• Yes! All of our tours are fully captained, so you can relax and enjoy the ride. 

  • We have options for single seats, up to 6, up to 8, and up to 20 passengers. Yes, toddlers and infants count toward that number.

  • You can cancel or rebook your charter up to 7 days before and receive a full refund of your deposit and/or payment. You will get a full refund of the amount paid if your trip is canceled on the day of your charter due to the weather. The decision to cancel due to weather is made by the Captain.

    If the trip is not canceled within the 7 day window, the deposit and any payments made will be forfeited.

  • We launch at Beach Weekend located at 12 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.

  • You should arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour starts. That way you will have time to find a parking spot, go to the bathroom, get a drink if needed/wanted, and get situated on the boat.

  • Cruise duration may be extended subject to vessel availability. Ask your Captain about availability to see if extension is possible.

  • For desktop users, click our “Book Now” button, located on the bottom, right-hand corner of your screen. 

    For mobile users, tap the “Book Now” button at the bottom of your screen.

  • The best part about our cruises is that we let you customize your tour. Crab Island and the Destin Harbour are our two most popular requests.

    Not sure where to go? You can ask for recommendations from the Captain.

  • Crab Island is open to commercial activity from March 1 - October 31

  • When you arrive at Beach weekend you will see some picnic tables behind the building. The Captain will meet you at the picnic tables.

  • Yes! Your captain’s number one priority is your safety, but making sure you have a great time is a close second! A tip always helps a captain know that you enjoyed your trip. Your captain works hard to make sure you have a wonderful trip. A 15-20% tip is suggested.

  • It can be! It mainly depends on the tides and sometime storms. At high tide the water comes from the Gulf of Mexico and creates that beautiful emerald color. At low tide the water comes from the Choctawhatchee Bay and the water turn more of a brownish color. Check out our Tide/Average Temperature tab or click https://crabislandvoyages.com/tides-average-temperature to check out the tides for Destin.

  • Yes. We supply water bottles for all of our guests. 

    You’re welcome to bring other drinks of your choice on board. Please note anyone drinking alcohol on board must be 21 and up. 

  • Yes, you may bring alcohol on board for anyone 21 and up. . 

    Please note that Crab Island does not have alcohol sales.

  • Yes, we understand some guests might like to bring champagne, liquor, or other things like that, and you may bring one to two glass bottles. If you are bringing a 6 pack or above, they need to be cans.

  • Yes, there are! Crab Island has vendors for food, snacks, ice cream, and non-alcoholic beverages. Most of the vendors start coming out between Memorial Day to Labor Day. Vendors are not allowed at Crab Island From November 1- February 28.

    There’s also a floating general store that has all of your beach day essentials, like sunscreen, floats, and more. 

    Please note that there are no alcohol sales at Crab Island.

  • Absolutely! We provide some masks and snorkels, but you’re also welcome to bring your own. 

    We can take you to Crab Island to snorkel or bring you to one of our favorite spots along the Emerald Coast. 

  • We do not have a restroom on board. Beach Weekend has a restroom that we highly encourage you to use before coming on board. In the event that a restroom is needed, we can take you to a public restroom.

 

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