Take a Pontoon Boat to Crab Island
Experience the adventure of a lifetime at Destin’s one-of-a-kind Crab Island! Hop aboard one of Tipsy Tiki’s Pontoon Boats and set sail to this iconic destination where wildlife, including dolphins and sea turtles, thrive! At Crab Island, there’s something for everyone, including shallow swimming areas, playgrounds for the kids, and refreshing beverages at the full service bar for adults. Check out the availability for our double decker Pontoon boat!
Booking Details
Please bring with you the provided confirmation number (located on the voucher e-mailed to you after online purchase) and a valid drivers license for verification. Gilligans Watersports is located at 530 Harbor Boulevard E, Destin, FL 32541. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early with a valid ID and credit card for incidentals. It is best to confirm your booking at least 24 hours prior to your departure date. Reservations booked less than 24hrs prior to arrival are not guaranteed until confirmed by the vendor.
Activity Highlights
Clean and comfortable 12 passenger boats.
Friendly & professional instruction.
Yamaha 50 HP engines on all boats.
Lockable watertight storage compartments
Departure Details
This activity offers 4 and 8 hour rentals daily. Customers must reserve at least one day in advance. Available departure times are varied, check times for your date in the calendar.
Standard 4 hr: $400 / 8 hr: $600
Double Decker 4 hr: $695 / 8 hr: $895
Check out our double decker pontoon boat
Do you have a larger party, or want more space for friends and family to enjoy while on the water? Consider renting our double decker pontoon! With extra space and two stories, your group can make the most out of their adventure! Jump from the top of our double decker boat into the stunning emerald Florida waters, or tan on the deck on the top floor! Check out our availability today!
Frequently Asked Questions About Destin Pontoon Rentals
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Pontoon Pick-Up Docks — Destin & Fort Walton Beach
Pontoons head out from four docks — three around Destin plus Fort Walton Beach.
Which Dock Is Yours?
Your pontoon’s dock rides on the option you reserve — it shows at checkout and again in your confirmation email.
Gilligan’s Watersports: 530 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 · (850) 650-9000
Boats load at the boardwalk dock at 530. Get directions
Xtreme H2O of Crab Island: 7 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL 32541 · (850) 978-3060
Or launch beside the bridge for the quickest idle to Crab Island. Get directions
Destin X on the Harbor: 214 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 · (850) 898-1204
Pontoons also stage on the harbor at 214. Get directions
Xtreme H2O Fort Walton Beach: 169 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · (850) 978-3060
Fort Walton Beach boats leave from Brooks Street. Get directions
Parking
Gilligan’s Watersports (530 Harbor Blvd): free parking right at the dock, first come, first served — when the lot fills, overflow waits just up the hill at 531 Mountain Drive.
Xtreme H2O (7 Calhoun Ave): the Destin Marina’s public lot sits right beside the launch; it goes fast on summer days, so share a ride when you can.
Destin X (214 Harbor Blvd): room for one vehicle per booking on site, first come, first served — extra cars park free at 310 Mountain Drive or for $15 at 285 US-98 W, and RVs or trailers use the paid public lot across the street.
Xtreme H2O Fort Walton Beach (169 Brooks St SE): on-site customer parking covers one vehicle per reservation, first come, first served — buddy up on busy days.
Check-In
Skippering your own ride? Handle the one piece of homework first: drivers born on or after January 1, 1988 need a Florida boater safety certificate, and knocking out the Florida temporary boater test online before you show up makes check-in easier and faster. A $3 NASBLA version is offered dockside too — just leave wiggle room. Roll in 45 minutes before your start with a photo ID for every driver; life jackets and the safety talk are on the crew.
Bring aboard: swimsuits, towels, reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof pouch for your phone, and a soft-sided cooler with drinks — no glass on the water.
