Paddleboarding – PCB Paddleboard
Enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico by renting a stand-up paddleboard. The height from a standing position allows a birds-eye view of all the marine life including schools of fish, stingrays and dolphins. The best part about PCB Paddleboards is that they will deliver the paddleboards directly to any hotel or condo, which means that you will be able to have a paddleboard sent straight over to any of our By The Sea Resorts’ properties.
Prices:
Paddleboard Half-Day Rental: $35
Paddleboard Full-Day Rental: $45
Paddleboard Weekly Rental: $165
Website: https://panamacitypaddleboards.com
Bonfire – Endless Beach Rentals
Beach activities don’t stop when the sun goes down. Endless Beach Rentals offers bonfire service at night at certain locations along Panama City Beach including Harpoon Harry’s, which is next door to Chateau By The Sea. Upon purchasing a bonfire experience, Endless Beach Rentals will take care of the permits required, so you can just sit back and enjoy the beach by fireside at night. They offer three Beachside Bonfire packages ranging from $250-400 and suggest booking at least 7 days ahead of time.
Prices:
$250 Package
2-4 chairs
Cooler with ice
Bonfire
$300 Package
5-10 chairs
Cooler with ice
Table
Hammock
S’mores Kit
$400 Package
10+ chairs
Cooler with ice
Table
Bluetooth speakers
3 person hammock
Extra-large s’mores kit
Cornhole
Website: https://www.endlessrentalspcb.com
Pontoon Boats – Adventures At Sea
Spend a day navigating the waters of Grand Lagoon, St. Andrews Bay, Shell Island and the Gulf of Mexico at your own speed on a pontoon boat. Adventures at Sea offers both regular and double decker pontoon boats for half-day and full-day rentals. The double-decker pontoon features tanning space on both levels, as well as two slides that go from the top level directly into the water. Both the regular and double decker pontoon boats fit 12 passengers, so it’s a great rental for family or group outings.
Price: Depends on the day of week & season
Website: https://www.watersportspc.com
Kayak – Shell Island Shuttle
Visitors and locals alike use the Shell Island Shuttle from St. Andrews State Park for a fun day trip away from the main crowds. To add a little more adventure and exploration in your Shell Island trip, purchase a kayak rental near the boat launch/fishing pier. This rental will include the roundtrip shuttle to Shell Island, home of one of the highest concentrations of bottlenose dolphins in the world. You will have all day to kayak, swim and explore the island. The shuttle leaves every half an hour during the summer season. Make sure to bring your camera to capture any dolphins, birds and fish you might see!
Prices:
All-day Single Kayak (plus roundtrip shuttle): $65
All-day Double Kayak (plus roundtrip shuttle): $75
Website: https://www.shellislandshuttle.com
Banana Boat, Parasail and Jet Ski Rentals
Among the most common beach rentals in Panama City Beach are jet skis, banana boats and parasails, which are rented behind most of our hotel properties. Looking for a group excursion? Banana boat rides are especially fun for a large group of people, as they can fit around 6-12 people depending on whether it is a single or double banana boat. The speed demons in the family will love driving the jet ski. Prices vary by company and season, and rentals are weather permitting.
Price: Varies by company and activity
