Top Destin landmarks
Top Destin activities
Top Destin landmarks
Beyond Destin
Destin trip ideas

Crab Island Pontoon Boat Rentals

295 Reviews 4.88 out of 5 stars Based on 295 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
Destin, USA

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

2 to 8 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

Want the easiest way to get to Crab Island without dealing with traffic, crowds, or complicated rentals?

Your Crab Island adventure starts here with Destiny Water Adventures!

Hop on one of our comfortable, easy-to-drive pontoon boats and be on the water in minutes. No experience needed. We will walk you through everything so you feel confident before you leave the dock.

Cruise the calm bay, keep an eye out for dolphins, then drop anchor at Crab Island and spend your day floating, swimming, and relaxing in crystal-clear water. Want to explore more? Check out nearby spoil islands, quiet beaches, and the Destin Harbor at your own pace.

With a private dock, fast access to Crab Island, and everything you need included, this is the most stress-free way to enjoy Destin from the water.

Included with every rental:
• Free Parking
• Free Fuel
• Free Cooler

What's Included

  • Retractable Shade
  • Local Taxes
  • Life vests (adult and child)
  • Boater Safety Certificate
  • Gratuity
  • Food, Drinks and Ice - Sold on Site!
See 9 moreSee 10 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

322 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

You're welcomed aboard your own custom built pontoon by Destiny Water Adventures' friendly and knowledgeable staff. Once aboard you'll depart from our centrally located private dock in Fort Walton Beach.
Once on the water you are minutes away from Crab Island and the Local's Secret Paradise where you can picnic and play on the private beaches.
Captain your own ship and experience the treasures and beauty of the Emerald Coast.
Keep your eyes open, as you may run into a pod of bottle-nose dolphins while you're out.

Please Note:
• Boat operator(s) born on or after 01.01.1988 must have a boater safety certificate (online test available).
• No Captain or crew provide, member of your group will drive the pontoon.
• You are reserving a boat for yourself and guests up to the listed max capacity when selecting this product, max capacity includes children and infants.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before your booking time to get checked in.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own caregiver
  • Boater Safety Certificate required for operators born on or after January 1, 1988 (available online)
  • A damage protection fee of $69 per boat OR a refundable damage deposit hold of $600 per boat is required at check-in. The deposit hold is released within 24 hours if there is no damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

(9)

Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?

A: Yes, prior boating experience is required. Read more Feb 2022

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-129193P3

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.88
295 reviews

Average 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 295 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
274
4 stars
14
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 star
2

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

2 Hour Shell Island Jet Ski Dolphin Tour

Your Shell Island Dolphin Tour is Panama City Beach’s only partially guided jet ski tour. After check-in and a quick safety briefing, you’ll head out...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (168)
from
$159

Destin Dash Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (22)
from
$16

Private Speed Boat Charter with Experienced Captain

Come experience a private charter on the Screaming Eagle. The captain and mate will provide you with your very own personalized charter....

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
from
$656.42

Crab Island Catamaran Charter from Fort Walton Beach

The Crab Island Charter aboard our 45 Foot Corinthian Catamaran is capable of seating up to 48 passengers. Join us for this amazing charter to...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (32)
from
$60

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Dolphin Cruise in Destin FL

Experience the thrill of dolphin-watching with Hydrojet on an excursion that navigates Crab Island, showcases a scenic cruise of Destin Harbor, and traverses the East...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (746)
from
$37

Destin Dolphin Cruise
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Our product is unique because of how easy it is to walk around and see over the side of the boat. Our boat is stable...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (539)
from
$27

Original Cruisin' Tikis 3hr Crab Island Sandbar Adventure
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Come join us on the water, create memories and photo ops that will last a lifetime on the most photographed vessel in the harbor in...

3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
4.9 (1,101)
from
$89

Dolphin & Sunset Cruises
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

The Dolphin Cruises are 1 hour narrated cruises through the Destin Harbor, through the East Pass into the Gulf of Mexico and into the Bay...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (610)
from
$39

What's Included

Activity name

  • Retractable Shade
  • Local Taxes
  • Life vests (adult and child)
  • Instructions
  • Custom Built Luxury Pontoon
  • Bluetooth Stereo
  • Free Cooler
  • Free Fuel
  • Map of Area (Directions to Crab Island)
  • Free Parking
  • Boater Safety Certificate
  • Gratuity
  • Food, Drinks and Ice - Sold on Site!
  • Security Deposit/Damage Waiver
  • No Guide or Captain provided, customers drive themselves

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 10-12 passenger maximum capacity, make sure to select right size
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own caregiver
  • Boater Safety Certificate required for operators born on or after January 1, 1988 (available online)
  • A damage protection fee of $69 per boat OR a refundable damage deposit hold of $600 per boat is required at check-in. The deposit hold is released within 24 hours if there is no damage.
  • Terms and Conditions may apply, please read ticket voucher for details.
  • You are reserving a boat for yourself when selecting this product, max capacity includes children and infants.
  • Must be 18 years old or older w/ a valid ID and Boating Safety Certificate in order to operate
  • Must be 18 or older to rent
  • "Operated by a business"

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. Destiny Water Adventures

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.