Do I need a boating license to rent a jet ski in Florida?

If you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you are required to complete a Florida boating safety course. Salty's Water Sports offers a quick 15-minute on-site licensing test for $13.97.

What type of jet skis does Salty's Water Sports use?

Salty's Water Sports is the only official Sea-Doo partner on the East Coast of Florida. We operate a fleet of brand-new Sea-Doo GTX personal watercraft as part of the BRP Experiences program.

Can I see dolphins on a jet ski tour at Salty's Water Sports?

Yes! The Indian River Lagoon is home to one of the largest populations of bottlenose dolphins in the United States, with a 95% dolphin sighting rate on our guided tours.

Where is Salty's Water Sports located?

Salty's Water Sports has four locations on Florida's Treasure Coast: Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, Sebastian, and Port Saint Lucie. All locations are on the Indian River Lagoon. Call (772) 448-4516 for directions.

How much does a jet ski rental cost at Salty's Water Sports?

Jet ski rentals start at $99 for 30 minutes on a brand-new Sea-Doo GTX. One-hour rentals are $159, 2-hour rentals are $279, half-day rentals are $449, and full-day rentals are $599.

Best Things to Do on Hutchinson Island, Florida (2026 Guide)

Hutchinson Island is one of Florida’s most beautiful barrier islands — 22 miles of Atlantic beaches, the Indian River Lagoon, and Salty’s Water Sports right at the Fort Pierce Inlet. Here’s the complete guide.

Hutchinson Island is a 22-mile barrier island on Florida’s Treasure Coast — one of the most beautiful and least-developed barrier islands on the entire East Coast. It stretches from the Fort Pierce Inlet in the north to the St. Lucie Inlet in the south, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Indian River Lagoon. The island spans two counties (St. Lucie and Martin) and is accessible from the mainland via bridges at Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, and Stuart.

At the northern tip of Hutchinson Island, right at the Fort Pierce Inlet, Salty’s Water Sports operates Florida’s largest jet ski rental, boat rental, and dolphin tour operation. The location is exceptional: Atlantic Ocean water flows through the Fort Pierce Inlet twice daily, keeping the lagoon crystal-clear, tidal-flushed, and teeming with marine life.

1. Jet Ski Rentals & Dolphin Tours at Salty’s Water Sports

The single best activity on Hutchinson Island is a water sports session at Salty’s Water Sports, located at 601 Seaway Drive right at the Fort Pierce Inlet. Salty’s is Florida’s largest jet ski rental and tour provider — operating the full BRP Sea-Doo GTX fleet with 1,300+ five-star reviews across platforms.

The location is exceptional: Salty’s dock sits at the exact point where Atlantic Ocean water flows into the Indian River Lagoon through the Fort Pierce Inlet, creating crystal-clear, tidal-flushed water that’s unlike anything else on the Treasure Coast. Jet ski rentals, guided dolphin tours, pontoon boat rentals, and sunset cruises all launch from this dock.

2. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is steps from Salty’s dock — a pristine stretch of Atlantic beach on the northern tip of Hutchinson Island. The park offers swimming, fishing, picnicking, and some of the best surf fishing on the Treasure Coast. The inlet itself is a spectacular natural feature: watch boats navigate the channel, pelicans dive for fish, and dolphins ride the tidal current through the gap.

3. Jack Island Preserve State Park

Just north of the Fort Pierce Inlet, Jack Island Preserve is a mangrove island with a 4.4-mile trail system through one of the most intact mangrove ecosystems on Florida’s East Coast. Kayak access from the Indian River Lagoon side. Free admission. Excellent birding — roseate spoonbills, wood storks, and osprey are common.

4. Pepper Beach State Park

Located on the southern St. Lucie County section of Hutchinson Island, Pepper Beach is a quiet, uncrowded Atlantic beach with excellent shelling and sea turtle nesting activity from May through October. The beach is part of the largest sea turtle nesting area in the Western Hemisphere.

5. Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center (Stuart)

On the southern Martin County section of Hutchinson Island near Stuart, the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a 57-acre marine science center with a stingray lagoon, sea turtle rehabilitation facility, and guided ecology boat tours on the Indian River Lagoon. Excellent for families with children.

6. Bathtub Reef Beach

One of the most unique beaches on Hutchinson Island, Bathtub Reef in Stuart is protected by a natural rock reef that creates a calm, shallow swimming area perfect for children and snorkelers. One of the best snorkeling spots on Florida’s East Coast that doesn’t require a boat.

7. Elliott Museum (Stuart)

The Elliott Museum in Stuart is a world-class art and history museum housed in a stunning contemporary building. The collection includes American art, antique automobiles, and the inventions of Sterling Elliott. Excellent air-conditioned option for a midday break.

The Best Way to Spend a Day on Hutchinson Island

Start at Salty’s Water Sports for a morning jet ski rental or guided dolphin tour — the lagoon is at its calmest in the morning, and dolphin activity peaks during feeding hours. After your session, walk to Fort Pierce Inlet State Park beach for a swim and lunch. In the afternoon, drive south on A1A to explore Pepper Beach or Bathtub Reef. End the day with Salty’s sunset cruise — the view of the sun dropping behind the Indian River Lagoon from the Fort Pierce Inlet is one of the most spectacular sunsets in Florida.

Book Water Sports on Hutchinson Island

Book Salty’s Water Sports online 24/7 at saltyswatersports.com or call (772) 448-4516. Located at 601 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 — right at the Fort Pierce Inlet on the northern tip of Hutchinson Island.

More Hutchinson Island Guides

Jet Ski Rentals on Hutchinson Island (2026 Guide) — Everything about renting a jet ski at Fort Pierce Inlet.
Hutchinson Island Water Sports: Dolphin Tours, Jet Ski & Boat Rentals — The complete water sports guide.
Why Fort Pierce Has the Most Beautiful Water on the Treasure Coast — The science behind the inlet’s crystal-clear water.