Crab Island Pontoon Boat Tour with Captain 3 Hour Destin Charter
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Destin, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Round up your crew and make a splash in the crystalline shallows of Crab Island, Destin’s most popular outdoor attraction, without worrying about the logistics. This small-group chartered boat is equipped with everything you need for fun in the sun at Crab Island with a Bluetooth stereo on board, a cool box and cups for your drinks and snacks, and floats, six floating chairs, and two 11' paddleboards at your disposal.
- Relax and enjoy the scenery while somebody else takes care of the navigating
- Learn more about Crab Island and why it’s so famous
- No need to budget extra for food and drinks as you can bring your own
- A maximum of six travelers means it could essentially be a private tour
What's Included
- We offer a floating lilly pad, six floating chairs and and two 11' paddle boards.
- Bottled waterIce, cups and bottled water available
- Cooler with ice
- Tips for crew
- No Restroom on vessel
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 302 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA
We are at the East Dock behind the Edge restaurant at slip #1. 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
Destin
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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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
We had an awesome time this morning on our Crab Island trip! Just like the other reviews said, Captain Harry was an amazing captain. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. We saw 3 dolphins on our way there, and one on our way back. We enjoyed using all of the gear that he had for us to use. This included goggles, nets, a lily pad, paddleboard, paddles, and 4 water chairs. We highly recommend it!
Reviews
4.9
based on 259 reviews
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OMG Harry was awesome! We had such a great time! We plan to come back next year! We need a 6 hour tour! He made us feel very comfortable and safe! He was funny and engaging and very entertaining! Please if you can book with Harry do so. We are looking forward to next year! Thank you Harry for a fabulous adventure!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the awesome review Tonda. I'm glad you had a great time at Crab Island. Looking forward to your next trip in Destin.
Captain Harry was awesome. Cold water, ice in cooler. Great floating chairs. 4 of us with 2 other strangers.... friends by the end of the 3 hours
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the great review, Erin. I'm glad you had a good time and made new friends on the Crab Island trip. Hope to see Y'all on your next visit to Destin.
Was my wife and I's first visit to Crab Island and Captain Harry was great. He was very entertaining, knowledgeable, accommodating and a pleasure to be around. We were there during high tide and the water was amazing. We also got a quick biology lesson about the moon jellyfish. I actually picked up a few which was quite the experience !! Not nearly as bad as people think, but everyone does react different. So if they are in the area, I wouldn't worry too much about them. We were with a great group of people and had a blast. Was an amazing experience and will definitely be back and will be using Cruise Destin Bay again !!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Tim, THANK YOU so much for not only taking the time to leave a review, but also helping us show people the moon jellies on social media! You are so correct....the moon jellies aren't bad at all (for most but some do have reactions). Its the other ones you have to watchout for, so we appreciate your help in educationg others. We are so happy to hear y'all had a wonderful experience and can't wait to have y'all back aboard next time you're in Destin!
Excellent time with Captain Harry! Love how the boat only has 6 guests so you get a better experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much Gabby! We are so pleased you had an excellent time, we too enjoy the 6 people maximum as it allows us to spend more quality time! We hope to see you next time you're in Destin!
Captain Harry was amazing, he made our bachelorette group feel safe and cared for. Would definitely recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the awesome review Ruthie! I am glad Y'all had a good time on the Crab Island trip and congratulations to the bride to be. Hope to see you on your next visit to Destin.
The Captain is Great & knows the area really Well!! The Experience was Awesome…#1 Top Tier Service overall…
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great review! I am glad you had an awesome time at Crab Island. Hope to see you again on your next trip to Destin.
We had great time, on the crab island tour, Iam sorry I forgot our captain name but he was great. We will do this tour again , the next time we’re in Destin
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the awesome review. We are glad you had a good time at Crab Island and hope to see you again on your next trip to Destin. It was Captain Harry.
Great experience and awesome boat captain. We used the floating chairs and the paddle board. Great time on the water
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much Cathy, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are happy to hear you had a great time and look forward to seeing you again next time you're in Destin!
It is worth it. Captain was sweet, respectful, we went the place that supposed to. The only thing was disappointed was the water, it was not clean.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the awesome review. We are glad you enjoyed your time with Captain Harry. We wish we could control the water clarity too! Unfortunately, recent rainfall, tides and other natural conditions can affrect the water at Crab Island from day to day and hourly as well. We hope to see you again on one of those beautiful crystal clear water days.
Captain Harry was very nice with a great sense of humor. We went to Crab Island and Captain Harry provides the best floating chairs
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the awesome review. We are glad you had a good time at Crab Island. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Destin.
BEST EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD ON CRAB ISLAND, All the accessories you could want, zero responsibility, BYOB, pure fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are so happy to hear you were able to enjoy your time with none of the hassle! Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon!
As a first timer to both Destin and Crab Island, Captain Harry made our experience and unforgettable one! We traveled with our 2 year old nephew and he set everyone at ease concerning his safety and comfort! The included amenities made our trip that much more fun! He provided floating lounge chairs, a cooler stocked with ice, and a speaker! Will be booking again and again!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much Niyah for such a wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear that your first time in Destin AND to Crab Island was a great experience. We look forward to having you back next time you are here! Safe Travels!
The Captain was very funny and laid back. We enjoyed our experience together on the water and would recommend it.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Brooke! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and are looking forward to next time! Safe travels!
