About The Owners

“We do it because we love it…and Pensacola Beach”

     Charlie and Holly Trinque started Pensacola Pontoons because they love Pensacola Beach and the water, and want to share that experience. Not many people get to live and work their dream job in paradise, but that’s exactly how Charlie sees his business. Today, Pensacola Pontoons is the premier choice for boat rentals on Pensacola Beach.

After managing watersports concessions in the area for many years, the Trinques took the plunge and became small business owners themselves. It is the perfect fit for their family. When you arrive for your Pensacola boat rental, you’ll likely see the kids on the dock helping, too!

Charlie started working on Pensacola Beach at 12 years of age. Legend has it he was paid with hamburgers for 2 years before collecting his first real paycheck. After working his way from “boat dog” to engine mechanic to parasail captain to general manager at an established business, he moved out on his own to start Pensacola Pontoons, focusing exclusively on premium pontoon rentals in Pensacola.

Holly moved from the Frozen North in 2010 to follow a dream of year-round sailboat racing. She was raised on Cheney Reservoir outside of Wichita, KS by Hobie Fleet 27 and had never driven a powerboat until moving to Pensacola Beach. Once the Trinques started their family, her focus changed to family life and building the most reliable luxury tritoon rental business on the island.

Both Charlie and Holly Trinque have been lifelong recreational boaters with a particular interest in sailing and racing sailboats. Their children have been raised on the water as well. Family and business life mesh every day in their household, and their ultimate goal is to provide a safe, stress-free day on the water for your family’s trip to Fort McRee.