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Board a private tiki boat from Heron Harbor for a four-hour cruise to Crab Island’s shallow emerald waters. This intimate charter includes floats, a paddleboard, and a captain—ideal for relaxed sunbathing, paddle play, and dolphin watching.
Board a private tiki boat from Heron Harbor for a four-hour cruise to Crab Island’s shallow emerald waters. This intimate charter includes floats, a paddleboard, and a captain—ideal for relaxed sunbathing, paddle play, and dolphin watching.
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Operated by Destin Private Tiki · Destin, Florida
Step off Heron Harbor and into a sunlit corridor of emerald water where the boat’s hum becomes background to gull calls and the occasional dolphin breech. The Lil’ Kahuna—an intimate 23' private tiki—carries up to six guests toward Crab Island, a shallow sandbar that shoals into a floating playground. The captain eases in, the bar area becomes a staging point for paddleboards and floating lounges, and the current nudges you into an easy rhythm.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; basic mobility to board and use inflatables or paddleboard recommended
The charter is sold for private groups—standard bookings accommodate up to 6 guests per booking.
A licensed captain is included; an additional crew fee is paid directly to the captain onboard.
Fuel, waters, ice, an ice chest, paddleboard and floats are provided as part of the charter.
All sales are final; there are no refunds for cancellations except if the operator cancels due to bad weather.
Crab Island is a naturally formed sandbar that became a social boating destination as Destin’s recreational boating grew in the late 20th century.
Shallow shoals are sensitive to anchor damage and litter; use designated waste bins and avoid trampling vegetation near shorelines.
Destin Private Tiki operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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