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    Bareboat Pontoon Charter in Fort Walton Beach

    Customize a private pontoon day for Crab Island, island escapes, or bay cruising

    5.0 stars• 15 reviews

    Duration

    4 or 6 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 8 people

    Includes

    Pontoon boat, cooler with ice

    Highlights

    Set out on a private bareboat pontoon charter and shape your day around Crab Island, Spectre Island, dolphin watching, or waterfront bars. Bring food and beverages to enjoy while you cruise.

    • Explore Crab Island, Spectre Island, Choctawhatchee Bay, or Fort Walton waterfront bars
    • Anchor, swim, float, or beachcomb in calm waters
    • Search for wild dolphins in the bay and harbor
    • Bring food and beverages for your time on the water
    • Play your own playlist through the onboard Bluetooth speaker

    What's Included

    • Cooler with ice
    • Bluetooth speaker
    • Life jackets in all sizes

    Important details

    • Expect captain service to be paid separately from the listed price at $50 per charter hour at pickup before departure; tips are optional
    • Use a pre-approved captain or independently hire a captain with a 100-gross-register-ton U.S. Coast Guard Master license who knows the area
    • A responsible adult age 18 or older must accompany minors under 18
    • Children under 6 are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while the vessel is moving
    • Alcohol is permitted only for ages 21+
    • Wheelchair access is partial and requires transferring out of the chair with assistance
    • Supervise young children closely at Crab Island, where currents may be strong
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 8 guests.

    From$42per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 48+ hours before your tour for a full refund minus processing fees. No refund for cancellations within 48 hours. Reschedule free up to 48 hours before departure. If the operator cancels due to unsafe weather, choose a free reschedule or a full refund minus non-refundable processing fees.

    Product ID: BAAV7W

    FAQs

    Bring towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, food, drinks, and a playlist for the Bluetooth speaker. A cooler with ice is provided. Leave glass containers behind.

    Choose destinations such as Crab Island, Spectre Island, dolphin watching, or waterfront bars. Your captain will help plan a route based on available time and conditions.

    Connect your phone to the onboard Bluetooth speaker and play your own playlist.

    Experience provided by Destin Boat Company

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    This boat fits up to 8 guests

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    Nick and Kalli seem to be the stars of the show here, consistently praised across reviews for being knowledgeable, punctual, and genuinely fun to spend a day on the water with. Guests repeatedly mention dolphin sightings, stops at Crab Island and Spectre Island, and a laid-back atmosphere that makes the whole experience feel effortless. What stands out beyond the scenery is how well-equipped these trips are. Paddle boards, water hammocks, beach chairs, and ice are all provided, so guests really do just show up and enjoy themselves. The boats are described as clean, spacious, and well-maintained, and the booking process gets called out as easy and stress-free more than once. Across the board, people are coming back year after year and recommending this to friends and family, which says a lot. If you're looking to get out on the Destin water without the hassle of planning every detail yourself, this crew seems to have it well covered.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    It was a very nice boat ride. The captain was very friendly and sweet. We saw dolphins out in the wild. I highly recommend this company.

    Photo of Mary Warner

    Mary Warner

    May 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    It was a very nice boat ride. The captain was very friendly and sweet. We saw dolphins out in the wild. I highly recommend this company.

    Photo of Mary Warner

    Mary Warner

    May 1, 2026

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