Local Guide
Plan Your Fort Pierce Adventure
Fort Pierce, Florida is the crown jewel of the Treasure Coast — and the single best waterway destination on Florida's East Coast for families, novices, seniors, and anyone who just wants a perfect day on the water. Salty's dock at 601 Seaway Drive sits directly on Hutchinson Island, the barrier island that forms Fort Pierce's eastern shore — so when you search for water sports on Hutchinson Island, you've found us. The Indian River Lagoon here is famously calm and clear, protected from ocean swells by Hutchinson Island and fed by pristine freshwater springs. The result is some of the cleanest, most glass-smooth water you'll find anywhere in Florida — ideal for first-timers, young children, and guests who want the thrill of the water without the stress of rough conditions.
Fort Pierce is also one of the top dolphin-spotting and waterway fishing destinations in the entire state. The lagoon's extraordinary biodiversity — it's one of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America — means wildlife is everywhere: resident bottlenose dolphin pods, manatees, sea turtles, and world-class snook and redfish fishing, all in the same calm, accessible waterway.
Salty's Water Sports has been the anchor of Fort Pierce water sports since day one, operating as a BRP Experiences Sea-Doo Partner in Florida. Two days here is not too many — in fact, most guests wish they had booked both.
What to Expect
Your Fort Pierce water sports experience begins at Salty's dock on the Indian River Lagoon. After a brief safety orientation and — if needed — our quick 15-minute on-site boating license test, you'll be on the water within minutes. Jet ski riders will immediately feel the power of the Sea-Doo GTX as they accelerate across the lagoon's glassy surface. Boat rental guests can navigate freely to sandbars, mangrove islands, and the Fort Pierce Inlet. Guided tour guests will follow our expert captains to the lagoon's most productive dolphin feeding grounds, with a 95% sighting rate on every tour.
Great for Families and Groups
Fort Pierce is the most family-friendly water sports destination on Florida's East Coast — full stop. The Indian River Lagoon's calm, clean water is safe for small children, gentle enough for seniors, and exciting enough for teenagers. It's genuinely fun for everyone, regardless of age or experience.
For **Day 1**, put the thrill-seekers on a Sea-Doo GTX jet ski for a guided dolphin tour — our resident dolphin pods are spotted on 95% of tours, and the lagoon's flat water makes it easy and safe even for first-time riders. Kids as young as 6 can ride as passengers with a parent.
For **Day 2**, rent a pontoon boat and spend the day exploring Fort Pierce's boat-only accessible islands and sandbars — places you simply cannot reach any other way. Drop anchor, wade in the shallows, swim, fish, and let the kids splash in water so calm and clear it feels like a private pool. Seniors love the pontoon for its stability and shade. No boating experience required.
Life jackets in all sizes are provided, including infant and toddler sizes. Fort Pierce's calm water and Salty's experienced staff make this the easiest, most relaxed water sports experience in Florida.
