Private Crab Island Double Slide Pontoon: Destin Family Charter with Restroom

Crab Island sits a short boat ride off the Destin shoreline, an expanse of shallow sandbar and waist-deep emerald water where boaters anchor, social groups gather, and kids race down inflatable slides. On the Private Crab Island Double Slide Pontoon (Up to 6), you get four hours aboard an 18-foot twin-slide pontoon with a captain, a restroom onboard, a lily pad, paddleboards, and a Bluetooth speaker — a compact, family-friendly floating basecamp for the Gulf Coast. Meet at Gilligans Marina in the Destin Harbor and let your captain pilot you into the sandbar’s calm shallows. The ride itself frames the sugar-white beaches of the Emerald Coast, oyster bars and seagrass beds that support local fish and crustaceans. Once anchored, the pontoon’s twin slide becomes the day’s center of gravity: kids and adults will trade runs into warm, clear water, while others rest on the inflatable lily pad or paddle out on SUPs. The onboard restroom is a rare convenience among Crab Island operators and keeps the outing easy for families. What makes this charter special for the Destin area is the balance of convenience and playful gear: a full-time captain handles navigation and anchoring, the boat loads up at a central harbor address, and the outfitting — slides, paddleboards, and a covered seating area — turns an ordinary charter into a mini waterpark. You’ll feel the local marine life brush by in the seagrass flats and might spot dolphins and terns working the same current that draws anglers to the nearby reef. Practical notes: bring ice and drinks (alcohol is allowed), sunscreen, towels, and a tip for the captain. The company follows a seven-day cancellation policy and will reschedule or refund trips in the case of severe weather; routine cloudcover or wind aren’t automatic cancellations. The captain will send a parking sheet and meet you at the dock for quick boarding. This outing suits families and small groups who want a low-effort, high-fun Gulf day. It’s a way to experience Crab Island’s social scene without the crowds of larger boats, and the restroom-equipped slide pontoon is genuinely convenient for multi-generational groups. If you’re planning a sunrise kayak or an afternoon swim in translucent water, this trip gives you the gear, the local know-how, and a captain's eye for the best anchoring spots on Destin’s iconic sandbar. Bookings include a captain and listed gear for up to six passengers; the operator counts every person on board toward capacity. Check-in is at 530 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL, and parking sheet is sent before launch. The boat runs rain or shine unless conditions are hazardous, in which case you’ll get a full refund or reschedule. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a dry bag today.