Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Crab Island on a Private Pontoon Charter!
Relax and unwind on our 15′ lilly pad, surrounded by water toys that add to the excitement. Feel the rhythm of your favorite tunes resonating through the air as our complimentary Bluetooth speaker sets the perfect atmosphere. Prepare to be amazed as we navigate through Destin Harbor, East Pass, Crab Island, and Choctawhatchee Bay, all while enjoying an intimate dolphin tour that brings you face to face with these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Let us take you on an all-inclusive journey where the star of the show is the enchanting Crab Island, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Activity Highlights
● Licensed captain ensures your relaxation and safety
● Experience crab island and chill out on a 15’ lilly pad and water toys
● Jam out to your favorite music with an included bluetooth speaker
● See the Destin Harbor, East pass, Crab Island, and Choctawhatchee Bay
● All trips include a dolphin tour to get up close and personal with the dolphins in their habitat
$1,800
Private Crab Island Cruises
Call (850) 706-2722
Private Crab Island Cruises on the Island Runner
The whole boat, your own captain. Private charters from $1,800
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Crab Island on a private cruise aboard the Crab Island Runner, a U.S. Coast Guard-certified boat for up to 27 passengers. Your licensed captain takes your group through Destin Harbor, the East Pass, Crab Island and Choctawhatchee Bay, and every trip includes a dolphin tour. At the sandbar, relax on our 15-foot lily pad with water toys while your playlist runs through the included Bluetooth speaker. Private cruises are booked by phone or through our Contact page.
Private Runner Charter
The whole Crab Island Runner with a licensed captain, a dolphin tour, Crab Island time, the lily pad and water toys.
Bachelorette Package
Themed decorations and accessories plus custom keepsakes like shirts and koozies. Available on request.
Birthdays & Reunions
Celebrate a birthday, reunion or group outing with full shade, a restroom and room to spread out.
Crab Island Shuttle: Amenities Galore
Our charter boat has full shade over the walk-around deck and a restroom on board, so your time on the water is as comfortable as it is fun. Bench seating has storage for your essentials, iced water bottles are complimentary, and select adult beverages, sodas and snacks are available for purchase.
A Dolphin Tour on Every Trip
Every private cruise includes an educational dolphin tour, with chances to spot dolphins and other marine life in their natural habitat. Your captain runs the route through Destin Harbor, the East Pass and Choctawhatchee Bay, then anchors at Crab Island so your group can swim, float and relax in the clear emerald water.
Call (850) 706-2722What Guests Say About the Crab Island Runner
Families, friend groups and party crews share their day on the water with our captains and crew.
Plan Your Private Crab Island Cruise
Every private cruise is arranged by phone. Tell us your date, group size and occasion, and we'll match the trip to your celebration.
Private Island Runner Tour
Destin Harbor, the East Pass, Crab Island and Choctawhatchee Bay, with a dolphin tour on every trip.
Enhanced Bachelorette Shuttle
Choose a theme to match your party vibe, with decorations, accessories and personalized shirts and koozies.
Request a Quote
Send your date, group size and occasion through our Contact page to check availability for your private cruise.
Private Cruise Photos
Celebrations, lily pad lounging and dolphin sightings aboard the Crab Island Runner.
Private Charter Departures: Dock, Parking & Check-In
Private Runner charters push off from our Calhoun Ave dock beside the bridge.
Getting Here
Address: Crab Island Runner, 7 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL 32541 · (850) 706-2722
- Private cruises board at our home dock, 7 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL 32541.
- Turn onto Calhoun Ave at the foot of the Destin bridge and follow it to the marina.
- Questions about your charter? Call (850) 706-2722.
Parking
Use the public parking at the Destin Marina next to the launch. Spots go quickly on busy summer days, so pile the crew into as few cars as you can.
Check-In
Private trips are arranged by phone; call (850) 706-2722 for availability. On the day, have your group at the dock 45 minutes before departure with a photo ID. Waivers wrap up dockside and your USCG-licensed captain handles the rest.
Why Book a Private Crab Island Runner Cruise?
The whole boat, your own captain and a day on the water built around your group.
Licensed Captain at the Helm
A licensed captain handles the harbor, the East Pass and the anchor, so everyone in your group can relax.
Lily Pad & Water Toys
Chill out on our 15-foot lily pad and water toys at Crab Island while your music plays on the included Bluetooth speaker.
Dolphin Tour Included
All private trips include a dolphin tour to get up close with dolphins in their natural habitat.
Room for Up to 27
A U.S. Coast Guard-certified boat with full shade, a restroom and bench seating with storage for your group's essentials.
Private Cruise Safety & Booking Policies
A licensed captain runs every private cruise. These policies keep your group safe and your celebration on schedule.
Safety Requirements
Life jackets are provided for all passengers, and guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Only our licensed crew may give safety instructions (Florida statute 327.54). We brief in English, with a Spanish translator on staff.
Glass is prohibited on board. Select adult beverages, sodas and snacks are available for purchase.
No service animals, comfort animals or pets are allowed on the Crab Island Runner.
Booking Policies
Private cruises are booked by phone at (850) 706-2722 or through our Contact page, not online.
Arrive 45 minutes before departure with a photo ID; waivers are completed dockside.
Cancel 24+ hours before arrival for a full refund minus a $5 service fee. Later cancellations and no-shows aren't refunded.
If weather or waves are unsafe, your trip may be rescheduled or refunded in full minus a $5 processing fee.
Private Crab Island Cruise FAQ
Pricing, group size, bachelorette packages and how to book your private Crab Island Runner cruise.
How much does a private Crab Island cruise cost?
Private cruises on the Crab Island Runner start at $1,800 for the whole boat. Bachelorette packages are priced on request. Call (850) 706-2722 or send a request through our Contact page to check availability and get a quote for your date and group.
