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Crab Island Cruises

All Inclusive Private Captained Boat Charters
in Destin and Fort Walton

Let Us Do The Driving While You Have All The Fun

Established in 2011, this veteran owned and operated company is based on the belief that our customers should have FUN! As we see it, vacations just don’t come often enough. So we want to do everything in our power to ensure that our customers enjoy their time on the water. Whether you’re looking for a wild day at Crab Island, a cruise through Destin Harbor, or a relaxing day on a private island, Crab Island Cruises is here for YOU! We are committed to making you happy. It is our desire to have a high percentage of our business be from repeat customers and referrals.

We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry…and don’t forget…the most fun!

What Is Crab Island?

Crab Island is a sandbar that is located just north of the Marler Bridge in Destin, FL. Crab Island started to gain in popularity as boaters used the area to anchor their boats to catch some rays and wade on the sandbar. Now the spot has erupted into a popular social scene where locals and tourists congregate for fun and sun. Crab Island is just minutes from the Destin Harbor. Anyone who has been there has seen the vast array of marine life. From dolphins to seabirds, friendly animal encounters at Crab Island Destin, FL are commonplace.

So, why is it called Crab Island? Before a hurricane covered the once tiny island in emerald waters, Crab Island was a small plot of land shaped like… you guessed it… a CRAB! Along with the thousands of tiny crabs found on the floor of the sandbar, it’s easy to see why it is called Crab Island!


Meet The Crew

Walt Forster ,Owner

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Enjoy The Best Destin, Florida Boat Tours!

This was an amazing experience!

This was an amazing experience! Our Captain, Dallas, was absolutely wonderful! His boat was clean and comfortable and rode very smoothly. We have a large family and Dallas catered to the kids’ ages. He knew the waters very well and even made a stop on the way to show our family some dolphins and a sting ray. I highly recommend Dallas of Crab Island Cruises!

– Dawn | Google Reviews
Captain Jake was the BEST!

Captain Jake was the BEST! We had such a beautiful cruise, a great afternoon at Crab Island, and then the perfect spin around the harbor looking for dolphins. Captain Jake was attentive and accommodating throughout the entire experience, had a great sense of fun and humor, and is also (bonus!) adorable. Highly recommend this trip and captain!

– Megan | Google Reviews
Crab Island Bach Trip!

Robbie and Preston were so great when we went on the tour! They brought fun things to do in the water and made sure that we had anything and everything so that we didn’t have to get out of the water. They provided a speaker which was great. They were very accommodating to all our needs while we were out there. Completely worth it! Highly recommend both Robbie and Preston for your tours!

– alyssahY934SI | Tripadvisor
Book now! So worth it! Wonderful excursion for kids of all ages!

Thank you Captain Walt for taking us on a ride to see the dolphins up close! My granddaughter had a great time and also loved the quick visit to the beautiful private beach island! Highly recommend booking Crab Island Cruises as a “must do” outing with your family! Captain Walt and his crew will ensure a great time where you can create lasting memories!

– Sevenlaneys | Tripadvisor
Highlight of our vacation

This was our first cruise to Crab Island, Grand Harbor and the surrounding beaches. Our son and his family were in town for Spring Break and we wanted to do something special. This turned out to be the highlight of our family vacation. Walt and Preston were our captains and they were fantastic. We explored beautiful beaches along the National Shoreline and the East Pass, where we collected sea shells and took lots of pictures -- the best pictures were taken by Preston, who air-dropped them to us for free. We then went into the Gulf and watched several pods of dolphin swim right next to our boat. We didn't spend any time on Crab Island because there were too many other stops along the way that were far more fun.

– Betsy L | Tripadvisor
Thanks for the amazing time!

Crab Island is already a beautiful and fun place, and Crab Island Cruises made it that much more enjoyable! Captain Dallas was determined that me and my friends had a BLAST, and he succeeded. He showed us marine life, catered to our music tastes, grabbed our drinks, found our infamous missing sunscreen—you name it! This is one vacation we won't be forgetting any time soon.

– Patience-Erin Bramlett | Tripadvisor
100% recommended!!!

Preston and Robbie were awesome and we will definitely book with them next time we are in Destin. They set everything up for and were extremely accommodating throughout the entire trip. This was the BEST part of the our bachelorette.

– Megan Migliarese | Tripadvisor
Lots of fun!

Crab Island Cruise did a great job! We enjoyed having our own boat and going out with a captain. Captain Mike was a lot of fun and made sure we had the best time! I will definitely recommend to my friends.

– Taylor Lockard | Tripadvisor
Had an awesome time from start to finish!

Capt. Robbie, Preston, & Brandon have to be 3 of the best in the business! We chartered 3 boats and had an awesome time from start to finish! If you are in the area looking for an amazing day, Book with these guys!!

– Aaron Lifton | Tripadvisor
Great boat experience

I was so glad to have booked this tour for my family! Preston not only provided a great boat experience where we saw dolphins, did some shelling,and sightseeing but we also benefited from his knowledge of the area and took him up on some recommendations to area hot spots! Thank you for everything. You’d be our first choice again!

– Corey and Tara Kandefer | Tripadvisor
The best time with captain Robbie!

My wife and I booked boat #5 with captain Robbie after reading raving reviews on bringfido.com and we had our two dogs with us on vacation. We were not disappointed, in fact it was the best part of our vacation and we ended up calling and booking him again the same week. He took us to great snorkel spots and beaches where our dogs could roam. We spent a lot of time at crab island just relaxing while our dogs made a lot of people friends.

– Kyra S. | Tripadvisor
Awesome

Brandon and Savannah were amazing and just what we were looking for! Would definitely do it again! They made our first experience at Crab Island more than worth it!

– Airianna J | Tripadvisor
Amazing trip with Captain Robbie

This was the best trip. So much fun for the entire family. Ask for Captain Robbie - boat #5. He was the best. He spent so much time making sure we all had a great time including the kids. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to book a pontoon trip and highly recommend Robbie. He was so sweet.

– Linda H. | Tripadvisor
A Big Must when in Destin!!

Brandon was awesome!! Highly recommended and will make it a must every time we are in Destin!! Thanks Brandon for showing us around the Harbor, seeing the dolphins and having a blast at Crab Island.

– Sarah R | Tripadvisor
Amazing Time with Kids

Captain Robbie, boat 5, was absolutely amazing. He was so much fun and down to earth. He also spent time teaching my kids how to snorkel and even played games with them. Just having him spend time entertaining my kids and giving me a chance to relax was so rewarding. My kids have already requested him again for next year!

– Miranda M. | Tripadvisor
Awesome day!

We had a great time today with Captain Brandon! He was so accommodating and friendly. Being from the coast, we are tough critics and he was spot on!!

– Amanda W | Tripadvisor
Great Day with Captain Island Cruises!!

Our family had the best time at Crab Island. Crab Island Cruises set us up for a pretty amazing day. Captain Jake was fabulous. He was so personable and even entertained the kids. I would highly recommend booking!!

– Kim P | Tripadvisor