Pittsburgh Pontoons; rentals require a company-referred driver to be on board for the trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can ride this boat?
Up to nine people plus a driver, per Pennsylvania law and operator policy.
Do I need to bring my own captain?
Yes—this rental requires a Pittsburgh Pontoons–referred driver to be on board; the operator supplies or refers the driver.
Can we swim from the boat?
Swimming from the boat is permitted, but only if you have the referred driver on board to oversee the activity.
Are inner tubes or lilypads available?
Inner tubes and lilypads are available to rent through the operator, provided you have a Pittsburgh Pontoons–referred driver on the trip.
Can we bring alcohol and food?
Yes—BYOB and food are allowed. Be sure to clean up afterward or a $100 cleaning fee will be deducted from your security deposit.
What about pets or smoking?
No pets are allowed except licensed service animals. Open-flame smoking is prohibited; vaping is allowed.
How fast does the boat go?
The Bryant cruises at around 40 MPH, offering brisk transit between stops and scenic stretches.