PITTSBURGH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Drive a 22-foot Crest II Pontoon Through Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Skyline
Self-drive pontoon rentals for groups up to 12 with Bluetooth, party lights, and optional innertubes or lilypads — a concise guide to what to expect on the water.
Drive a 22-foot Crest II Pontoon Through Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Skyline.
Take the wheel of a larger, more luxurious 22-foot Crest II pontoon in Pittsburgh and spend hours cruising the city’s riverfront with up to 12 people, Bluetooth sound and party lights. These drive-yourself rentals let groups pack their own food and drinks and add innertubes or lilypads for a festive day afloat.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bluetooth sound, party lights and BYOB
The Crest II comes Bluetooth-enabled with party lights and allows you to bring your own food and alcoholic beverages — a setup tailored for a lively group outing on the water.
Room for (almost) a dozen
These larger, more luxurious boats accommodate up to 12 people (11 plus a driver, per Pennsylvania law), making them a natural choice for groups and small parties.
Tubing, lilypads and optional on‑water services
You can rent innertubes and lilypads with this boat if you have a Pittsburgh Pontoons driver; fishing charters and other options are noted as available in the company’s information.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to take the helm
This is a drive-yourself outing that emphasizes social time and skyline sightseeing: larger, comfortable pontoons with party-ready amenities and flexible rental lengths so groups can tailor a short spin or several hours on Pittsburgh’s waters.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this boat is best for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals range from 2 to 8 hours.
You may bring your own food and beverages; pack everything away and clean up to avoid a potential security deposit cleaning charge.
No open flames (smoking is disallowed but vaping is allowed), no pets except licensed service animals, and observe posted prohibitions such as no fishing from standard rentals unless arranged as a charter.
The boat is Bluetooth-enabled and equipped with party lights; innertubes and lilypads are rentable (some rental options require a company driver or representative).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can we rent the pontoon?
Rentals are available in durations from 2 to 8 hours.
How many people can ride on the Crest II?
The boat accommodates up to 12 people (11 plus the driver, in accordance with Pennsylvania law).
Can we bring our own food and alcohol?
Yes — BYOB is permitted; you are asked to clean up or a $100 cleaning charge may be deducted from the security deposit.
Are innertubes and lilypads included?
Innertubes and lilypads can be rented, but that option requires a Pittsburgh Pontoons driver or company representative.
Can we swim from the boat?
The company information includes restrictions: one line notes permitted swimming if you use the company’s DD, while another explicitly lists 'NO swimming from the boat' — follow the company representative’s guidance for what is allowed on your rental.
Are pets allowed?
No pets are allowed except licensed service animals.
Is fishing allowed?
Standard rentals list 'NO fishing' in the company rules, though fishing charters are noted as available separately.