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3 Hour Crab Island Excursion on the Hopper

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Destin, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Amanda_C ·
Jun 2026
We had such an amazing experience! Our captains were absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best time. They took us out to see the dolphins, made the trip fun for the whole family, and truly made it a memorable experience. We 1000% recommend them they’re family and kid-friendly, and we will definitely be booking with them again on our next trip!
· Jose_S ·
Jul 2026
Captain chuck and Julie were so welcoming and so friendly. They made our trip so enjoyable and relaxing. My kids had a great time, we all did. Highly recommend!. And will definitely book again.

Overview

Crab Island is one of Destin’s most famous coastal attractions, and an ideal spot for paddleboarding, snorkeling, or simply drifting along on a floating mat—but equipment rental costs can quickly add up. On this private pontoon cruise to Crab Island along the Choctawhatchee Bay, all beach gear is included in one convenient package, plus Bluetooth speakers to get the party started with your own tunes.
  • Choice of morning, midday, and afternoon start times for easy, hassle-free scheduling
  • Ideal for families or groups of friends: This pontoon cruise is unique to your party
  • BYOB: Cooler and ice provided, so you can bring and enjoy your own food and drinks
  • Just bring a towel and sunscreen—all other beach gear and games are included

What's Included

  • WHAT'S INCLUDED: cooler, ice, water, floats/chairs, paddle board, lily pad, bluetooth speaker
  • WHAT TO BRING: towel, sunscreen, drinks & snacks, BYOB, cash for captain tips.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 302 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA

    We are at the East Dock, behind The Edge Restaurant, at slip #2. Public parking is across the street, or at the top of the hill at The Edge Restaurant.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Choctawhatchee Bay

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • No infants or children under 2 are allowed
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

enge0288
Captain Hank was GREAT! Very friendly, informative and knowledgeable about the area. We would definitely suggest this activity!

Reviews

5.0
based on 32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Chuck and Julie were...

Jami_R, Aug 2026
Chuck and Julie were absolutely fantastic. They were very knowledgeable, friendly, fun. When we come back to Florida we will re book with them!

Amazing Cruise and amazing crew

Jerrica_M, Aug 2026
We had such an amazing time on our cruise! Captain Cory was absolutely great, and Julie was AMAZING with our kids! She made sure they were having fun and felt comfortable the entire time. Our youngest had an absolute blast, our daughter LOVED getting to use the paddle board, and honestly all of our kiddos loved every minute of it! This was such a fun experience for our whole family and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Captain Cory and Julie, for helping us make such wonderful memories with our kids! We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly experience!

We had a wonderful time,...

Christienne_H, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time, it was our favorite activity on our trip. Absolutely exceeded our expectations! Will definitely book with them again.

Great Trip

Jose_S, Jul 2026
Captain chuck and Julie were so welcoming and so friendly. They made our trip so enjoyable and relaxing. My kids had a great time, we all did. Highly recommend!. And will definitely book again.

Awesome

Amanda_C, Jun 2026
We had such an amazing experience! Our captains were absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best time. They took us out to see the dolphins, made the trip fun for the whole family, and truly made it a memorable experience. We 1000% recommend them they’re family and kid-friendly, and we will definitely be booking with them again on our next trip!

Must do in Destin!

Gabrielle_M, Jun 2026
Captain Chuck was so nice and we had so much fun! The food vendors come by and we got chick fil a! Highly recommend!

crabe island hopper

Mark_L, Jun 2026
awesome experience. Chuck was exceptional. very engaging and helpful. personable and helpful. would recommend The Hopper to all.

This was our first time...

Melissa_R, Jun 2026
This was our first time at crab island and the captain and first mate made our experience very enjoyable.

Best Crab Island Trip

James_L, Jun 2026
Julie & Chuck were amazing! They were super accommodating and Julie is super sweet!!!! Definitely recommend 5 stars

Destin Birthday Week 2026

Johnny_M, Jun 2026
The crew, Chuck & Julie, were great. They had everything we could have needed and all went well. I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family. I will be coming back for sure.

We had a great time at...

Amber_L, Jun 2026
We had a great time at Crab Island. Captain Chuck and Julie were great, informative and excellent host. They had everything we needed on the trip to make it fun and memorable. Would definitely recommend Destin Bay Hopper to family and friends.

Best time ever!!!!

Sylvia_I, Jun 2026
The captain and first mate were the very best host and guides ever. They made the experience very memorable and you always felt safe and protected. !! Best time ever on crab island ever!!!

10/10 would recommend

Jamie_B, Jun 2026
We had the best time!! Julie & Chuck were absolutely amazing, 10/10 would do a boat day with them again

Sooo fun!

Anna_S, May 2026
Chuck and Julie were so knowledgeable, fun, and kind! We truly enjoyed our time with them today! They took such good care of us - had all the fun toys, floaties, water, plates/cutlery the posting indicates! Directions were super clear to get to the boat, and from start to finish had a great time.

Crab Island Love!!

Angela_A, May 2026
It was amazing as expected due to we love crab island!! Chuck. & Julie made the trip perfect for our family with comfort for adults & fun stuff for our son. Of course, we will go back & request Chuck & Julie & definitely consider making it a full day trip!!

Crab Island excursion.

Jay_C, May 2026
Very accommodating and friendly crew. Had a great time. Went out of their way to make everyone happy.

Captain Chuck and Ms....

Peter_M, Apr 2026
Captain Chuck and Ms. Julie could not have hosts! They provided many activities for kids & adults. Our family had a great time! Would recommend them to anyone looking for a great tour of Crab Island! Will definitely be back!

Amazing Day at Crab Island

Becca_T, Mar 2026
Captain Chuck and Julie were awesome hosts. They have thought of everything you may need and send out directions the day before so it’s really easy to find their boat. Perfect for a couple or for families. Would highly recommend and will use their company again when we return to Destin.

Must do with this crew in Destin!

Tamara_B, Mar 2026
A great time with amazing staff. Awesome selection of included activities. Beautiful boat and we got to see dolphins.

Great time

Ana_M, Sep 2025
Truly a fun experience. It exceeded our expectations. Captain Mike was super nice and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

We had a really good...

cynda_h, Aug 2025
We had a really good time, cooler with ice, water and all the floats we needed! It was a beautiful sunny day and the energy there was so fun! Our Captain Hank was the best ever

Captain Hank #1

enge0288, Aug 2025
Captain Hank was GREAT! Very friendly, informative and knowledgeable about the area. We would definitely suggest this activity!

Perfect crab island day

Tara_P, Aug 2025
Perfect day! Not too long but not too short with the 3hrs with our 4 year old. Bo our captain was chill and perfect, took great care of us. We ended up having the boat to ourselves, totally worth the price. Everything else way too expensive or way too long! Water floats were nice and boat was clean and well kept! Would definitely book again!

Great experience, very...

Karis_S, Jul 2025
Great experience, very fun and relaxing. The captain was great and entertaining. Good prices and worth the money.

Crab island fun!

Brannette_M, Jul 2025
It was a great experience. Captain Bo was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a great time! We ended up having the boat to ourselves!

Amazing experience 10/10

Chelsea_G, Jul 2025
Captain Bo was amazing! He was polite, attentive and funny. We had a blast on crab island and looking forward to coming back soon.
Member Pricing
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$71.25

per person
Was $75.00(-5%)

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

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