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12 passenger Crab Island pontoon boat rental

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Destin, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

4.5
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· Nicole_V ·
Jun 2026
Loves it going back next year super great you get you’re privacy with fam you can take snacks comes with a boombox
· msgrass100 ·
Jul 2026
Power Up is very reasonably priced. The people there very kind and patient. Tate was a great help getting our boat headed to crab island. We will be back next year. I highly recommend renting your pontoon from them.

Overview

Set sail on your own terms in your own private pontoon boat for a day spent doing what you and your party want at the Crab Island sandbar. Whether you want to take a dip, bring some floaties, sip your favorite drink, explore the water further afield, or all of the above, you can — without having to consider what other travelers want, since the boat is all yours.
  • Enjoy this Crab Island experience in a party of up to 12 people
  • The boat is kitted out with a Bimini top and bluetooth speaker
  • Ideal for locals and tourists alike
  • Feel free to request a captain to do the driving for you

What's Included

  • Pontoon boat rental
  • Life Vest
  • instructions on how to operate boat
  • Boater's Safety Test
  • Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Power Up Watersports
    1201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Ste. A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA

    We are located at Adventure Marina on beautiful Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach. Just look for the blue building down by the boat ramp! **Boat test required for DRIVERS born ON or AFTER January 1st, 1988**

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Boats DO NOT come with drivers (captains) - call us to add one
  • If you are driving the boat yourself -- Drivers MUST take a boat course if they are born ON or AFTER January 1st, 1988
  • We DO NOT provide coolers - you CAN bring food/drinks - NO GLASS & NO GRILLS
  • 12 people max - Babies & toddlers count as people

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Tiffany_J
We had the best experience renting a pontoon boat for our group of 12 (6 adults and 6 kids)! From start to finish, everything was smooth and easy. The boat was clean, spacious, and super comfortable—even with all 12 of us on board, we had plenty of room to relax and enjoy the ride. Crab Island was a fun spot to hang for a few hours, the kids had a blast swimming and playing on the lily pad. The adults loved the atmosphere and the convenience of anchoring right in the heart of the fun. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made sure we were set up with everything we needed before heading out. It truly was a stress-free and unforgettable experience for the whole family. Highly recommend this rental for anyone looking to enjoy a perfect day on the water with a large group; this was a highlight of our trip, and we’ll definitely be booking again next time we’re in town.

Reviews

4.5
based on 97 reviews
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Family vacation

Candice_S, Aug 2026
Great customer service, everyone was so helpful and friendly and make our experience worth it. Highly recommended

Everything good, lady at...

Adrian_V, Jul 2026
Everything good, lady at front desk super friendly, guys outside explaining everything very nicely!!

Very efficient and...

Miriam_M, Jul 2026
Very efficient and professional all but 1 deck hand, he was a little smart mouth and rude Everyone was excellent .

It was wonderful. I don’t...

Vallie_J, Jul 2026
It was wonderful. I don’t like the fact that we were not in the shallow blue water because it was a lot of people. I love that the boat guys were so helpful with our things.

Very Pleasant Experience

msgrass100, Jul 2026
Power Up is very reasonably priced. The people there very kind and patient. Tate was a great help getting our boat headed to crab island. We will be back next year. I highly recommend renting your pontoon from them.

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Nicole_V, Jun 2026
Loves it going back next year super great you get you’re privacy with fam you can take snacks comes with a boombox

Great experience

Mike_D, Jun 2026
We opted for the 2 o’clock rental, which was amazing. Give us plenty of time on the island. The boat was as good as expected. Crew was awesome.

Cruising the waterways to Crab island

Debi_M, Jun 2026
Get a map of the water ways. Be prepared for the waterways to and from crab island to crowded. Crab island was so much fun

Had a fun time

Lynn_B, Jun 2026
Was a cloudy day. Double red flags on beaches. This was perfect. Water was calmer and clearer. Had fun.

Excellent customer...

