Buena Vida Boats

About Buena Vida Boats

Buena Vida Boats rents pontoon boats by the half day, full day or across several days, from Point South Marina in Port St Joe. The company says its boats are at most a few years old, and its website names a Bluetooth stereo among the features on board. Customers give it 4.8 stars across 70 Google reviews.

Planning a day on St. Joseph Bay with Buena Vida Boats

The company describes easy access to St. Joseph Bay. It says no rental company sits closer to the tip of Cape San Blas.

It names snorkeling, dolphin watching and scalloping on the flats as ways to spend the day. If you are staying on Black's Island, the company says it can help you set up a rental for several days of your stay.

Booking a pontoon from the Point South Marina dock

You can book on the website if your trip is more than 12 hours away. Inside 12 hours, contact the dock directly. The company says it will then email you a rental agreement and paperwork to finish online. Same day bookings go through the dock office by phone.

The company lists its busiest dock times as 8 to 10:30 am, noon to 2 pm and 4 to 6 pm. It says the dock office closes on days when weather keeps boats off the bay. It also closes on days with no reservations made at least 24 hours ahead.

Budgeting for fuel and season at Buena Vida Boats

Fuel costs extra. The company says it bills fuel at the marina rate, using digital engine gauge readings taken before launch and again on return. The dock opens at 8 am daily, and the company lists earlier closing times outside summer.

Rates change with the season. The company lists regular rates in summer (May 11 to Aug 18) and roughly 35% off from November 1 through February. Spring trips from March 1 to May 10 and fall trips from Aug 19 to Oct 31 both come at 20% off.