Cruise Crab Island Aboard the Godfrey Single Deck (NuNu!) in Choctawhatchee Bay

On a Godfrey Single Deck pontoon, the water around Fort Walton Beach rewrites the idea of a good day. The Godfrey Single Deck (NuNu!) launches into Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Harbor, carrying up to twelve people for four- or eight-hour trips that orbit Crab Island, cross shallow sand flats and roll past salt marshes and classic Emerald Coast beaches. The boat’s 150hp Yamaha gives a steady, confident ride; the layout leaves room for sunbathing, socializing and a paddleboard glide off the aft. This trip is as much about place as pleasure. Crab Island is a submerged sandbar—more a social shoal than an island—where anchored boats stage potlucks, music and floating games on 15-foot lily pads. Destin Harbor frames the approach with seafood restaurants, fishing boats and a working marina; Choctawhatchee Bay opens into wide, glass-green water rimmed by seagrass beds and live oaks. Keep an eye out for dolphins that commonly ride the bow wake and for brown pelicans diving along the shallows. Practical comforts are built into the experience: a large cooler and Bluetooth JBL speaker for tunes, a paddleboard for exploration and a buoyant lily pad for lazy afternoons. You can captain your own outing with a Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card, or book a skipper for an added fee—perfect if you want to focus on cocktails and cameras. Standard restrictions protect safety and habitat: no glass, no fishing from the vessel, and limits for pregnant guests or those with heart conditions on higher-speed craft like jet skis. Plan to arrive thirty minutes early to touch base with the team and stow gear. For an eight-hour stretch, pack sun protection, reef-safe sunscreen, and a water-resistant phone case; bring cash or card if you want ice delivered by the operator. The vibe ranges from family-friendly bay cruises to celebratory runs with a speaker on full volume at Crab Island—choose the rhythm that suits your group. Why book this specific boat? The Godfrey Single Deck (NuNu!) pairs an easygoing pontoon footprint with utility gear—GPS for confident navigation, a roomy deck and a 150 Yamaha engine—making it a versatile choice for families, small celebrations and photographers chasing low-angle water reflections. It’s an accessible way to own a day on the Emerald Coast without owning the boat; in an area shaped by sandbars and salt marshes, a reliable pontoon opens access to the best shallow-water scenes. Whether you’re filming horizon-to-horizon sunsets, teaching kids to paddleboard over seagrass flats, or meeting friends at a floating gathering, the Godfrey Single Deck (NuNu!) makes the logistics simple and keeps the focus on time spent on the water. Book a four-hour sampler or claim a full day to explore every shallow inlet and shoreline café.