Crab Island Boat Tour Review

Crab Island and Destin Boat Tour Recommendation

As a property manager striving to make your beach vacation dreams come true while parenting preteen children, I rarely enjoy what our area offers. But recently, I was able to get out to Crab Island! If you haven’t heard about it, the locals and visitors to our area love experiencing Crab Island. It is a summer party for all age groups.

My father-in-law, a boat Captain with experience in the Coast Guard and piloting large ships, began running a charter boat here for Blue Water Pontoon Charters.  Located near the Edge restaurant in Destin Harbor.

• Paddle Boards
• Drinks for purchase
• Floating water dock
• Rafts
• Bluetooth speaker

The water toys really make chilling on Crab Island a blast. I immediately thought about how enjoyable this would be for our guests and how it was one of the best ways to make the most out of a day on Crab Island… without the huge cost. But be sure to bring cash for the vendor boats!

Another benefit beyond the cost savings is that you don’t have to be responsible for being the ship’s captain! In comparison, someone must captain a pontoon boat through the busy harbor and remain alcohol-free for the day. The Destin Okaloosa Sheriff’s Department and Coast Guard pride themselves on having the largest number of BUIs (boating under the influence arrests) in the State of Florida.

Tailfins Island Adventures offers other boating experiences, including Tiki Tours (new this year), private charters, Sunset Tours, Dolphin Cruises, and Thursday Night Fireworks Tours. 

So, here is my slightly biased but honest recommendation. If my father-in-law, Darren LaPierre, captains your trip, be sure to give him a shoutout.

Laura Clayton

also, look at our other crab island-specific post

Crab Island Destin Tips, Tricks, and FAQ’s (beachcondosindestin.com)

Laura Co-Owner

Hi there! I'm Laura Clayton, co-owner of Beach Condos in Destin, where we specialize in offering beautiful, pet-friendly beachfront vacation rentals along the Emerald Coast of Florida. From cozy couples’ getaways to spacious family retreats, I’ve helped thousands of guests experience the magic of Destin and Miramar Beach — one salty breeze and sugar-white sand beach at a time. With over a decade of experience in the vacation rental world, I wear many sunhats — from managing bookings and marketing to creating pun-filled condo names and writing guest-friendly travel guides. I'm passionate about hospitality, obsessed with Gulf views, and always on the hunt for the best local seafood joints (I’ll let you in on my favorites if you ask!). When I’m not answering guest emails or walking through new listings, you can find me chasing sunsets, curating homey details that make our condos shine, or brainstorming beachy blog content with a coffee in hand and my toes in the sand. Whether you're planning your first visit or you're a returning beach bum, I’m here to help make your stay unforgettable. Let’s get your flip-flops in the sand and your vacation on track — after all, life’s better at the beach.

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