Cruise to Crab Island, spot dolphins, and catch a Destin sunset on a shaded boat
Three Hours
Up to 42 people
Bottled water, captain, cooler
Cruise the emerald waters around Destin on a 3-hour boat tour that combines Crab Island, dolphin spotting, Destin Harbor, and sunset views. Relax while your captain points out local wildlife along the way.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Park in the white gravel parking lot, walk down to the dock, and wait by the picnic tables for check-in.
If you arrive late, they may not be able to facilitate your charter.
Beach Weekend Marina located at 12 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548.
The crew here really stands out, with captains like Claudia, Joshua, and Steve earning genuine praise for keeping guests entertained, playing great music, and actively searching for dolphins. Multiple families mention feeling safe even when storms rolled through, which speaks volumes about the experience level. The complimentary floats and water toys are a nice touch that people appreciate, and reviewers consistently note the affordability compared to other Crab Island options without sacrificing quality. There are a few operational hiccups worth knowing about. A couple of reviews mention confusion at check-in with no clear meeting point or staff guidance when arriving at the dock. More concerning are isolated instances of last-minute cancellations and booking mix-ups, including one group that ended up on a different boat size than expected. These seem to be exceptions rather than the norm, but it's worth confirming your reservation details directly. One reviewer also noted that other passengers' behavior affected their family's experience, though that's the unpredictable nature of shared tours. Overall, most families and groups had memorable experiences with attentive captains who know how to show people a good time on the water.
We were a group of 6 and the trip to and from Crab island was perfect! Our Captain Shawn was very friendly made sure we were all safe and had a great time. We were even able to see some dolphins on the ride back which was more unexpected. Thank you for the great memories and we hope to be back again soon! Highly recommended!
Mem Ugur
April 2, 2026
We were a group of 6 and the trip to and from Crab island was perfect! Our Captain Shawn was very friendly made sure we were all safe and had a great time. We were even able to see some dolphins on the ride back which was more unexpected. Thank you for the great memories and we hope to be back again soon! Highly recommended!
Mem Ugur
April 2, 2026