This was a last minute excursion for us with no real expectations, except a half day of fun. Expectations were exceeded my miles and miles! Harry the captain, the boat and the location were all exceptional! We highly recommend this charter!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much Joel! I do have to say for a last minute excursion...Crab Island is definately the one! We are overjoyed that all your expectations were met, as that is what we strive for. We would love to have you back next time you're in Destin! Safe Travels!
Loved the experience. Captain Bo went out of his way at the end of our trip to take us to see dolphins.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time. We hope to see you again next time you are in Destin!
Bring lots of sunblock, towels and if you drink alcohol bring that and extra water. Great for kids as well.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Jennifer, we are very appreciative that you took the time to leave us a review. We agree it is great for kids during the weekdays! We hope to see you again next time youre in Destin!
Captain Harry was amazing from the second we stepped foot on the boat, until we were dropped back off.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful review Willow! We are so happy to hear you thought Captain Harry was amazing, we think he is too! We hope to hear from you next time you are in Destin and ready to go Crab Island again!
Our boat captain was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and lots of fun. Safety was paramount to everything. So appreciated the time and effort he put into showing us a good time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the awesome review Scott. I am glad you had a good time at Crab Island. We do take safety seriously and work to ensure everyone is prepared for any event that may occur. Navigating the Gulf since 1980, I've seen and experienced enough to put a focus on safety as a primary goal. Hope to see you on your next visit to Destin.
My family and myself had a great time on crab island. Captain Harry was very informative and a generous host.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We appreciate you taking the time to not only leave a review, but such kind words. We hope to see you again, safe travels!
We had a great time with our captain, Harry. He was very accommodating and we had such a chill time on crab island. We really enjoyed it! My daughter found a bunch of crabs and had fun looking for ocean life. Thanks so much!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the awesome review. Glad you had a great time on the Crab Island trip. It's always nice to see people enjoying the abundant marine wildlife at Crab Island. We hope to see y 'all next time you visit Destin.
Great price. Captain Harry was so cool. First time going to crab island. Definitely not the last time. Easy to book they stayed in touch with us days leading up to our trip. Highly recommended them.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the awesome review Scottie. Glad you had a good time at Crab Island. Hope to see you and the family again on your next visit to Destin.
Great experience! Captain Harry did an amazing job and was so friendly! Short boat ride out to Crab Island. We saw dolphins on the way! We loved the paddle boards, lily pad and floating seats. Capt Harry had a football that was a lot of fun to toss around. Weather was beautiful. Such a fun activity with many memories!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you Victoria, we are very pleased to hear that you had a great time AND got to see the dolphins. We love to see them playing on the edges! We are also so pleased to hear you enjoyed everything we have to offer. We look forward to having you back. Safe travels.
Harry was amazing! We had a private charter and it did not disappoint. Book now it’s worth it! 4pm cruise was great and less need for sunscreen too!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
You made me giggle with your title Tisha, Happy Harry!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review. We agree, you definately dont need as much sunscreen at 4 PM! We really hope to see you again soon!
Get there early because parking is tight. I’d say at least 30 mins early. Our captain was very knowledgeable and safety oriented and knew a lot about the area. Even before we arrived we were contacted with a confirmation and updates! We will return!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Jaime, thank you such for leaving us such a great review. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful trip and were also happy with the communication as well. Safe travels and we will see you again soon!
This was our first crab island experience and we loved it!! Captain Harry took extra good care of us and took us to the perfect spot to explore and have fun. When it started to rain/storm we loaded up and headed back with lots of laughs and so many memories to cherish!! Highly revommemd Captain Harry! Thanks for the adventure!!🦀🌴🩵
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the awesome review Karla. It was a pleasure taking Y'all to Crab Island and I'm glad you had a great time. Hope to see you on your next visit to Destin.
Great experience with Captain Bo. It was a bit stormy and overcast but we still enjoyed the water. It was smooth and good to swim in. My 5+7 year old could touch. We saw dolphins on the way to the area which was fun. Way better than the dolphin tours - way better. We did the morning ride and it was a bit calmer and more family friendly. I suggest bringing something to do for the kids (throw a ball, water skimmer, etc). They had snacks and stuff you could buy from vendors boating in the area so I didn’t really need to bring a lot of food or snacks. Really enjoyed for the family - would do it again.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are so glad to hear you had a good time, and the kiddos got some time in the water, especially with the storms and red flags on the beaches. We have tons of stuff for kids to do onboard, I will make sure to let Captain Bo know when he is running, thank you for bringing that to our attention. We look forward to seeing yall again. Safe travels!
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Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the awesome review. Glad you had a good time at Crab Island. Hope to see you on your next visit to Destin.
This was a good experience!! Harry was so friendly and knowledgeable! We loved the calm waters and view.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the awesome review Holly. Glad you had a good time at Crab Island. Hope to see you on your next visit to Destin.
Location of Slip was fantastic, Captain Harry was very knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Quick ride to Crab Island. Paddle boards, floats and chairs. We will use again.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the awesome review Mary. Glad you had a good time at Crab Island. Hope to see you on your next visit to Destin.
Captain Harry was great! Highly recommend their services :)) I would definitely book another trip out there!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the awesome review Meghan. Glad you had a great time at Crab Island. Hope to see you on your next visit to Destin.
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