TOP 10 Private Capt Pontoon to Crab Island Choose 3,4,5, or 6 Hr
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Destin, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Set sail from Destin for the Crab Island sandbar with your own private captain. Choose the tour length that best suits your group, and let your guide do the rest, steering you and your group to their favorite spot where you can kick back, relax, take a dip, and sip a drink in the refreshing blue water.
- A customizable Crab Island experience great for locals or visitors
- Keep your eyes peeled to be in with a chance to see dolphins
- Snorkel, go shelling, play games, try paddle boarding, or just chill
- Feel free to bring your own snacks and alcohol
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Paddle Board, Floats, Bluetooth Speaker, Ice Chest
- All Fees and Taxes
- Football, Tipsy Toss, Snorkeling
- Alcoholic BeveragesNo Alcohol sold on Crab Island. BYOB
- Child sized lifejackets not provided. Bring appropriately fitted lifejacket for your child under 7.
- Guarantee of seeing dolphins NOT included.
- Please Exclude Trashy Music! We are a Family Oriented Business.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 302 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA
302 Harbor Blvd. To The Left & Behind The EDGE restaurant & BEHIND BEIGNETS & BREW (white building directly to the left of The Edge) towards the water! East Doc! BOAT SLIP#3,4 & 5! (slips not marked w/ numbers, just count them) **UNDER the YELLOW UMBRELLAS**
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Destin Harbor
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- All children 6 and under must wear lifejackets.
- BYOB, Snacks, Sun Screen, Towels, etc.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Johnna_T
Had an amazing time. Captain Casey was great. After our first adventure we booked a second day with Casey. Definitely will do it again if we come to destine again. Captain Casey is very nice and polite and very knowledgeable of the area.
Reviews
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Kyiah_P, Jul 2026
We had an amazing time on this private boat trip to Crab Island! The captain was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made sure everyone had a great experience from start to finish. The boat was clean, the atmosphere was so much fun, and the whole trip was relaxing and enjoyable. We made so many great memories and couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water. We would definitely book again and highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are so happy you had such a great time w/ FunDestin Adventures on Crab Island. It was a pleasure hanging out with you. Come back and see us anytime you are in Destin.
Michelle_F, Jul 2026
We had a fantastic time. Dena was wonderful time. We could have not asked for a better experience to Crab Island!!!! I will recommend her and her company to everyone that I know is coming to Destin!!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are so happy you had such a great time w/ FunDestin Adventures on Crab Island w/ Dena. Dena said, "It was a pleasure hanging out with you." Come back and see us anytime you are in Destin.
Linda_G, Jul 2026
boat looks brand new. The captain was friendly and engaging. Such a better deal than some other private boat excursions!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are so happy you had such a great time on Crab Island w/ us. We do have an amazing deal that includes all the fun things, captain, floats, cooler, ice, water toys - all inclusive. Thanks for mentioning. Come back and see us anytime you are in Destin.
kortney_f, Jul 2026
Great experience! Highly recommend a day at crab island. John with Fun Destin Adventures was a great guide! Even saw dolphins along the way.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are so happy you had such a great time w/ FunDestin Adventures & John on Crab Island. It was a pleasure hanging out with you. Come back and see us anytime you are in Destin.
Zoe_J, Jul 2026
Captain John was absolutely amazing! He met us right in front of the restaurant on the dock, making it incredibly easy to find him. On the ride to and from Crab Island, he shared fun facts about Destin and even made sure we had the chance to see dolphins, which was such a special bonus!
We booked the 3-hour trip, and it was the perfect amount of time for our family, especially with an infant. We never felt rushed, but it was just the right length for everyone to enjoy themselves.
He found the perfect spot to anchor the boat, making us feel comfortable and safe the entire time. We were traveling with young children, and after watching videos and reading reviews beforehand, I wasn’t sure if Crab Island would be family-friendly. Thanks to Captain John’s experience and choice of location, we had an incredible, stress-free day.
Captain John went above and beyond to make the trip special for our kids. He kept an eye out for crabs so they could catch some, and that ended up being one of their favorite parts of the day. Seeing how excited they were made the experience even more memorable.
He provided floating devices, snorkeling gear, and everything listed in the description. We brought our own ice chest, but he also had one available for guests who needed it. He even let us know he could call the food boats over to us, so we didn’t have to swim or walk to grab lunch or snacks.
One of the things we appreciated most was that Captain John took photos for us throughout the trip. It allowed us to be fully present and enjoy our time together while still leaving with wonderful family memories to look back on.
This was easily one of the highlights of our Destin vacation. We’ll definitely be booking with Captain John every time we visit, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun, relaxing, and family-friendly day at Crab Island!
Allison_C, Jul 2026
Captain John was absolutely awesome! He was prompt, fun and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend booking!
Destanie_F, Jun 2026
Dan was an amazing captain. We had a great time. He was kind and went out of the way to communicate with vendors and call them over for us. He was so sweet! He made the trip amazing! Thank you. Completely as advertised. Boat was pretty. We will be back.
Amanda_A, Jun 2026
Wonderful captain- we had a great 4 hours on the boat! Crab Island was fun to hang out and play in the water with our family. Captain was very friendly and seemed to really enjoy his time working. He was very laid back and up for whatever we wanted to do. I’d highly recommend going this route vs renting a boat on your own. We had no stress- the captain handled everything for us- games, balls, floats, chairs, cooler with ice, music.
Tim_n, Jun 2026
Captain John made our experience a fun family experience. Captain John
Was fun, informative and funny. Would recommend this adventure to anyone.
