I found out about this company while I was planning a trip to Destin. Crab island is on the list of…read morethings to do on every website when you type in Destin but in order to a rent a boat you have to get a license which requires someone in your group to take a test and also to be sober. No one wanted to be responsible for that so I found this option which allowed us to get to crab island and back without having to rent a boat. When I called them they asked me to pay them through cash app to hold the reservation which in hindsight actually seems pretty sketchy. I was having difficulties getting it to go through so they said we could just pay with cash. Fast forward, we go to the building and pay and then we had to drive and find parking to catch the boat. I went on a Sunday which is the one day they didn't have a shuttle bus going between the locations. Once we got to crab island it was actually really cool. You get tickets for drinks and snacks, they have a boat where you can leave your items, they have a DJ and they have floaties you can use. Everything was great until it was time to go. Bebe was the lady working the checkout. I was right behind a man who checked out before me and she told him and I that our groups would be on the next boat. She wrote down my last name and the number of guests in my group. I guess everyone decided to leave at once because it got very crowded. When the next boat came to bring people back the man who checked in right before me and his group went on and when we went to get on she tells us that we are on the next boat. Okay fine i guess... so then the next boat comes and she lets a huge group on and then calls my group. We had 7 people and after 6 of us got on she says the last person has to wait until the next boat. So we are all very irritated and we get off the boat. I'm confused about why she wrote down the people in my group and still proceeded to not accommodate the entire party. So I told her that we want the entire party to be able to ride together and she told me "I mean it's going to waste a little more gas but if you want to do it that way" ....... the boats fit 16 people so I don't quite understand how us wanting to be together wastes gas but their boats go back and forth every 3 minutes. Anywho, everything was great until check out and I don't think Bebe was able to quite handle when it got busier than normal. Oh and be prepared to see a million "Trump 2020" and "Make America Great Again" flags waving from 80% of the boats in crab island.

I can't say enough good things about the experience we just had today from Mike the owner being one…read moreof the best people I e dealt with in destin and being super accommodating and making sure my family was taken care of to make our time with them EPIC he asked all the questions he needed to make sure we got the experience of a lifetime ... captain Brian and Chris were like having family on the boat with us Captain B made sure we got the very best dolphin sightings we saw a ton of dolphins that came right to the boat they knew exactly how what we wanted and took us right to it the kids absolutely loved it and we couldn't have asked for a better time ....we HIGHLY recommend you check this place out any chance you get and don't listen to the foolish bad reviews these guys are awesome

​I went on the "Jaws Run" tour with my husband and two kids, and every single one of us loved it…read more It was like nothing else we've done before. The ride was incredibly smooth and not scary at all; I always felt completely safe. We even managed to spot a dolphin from the air! The coastal views of Destin were simply breathtaking. ​The entire operation is so well-run. The staff has their routine down to a science, and the whole process was completely seamless with zero waiting around. Take their recommendation to arrive 15 minutes early seriously because every minute of that time is utilized efficiently: you check in, get your safety briefing, and the next thing you know, you're being carted out to the helicopter, taking quick photos, and lifting off. ​Our pilot was fantastic, professional, and made the flight wonderful from start to finish. We would absolutely do this again without hesitation, and we're definitely booking a longer route next time. Highly recommend Timberview to anyone visiting Destin!!!

We booked our helicopter tour with Timberview Helicopters. We chose the 20-minute coastal tour and…read morechecked in 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Our weight was checked, and we waited for our turn. We had the opportunity to take a helicopter tour, and the pilot was excellent at providing stunning views of the surroundings and pointing out key landmarks. He engaged in conversation, even recommending restaurants nearby. We enjoyed the helicopter ride, particularly the toddler's first experience.

Brandon and Brooks were phenomenal! They were personable and explained everything so well! Made the…read morewhole experience so enjoyable and memorable! 10+/10 recommend! We will definitely do this again! And I recommend getting the photo package too!! Our pictures came out great!! So worth it!

There were 4 of us on an 830a parasail and we had a great time. Staff was great. Very smooth ride.read more

The dolphins were sooo plentiful. This boat captain absolutely did not disappoint, we saw 9…read moredolphins including one baby. The downside was the seagulls, the crew member who sells soda and chips feeds them chips and they are EVERYWHERE. It was distracting and excessive how many birds swarmed the boat for the first half of the trip. My opinion of the best place to sit is the top floor, starboard side. It will be rocky up there but you can easily shift to the other side of the boats if needed. Also bring a jacket! At least in January. Sadly there are multiple signs that say the crew work for tips insinuating that they are otherwise unpaid. I truly hope that is not the case.

My husband and I just moved here. We didn't know which Excursion to take our son, daughter-in- law…read moreand their friend on. We took the dolphin/snorkeling cruise. It was fun and relaxing too. Hannah and the captain were great. We definitely would do it again.

On April 20, 2017-We had a party of six adults traveling from three different states meeting in…read moreDestin for Vaction. I had the honors of being the travel planner. Our first night event I scheduled was a sunset cruise on a sailboat. Since I am very analytical, I shopped around at least five different places. Sail Destin provided a private voyage at the best price. Sight unseen- I booked reservation. Chandler is a one man shop, so we did play phone tag a bit. He and his first mate were very professional and courteous. The sunset cruise met and exceeded my expectations. I have been on several sail cruises from St. Maarten, Hawaii and St. Thomas and this rates as one of the best. No only was the sailing experience fantastic, the sunset and dolphins added to making this one of our most memorable. I would most definitely recommend and plan on booking with Sail-Destin again when we return to Destin

We had a great 4 hour sail with Captain Chandler, and first mate Brian. It was the highlight of…read moreour trip to Destin, by far! It truly was a highlight in my life. I loved having my kids (12 - 16) experience the big open water. The crew was great and the boat was beautiful. I can't say enough good things about it! Thanks Chandler and crew for sharing your passion and knowledge of sailing with my family!

Beyond the best decision we made for our trip to Destin. Super easy reservation and Sherrie was…read morebeyond helpful sending us a message before our trip with helpful information along with who our captain would be. Captain Jon was phenomenal and a true professional navigating the busy water and getting us a premiere spot at Crab Island. We truly felt like VIPs on our trip and loved having plenty of opportunities for our trip. Even though I am experienced with boats it was great to sit back and let someone else who knows the best spots to handle everything. Bluewater Pontoon Charters is a must and we will use them every opportunity!

An amazing sunset paddle with owner Ryan!!! I was his only customer but he insisted we go our…read moreanyway and boy I'm so happy we did!!! Ryan was very knowledgeable about safety with paddle boarding, and made me feel very comfortable. We headed out and had an amazing 2 hour trip paddling the lake, then heading to the Gulf!! Water levels were low as we neared the Gulf so we had to get off our boards and walk them to the beach. Then nature took over and rewarded us with an amazing sunset that I will remember forever!! He took hundreds of pictures which he will upload and send me within 72 hours at no charge!! All in all I highly recommend Green Fin paddle board tours and Ryan!! Thanks again Ryan for an amazing adventure!!

My husband and I went for a one hour jet surf rental plus lesson with professional JetSurfer Tyler,…read morewho also owns the business. Because it was chilly, he provided us with wet suits. This was our introduction to the water sport of Jet Surfing. We had a blast after some great instruction from Tyler. We also used the tubes/float assist to help us stand up to make things extra enjoyable. The Jet Surf boards themselves are really neat and I'm sure this sport will be even more popular in the next few years. If you're considering this experience, give it a try because I was skeptical but enjoyed it more that I thought. We will be back next time we're in Destin!