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About this Experience

What you'll do:

Board a captain-guided pontoon at Fort Walton Beach and spend four hours on the Emerald Coast's most talked-about sandbar, anchoring at Crab Island, floating the lily pad, paddling out, and letting the playlist run while the cooler stays cold.

  • Board and Cruise – Step aboard your private pontoon and let your captain navigate out to Crab Island, where the water is clear, and the sandbars are ready.

  • Claim the Lily Pad – Unroll the 15-foot floating mat directly off the boat and spend as long as you want lying out flat on the Gulf water.

  • Paddle Out – Take the included paddleboard out from the pontoon for a lap around the sandbar or just to get a better view of the coastline.

  • Run Your Playlist – Connect to the Bluetooth JBL PartyBox Speaker and control the soundtrack for the entire trip, no aux cord drama.

  • Keep the Drinks Cold – Load up the onboard cooler with your own beverages and snacks - BYOB is welcome, and ice is available on request.

Whether you're throwing a bachelorette party, celebrating a birthday, or just want a full afternoon on the water with your crew, this trip delivers the Crab Island experience the way it's meant to be done from the water, not the shore.

Why we love it for your party:

  • Private Captain – Your group has the entire pontoon and a dedicated captain, so nobody is sharing the boat with strangers or waiting on a tour schedule.

  • Lily Pad Included – The 15-foot floating mat is already onboard, no add-on fees, no separate reservation, just drop it and go.

  • Paddleboard Onboard – One paddleboard is included for the full trip, so your group has something to rotate between sessions on the lily pad.

  • JBL PartyBox Speaker – A serious, high-volume speaker built for outdoor use keeps your music audible over wind and water without losing quality.

  • Beer Pong Mat – A waterproof beer pong mat is included for groups who want to keep the party energy going while anchored at the sandbar.

About this experience partner:

Motorboatin' Toon Rentals is a veteran-owned pontoon rental company based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, operating on the Emerald Coast from March through October. The company specializes in captain-guided Crab Island pontoon rentals for groups up to 11 passengers, with a particular focus on bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, and group outings. Guests consistently point to the combination of hands-on amenities, a low-key captain, and direct sandbar access as what sets Motorboatin' apart from standard boat rental operators in the Destin area.

Additional information:

  • Trips run on two set schedules: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM or 2:30 PM–6:30 PM - select your preferred window at booking.

  • Maximum capacity is 11 passengers plus the captain; the boat is exclusively yours for the full 4-hour trip

  • BYOB is permitted - canned or plastic only, no glass containers allowed on board.

  • Ice is available upon request for an additional fee; bring your own if you prefer to skip the add-on.

  • Payment is collected by the captain at the dock on the day of your trip - come prepared with your preferred payment method.

  • Multiple vessel options are available, including Single Deck, Luxury Double Decker with one or three slides, and Jet Ski packages - ask at booking.

Provided by Motorboatin' Toon Rentals

Joined January 2026

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Location

Destin, FL

36 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we bring alcohol and inflatables

Yes you can bring alcohol if you are of age and we can help inflate your inflatables.