TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
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Fort Walton Beach Crab Island Pontoon Rental
TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10
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12 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Destin
- Updated October 31, 2026
Cruise from Fort Walton Beach to Crab Island on a shaded pontoon with room for up to 12 and two water toys of your choice.
About this tour
Set out for Crab Island on a custom-built pontoon, with the freedom to make the Emerald Coast your own. This Fort Walton Beach Crab Island pontoon rental gives your group room to cruise, relax, and explore at your own pace.
Head across the water toward Crab Island, where you can anchor in the shallows and enjoy the sunshine and turquoise views. Along the way, keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins. You can also explore nearby Spoil Islands, Destin Harbor, and Destin Bridge. The pontoon comes with seating for up to 12, retractable shade, a Bluetooth stereo, safety gear, a cooler, fuel, and your choice of two popular water toys. Parking is free, too.
A captain is not included in the rental, but you can hire one from the provider's list for $30 per hour, paid directly to the captain. Food, drinks, and ice are available to buy on site. Check in at the Blue Store on the beach in Fort Walton Beach, then get ready to chart your own course. Book this Fort Walton Beach Crab Island pontoon rental for a flexible day on the water.
Highlights
- Cruise to Crab Island aboard a custom-built pontoon
- Anchor in turquoise water and enjoy the Emerald Coast sunshine
- Explore Spoil Islands, Destin Harbor, and Destin Bridge
- Watch for bottlenose dolphins along the way
What's included
Included
- Custom-built luxury pontoon
- Seating for up to 12 passengers
- Retractable shade
- Bluetooth stereo
- Adult and child safety gear
- Cooler
- Fuel
- Free parking
- Choice of two popular water toys
- Access to a list of private captains available to hire
Not included
- Captain fee of $30 per hour, paid directly to your chosen captain
- Gratuity
- Food, drinks, and ice, available for purchase on site
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 12 reviews
Important information
- Renters must be at least 18 years old
- Maximum capacity is 12 passengers, including children and infants
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You are responsible for securing a captain; at least one captain on the provider's list is guaranteed to be available
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- Wheelchair accessible; passengers who need assistance must bring their own caregiver
- Service animals are allowed
- Check in at the Blue Store on the beach, behind the Quality Inn and next to Red Lobster in Fort Walton Beach
- Review the ticket voucher for applicable terms and conditions
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers can the boat hold?
The boat holds up to 12 passengers, including children and infants.
Is a captain included in the rental?
The captain fee is not included. You must choose a captain from the provider's list and pay the captain $30 per hour directly.
What should I bring?
Food, drinks, and ice are not included and are available for purchase on site.
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
The boat is wheelchair accessible. Passengers who need assistance must provide their own caregiver.
Where do I check in?
Check in at the Blue Store on the beach, behind the Quality Inn and next to Red Lobster in Fort Walton Beach.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 12 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Destin
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7.
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