How many people can come on a private cruise?
The Crab Island Runner is a U.S. Coast Guard-certified charter boat for up to 27 passengers. That's room for a bachelorette party, a family reunion or a big friend group to stay together on one boat, with full shade over the walk-around deck, bench seating with storage and a restroom on board.
What's included on a private cruise?
Every private cruise includes a licensed captain, a dolphin tour, time at Crab Island, our 15-foot lily pad and water toys, a Bluetooth speaker for your music, life jackets and complimentary iced water bottles. Select adult beverages, sodas and snacks are available for purchase on board.
Where does a private cruise go?
Your captain takes your group through Destin Harbor, the East Pass, Crab Island and Choctawhatchee Bay. Every trip includes a dolphin tour for close looks at dolphins in their natural habitat, plus time at the Crab Island sandbar to swim, float on the lily pad and play with the water toys.
Do you offer bachelorette packages?
Yes. Crab Island Runner's enhanced Crab Island shuttle packages add themed decorations and accessories plus custom keepsakes like personalized shirts and koozies. We handle the details so you can focus on celebrating the bride-to-be. Bachelorette packages are available on request; call (850) 706-2722 to plan yours.
How do I book a private cruise?
Private cruises aren't booked online. Call (850) 706-2722 to check availability for your date, or send your date, group size and occasion through our Contact page. Summer weekends go first, so reach out early. On the day, arrive 45 minutes before departure with a photo ID.
Where do private cruises depart?
Private Runner charters board at our home dock, 7 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL 32541. Turn onto Calhoun Ave at the foot of the Destin bridge and follow it to the marina. Park in the Destin Marina public lot next to the launch, which fills fast on summer days, so share rides where you can.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before your arrival date and time for a full refund minus a $5 service fee. Changes outside the 24-hour window are free. Cancellations inside 24 hours and no-shows are not refunded. If weather or waves are unsafe, your trip may be rescheduled or refunded in full minus a $5 processing fee.
Check Out Our Other Destin Tours
Prefer to book by the seat? Join a public Crab Island cruise, dolphin tour or tiki trip.
Crab Island Tiki Tours $65
Cruise to Crab Island on a thatched-roof tiki boat with a bar on board.
Sunset Dolphin Cruise $35
A 1.5-hour golden-hour cruise on the Crab Island Runner to look for dolphins.
Crab Island Parasailing $60
Fly high over Destin Harbor and see Crab Island from above.
Pontoon Boat Rentals $275
Captain your own pontoon to Crab Island for 4 or 8 hours.
Jet Ski Dolphin Tour $150
Follow a guide to look for wild dolphins, then ride out to Crab Island.
Jet Ski Rentals $89/hr
Rent a jet ski by the hour and explore Destin Harbor and Crab Island.
How Your Private Cruise Comes Together
From the first call to floating at the sandbar, here's how a private Crab Island Runner cruise works.
Call or Request a Quote
Call (850) 706-2722 or use our Contact page with your date, group size and occasion.
Plan the Details
Add a bachelorette package with themed decorations and custom keepsakes, or keep it simple.
Park & Arrive Early
Park at the Destin Marina public lot beside 7 Calhoun Ave and arrive 45 minutes early with a photo ID.
Check In & Board
Waivers wrap up dockside, then your USCG-licensed captain welcomes your group aboard.
Dolphins & the Harbor
Cruise Destin Harbor, the East Pass and Choctawhatchee Bay with a dolphin tour along the way.
Crab Island Time
Anchor at the sandbar, float on the 15-foot lily pad and enjoy the water toys and your playlist.
Private Cruise Pricing
Private Crab Island Runner charters start at $1,800 per boat. Bachelorette packages are priced on request.
What's Included & What to Bring
The boat, the captain, the lily pad and the dolphin tour are covered. Bring the sunscreen.
What's Included
- Licensed captain
- The whole boat for up to 27 passengers
- Dolphin tour on every trip
- Time at Crab Island
- 15-foot lily pad and water toys
- Bluetooth speaker for your music
- Complimentary iced water bottles
What to Bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Sunglasses with a strap
- A towel for the swim stop
- Snacks in a small soft-sided cooler
- Photo ID
Good to Know
- Private cruises are booked by phone or the Contact page, not online.
- Select adult beverages, sodas and snacks are sold on board.
- No glass on board.
- No pets, service animals or comfort animals.
- Full shade and a restroom on board.
- Arrive 45 minutes before departure.
Make It Your Own
Add a bachelorette package or ask about other ways to have a boat to yourselves.
Bachelorette Package
Choose from a variety of themes to match your party vibe, complete with decorations and accessories. Available on request.
Custom Keepsakes
Commemorate the day with personalized shirts, koozies and more, perfect for photos and memories.
Private Sunset Cruise
Ask about a private sunset dolphin cruise on the Crab Island Runner, timed for golden hour on the bay.
Private Tipsy Tiki
Prefer a tiki roof? The Tipsy Tiki books privately for up to 28 guests from 530 Harbor Blvd. Call (866) 850-4119 for a quote.
Best Time for a Private Crab Island Cruise
Private cruises are scheduled by phone. Here's how to pick the right time of year for your group.
Spring
Warm days, clear water and lighter crowds at the sandbar. Spring break weeks fill quickly, so call ahead to hold your date.
Summer
Peak season at Crab Island and the busiest time for bachelorette parties and reunions. Call early to lock in a weekend.
Fall
The water stays warm into fall and crowds thin out, giving your group more room at the sandbar and a calmer harbor.
Winter
Winter dates aren't published. Call (850) 706-2722 to ask about availability before you plan around a private cruise.
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