Snorkeling in Destin: Private Pontoon with Equipment

Strap on snorkel gear and float the lily pad at Crab Island, or chart a different route each time you book.

A private pontoon charter in Destin accommodates up to 6 guests with a captain who tailors the day to what you want: snorkeling at Crab Island with provided equipment, dolphin watching, harbor tours, or any mix of them. The boat includes a paddle board, a 15-foot lily pad, snorkel gear and bottled water. You choose the itinerary and the duration, from 2 to 8 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private luxury pontoon boat experience

• Board private pontoon boat
• Use paddle board and lily pad
• Snorkel with provided equipment
• Visit Crab Island
• Enjoy dolphin watching
• Take harbor tour

The experience

The captain steers. You decide where the day goes. Snorkel at Crab Island with the equipment on board, float the lily pad with a friend, paddle out on the board, or skip the water altogether and watch dolphins from the boat or cruise the harbor. The pontoon holds up to 6 people of any age, and the captain speaks English and knows the local routes, reefs and wildlife patterns. Bottled water comes with every charter.

What you bring is the plan. Some groups spend the full time at Crab Island, rotating between the water and the lily pad. Others mix three or four stops into a single day. The boat's equipment (snorkel gear, paddle board, pool floats and the lily pad) stays on board and ready to use whenever you want it. A 2-hour charter works for a quick dolphin watch or a taste of Crab Island. A 4-hour or longer charter lets you cover ground and linger where the group wants to stay.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment.
• paddle board.
• 15-foot lily pad.
• pool floats.
• bottled water.
• private captain in English.

Options for this experience

3 options

Dolphin and harbor tour of 2 hoursGuide in English · 08:30Lasts 2 hours. Accommodates up to 6 passengers, children of all ages included. Groups larger than 6 will be turned away without a refund.

Private tour of 3 hoursGuide in English · 09:00, 12:30 and 16:00Lasts 3 hours. Up to 6 guests of any age; groups of more than 6 will be turned away. Limited to 6 passengers only, children of all ages included, as we cannot legally take more than 6 on this tour.

Private captained tour lasting 4 hoursGuide in English · 09:30 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours. Accommodates up to 6 passengers, children of all ages included. Groups larger than 6 will be turned away without a refund.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Saturday6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Mar 2027

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 113

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Destin Pontoon Charters

Is this one for you?Choose the 2-hour slot for a quick swim and snorkel session, or book 4+ hours if your group wants to island-hop between Crab Island, dolphin waters, and the harbor without rushing.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can we snorkel the whole time, or does the captain take us to other spots?

Snorkeling at Crab Island is one option, but the captain can also mix in dolphin watching, harbor tours, or other stops if your group prefers variety. You decide the itinerary when you book.

What snorkel equipment do we get, and is it included?

Snorkel gear is included with every charter. The boat also carries a paddle board, a 15-foot lily pad, pool floats and bottled water, all ready to use during your trip.

How many people can fit on the pontoon?

The boat holds up to 6 guests regardless of age. Groups larger than 6 cannot be accommodated.

How long should we book the charter for?

Charters run from 2 to 8 hours, so you can pick a duration that fits your day. A 2-hour charter covers a quick outing. 4 hours or longer lets you explore multiple stops or spend more time at Crab Island.

Is the captain included, and does he speak English?

Yes, a private captain is included with every charter and speaks English. The captain knows the local waters and can guide you to dolphins, reefs and other sites based on what your group wants to see.