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, I’m Laura Clayton — co-owner of Beach Condos in Destin, Realtor with World Impact Real Estate, full-time vacation rental nerd, and full-time mom-on-the-go. When I’m not helping guests find the perfect beachfront condo in Destin or Miramar Beach, I’m usually taking care of my two dogs, Lily (my terrier mix) and Ziggy (my standard Goldendoodle), or sitting at what feels like my 1,000th sporting event cheering on my kids, Reece and Liam. If you’ve ever tried answering emails from the bleachers, you’ll understand my life perfectly. I’ve spent nearly two decades in the vacation rental world, helping thousands of families make memories along the Emerald Coast — from first-time beach trips to traditions that bring guests back year after year. I love creating welcoming, pet-friendly spaces, coming up with slightly ridiculous beachy condo names, and making sure our homes feel comfortable, clean, and genuinely cared for. As a Realtor with World Impact Real Estate, I also help buyers and owners navigate the real estate side of beach living — whether that means purchasing an investment property, selling a condo, or maximizing rental potential while still keeping a place that feels like home. At the end of the day, I’m just someone who loves the beach, loves people, and believes vacations should feel easy, personal, and a little bit special. If you’re planning a stay — or thinking about owning a piece of the beach yourself — I’d love to help. Let’s get your flip-flops in the sand and make it a great one 🌊👣

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