Captain-led Crab Island cruising with water gear, an onboard restroom, and room for your dog
6 hrs
Up to 6 people
Captain, snorkel gear, water toys
Cruise Destin Harbor and anchor at Crab Island aboard a captain-led, dog-friendly pontoon with an onboard restroom. Customize your time on the water for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, or relaxing.
Cancel at least 7 days before your trip for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days forfeit the deposit. Full refund if the captain cancels due to weather.
Product ID: YU2CYN
Bring a valid photo ID, towels, sunscreen lotion, a camera, cash, hats, sunglasses, snacks, and drinks. Bring your own drinks, but do not bring glass bottles or containers.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your charter start time.
Children-size life jackets are available. Children under age 6 must wear a US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while the vessel is underway.
Pelican Adventures, 580 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
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
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