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Crab Island trip · Destin, FL

Crab Island Trips

A day on the sandbar, just your crew.

Private charter pontoon anchored on the Crab Island sandbar in Destin

The Crab Island day, in plain terms

Crab Island is a waist-deep sandbar just inside the East Pass, and it is the reason most people come to Destin. We run you out, drop anchor in the clear water, and give you a private boat set up for a day of floating and swimming. Depending on your group and budget, that can be one of our pontoons, the Boca, or the Whiskey.

Boats for this trip

This style runs on the boats below. Each departs from a different spot and sits at a different price point — we'll help you pick.

The PontoonsEveryday Fort Walton Beach Group-friendly The BocaMore affordable Destin Harbor Up to 6 anglers The WhiskeyPremium Sandestin Up to 6 anglers

Why crews book this trip

  • A private boat — no shared decks, just your group
  • Floating pad, paddleboards, and a cooler within reach
  • A captain who parks you in good water and keeps it easy
  • Choose the boat that fits your crew and budget

What's included

Private USCG-licensed captain
Floating lily pad & paddleboards
Bluetooth speaker
Cooler & ice
Life jackets, all sizes
Shade on board
Kids enjoying a private pontoon charter on the Crab Island sandbar Guests lounging on floating paddleboards off a Crab Island charter Charter pontoon anchored on the shallow Crab Island sandbar Top-down aerial of a floating lily pad on Crab Island’s clear water

Good to know

How do I book?
Tap any "Book" button to reach our live calendar, then pick your date, trip length and group size. Prefer to talk it through? Call or text (850) 582-1128 and we will set it up for you.
What's included on a Crab Island trip?
Your private USCG-licensed captain, a floating lily pad and paddleboards, a Bluetooth speaker, cooler and ice, on-board shade, and life jackets in every size. You bring towels, sunscreen, food and drinks.
How many people can come?
It depends on the boat and the trip. Any fishing trip is capped at 6. For Crab Island, the Whiskey takes up to 12, a pontoon up to 9, and the Boca up to 6.
Are kids and non-swimmers welcome?
Yes. The Crab Island sandbar is shallow and calm, which suits little ones and non-swimmers, and we carry life jackets for all ages. Fishing trips work well for kids too — the mate keeps them on the fish.
Another way to spend the day

Also worth a look: Nearshore Fishing Trips

See Fishing