Top-down drone view of the luxury tritoon pontoon on emerald water at Crab Island

Crab Island · 30A · Destin

Pontoon Boat Charters

Private, captained trips to Crab Island and back — four, six or eight hours on a luxury tritoon built for thirteen.

Book by phone

Every charter is quoted for your date and group size. One call and we will hold the boat.

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Choose your day

Four, six, or eight hours.

Same boat, same captains, same water — the only question is how long you want to stay out. Every trip is private to your group.

4-Hour Charter pontoon trip on the Emerald Coast
Quick Escape

Four hours

4-Hour Charter

A quick cruise, families with younger kids, first-time guests, and shorter Crab Island trips.

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6-Hour Charter pontoon trip on the Emerald Coast
Most Popular

Six hours

6-Hour Charter

Most groups, bachelorette parties, and anyone who wants time to cruise, swim and float at Crab Island without watching the clock.

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8-Hour Charter pontoon trip on the Emerald Coast
Full Day

Eight hours

8-Hour Charter

A full day on the water — larger groups, special occasions, and maximum time out.

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Cruising Sunday through Wednesday? The same trips run at a reduced weekday rate — ask when you call.

In every charter

No add-on games.

Fuel, the float pad, and a cooler full of ice are already on board. Bring your people and your food — that is the whole list.

✓Fuel included
✓18-foot floating lily pad
✓Large cooler, packed with ice
✓Bluetooth stereo
✓Full bimini top for shade
✓Seating for up to 13 guests
Wraparound lounge seating aboard the luxury tritoon pontoon

The boat

A tritoon, not a rental barge.

Three floats instead of two, so it sits level and stays steady when thirteen people move to one side. Plush wraparound seating, real shade, and enough power to make the run to Crab Island quick.

Capacity

Up to 13 guests, plus your captain

Hull

Tritoon — three floats for a stable, level ride

Speed

Up to 45 mph (20–30 mph cruising)

Shade & seating

Full bimini top with plush wraparound seating

Sound

Bluetooth stereo throughout

Included

Fuel, 18ft lily pad, cooler and ice

How it works

Four steps, one phone call.

01

Pick your length

Four, six or eight hours. Six is the one most groups land on.

02

Call to book

One call to (850) 797-9515 and we will check the date, quote you, and hold the boat.

03

Choose your captain

Every charter runs with a licensed local captain, selected from an approved 5-star list. The captain fee is paid directly to them, separate from the boat.

04

Show up and enjoy

Bring your food and drinks. We handle the rest.

Where you leave from

Santa Rosa Beach, out to Crab Island.

About forty-five minutes of scenic cruising gets you there — through the bayous, past Sandestin Marina, usually with dolphins somewhere off the bow. Stop at the marina for a bite mid-trip if the group wants it.

  • ◆Cessna Landing — Santa Rosa Beach
  • ◆Pilcher Park / 331 Bridge
  • ◆Private dock — available on request

Your exact departure point can shift with trip type and weather — we confirm it when you book.

Who we take out

Right here on 30A

Santa Rosa Beach · Blue Mountain Beach · Grayton Beach · Dune Allen · Gulf Place · WaterColor · Seaside · Seagrove Beach

East 30A & South Walton

WaterSound · Alys Beach · Seacrest Beach · Rosemary Beach · Inlet Beach — the Beaches of South Walton end to end

Destin & the 98 corridor

Destin · Crystal Beach · Miramar Beach · Sandestin · Okaloosa Island

A little further out

Fort Walton Beach · Niceville · Freeport · Panama City Beach

Guests wading at the Crab Island sandbar beside their pontoon

On the water

What the day looks like.

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Pontoon deck on calm water off the Emerald Coast
Guests aboard the pontoon looking out to the sandbar
On the pontoon deck at Crab Island
Pontoon anchored at Crab Island
Cruising the Emerald Coast
Pontoon on the sandbar
Pontoon deck ready for the day
Detail aboard the luxury tritoon
The pontoon fleet
Luxury pontoon on the water off 30A
Overhead view of the pontoon and float pad
Group anchored off the pontoon
Aerial view of the pontoon and blue float pad
Pontoon and float pad in the shallows
Pontoon with the yellow float pad at the sandbar
Group in the water beside the pontoon
Dolphin alongside the boat
Out on the water off Destin
At the helm
Cockpit at sunset
Sunset from the pontoon deck
Overhead view of the pontoon and red float pad

Before you call

Questions we get every week.

How many people can come aboard?

Up to 13 guests, plus your captain. If your group is 14 or more, we can arrange a second boat — just tell us the headcount when you call.

Are fuel, the cooler and the float pad included?

Yes. Every charter includes fuel, a large cooler packed with ice, and an 18-foot floating lily pad at no extra charge.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Absolutely. Bring whatever you like — the cooler and ice are already on board.

Is a captain included?

Every trip is captained. You choose your captain from an approved list of local 5-star captains when you book, and the captain fee is paid directly to them, separately from the boat.

Where do we leave from?

Most charters depart from Cessna Landing in Santa Rosa Beach or Pilcher Park at the 331 Bridge. Pickup from a private dock can be arranged on request. Your exact departure point can shift with trip type and weather.

How long does it take to reach Crab Island?

Roughly 45 minutes to an hour of scenic cruising from the standard departure points — through the bayous, past Sandestin Marina, with dolphin and wildlife sightings along the way.

What happens if the weather turns?

Safety is the captain’s call. If conditions are unsafe, we work with you to reschedule. Boats do run rain or shine — brief pop-up showers are normal on the Emerald Coast.

Do you host bachelorette parties?

Constantly — it is one of the most popular reasons groups book. Seating for 13, a lily pad, a stocked cooler and a Bluetooth stereo make it an easy day to plan.

Are weekday trips cheaper?

Yes. Sunday through Wednesday runs at a reduced rate for the same boats, same captains and same trip lengths. Ask when you call.

Which areas do you serve?

Both launches sit on Choctawhatchee Bay in Santa Rosa Beach, so the whole 30A corridor is close: Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Dune Allen, Gulf Place, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, WaterSound, Alys Beach, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach. We also take plenty of groups staying in Destin, Crystal Beach, Miramar Beach and Sandestin, and further out from Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Niceville, Freeport and Panama City Beach.

Can we do a pontoon rental if we are staying in Destin?

Yes, and it is one of our most common bookings. You drive to Cessna Landing or Pilcher Park in Santa Rosa Beach — roughly twenty to thirty minutes from most Destin and Miramar Beach rentals — and the captain takes it from there. Because we run out of the bay rather than Destin Harbor, you skip the harbour traffic on the way to Crab Island.

Where exactly is Crab Island?

It is a submerged sandbar in Choctawhatchee Bay just north of the Destin bridge, where the water sits waist-deep over white sand. It is not an island you can walk on — you anchor, get in the water, and float. It is the single most popular thing to do on the water on the Emerald Coast.

Is this a pontoon rental or a charter?

A charter. The boat comes with a licensed captain, so nobody in your group has to drive, dock or navigate the bay — and no boating licence or Florida boater safety card is needed. If you have searched for a pontoon boat rental in Destin or on 30A, this is the same day on the water with the driving handled.

Crab Island · 30A · Destin

Pick a date and we will hold the boat.

Call to Book(850) 797-9515

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