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The famous Destin Crab Island.
Destin's Crab Island is a popular sandbar and boating hotspot located in the crystal-clear waters of Florida's Emerald Coast. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, it's a favorite spot for swimming, floating, and enjoying the sun.
Dolphin Viewing
Crab Island in Destin is also known for exciting dolphin viewing experiences. Visitors often spot playful dolphins swimming nearby, especially during boat tours.
Sunset Cruises
Crab Island sunset cruises offer a serene 1½‑hour voyage through Destin Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay, with magical golden‑hour views and the chance to spot dolphins as the sun dips below the horizon
Shelling
Visiting Crab Island offers a fun shelling experience in waist‑deep, crystal‑clear bay waters—families often find small seashells, hermit crabs, baby shrimp, puffer fish, and more while guided by knowledgeable
Waterfront Entertainment
Crab Island’s waterfront entertainment extends beyond the sandbar—many tours include live music, DJ sets, and BYOB fun right on floating tiki boats and pontoons
What Is Crab Island Guide Service L.L.C.
Crab Island Guide Service is a family-owned small business where our passion is sharing our love of the beautiful Destin Area with others. We are locals who love to share what we do for fun with you. We provide private, Captained charters aboard our beautiful 18 passenger, 32' Tiki Boat where the boat is your boat for the duration of the trip. You make the call - We offer Crab Island trips, dolphin viewing trips, shelling, sunset trips, sightseeing trip, and combo trips. We even make stops at waterfront restaurants/bars where the locals hang.
Our Tour Packages
Custom Trips Available
Crab Island Swim/Play/Relax
4 hours
4-hour minimum; up to 8 hours $300/hour (plus taxes and fees)
Availability : Mar 2025 - Dec 2025
Note: These tours may include dolphin viewing, shelling, restaurants and/or bars at the customer's request
$1200
plus taxes and fees
Maximum Capacity 18 Passengers
Dolphin Cruise
2 hours
2-hour maximum
Availability : Mar/Apr & Sep-Dec 2025
Note: These tours may include dolphin viewing, shelling, restaurants and/or bars at the customer's request
$600
plus taxes and fees
Maximum Capacity 18 Passengers
Sunset Cruise
2 hours
2-hour maximum
Availability : Mar/April & Sep-Dec 2025
Note: These tours may include dolphin viewing, shelling, restaurants and/or bars at the customer's request
$600
plus taxes and fees
Maximum Capacity 18 Passengers
Sightseeing Cruise
2 hours
2-hour minimum; up to 8 hours $300/hour (plus taxes and fees)
Availability : Mar/April & Sep-Dec 2025
Note: These tours may include dolphin viewing, restaurants and/or bars at the customer's request on 4 hour trips
$600
plus taxes and fees
Maximum Capacity 18 Passengers
New 32 ft. 18 Passenger Luxury Tiki Boat
What's included
1: Luxury Seating/Bar Setup
2: High-End Sound System
3: Floating Deck/Inflatable Paddleboard/Other water Toys
4: Restroom
5: Large cooler/ice
6: USCG Licensed Captain and Crew (> 50 yrs. combined experience)
