

Cruise Destin Harbor at sunset on a 21-foot tiki boat with space for your group and coolers
2 hours
Up to 10 people
Life vests, Anchor, Coolers
Soak up a Destin sunset from the water aboard a custom 21’ tiki boat, with options to watch from Crab Island or cruise the harbor. Bring your favorite refreshments and relax as you take in the evening views.
Tours run from the beginning of April through the end of September. Capacity is up to 10. Bare-boat charter rules require you to contact an independent captain and pay them directly in cash upon arrival; the owner cannot specify the crew.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 10 guests.
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. The ticket booth is on the property in the yellow building.
Please bring a valid driver’s license for verification, a credit card, a cell phone, and your confirmation number (from the voucher emailed after purchase).
Bare-boat charter rules require the charterer to contact an independent captain and pay them directly. A selection of captains will be provided, and the owner cannot specify the crew. Captains are paid cash upon arrival the day of the trip.
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.
My family of 5 rented a pontoon boat from Dockside. We did the half day which cost about 415$. It could sit up to 10 people. The boat had a bluetooth speaker which was awesome. Boat was in good condition. Easy to drive and easy to check in. Counter gal was helpful and nice. We loaded up all our gear and headed to Crab Island which was about a 15 min ride just bc it's a NO wake zone practically the entire way. Luckily I've had years experience driving all sorts of boats but they do go over the basics of the how tos & how not to's. Jackson was helpful with the introduction. I would recommend Dockside Watersports in the future. Ps dockhands work for tips so make sure to bring some cash and take care of them boys 👏🏼
TravelsAlot
June 15, 2026
My family of 5 rented a pontoon boat from Dockside. We did the half day which cost about 415$. It could sit up to 10 people. The boat had a bluetooth speaker which was awesome. Boat was in good condition. Easy to drive and easy to check in. Counter gal was helpful and nice. We loaded up all our gear and headed to Crab Island which was about a 15 min ride just bc it's a NO wake zone practically the entire way. Luckily I've had years experience driving all sorts of boats but they do go over the basics of the how tos & how not to's. Jackson was helpful with the introduction. I would recommend Dockside Watersports in the future. Ps dockhands work for tips so make sure to bring some cash and take care of them boys 👏🏼
TravelsAlot
June 15, 2026
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