Blue Water Pontoon Charters offers a relaxed, family-owned way to experience Destin from the water. With US Coast Guard licensed captains and customizable private charters, they make it easy to enjoy Crab Island, dolphin spotting,...
Sherrie handles bookings and communication on the front end, and reviewers consistently praise her for being proactive, flexible, and genuinely invested in making each trip special. She sends helpful info ahead of time, works around scheduling hiccups, and has a knack for turning last-minute stress into smooth sailing. The captains, including Jon, Michael, Matt, Casey, and others, bring that same energy on the water with local knowledge, friendly personalities, and a willingness to go the extra mile. Crab Island trips are the most popular outing, though dolphin spotting, sunset cruises, and bay explorations all get strong reviews too. The boats come stocked with basics like water and floats, and dogs are genuinely welcome, not just tolerated. Families with young kids, couples celebrating milestones, and even guests with special needs have all come away raving. Across the board, the recurring theme is that this crew treats every charter like it actually matters to them, and for most visitors, that makes all the difference.
The beignets and brew cruise was an absolutely AMAZING experience! The coffee and beignets were delicious and we were fortunate enough to even see some dolphins close up! Everyone apart of the staff was so kind, and the captain Lyric did a fantastic job! We would recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Destin area, and would DEFINITELY do it again when we come back!
Sophia Coulson
August 24, 2026
The beignets and brew cruise was an absolutely AMAZING experience! The coffee and beignets were delicious and we were fortunate enough to even see some dolphins close up! Everyone apart of the staff was so kind, and the captain Lyric did a fantastic job! We would recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Destin area, and would DEFINITELY do it again when we come back!
Sophia Coulson
August 24, 2026