
Florida’s Most Biodiverse Waterway — Dolphins, Manatees & Crystal-Clear Lagoon Water
Available in Treasure Coast
Brand-new Sea-Doo GTX watercraft. 1–2 adults + 1 small child. Starting at $70.
Pontoon boats for up to 12 guests. No captain required. Starting at $249.
Guided tours with 95% dolphin sighting rate on the Indian River Lagoon.
Romantic guided sunset tours on the lagoon. Dolphins commonly spotted.
Explore mangrove tunnels and lagoon shallows at your own pace.
Group thrills for up to 6 riders — the most fun on the water!
Relaxed eco-tour on a private pontoon boat — naturalist guide, 95% dolphin sighting rate, all ages welcome.
Treasure Coast for Families
The Treasure Coast is the most family-friendly water sports region in Florida. The Indian River Lagoon’s calm, protected water is safe for small children, gentle enough for seniors, and exciting enough for teenagers. Kids as young as 6 can ride as passengers on jet skis with a parent. Life jackets in all sizes — including infant and toddler — are provided at every location. For the ultimate Treasure Coast family day, start with a guided dolphin tour at Fort Pierce (95% sighting rate, 1.5 hours), then rent a pontoon boat and explore the lagoon’s boat-only accessible sandbars and mangrove islands. Finish the day at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park or South Causeway Beach, both within minutes of Salty’s dock. No boating experience required, no gear to bring — just show up and enjoy.
Explore More
Beautiful beach park at the Fort Pierce Inlet with swimming, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Steps from Salty’s main dock.
The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of the Navy SEALs — right in Fort Pierce, where the original Frogmen trained during WWII.
Directly across from Salty’s Fort Pierce dock. Perfect post-water-sports stop for families — touch live sea creatures and learn about the dolphins you just saw.
Beautiful Atlantic-facing beach town with boutique shops, restaurants, and the famous Vero Beach Hotel & Spa.
Florida’s largest state park in Martin County, with kayaking, wildlife tours, and the Loxahatchee River — a designated Wild & Scenic River.
World-class surfing, fishing, and wildlife at the northern gateway to the Treasure Coast. Steps from Salty’s Sebastian location.
📖 Local Guide Treasure Coast Guides
Everything you need to know about water sports on Florida’s Treasure Coast — from Fort Pierce to Sebastian, jet skis to dolphin tours.
The complete guide to renting a jet ski on the Treasure Coast — 6 locations, pricing, what to expect, and how to book.
The ultimate Treasure Coast activity guide: water sports, beaches, wildlife, restaurants, and day trips from Fort Pierce to Sebastian.
About Treasure Coast
Florida’s Treasure Coast stretches along the Atlantic from Sebastian Inlet in the north to Jupiter Inlet in the south, encompassing Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties. The name comes from the Spanish treasure fleets that wrecked along this coastline in 1715 — and the region still feels like a discovery for the millions of Florida visitors who overlook it in favor of Miami or Orlando. The Indian River Lagoon, which runs the full length of the Treasure Coast, is the most biodiverse estuary in North America: 4,300 species of plants and animals, including resident bottlenose dolphin pods, West Indian manatees, sea turtles, and world-class sport fish, all in the same calm, accessible waterway.
Salty’s Water Sports is the Treasure Coast’s largest and most decorated water sports operator, with locations at Fort Pierce (Hutchinson Island), Jensen Beach (Sandpiper Bay), Port Saint Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart, and Sebastian. Whether you’re staying at a resort in Jensen Beach, visiting family in Port Saint Lucie, or road-tripping down A1A, Salty’s has a dock within easy reach. Every location offers the same brand-new Sea-Doo GTX jet skis, the same expert guides, and the same 95% dolphin sighting rate — the best on the East Coast of Florida.
The Treasure Coast is genuinely different from South Florida. The water is calmer, cleaner, and less crowded. The wildlife is more abundant. The prices are lower. And the experience — gliding across a glass-smooth lagoon with dolphins surfacing alongside your jet ski — is one of the most memorable things you can do in the state of Florida.
Best Time to Visit
The Treasure Coast is a year-round destination, but spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) offer the absolute best conditions: calm lagoon water, comfortable air temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s, and peak dolphin activity as pods follow baitfish migrations. Summer (June–August) is warm and energetic — dolphin feeding behavior is at its most active, though afternoon thunderstorms are common and guests should plan morning sessions. Winter (December–February) is surprisingly spectacular: cooler water concentrates fish schools, drawing large dolphin pods into visible feeding frenzies near the Fort Pierce and Sebastian inlets. Water temperatures rarely drop below 65°F, making year-round jet ski and boat rental comfortable for most guests.
What to Expect
Your Treasure Coast water sports experience begins at whichever Salty’s location is most convenient for you — Fort Pierce (Hutchinson Island), Jensen Beach (Sandpiper Bay), Port Saint Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart, or Sebastian. After a brief safety orientation and — if needed — our quick 15-minute on-site boating license test, you’ll be on the Indian River Lagoon within minutes. Every location offers the same core services: jet ski rentals on brand-new Sea-Doo GTX watercraft, pontoon boat rentals for groups up to 12, guided dolphin tours with a 95% sighting rate, and sunset cruises. Fort Pierce and Jensen Beach additionally offer banana boat rides and kayak/paddleboard rentals.
💡 Local Tip
The Treasure Coast’s best-kept secret is the ‘Dolphin Playground’ near the Fort Pierce Inlet — a series of shallow sandbars where a resident pod of 15+ dolphins congregates almost every morning. Ask your Salty’s guide to take you there on your jet ski tour. It’s not on any tourist map, but our guides know exactly where to find them.
Frequently Asked
Online booking available 24/7. Open 7 days a week, weather permitting.