Cruise the

St. Johns River

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May Vacations at Holly Bluff Resort Marina. Memorial Day weekend vacations. Houseboat rentals for Memorial Day Weekend, Mother's Day, and Cinco De Mayo!
Pontoon rentals on the St. Johns River in DeLand, Florida.

  • 12 people max | 50 H.P. Engine

    Weekday:

    • $249 | 8:45am - 4:45pm

    Weekend:

    • $269 | 8:45am - 4:45pm

    Rental comes full of gas. Taxes and fees not included.

Pontoon rentals in Deland, Florida on the St. Johns River. Escape to Old Florida at Holly Bluff Resort Marina.

  • 12 people max | 50 H.P. Engine

    Weekday:

    • $249 | 8:45am - 4:45pm

    Weekend:

    • $269 | 8:45am - 4:45pm

    Rental comes full of gas. Taxes and fees not included.

Just outside Orlando on the St. Johns River: Along with numerous places to just “get away from it all” and immerse yourself in nature, there are several state parks and restaurants within cruising distance from our marina in DeLand. Take a pontoon day trip to local favorites just around the bend or hop aboard one of our houseboats, where you can cruise up to 50 nautical miles to along the St. Johns River. Boat rentals to Hontoon Island State Park and Blue Spring State are available! Fishing boats are available so you can explore shallow and narrow canals, great for fishing.

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Fishing boat rentals in Deland, Florida!

  • 3 people max | 20 H.P. Electric Start

    Daily Rate

    • $100 | 8:45am - 4:45pm

    Weekend Houseboat Add On

    • $175

    Midweek Houseboat Add On

    • $225

    Week Houseboat Add On

    • $350

    Rental comes full of gas. Taxes and fees not included.

Paddleboard rentals in Deland, Florida.

  • $50 per day

    Taxes and fees not included.

Kayak rentals on the St. Johns River in Florida.

  • $40 per day

    Taxes and fees not included.

Kayak rentals on the St. Johns River in Deland, Florida.

  • $60 per day

    Taxes and fees not included.

Experience Winter in

the Sunshine State

📍Blue Spring State Park

World War II Tiger tugboat originally built in DeLand in the 1940s sits around the bend from Holly bluff Resort Marina.

Destinations 

and Day Trips

Blue Spring State Park during Manatee Season.
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Pontoon Rentals 

  • Guests may either pay in full at the time of booking or secure their reservation with a deposit. Any remaining balance is due at check-in. Prices do not include taxes, gas, fees, and holiday surcharges.

  • The main operator must be at least 18 years of age with a valid government issued photo ID. Anyone operating this vessel who was born on or after January 1, 1988 must provide proof of a Boating Safety Certification. The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state. Course information can be found online at: https://courses.boatus.org/

  • Cancellations: If you must cancel your pontoon, fishing boat, or kayak reservation, notify the marina at least 24 hours before your scheduled rental. Guests who fail to cancel within this time frame or do not show up (no-call/no-show) will be charged the full rental amount.

Fishing Boats & Kayaks 

  • Payment in full is required at the time of booking. Prices do not include taxes, gas, fees, and holiday surcharges.

  • Renter must be at least 18 years of age with a valid government issued photo ID. Anyone operating this vessel who was born on or after January 1, 1988 must provide proof of a Boating Safety Certification. The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state. Course information can be found online at: https://courses.boatus.org/

  • Cancellations: If you must cancel your fishing boat or kayak reservation, notify the marina at least 24 hours before your scheduled rental. Guests who fail to cancel within this time frame or do not show up (no-call/no-show) will be charged the full rental amount.

Insurance Requirements

All boat rentals at Holly Bluff Resort Marina require liability coverage. This coverage protects against damages or injuries caused to a third party while operating a rental vessel.

  • Houseboats & Aluminum Fishing Boats 

    • $50,000 Liability Coverage – This coverage protects the renter should they be found liable to damage or injury to another person or their property, up to $50k.

    • Damage Responsibility – This coverage does not apply to your rental boat. Unless you choose to purchase a damage waiver or additional protection, you are personally responsible for any damage to the vessel or its equipment during your rental.

  • Pontoons

    • $50,000 Liability Coverage – This coverage protects the renter should they be found liable to damage or injury to another person or their property, up to $50k.

    • $1,000 Damage Waiver - This coverage is for damage caused by the renter to your prop. The renter will have coverage up to $1k and anything additional they will remain responsible for.

This description is specific to the minimum liability insurance coverages that are required at booking. Guests have the option to add a damage waiver if there is not one, or buy up to higher limits if they would like.