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Private Chartered Pontoon Boat-Up to 16 Guests with Restroom

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Destin, USA
  • 2 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Sail wherever you please off the shores of Destin with this private pontoon boat tour. Invite up to fifteen friends for a cruise around the Gulf of Mexico like a local. Visit popular spots like Crab Island or go dolphin watching around Destin Harbor. Spend the day suntanning on a sandbar or use the captain’s snorkeling equipment, paddle boards, and lily pads for fun in and on the water.
  • Private tour with a personal captain lets you choose your cruise route
  • Hang out on Crab Island, where locals find fun in the sun
  • Hydrate with free bottled water on board
  • Enjoy use of the boat’s paddle board, snorkeling equipment, and lily pads

What's Included

  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Paddle Boards
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fee
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA

    Park in the Heron Harbor parking lot and walk down to the docks. Please note that parking is a premium in Destin and Heron Harbor charges to park in their parking lot. We have a booth located on the docks with a sign that says "Destin Pontoon Charters" to check in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Destin Harbor

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Andrea_G
Had so much fun on our charter with Jimmy and Liza to Crab Island. We started off with a little cruise around to look for dolphins. The water was the prettiest blue. The floats and paddle boards were a huge hit. Would definitely rent from this company again and would request Jimmy and Liza!!

Reviews

5.0
based on 30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Had so much fun on our...

Andrea_G, Apr 2026
Had so much fun on our charter with Jimmy and Liza to Crab Island. We started off with a little cruise around to look for dolphins. The water was the prettiest blue. The floats and paddle boards were a huge hit. Would definitely rent from this company again and would request Jimmy and Liza!!

Great experience for adults & for kids!

Megan_P, Jun 2025
We had the BEST time with Captain Jimmy and Liza! Our group of 12 started off dolphin watching, which was amazing, then headed to Crab Island. Captain Jimmy found a shallow spot that was perfect for the little kids. Even though it was busy, we had plenty of space to swim near the boat. The kids loved snorkeling, using the floats and slide, and we even had food delivered from local vendors. It was such a fun and easy experience—we chose this over Destin Snorkel for a more private vibe, and I’m so glad we did. Highly recommend for families and small groups!

Ask for Captain Amber!

Jason_F, Jul 2023
Captain Amber and Rhett were awesome! Super friendly and accommodating. It felt like we were on a friends boat.

Family of 13

Elijah_H, Jul 2022
Great day on the water. Our family of 13 had an awesome day. Our captain and crew had lots of floats and toys to keep all the kids laughing and having fun.

A fun time at crab island

Trent_R, Jun 2022
We had a great time on Island Time II. The crew were friendly and helpful with all the toys set up and ready. They also offer a shuttle bus to the dock for an additional fee that i Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to see you back soon

We had a great captain...

LINDSAY_L, Jun 2022
We had a great captain and deck hand. They were so welcoming and personable!! The captain knew just the right spot on crab island to throw the anchor, so the kids could enjoy!! It was awesome!!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

So glad to hear you guys had a great time! Hope to see you back soon

Best trip ever!!!

Angel_R, Jun 2022
I can't say enough about the wonderful experience we had with the crew and staff from the time we made our reservations until our excursion was completed!! Jeff, Benton, Rachel and Sean were fantastic! They were courteous and attentive to our every need. The boats were very clean and well maintained. We would definitely do this type of excursion again and would highly recommend both of these teams! Thank you again for an awesome time!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to see you back soon

Best time ever

Jeanne_K, May 2022
We had 13 adults and a 20 month old. We booked the half day charter but wished we had done a full day. Jeff and Sean were the best. So accommodating to all our requests. You will not be disappointed booking this. Could have stayed at crab island all day.

Perfect Morning on the Gulf

Veronica_S, May 2022
This was the best pontoon experience our family has had! Captain Jeff and Deck Hand Sean were both phenomenal! They catered to our needs and went above and beyond to ensure our experience on Crab Island was the best it could possibly be. The water was crystal clear and the water floats/activities were perfect. I highly recommended this experience!

Awesome experience

Cynthia_F, Mar 2022
Awesome experience. It was chilly but still enjoyed every minute. The caption was excellent Would highly recommend it

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you for the review! We hope to see you back soon !

From $999.00

per group (up to 15)

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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On average, this is booked 20 days in advance.

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