Watersports on the water at Ponce Inlet, near Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach · Ponce Inlet · New Smyrna

Eight ways to spend a day on the water.

Jet ski tours, pontoon rentals, parasailing, dolphin and manatee tours, kayaks, paddleboards, fishing, and private charters — all run from the same family-owned dock on the peninsula. One booking system, one phone number, one perfect day.

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Activities

USCG

Certified captains

One dock

4958 S Peninsula Dr

10 min

South of Daytona

Welcome to the peninsula

Fun for the whole family.

Located just minutes from Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet Watersports has everything you need for some great family fun on the water. Whether you want the speed of a jet ski tour, the calm of a sunset paddle, or the thrill of soaring on a parasail, we've got the boat — and the captain — for the day you have in mind.

We run under Headway Enterprises, Inc., the same family that owns Daytona Parasail, St. Augustine Parasail, and Cocoa Beach Parasail. Same standards, same gear, same captains who'd rather be on the water than anywhere else.

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Pick how you want the day to feel.

Slow-cruise pontoon, full-speed jet ski, sunrise paddle, or six hundred feet up on a parasail — every activity launches from the same dock. Tap any card to see live availability.

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Dolphin & Manatee Eco Tour

See dolphins, manatees, and the lighthouse from the water.

A two-hour shaded boat tour through the Halifax River and Ponce Inlet — wild dolphins, manatees in the warm months, the lighthouse from the inlet, and a captain who knows where to look. The most-booked tour we run.

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Jet Ski Tours

Guided 90-minute ride past the lighthouse.

Lighthouse loop, manatees, sandbars — guided so you don't have to navigate, fast enough to feel like a vacation. Two riders per ski. Visit our dedicated jet ski site for routes and what to expect.

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Parasailing

Soar 600 feet above the inlet.

Ten-minute flight, three hundred to six hundred feet up, the whole coast laid out below you. Single, tandem, or triple. Easy onboarding from the deck — feet stay dry unless you ask for the dip.

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Pontoon Rentals

Be your own captain. Drift to the sandbar.

Self-drive 22-foot pontoons for half-day, full-day, or sunset cruises. Up to ten guests. No experience needed. Disappearing Island, Halifax River, the calm intracoastal flats. Visit our dedicated pontoon site for details.

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Kayak Rentals

Paddle the wildlife corridor at your pace.

Single and tandem kayaks straight off the dock. The marsh side of Ponce Inlet is calm, shallow, and full of dolphins and manatees. No tour, no schedule — just the boat and a paddle.

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Paddleboard Rentals

Stand up. Glide. See everything.

Stand-up paddleboards for an hour or for the day. The view from up there beats a kayak — easier than it looks once you get the rhythm. Calm water means even first-timers can stay dry.

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Fishing Charters

Inshore redfish, snook, and trout.

Captained inshore charters with experienced guides who fish these flats every week. Half-day or full-day, one to four anglers. All gear, bait, and the local knowledge included.

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Private Boat Charters

Your boat, your day, your call.

Custom charters for groups, birthdays, or special occasions. Pick the duration, the route, the activities. Captained by someone who knows the inlet, the sandbars, and the best vantage points for sunset.

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Sunset Cruises

The best light of the day.

Guided two-hour cruise that times to the sunset. Calm water, golden light, the lighthouse silhouetted to the east. The trip everyone takes the photos from.

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Our commitment to safety and fun

USCG-certified captains. Meticulously maintained gear. Forty years of inlet experience.

Your safety is our number one priority. Our team is led by experienced, USCG-certified captains and professional guides who are trained to provide a secure and enjoyable environment. Every parasail boat, jet ski, kayak, and pontoon is meticulously maintained to ensure reliability and performance — because the only thing you should think about out there is the view.

Getting to Ponce Inlet

How far is it really?

We're at 4958 S Peninsula Drive on the Ponce Inlet peninsula. Easy parking, easy check-in. If you're vacationing in any of the surrounding towns, we're an easy day trip — closer than most people guess.

Daytona Beach

~10 miles · 19 minutes south. The closest major beach town.

New Smyrna Beach

~15 miles · 23 minutes south. Quieter, surf-shop-coffee-shop energy.

Port Orange

~7 miles · 15 minutes. The bridge crossing is the scenic part.

Orlando

~62–72 miles · just over an hour. Great day-trip from theme-park hotels.

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What our guests have to say

One of the best things to do near Daytona.

★★★★★

“Peaceful tour with dolphins, birds and beautiful views! This dolphin and manatee tour was one of our favorite activities. The shaded boat made it so comfortable, and the wildlife viewing was wonderful.”

— Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

★★★★★

“We did the parasail in the morning and rented a kayak in the afternoon. The crew remembered our names from check-in. Best day of the trip — kids are still talking about it.”

— The Hollis Family

★★★★★

“Booked the jet ski tour for my bachelor weekend. The captain knew exactly where the dolphins were and where the photo spots are at the lighthouse. Worth every dollar.”

— Marcus T.

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