Rashania_S, Jun 2026
Excellent customer service Be prepared to have an amazing time. If you decide to drive a boat please take the class ahead of time.

Bucket list

Donald_G, Jun 2026
Everything was perfect. The team at the meeting place was very informative. The pontoon boat experience was amazing.

N/a

Junay_W, Jun 2026
It was quick,simple and easy. The boats were very affordable. The store also had things in case you forgot

Great company

Jacob_R, Jun 2026
Great service! Streamline service, quick fast and easy! They do ask for a $50 or $200 refundable deposit for damages, I paid the $200 and it was returned instantly.

Great customer service. ...

Gwendy_S, May 2026
Great customer service. Great price. We had a fantastic experience and day. Definitely would recommend

Perfect

Scott_C, May 2026
Our day was perfect. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The process was easy and quick! Highly recommend!

Best boat rental place in Destin!

Edward_M, Apr 2026
We had an amazing time! They were very informative and explained everything we needed to know. We rented the boat for 8 hours and it was more than enough, the 4 hour tour was 250 but for 100 dollars more we could take it for 4 hours more! Definitely worth every penny!

Perfect day visiting Crab Island

jwilliamswalker, Apr 2026
Very easy check, friendly staff & dock workers! Nice boat , had no issues at all. Can’t wait to return .

To far

Tiffany_S, Apr 2026
The check in wait time was ridiculous. I never received an email to sign waivers or to inform myself about the security deposit. It was only one person with a laptop checking in people. Worst experience and will never book this location again.

Great experience!!

Vy_N, Apr 2026
We took the boat to crab island and then a nearby beach. We had fun swimming in the ocean. Definitely recommend

Power up watersports

Justine_H, Mar 2026
Power up watersports workers go above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. We had a pontoon that wasn't working quite right brought it back and we were in a different one within ten minutes. It was a great experience

Good time

Jessica_P, Sep 2025
We had a great time renting the 24ft boat. The staff were friendly and the rental process was really easy. I only took 1 star away because the boat looked nothing like the pics and the seats were ripped and torn.

Poor boat quality

STACIE_P, Sep 2025
24 ft pontoon was in poor condition, seats torn, steering needed maintenance- difficult to turn steering wheel. Staff was friendly.

They were great. Our...

Lakeesha_G, Sep 2025
They were great. Our reservation was at 9am. I was waiting for family members that didn't arrive till 9:30 am. They accomadated us and gave us 30 extra minutes on the boat rental. I would highly recommend this company. Nick was great.

Family Fun!

Cindy_L, Aug 2025
Amazing, fun, very nice and clean boat, motor ran great, great shade, lots of time to explore around.

Great Value and a Great Day!

Scott_R, Aug 2025
Check in was very smooth and the staff was great! Really appreciated the 90hp Mercury on the boat as well! We had a great day!

Sales

Antonio_V, Aug 2025
Easy access to bay and very helpful. Great experience. Staff was very knowledgeable. Price was good compared to other places.

Single moms/kids trip

Briar_C, Aug 2025
We had the absolute best experience with the boat and crab island. Our boat instructor was extremely knowledgeable gave us all the tips and tricks to watch for that made the trip very smooth with 3 very small children. Fun was had by all and the view was gorgeous!

A great family affair

Miriam_M, Jul 2025
We had a wonderful time. The bit was very spacious. What made the experience even better was the employees. They were extremely nice, informative and absolutely a joy to interact with.

Bbot crab Island pontoon boat charter

Venita_P, Jul 2025
The boat charter dock crew we're very friendly and helpful with the operations of the boat. Unfortunately the office staff didn't inform us of the insurance for the boat until the day of departure. We had a party of 30 quest. We rented three pontoon boats. It was a fantastic day on crab Island.

Crab Island Day

Laurette_D, Jul 2025
Be prepared for no restrooms, but you will totally enjoy it. The water is clear, tons of people but all are friendly and you can buy food and other items

From $250.00

per group (up to 1)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 29 days in advance.

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