The 4 Destin Island Hopping Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Crab Island Pontoon Boat Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Take the wheel of a private pontoon from Destiny Water Adventures in Fort Walton Beach. Choose 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours, follow the supplied map to Crab Island, bring up to 12 people, and enjoy a cooler, shade, Bluetooth stereo, and free fuel. No captain is provided.

“Walk up check in was easy, they were very thorough on safety operation and rules. That was extremely helpful. The drive out to crab Island on the boat was about 15-20 min and it's a nice relaxing cruise. When we arrived several vendors began to approach to say hello and let us know what they offered. We loved this, and the was shaved Ice,chick filet, nachos, bbq,tshirts, peanuts, and they do take credit or cash. Be sure to give your neighbor respectable space when you arrive. I will definitely do this every time we come to Destin in the future!”

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2.12 passenger Crab Island pontoon boat rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Take a self-drive pontoon from Power Up Watersports in Fort Walton Beach into Choctawhatchee Bay and spend your day at Crab Island. The 24-foot boat holds up to 12 people, includes life vests, a Bimini top, and Bluetooth audio. You can also request a captain, though boats do not include one by default.

“This is a very basic boat, there are other pontoons with tables in the middle and better equipped. When you’re spending 8 hours on the pontoon, you clearly will have to eat and trying to prepare food on benches is not convenient. It did not have a lot of power, most of the other pontoons were flying by us.”

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3.24ft (12 Passenger) Pontoon Boat Rental in Destin/Crab Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.)

Take the helm of a roomy 24-foot pontoon from Destin Harbor and reach Crab Island in about five minutes. You’ll get a safety briefing, waterway map, life jackets, fuel, shade, Bluetooth audio, and free dockside parking. The driver must be at least 21 and meet Florida boating rules.

“Boating experience was off the chain!!! Crab island was a vibe!! Will do this again every time I come to Destin!!”

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4.Destin Crab Island Tour in Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Best value

Cruise from Destin Harbor to Crab Island aboard a catamaran with guides such as Josh, Hannah, Owen, and Wesley. You’ll have floats and water toys for the shallow water, with time to spot dolphins and enjoy the submerged sandbar. The $59 tour returns to 500 Harbor Blvd.

“Great staff highly recommend this company they went out of their way to make sure we saw dolphins first thing. Then helped us have a great time out at crab island”

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