Destin: Crab Island Tiki Boat 3-Hour Trip & Sandbar

Tiki Boat to Crab Island: Three Hours in Shallow Turquoise Water

You board a tiki boat in Destin, cruise three hours to Crab Island's shallow sandbar, and spend time wading and swimming in turquoise water while the captain stays with your group. Bottled water and an onboard restroom are included, so you can stay comfortable the whole time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tiki boat trip to Crab Island

• Set sail on tiki boat
• Arrive at Crab Island sandbar
• Disembark and enjoy shallow waters
• Swim and socialize on sandbar
• Lounge in the sun
• Enjoy coastline views
• Return on tiki boat

The experience

The boat is already pulling away from the dock when you step aboard: music playing, people settling into their spots, the captain checking the water ahead. You've got three hours on the water to Crab Island, a sandbar off Destin where the water stays knee-high and the whole point is to get out and float around. The boat itself is built for this: wide, stable, with a restroom onboard so you're not stuck if you need one. Bottled water comes with it.

Once you reach the sandbar, you wade out into water so clear and shallow you can see straight down. The sand is packed hard under your feet, and the whole place fills up with people doing exactly what they want: some swimming, some standing in groups talking, some just floating and staring at the coastline. There's music coming from the boat, laughter bouncing around, and the kind of loose energy that happens when you're in the middle of the water with no land in sight. The captain stays with the group the whole time, so if you have questions about the spot or need anything, he's there.

The three-hour trip includes the ride out, time on the sandbar, and the ride back. It's not a guided tour in the traditional sense. You're not being walked through a list of facts. Instead, you're just there, in the water, with the warmth of the Florida sun and the gentle movement of the boat anchored nearby. If you're traveling with an infant, they'll need to sit on your lap. The boat works for all fitness levels, though it's not suitable if you have spinal injuries. Service animals are allowed.

What’s included

Your three-hour Crab Island tiki boat trip includes the round-trip boat ride from Destin, time on the sandbar to swim and socialize, a captain as your guide, bottled water, and access to a spacious onboard restroom.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Top-Shelf Tikis

Is this one for you?Right for anyone in Destin wanting a few hours on the water without planning. The boat handles the route and timing, and the shallow sandbar means you can swim or just stand around without worrying about depth. Plan for a full morning or afternoon out. That's what the three hours covers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How deep is the water at Crab Island?

Knee-high throughout the sandbar, so you can stand and wade the whole time.

What's included in the ticket?

The three-hour boat trip, bottled water, and access to an onboard restroom.

Is there a guide on the boat?

Yes, the captain leads the trip and stays with the group while you're on the sandbar.

Can I bring an infant?

Yes, but infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride.

Is this trip suitable for people with mobility issues?

It's suitable for all fitness levels, but not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on the boat.