The 9 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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5.Crab Island Catamaran Tour with Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 3h 30m · from $65

Join Flippers Adventures and Sunshine Watersports for a 210-minute catamaran trip from Destin to Crab Island. A licensed captain and crew lead a short dolphin search, then anchor at the sandbar for swimming, floats, water toys, fish spotting, and time in the sun. Bring drinks, swimwear, towels, and sunscreen.

“Everything was great from start to finish. Our Captain and guides were professional and fun. They took a lot of care with making sure the group was safe, accounted for and were having a good time.”

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6.Crab Island Tiki Boat Cruise with Captain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $114

You will cruise from 10 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW to Crab Island aboard a captained tiki boat for three hours. Captain John or another English-speaking captain stays with you while you swim, play on floats, enjoy your own drinks, and use the onboard stereo, bathroom, coolers, and water games.

“If you’re in Destin and looking for a fun, laid-back, and unforgettable time on the water—this is it! Captain John made our tiki cruise absolutely amazing. From the moment we stepped on board, the vibes were right: great music, beautiful scenery, and the perfect balance of fun and relaxation.”

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7.Crab Island Boat Adventure With Cruise Destin Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

Cruise from Destin Harbor to Crab Island aboard a 22-foot pontoon for up to six people. Captain Harry provides shade, floats, paddleboards, ice, water, and Bluetooth music, with time to swim, snorkel, paddle, and buy snacks from floating vendors.

“captain Harry was the best! Highly recommended. The pontoon was clean he had a cooler ready with ice and water. Plenty floats and nets to catch the little fish! He let us play our music and dance! So much fun!!”

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8.Tiki Pub Crab Island Sandbar Cruise with Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Spend three hours aboard Tiki Pub Destin, a small-group floating bar cruise to Crab Island. You get a waterslide, swim ladder, cooler with ice, bathroom, high-top tiki stools, and Bluetooth music. Bring your own drinks and look for dolphins while guide Axel keeps the mood lively.

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9.Full Day Double Decker Pontoon Boat Rental- Okaloosa Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours

You rent a clean, newer double-decker pontoon from Crab Island Watersports for eight hours. Cruise to Crab Island, Destin Harbor, or the Gulf Island National Shoreline, then use the two upper-deck slides. Fuel, life jackets, safety gear, a map, and a briefing are included. Captain not included.

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