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Catamaran Cruise to Crab Island and Dolphin Sighting (BYOB)

About this Experience

What you'll do:

Set sail on a sun-soaked catamaran cruise from Destin to the famous Crab Island Sandbar. This fun-filled, family-friendly adventure kicks off with a short dolphin-watching cruise, before anchoring at Crab Island — a vibrant, waist-deep hangout spot with crystal-clear waters and floating fun.

Relax on provided lily pads, splash around with water toys, or swim among the gentle marine life. Your licensed captain and crew make sure you’re taken care of while you soak up the Florida sun, vibe with the island scene, and enjoy the freedom to bring your own food and drinks along for the ride.

Why we love it for your group:

  • Modern, comfortable catamaran – Includes bathroom on board

  • Short dolphin cruise included – See dolphins in their natural habitat

  • Relax at Crab Island – Crystal-clear, shallow waters ideal for floating and lounging

  • Water toys & lily pads included – Just bring a towel and your swimsuit

  • BYO drinks & snacks – Coolers welcome (no glass, please)

About this experience partner:

Sunshine Watersports Destin is a local favorite with years of experience hosting unforgettable water adventures. Their captains are USCG-certified, and their vessels are modern, safe, and well-equipped for all-day comfort and fun.

They’re known for combining laid-back vibes with professional service, offering everything from snorkeling to dolphin cruises—and now, one of the most enjoyable ways to experience Crab Island like a local.

Additional Information:

  • Duration: 3–4 hours (varies based on tide and conditions)

  • Included:

    • Catamaran cruise

    • Short dolphin-watching cruise

    • Captain & crew

    • Life jackets

    • Water toys and lily pads

  • What to Bring:

    • Swimwear & towel

    • Sunscreen

    • Sunglasses

    • Snacks, food, drinks (including alcohol – BYOB allowed)

  • Meeting Point: Check in at the red “Flippers Snorkel Adventure Destin” ticket booth at 500 Harbor Blvd. Free parking available.

  • Not Allowed:

    • Pets

    • Large bags or coolers

    • Smoking

    • Glass bottles

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Reviews

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5 (10 Ratings)

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Nilou

December 2025 • Other Party

Did a sunset Dolphin cruise. We saw hundreds of dolphins. The crew was so sweet and professional. Highly recommend.

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Lauren W.

December 2025 • Other Party

Went on a sunset cruise with Josh and Wesley. Awesome guides with great music! Would definitely book again!!

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Dustin K.

December 2025 • Other Party

Great time, basic boat rental and perfect for what we needed to cruise around for 4 hours. Very friendly and nice staff and the best price around.

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Krissy L.

December 2025 • Other Party

We absolutely loved the Dolphin Cruise with Josh and Hannah last week. It was our very first time ever going on one. Im so glad I booked. It was fun and very informative. Josh did a great job at not only finding the Dolphins, but telling us about stuff happening around Destin. Pointing out the good food places out on the water. We will definitely be back to do more fun things. Heads up on parking. If I was you, I'd back into the parking spot. It took us a good long while to get out of that small packed parking lot. Back in and try parking close to the exit side. Thank me later😂

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Tanna C.

December 2025 • Other Party

Great cruise with friendly staff! So pleasant and low key. Thank you for a great evening!

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David H.

December 2025 • Group-Trip Party

We searched Destin for a family-friendly dolphin cruise. We were NOT interested in loud music, booze, and excessive speeds because we had young children in tow. Sunshine Watersports was the perfect choice! The crew (Owen and Hannah) were super friendly, courteous, and professional. It was a great tour as we saw numbers of dolphins, even one pod with a baby. Overall, it was a wonderful tour. We couldn’t have imagined a better experience. Thank you so much, Owen and Hannah of Sunshine Watersports! Highly recommended!

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Karthik K.

December 2025 • Other Party

I had a very pleasant experience with Sunshine Water Sports. They truly focus on customer satisfaction. I booked a sunset cruise with them, and it was wonderful. The crew patiently waited for the actual sunset, no matter how long it took, which made the experience even more special. We were also delighted to see many dolphins in the evening as they came out to play in the cooler water. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable ride!

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Ingrid D.

December 2025 • Other Party

We took the dolphin sunset cruise. It was the highlight of our trip. We saw so many dolphins jumping and playing. The crew did a great job to make this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

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Christine H.

December 2025 • Other Party

We had a great time on our sunset dolphin cruise!! Would definitely recommend Sunshine!

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Terri P.

December 2025 • Group-Trip Party

We went on the dolphin sunset cruise last night, and thoroughly enjoyed it! Kyle and Josh were the best captain/hosts, making sure we all saw the dolphins and had an enjoyable time. Highly recommend this cruise, we’ll be back next year! For some reason I can’t download photos of the dolphins, but we saw a lot of them, they put on a good show for us!