Beach Weekend brings together everything needed for an easygoing coastal escape, from comfortable vacation stays and fresh coffee to pickleball, gathering spaces, and time on the water. Based in Fort Walton Beach with experiences ...
With an exceptionally high satisfaction rate across thousands of reviews, this boat rental operation clearly knows what they're doing. Customers consistently praise the professional staff and captains by name—Rick, Eric, Jesse, Captain Shane, Gary, and Aaron all get enthusiastic shoutouts for creating memorable experiences. The boats are described as clean, well-maintained, and newer, with gas included and helpful crew members who handle the harbor navigation for you. Popular destinations include Crab Island and sandbar excursions, with chances to spot dolphins and enjoy snorkeling. Families especially appreciate the attentive service, with one parent noting how Captain Shane went above and beyond with young children, including a child with autism. The staff shows impressive flexibility around weather changes and special occasions, making adjustments to ensure everyone has a great time. One reviewer mentioned the location requires about 30 minutes by boat to reach Crab Island and experienced some mechanical concerns on their return trip, though this appears to be an isolated incident. Overall, repeat customers keep coming back for the reliable service and easy, stress-free rental process.
My fiancee and I did the 3 hour tour of crab island. Our captain Mike and shipwomen bailee were incredible. Mike is very matter of fact, blunt, up front and ultimately funny in a dry comedy kind of way. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable of the entire tour. Bailee was incredibly helpful, assisted with everything, even got in the water to help us. Overall 5 stars, recommend it all. Next time we will definitely schedule a Saturday trip for the extra hour and we hope Mike and bailee are apart of our tour! Update! Gary and Sophia did our tour here in 2026, and they were incredible! After 2 rides with this company, id never go anywhere else. The company obviously recognizes talent when they see it because each crew was phenomenal.
Jeremy Mann
August 28, 2026
My fiancee and I did the 3 hour tour of crab island. Our captain Mike and shipwomen bailee were incredible. Mike is very matter of fact, blunt, up front and ultimately funny in a dry comedy kind of way. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable of the entire tour. Bailee was incredibly helpful, assisted with everything, even got in the water to help us. Overall 5 stars, recommend it all. Next time we will definitely schedule a Saturday trip for the extra hour and we hope Mike and bailee are apart of our tour! Update! Gary and Sophia did our tour here in 2026, and they were incredible! After 2 rides with this company, id never go anywhere else. The company obviously recognizes talent when they see it because each crew was phenomenal.
Jeremy Mann
August 28, 2026