Crab Island Water Taxi
Crab Island Water Taxi
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Crab Island Water Taxi Tours No Hassle, Just Book and Go Multiple Boat Options Multiple Ticket Packages - 50 Passenger Tour Boat - 17 Passenger Private Tour Boat - Pontoon Rentals Half and Full Day 2 Tours a day. 10am to 2pm / 3pm to 7pm We offer water, soda, snacks, water toys, innertubes, floats, ice, coolers, storage, shade, music, and a bathroom for all VIP customers. Our company is recognized as a VERIFIED CRAB ISLAND VENDOR with PERMITS. We are Coast Guard Compliant. Our boats are driven by Licensed Captain's Book Today and experience your vacation plans to Crab Island with Fun Memories to take home forever.
Destin, Florida
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Travelers' Choice
2024
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Donald E
Mount Dora, FL6 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Had a great trip today to crab island. Brought our daughter, son in law and 2 grandsons for their first trip. The captain and crew were warm inviting and went the extra mile to insure all had a good time. They even brought a special floatation vest for our 11 month grandson. Would highly recommend them and will use them in the future..
Written May 23, 2024
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Jacob M
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
Booked this trip for the family. I guess it’s a slow time of year so it was just us 4 who showed up. They ended up taking us anyways and I thought that was nice of them to just haul my family of 4 out on a 50 person boat and not cancel us.
The crew member Austin and captain Tommy? I think, were awesome the whole time. Always above and beyond to help you or do what you needed.
Snack foods and sodas/water was great as we didn’t have to haul all of that extra. I could just do the alcohol stuff.
I don’t know if i would like the boat when it’s full of people but that’s my preference. If you don’t mind that, this would be a great thingy to book
The crew member Austin and captain Tommy? I think, were awesome the whole time. Always above and beyond to help you or do what you needed.
Snack foods and sodas/water was great as we didn’t have to haul all of that extra. I could just do the alcohol stuff.
I don’t know if i would like the boat when it’s full of people but that’s my preference. If you don’t mind that, this would be a great thingy to book
Written August 10, 2024
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Renee G
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Friends
Our captain and crew were AWESOME! It was pouring rain when we left the dock but they still made it fun! Sun came out and we had a blast! Thanks for making memories with us! We will definitely book with you again when we come back!!
Written July 4, 2024
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Samuel W
1 contribution
May 2024 • Couples
My fiancée and I booked this trip for the morning after our engagement and had the best time. Our captains and team members were very friendly and welcoming and made sure everyone had a great time. We got the VIP package which came with snacks and waters and brought a cooler of our own. Plenty of room on the boat and they had tubes and water games set up for us once we arrived. 10/10
Written June 1, 2024
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aquinones87
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
I wanted to to give a 5 stars but didn't like the way company switch my reservation with out me knowing. If I didn't reach out a day prior to make sure everything is good to go mh group and I wouldn't know about the cancelation. They rebooted us for a different time. And we was able to cancel our plans to attend this reservation. We had a blast no matter what, the experience was one of a life time amazing vibe and staff. Mike thank you for everything else. Will recommend to others..
Written June 11, 2024
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Brandy J
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
Well first of all, They have a very strict policy on people being late, however on our trip specifically they waited and waited on a group of 3 . ( I know things happen! But…) We were the 10 am group. We left at 11 am and we had been there since 9:15 am. We didn’t even get to the island until 12 pm We still had to come back at the set time which he made us pack up at 1:15 and were rushed to leave. The boat we were on was very small and sketchy, it was mentioned we weren’t even supposed to take that boat. However, we did make it to and from safe! I will say this the captain and asst were nice. The 1 hour and 15 min we did have on the island was fun, but we were supposed to have 2 hours plus. I also got charged $99 per ticket and online they advertised for $79 and most of our ppl paid $79. So that was also saddening. When we go back we will go with another company to say the least. The owner did answer my questions before booking and was pretty prompt. I’m still waiting on a response from the owner about our experience.
Written June 12, 2023
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maryuri c
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Couples
I paid for the VIP package and in the same boat there were people with simple tickets, and snacks and snacks grow but it was only bags of potatoes and cookies, and soda, the walk was not what I expected. Also that for my package the care should have been better and not mix with those who paid less. The deal was the same. I really didn't like your service at all. I don't recommend them.
