What you'll do:

You'll board a private tri-toon pontoon in Destin and cruise out to Crab Island, one of the Gulf Coast's most popular sandbar destinations, where waist-deep turquoise water and a floating party atmosphere are waiting. Here's what your 4 hours on the water look like:

• Board your private pontoon - Step onto a spacious tri-toon at the dock, get settled, and head out with your captain for a scenic cruise through the Destin harbor.

• Cruise to Crab Island - Your captain navigates to the iconic Crab Island sandbar, where you anchor up and drop into some of the clearest, warmest water on the Emerald Coast.

• Hit the water with the gear - Grab the inflatable paddleboard, inflatable kayak, roll-out lily pad, or snorkels and explore the sandbar at your own pace.

• Float and relax - Settle onto the water floats, hang off the side, and soak up the sun while the music plays from the onboard Bluetooth speaker.

• Make it your own - Bring your own cooler, food, and drinks, put on your playlist, and treat the pontoon like your own floating hangout spot for the afternoon.

Whether your group is loud and rowdy or just looking to unwind, this charter gives you the space, the gear, and the setting to do both.

Why we love it for your party:

• Private boat, your group only - No strangers, no shared schedule. The entire pontoon is yours for the full 4 hours.

• Crab Island access - Your captain knows exactly where to anchor so you get the best spot at one of Destin's most-visited sandbar destinations.

• More gear than you'd expect - Paddleboard, kayak, lily pad, snorkels, and floats are all onboard, so there's something to do for everyone.

• Bluetooth speaker included - Connect your phone and control the soundtrack for the whole trip.

• Built for groups - Fits up to 10 passengers, making it a strong fit for bachelorette parties, family outings, birthday trips, and friend groups of all sizes.

About this experience partner:

Emerald Island Charters LLC operates private pontoon charters out of Destin, FL, specializing in trips to Crab Island and the surrounding Emerald Coast waterways. Their captains are local, knowledgeable, and focused on making each charter feel personal rather than transactional. Guests consistently point to the well-stocked boat, attentive service, and smooth communication before and during the trip as reasons they'd book again.

Additional information:

• Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

• You'll receive parking instructions via text the day of your trip.

• Bring your own cooler, water, ice, beverages, and food (the pontoon has no onboard catering).

• Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a towel. The Destin sun is strong out on the water.

• This charter fits up to 10 passengers total, adults and children combined.

• A captain's fee of $150 is paid directly to the captain on the day of the trip (not included in the listing price).

• Gear included: inflatable paddleboard, inflatable kayak, roll-out lily pad, Bluetooth speaker, and snorkels.