It was even better than we expected. The captain was so fun & we saw so many dolphins. 10/10…read morerecommended!!

the sea quest was amazing ! i loved it we went snorkeling and saw dolphins we rode by crab island…read morethe crew was so funny and entertaining

really helpful, good prices, very respectful and good attitude, good overall vibes. will be going…read moreback for sure.

Happy''s employees are super helpful and friendly! One of the guys helped us out with parking our…read moreboat and trailer when we were in a bind! Thanks so much for being helpful kind and friendly when you didnt have to

From my Google Review from last August (2025):…read more A fun time with a group of friends and worry free cruise to hang out at Crab Island for a couple solid hours. About a 15 minute cruise each way. I recommend the morning charter. It gets crazy and packed as the day goes on, especially closer to noon. Will be going again with these guys!

We decided to switch things up this weekend and booked a sunset cruise with Cruisin' Tikis…read moreDestin--and it did not disappoint We reserved about a week in advance for 5 people (around $395 with taxes). We showed up early to grab a drink at the bar before heading out, which was definitely the right move. Our captain, Bailey, was fantastic--super friendly, gave us a quick rundown of everything, and then we were off. We cruised around the area before heading out to Crab Island to catch the sunset and keep an eye out for dolphins. The whole experience was exactly what we needed--relaxing, fun, and just an all-around great vibe. Good drinks, great company, and an incredible sunset. After the sun went down, we cruised back to the dock, already talking about doing it again with another group. 5/5 experience--highly recommend! If you book, call and ask for Bailey. They also offer daytime trips to Crab Island if that's more your speed. Pro tip: Parking is limited, so consider taking an Uber or Lyft.

Completed my fourth trip with Sea Blaster recently, four summers in a row. It has become a Destin…read morestaple activity when we come down for vacation. Always an amazing experience, the staff is great, the views are great. Beverages flowing, music blasting. We never miss it when we are in town!

From start to finish an awesome time. The staff was hyper focused on safety and a good time. I…read moredon't remember ever seeing so many dolphins. The drinks were plentiful and iced cold.The music hit and a classic mix of feel good. Thank You staff whipping up the wind and rocking out in a frenzy.

8 of us went on this tour from 10a-2p. It was definitely the right time to take it. The parking lot…read morewas empty and by the time we got back there wasn't a spot to be seen. During our tour Tonya was our captain. She was amazing and very knowledgeable. We spent an hour watching dolphins and then the next 3 on a sand bar. The sand bar was awesome for the adults and kids. She put out a floating mat to lay on and parked right next to an inflatable obstacle course for the kids to play on. While on the sand bar she took a ton of photos and videos of everyone so you didn't have to worry about it. At the end of the tour she sent them to us at no extra charge. If we ever go back to Destin FL then we will for sure rent the boat again!!!! Hopefully Tonya is our captain again! NOTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCE!!

Beautiful, relaxing, and fun. We did the 6 PM sunset cruise. Captain Brian did a fabulous job of…read moretaking us directly to the dolphins.. We were able to see so many! We saw a sea turtle, stingray, and herons too. We also stopped at a Sandy pristine beach and took a walk. It was so relaxing and beautiful. We also time to crab Island perfectly for Sunset Captain Brian took tons of pictures of us in a very thoughtful way with the sun sinking low in the background. the pictures turned out beautiful. What a great trip. I would highly recommend if you want to truly relax rent a private boat with a captain like Brian.

A fun and last minute addition to our itinerary. Didn't plan on doing this but the weather wasn't…read morein our favor for the other activity so we ended up nearby and found the pricing to be good. I took the aux and made it more of a dolphin party, so I had a great time. Saw several dolphins playing in the waves and riding along the boat. Very cool afternoon experience!

We went out at 11:00 and saw a lot of dolphins and baby dolphins with their mommas. We saw some…read moresmall sharks, jellyfish, and other wildlife within 5 minutes after getting out of boat slip and into the open water. The guys, Owen & Alex did a great job.

We rented a jet ski here. The workers were friendly and helpful. They gave us a lot of safety tips…read moreand advice. I highly recommend them.