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Written July 14, 2024
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Amanda
2 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
I booked my husband and I the 3-7p slot for crab island. I deliberately chose this company because I wanted 4 hrs. Once checked in was advised you only get 2 hrs on crab island and the rest is a dolphin cruise/harbor cruise with sunset( sun doesn't set til 8p though so not really..) No where anywhere does it say this that I could find on their website. The crew was fine, the boat was fine but I'm kinda not happy I paid $201 for 2 people for 2 hrs on crab island. Oh! And they state they have snorkel gear and balls and such. There was 2 masks and 1 snorkel, 2 footballs, 1 volleyball and a soaker ball. The "storage" is "leave your stuff on the benches on the boat". They told a lady she couldn't smoke a cigarette on the boat but 4+ people were vaping opening sitting next to the captain. Just really not impressed. Wish I woulda went with another company. What we paid/ was told we would have and what we actually got were not the same.
Written May 19, 2021
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Dion H
1 contribution
Sep 2020
Very disappointed!! First of all our trip was booked for 12:30- 3:30, they were running behind because of the Trump rally on the river which was no problem but i felt that our excursion was cut short due to the time it took us to get to Crab Island as your 3 hour excursion starts from the time that you leave the dock which took us over 30 minutes to get to Crab Island. We paid extra and was told that we would have free floats and that there would be picnic type seating with shade in the water. There was neither. My daughter walked in the water with one of the workers to another boat that was docked in the water which took them 20 minutes there and back to bring the already blown up floats that they put on a rope and pulled 10 of them back so that we all could have one. By the time she got back she only had about 30 minutes to enjoy herself. Was very disappointed!! We had to pay over $100 because it was a holiday weekend and believe me it was not worth our time!!
Written September 9, 2020
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Bridget Toler
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
Today was an absolute blast!!! Crab Island Water Taxi made everything nice and smooth!! Jason and John was super nice! They carried our cooler and our bags onto the boat.. played great music, kept us laughing.. took pictures of us.. had all the drinks, snacks, and water toys we needed! If you’re looking for a great experience book with them now!! A++++++++
Written June 7, 2022
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Annie J Reina
Temple, Texas
What’s the cheapest way to get to crab island? Isn’t there a shuttle?
Written August 8, 2022
4 hour crab island and water taxi in fort Walton great tour excellent crew. Have vip package included soda water chips cookies for all ages. Been using them all spring and summer.
Written August 9, 2022
Where do you go to get on the boat? I am new to this! Sorry!
Written June 24, 2022
They park their boats at the dock right at the entrance of the island (shore) when you approach the boats, you feel like you're lost but you're around the vicinity just coming in a backway. There will be a dock and other boats also
Written July 2, 2022
What is the actual location. Trip advisor page has a Destin address but website and the purchases say fort Walton at a location on maps that is vacant. Just curious from someone that’s been.
Written May 17, 2021
Michael J
Destin, Florida
We have 2 locations. Both are public and in your reservation the address for departure will be shown. We look forward to seeing you.
Written October 22, 2021
Someone please explain ... you take the taxi which leaves you in Crab Island all day and then pick you up or how does it work?
Written July 8, 2020
Michael J
Destin, Florida
Not anymore. City, county, and national park services changed the ordinance this year in 2020. No company is allowed to do pick up and drop off any longer. What is allowed, and what the water taxi service provides are 3 hour tours to Crab Island. The boat, captain and crew stay out there with you for the tour time.
There are 2 packages to choose from:
Standard Ticket $49.99
which includes a round trip ride to crab island. The boat has a bathroom, seating, shade area, music and an open viewing deck. Customers are responsible to bring their own food and drinks, toys, and floats.
VIP Ticket $79.99
which includes all standard plus we provide you with all the toys, games, unlimited water, soda's, snacks, floating dance floor, phone chargers, and 10% off several partnering restaurants, waterpark, go carts, miniature golf and more.
Written July 8, 2020
We want to reserve for today. Called 3 times. 636 633 1837
Written August 30, 2018
LSmith5285
Destin, Florida
Good luck!! They do not confirm and they also left us stranded on the Destin Dock for over 2 HOURS!!!
Written August 30, 2018
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