Heather_P, Jun 2026
We had the best time our kids loved everything about it. We would absolutely do a repeat and recommend to others.
lorraine_b, Jun 2026
Amber was wonderful, she made the experience. My daughter was looking for hermit crabs she threw us a net she even took her to look for blue crabs, boys "I wish we had a football" she tosses them a water football before they could finish there sentence it's like she knew exactly what they wanted. She also had great vendor recommendations the chicken sandwiches were fantastic! They didn't want to leave! We saw a few dolphins on the way back, I will definitely recommend it and wish we booked longer..
Austin_R, Jun 2026
Amazing experience. Boat had everything we needed. Driver (Elliott?) was super friendly and assisted with anything we needed. Easy to find. I would recommend this company and would book again. Only “negative” was parking. Not super clear where to park and lady working the lot was extremely rude.
Krystal_Q, Jun 2026
Perfect experience, stress free trip and our captain gave us some really good local information and insights.
Tina_D, Jun 2026
We had an amazing time at Crab Island! John was knowledgeable about the local food, history, and culture, and shared interesting facts throughout the trip. He was funny, personable, and made everyone feel welcome. He also doubled as our personal photographer, helping us capture some great memories along the way. Overall, he was incredibly kind, professional, and helped make the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend booking with him if you’re looking for a fun and memorable Crab Island excursion!
Ruben_M, Jun 2026
John was an excellent guide. Very informative and helpful. Would completely book again and recommend.
Gabriela_S, Jun 2026
Deanna was fantastic. She was knowledgeable about Destin and the bay, was a safe and capable captain and was a joy.
I would highly recommend FunDestin Adventures!
Katelyn_W, Jun 2026
It was an amazing experience, will definitely be back every chance we get! Our group had 5 people the boat fit up to 6 and there was plenty of room. Captain Dan was amazing, he had everything ready and was a pleasure to be around. Such a great time 10/10!!
Yvette_B, Jun 2026
The Captain was amazing and made sure we had a fun experience. He was very nice, attentive and helped us with everything we needed.
Melissa_W, Jun 2026
Great experience! Captain Casey was great-very knowledgeable about the area and loved getting a tour of the harbour. Crab Island was wonderful and something we will look to do again when in the area.
Darrell_S, Jun 2026
We had the perfect day on our 3 hour private tour!! It was our family’s first time on crab island. We spent two hours on crab island lounging and playing in the water. The final hour, my daughters wanted to ride around and look at beautiful houses and spot wild life. The perfect day!!!
Captain Dan was the best!! He was very nice. The boat was clean and relaxing! We felt safe the entire time! And we can’t forget about his million dollar smile!
The Smiths will be back! Thank you!
Shelly_B, Jun 2026
Captain Dan is phenomenal. We had a wonderful time. Definitely going back!!! 🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠😎😎😎😎😎
Vincent_X, May 2026
Great experience! My wife and I had a great time relaxing, playing and sightseeing. Highly recommend to anyone.
Amanda_L, May 2026
Absolutely five stars! Amazing team! Committed to safety and a great experience! We will 100% book again with Randy and his team. He was responsive to every question we asked ahead of time. The weather looked awful all weekend, and he started texting first thing in the morning to let us know he was tracking the weather and working with other captains to make sure all charters were safe. Randy and Capt Casey were at the dock in the rain, helped us each step of the way, and run an excellent, safe, fun charter. The weather didn’t cooperate, but that just means we will have to come back to Crab Island again when the sun is out, and we will 100% be booking with Randy and his team again!
Bernard_L, May 2026
Absolutely spectacular. Randy was amazing. Took very good care of us. Safe and safety conscious. Took us out to crab Island for 5 hrs then took us on a 1 hr tour of the harbor. Again spectacular. Already booked directly from Randy for Thursday.
Jenna_A, May 2026
Randy was our Captain on the Redneck Riviera and not only friendly- but very knowledgeable. I was there on a trip for my sisters bachelorette, and we had an absolute blast! When I booked the 5 hour trip, Randy personally reached out to me to inquire if I wanted to upgrade to a bigger boat with more games/floats. Of course I did! He even took us on a mini dolphin tour on the way to Crab Island! When we got to Crab Island, he was more than helpful. He offered to call any of the food boats over when we were ready to snack, and he offered to get us drinks (we had brought and put in the cooler he provided with ice) throughout the day. We also got to meet his wife, who was chartering another boat! I will absolutely book another trip with Randy when we go back.
Diane_G, May 2026
It was wonderful. Dina made sure we enjoyed every minute. Couldn’t be happier our experience. So much so Dina is taking us out again today!
Tina_R, May 2026
Randy, aka Joe, because I called him the wrong name all day was awesome! He played games with us, got our drinks for us, kept us having a great time with basketball, baseball, axe throwing, redneck paddle board racing and karaoke. We highly recommend and if we come back we will definitely ask for the Redneck pontoon and reserve with Randy.
karina_m, Apr 2026
Enjoyed everything about the trip. Captain Casey was great, we received a call from him prior to the trip to make sure we know where to go and where to park. He was fun, professional, made time to snap pics, and made sure we were comfortable.
We had a great time at the crab island and cruised around for the last hour. Definitely recommend !
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this kind review. Glad to hear you all had so much fun w/ Captain Casey. Hope to have you back next time you are in town.
Sheila_a, Apr 2026
Captain Amber made our afternoon with just the girls in our family such a special one. She was very attentive to our needs. The boat we had was so nice and we had everything as described in the description. We loved it so much that we paid to stay an extra hour, and it was so worth it. Our sunburns say it all but we don’t care we would do it all over again. Thank you for a great afternoon. We definitely will use you again the next time we’re in Destin.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this kind review. Glad to hear you all had so much fun w/ Captain Amber. Hope to have you back next time you are in town.
Heidi_P, Apr 2026
What a fun day! Our captain was very accommodating to our needs and made it such a great day! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this kind review. Glad to hear you all had so much fun. Hope to have you back next time you are in town.
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