This was our favorite activity/experience in Destin! Captain Chris and his staff are amazing! They…read morewere very friendly and aimed at making this a great experience from the moment they introduced themselves. Immediately we were all laughing and joking like we were all old friends. The labeled life jackets are a nice touch. As we headed to the boat Chris got to know us a little and found out what type of experience we were looking for. At the beginning of the ride he asked what type of music we liked and he found a good station for the "turn up" to begin! It was a beautiful ride out and on the way he allowed us to do the Titanic pose and get pics of that lol. Chris was informed that we had one in our group that could not swim and did not want to be thrown into the water. He was amazing at making sure we got in a good ride without anyone being thrown off. Once she had had enough he allowed her to get back on the boat so that the other 2 of us could go for a faster ride. It was so fun!!! We both ended up being thrown off (which is exactly what we wanted). There weren't any rides scheduled after us, so on the return trip Chris made a detour to allow us to get up close views of some dolphins that were in the area! We saw about 3 or 4 of them swimming right next to the boat! It was beautiful and they captured it in our photos. We did opt for the photo package, and if you decide to do this ... I suggest you do to. They captured EVERYTHING. And who wants to worry about who's gonna take a picture when you're having fun and being thrown into the ocean?!? What I found exceptional about the photo package is that you are not given the photos immediately. You actually get a link to download them. This way they go through the pictures and get rid of any "junk" photos so you don't have to! You get amazing quality photos that will have you laughing for hours. We ended up with 82 QUALITY photos (in comparison to another activity we purchased a photo package for and ended up with 25 photos, but a couple were duplicates and another one was blurry/unusable). He even took the time to put the phrase "TURN UP" on one of the pics!!! It's worth it! Thanks again Captain Chris and crew for an amazing experience!

The booking process was simple and the staff did a great job of explaining everything and…read moreaccommodating us. The pontoon boat was in excellent condition. A great time!

Sorry to say but not the best experience. I have been coming to Destin for the past 15 to 20 years…read moresince Family owns a condo. I have rented Pontoons from numerous companies but hate to say this one was the worst so far. Let's start with not being able to park on site and having to cross 4 lanes of busy traffic twice. Not the safest practice. Second at the counter there are numerous signs saying dock workers get paid by tips and complimentary tip is 15 to 20%. I never mind tipping when warranted and if really good service I tip over 20%. Every other place I have rented a pontoon at has had staff come to the car and get our stuff and carry to the boat. They also ask if anyone needs help boarding the boat. The boat is clean and actually ready for guests. The individual here just states you're on boat 1 and never assisted or asked anyone anything. The seats in the boat had water pooled on them so had to wiped down prior to anyone sitting down. Luckily, we brought extra towels. We understand you get wet on a boat but for water to be everywhere when just getting on the boat is uncalled for and wasn't professional in any means. It was also comforting to know according to the dock worker that the Pontoon only had 1 battery even though it's supposed to have 2. Since the 2nd one worked other items on the boat it wasn't needed per him but hey here's a bluetooth speaker for you to use if you want music. This also had to be the slowest boat we have ever rented. Having owned my own boats before the Motor was so under powered for the size of the pontoon it was on. To top it all off upon our return the dock worker didn't assist anyone or getting stuff off the boat but did make sure to tells us he accepts Cash, Venmo and other payment options for tips. Really dude? Please promote your tips being warranted by actions. Hate giving a low rating but this experience definitely deserved it.

Excellent choice for day at Crab Island! We were a family of 21 so finding an operator that could…read moretake the entire group was the driving factor. We were not disappointed in the least. They arranged two boats for us, a 6-passenger and 16-Passenger. Both boats were nice and well-equipped with and array of water toys and top-notch floats including, lounges, platforms, lounge islands, and standing paddle boats. While the equipment was exceptional the staff was what really made the day enjoyable. Tonya, Amber, and Shaun were amazing! They didn't just take us out there and disappear or lounge around themselves. They made it their mission to see to it that our day was enjoyable. From the initial arrival and set-up of all of the floatables and games, to getting everyone engaged into activities, making sure everyone's drinks were fresh, taking up everyone's trash, keeping everyone hydrated with complimentary waters and even capturing the fun throughout the day by taking photos of our group and then air dropping them at days end. If you are confused as to which Crab Island Charter operator to use, look no further, Destin Pontoon Charters is the one.

Best day ever! Our captain was Kylie and she was outstanding. It was just a 6 people private…read morepontoon for me, my daughter and our pup and we enjoyed every second. This is highly recommended if visiting destin especially if you have a dog because they are banned from the beaches. Book the pontoon! It is so much fun. They make it so special too with paddle board and other accessories included.

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.

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.