Rent a 22‑ft pontoon for four hours and cruise Destin’s emerald waters to Crab Island: paddle-boarding, lily-pad lounging, and likely dolphin sightings on a shallow sandbar that doubles as a floating beach.
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You push off the dock into water the color of polished jade; the pontoon’s tri-toon hull settles and the sound of the bow cutting through shallow waves replaces the dock chatter.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Low to moderate fitness; standing and getting on/off floating gear recommended
Wildlife
History
Destin began as a small fishing village; the harbor’s sandbars and channels developed from Gulf currents and longshore transport that created shallow recreational flats like Crab Island.
Conservation
Avoid anchoring on seagrass, pack out all trash, and use reef‑safe sunscreen to reduce impacts on local marine life.
Reserve your spot on the Pontoon Rentals in Crab Island today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early for parking
Plan to arrive 20 minutes before departure; the gravel lot charges a parking fee and the launch area fills quickly on weekends.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
The shallow, reflective water intensifies sun exposure—use high‑SPF, reef‑safe sunscreen and a wide‑brim hat.
Anchor responsibly
Set anchor in sand away from visible seagrass beds to avoid harming underwater habitat.
Consider hiring a captain
If you lack boat-handling experience or a Florida boating license, hire the provided captain for safety and local navigation knowledge.
USCG‑approved life jacket
Required safety item and useful when swimming off the pontoon.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and local marine ecosystems under strong coastal sun.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on shallow sandbars and around boat docks.
summer
Dry bag
Keeps phones and valuables dry while using paddleboards or lily pads.