Cruise to Crab Island on a 21’ tiki boat with room for up to 10
4 & 8 hours
Up to 10 people
Life vests, anchor, coolers
Explore Destin from a custom 21’ tiki boat and cruise the local bay and Destin Harbor. Choose a 4- or 8-hour bare-boat charter and head toward Crab Island to relax on the water.
You must be age 21+ to rent. A captain fee is paid separately in cash on arrival: $150 for 4 hours or $300 for 8 hours; gratuity is not included. Bare-boat rules require you to use an independent captain from a provided selection.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 10 guests.
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Product ID: WKXGSQ
Bring a valid driver's license for verification, a credit card, your cell phone, and your confirmation number.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early with a valid ID and credit card for incidentals.
Yes. You pay the independent captain in cash on arrival: $150 for 4 hours or $300 for 8 hours per trip. Gratuity is not included.
390 Harbor Blvd. Destin, FL 32541 US
Loyal customers keep coming back year after year, and it's easy to see why. The staff gets consistent praise for being friendly, helpful, and genuinely accommodating. Mike and his crew make the whole process remarkably stress-free, from straightforward online booking to getting you safely in and out of the dock. First-time boat renters especially appreciate how approachable everything feels, with dock hands who clearly know their stuff and make even hesitant newcomers feel comfortable. The pricing stands out as particularly competitive for the Destin area, offering solid value compared to other rental options. Boats with double-decker designs and water slides are a huge hit with families, and the location puts you within minutes of Crab Island and great snorkeling spots. A few reviewers mentioned the boats could use minor maintenance updates, though this doesn't seem to impact the overall experience. The flexibility also deserves mention, with the team willing to make last-minute adjustments when life throws curveballs.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars — Fantastic Experience! Our family had an awesome experience with Dockside Watersports! We rented one of their pontoon boats with two slides, and the entire family had an absolute blast. From start to finish, everything was incredibly easy. Check-in was quick and painless, and getting out to the boat was a breeze. One thing that really stood out was being able to drive right down to the docks to unload and load our stuff. If you’ve ever rented a boat with a family, coolers, bags, towels, and everything else, you know how big of a deal that is! So many other rental places make you haul everything down stairs or a long walkway. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience stress-free. The boat was perfect for a family day on the water, and the two slides were a huge hit. We’ll absolutely rent from Dockside Watersports again. Easy, convenient, friendly, and FUN. Five stars all the way!
Christopher Audet
August 21, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars — Fantastic Experience! Our family had an awesome experience with Dockside Watersports! We rented one of their pontoon boats with two slides, and the entire family had an absolute blast. From start to finish, everything was incredibly easy. Check-in was quick and painless, and getting out to the boat was a breeze. One thing that really stood out was being able to drive right down to the docks to unload and load our stuff. If you’ve ever rented a boat with a family, coolers, bags, towels, and everything else, you know how big of a deal that is! So many other rental places make you haul everything down stairs or a long walkway. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience stress-free. The boat was perfect for a family day on the water, and the two slides were a huge hit. We’ll absolutely rent from Dockside Watersports again. Easy, convenient, friendly, and FUN. Five stars all the way!
Christopher Audet
August 21, 2026
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