Crab Island Tiki Tours — Your Floating Tropical Tiki Bar Awaits
Plan the perfect day on the water with our Crab Island tiki tours. This tropical boat tour includes a shaded tiki setup, comfy seats, and a professional captain. You’ll have everything you need to relax and enjoy Destin’s coastal beauty. Cruise through the emerald waters of the Destin Harbor with a drink from our onboard bar in hand, drop anchor at Crab Island to wade in the famous shallow sandbar, and soak up the sun in true island style. With premium sound, a built-in bar, and plenty of room to spread out, our tiki boats are the ultimate way to experience the Emerald Coast with the people you love.
Crab Island Tiki Tour Info
Hop on the Tipsy Tiki for a memorable time with friends and family! Outings accommodate up to 28 guests and include a licensed captain, crew, bottled water, life vests, lily pad, water floats, and restrooms. Adult beverages are available on board — guests bring their own food, non-alcoholic drinks, and sunscreen while enjoying dolphin sightings and coastal views.
Starting at $65
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Crab Island Tiki Tours: Your Floating Tiki Bar Awaits
Public 3-hour tiki cruises from Destin Harbor, starting at $65
Our Crab Island tiki tours put your group on the Tipsy Tiki, a shaded floating tiki bar with comfy seating, premium sound, a built-in bar and a licensed captain at the helm. Cruise the emerald water of Destin Harbor with a drink in hand, drop anchor at Crab Island to wade the famous shallow sandbar, and watch for dolphins on the way. Trips carry up to 28 guests and include the crew, bottled water, life vests, a lily pad, water floats and an onboard restroom. Want the boat to yourselves? Book a private tiki.
Public Tiki Tour
A 3-hour captained cruise to the Crab Island sandbar with time to swim and float. Beer and wine sold on board.
Private Tiki, 4 Hours
The whole Tipsy Tiki for a birthday, bachelorette or family outing. Private charters are BYOB (no glass).
Private Tiki, 8 Hours
A full day with your own captain and crew: more sandbar time, more harbor cruising and your playlist.
Shade, a Bamboo Bar and a Licensed Captain
Taking a tiki boat to Crab Island means shade, a bamboo bar and a licensed captain, so the whole group can relax. Nobody has to drive, anchor or watch the weather. The tiki roof keeps you out of the sun, the crew runs the safety talk and the music, and the captain finds the right spot at the sandbar.
What to Expect on Board
Check in at Gilligan's Watersports, 530 Harbor Blvd, 45 minutes before departure with a photo ID. The crew boards you and runs the safety talk, then your captain cruises the harbor to Crab Island. At the sandbar, the lily pad and water toys come out for the swim stop. Bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks in a soft-sided cooler.
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Choose Your Crab Island Tiki Cruise
Grab seats on a public trip or reserve the whole tiki for your group. Every option includes a licensed captain, crew and swim gear.
Join a Public Cruise
Meet other guests and spend 3 hours cruising Destin Harbor and swimming at Crab Island. Drinks sold on board.
Half-Day Private Tiki
Four hours with the tiki to yourselves. Bring your own drinks (no glass) and set the playlist.
Full-Day Private Tiki
Eight hours for reunions and corporate outings. Rates vary by season and day; call (850) 650-9000.
Life on the Tipsy Tiki
Tiki roof, bamboo bar and the clear emerald water of Crab Island.
Tiki Boat Boarding at the Harbor: Parking & Check-In
The Tipsy Tiki loads on Destin Harbor. Here's the where and how before you float.
Getting Here
Address: Gilligan's Watersports, 530 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 · (850) 650-9000
- Tiki cruises board dockside at Gilligan's Watersports, 530 Harbor Blvd (Highway 98).
- Look for the Gilligan's Watersports signage along the harbor boardwalk.
- Questions on the way? Call the dock at (850) 650-9000.
Parking
Park free right on the property at 530 Harbor Blvd, first come, first served. When the lot fills, overflow parking is at 531 Mountain Drive. Weekends get busy, so share a ride when you can.
Check-In
The tiki is fully captained, so there's no license or test. Arrive 45 minutes before departure with a photo ID. The crew boards you and runs the safety talk, with life vests, bottled water and a restroom on the boat and the lily pad and water toys along for the swim stop.
Why Choose Crab Island Tiki Tours?
A stress-free, scenic Destin tiki tour with shade, a bamboo bar and a licensed captain.
Roomy & Chill
Our tiki-style charter boat carries up to 28 guests and gives your group plenty of space to relax, sip and savor the views.
Perfect for Every Getaway
Whether it's a party, a couples' day or a family outing, our tiki pontoon in Destin brings the good times.
Sip, Splash & Relax
Beer and wine are sold on board. Bring your own snacks and soft drinks in a small soft-sided cooler to make it personal.
Swim Gear Included
A lily pad, water floats and water toys come along for the Crab Island swim stop, with life vests for every guest.
Tiki Tour Safety & Booking Policies
A licensed captain runs every trip. These policies keep everyone on the Tipsy Tiki safe and the day running smoothly.
Safety Requirements
A licensed captain and crew run every cruise, and USCG-approved life vests are on board for every guest, kids included.
Only our licensed crew may give the safety briefing (Florida statute 327.54). It's in English, with a Spanish translator on staff.
No glass on board. On public cruises, outside alcohol isn't allowed; beer and wine are sold to guests 21+.
Pets and service animals aren't allowed on the Tipsy Tiki. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Booking Policies
Arrive 45 minutes before departure with a photo ID to check in and complete waivers.
Cancel 24+ hours before arrival for a full refund minus a $5 service fee. Later cancellations 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.
Changes made outside the 24-hour window are free. Weekends fill fast, so book about 48 hours ahead.
Crab Island Tiki Tour FAQ
Quick answers about the Tipsy Tiki, from drinks and docks to what's included.
What is included on a Crab Island tiki tour?
Every trip includes a licensed captain and crew, a shaded tiki boat with a bamboo bar and comfy seating, bottled water, life vests for every guest and an onboard restroom. At Crab Island, the crew sets out the lily pad, water floats and water toys so you can swim and float in the shallow emerald water. Beer and wine are available to buy on board.
How long is the tiki cruise to Crab Island?
Public Crab Island tiki tours run about 3 hours, with time to cruise Destin Harbor, anchor at the sandbar, swim and ride back. Private tiki charters book in 4-hour or 8-hour blocks if your group wants more time on the water. Departure times change with the season and are listed on the booking calendar.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes to snacks and non-alcoholic drinks in a small soft-sided cooler, with no glass. On public cruises, outside alcohol isn't allowed because of our liquor license, but beer and wine are sold on board to guests 21 and over. Private tiki charters are BYOB, so your group can bring its own drinks, still with no glass.
How many people fit on the Tipsy Tiki?
The Tipsy Tiki carries up to 28 guests. That's room for a bachelorette party, a multi-family trip or a big friend group to stay together on one boat. Public trips sell seats individually, and a private tiki charter gives your group the whole boat with its own captain and crew.
Where do Crab Island tiki tours depart?
The Tipsy Tiki boards at Gilligan's Watersports, 530 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, right on the harbor boardwalk. Parking on the property is free, first come, first served, with overflow at 531 Mountain Drive. Plan to arrive 45 minutes before departure with a photo ID. Questions on the day? Call (850) 650-9000.
Do I need a boating license?
No. Every Crab Island tiki tour is fully captained, so there's no license, boater test or experience needed. Your licensed captain handles the harbor traffic and anchoring at the sandbar, and the crew takes care of boarding, the safety briefing and setting out the lily pad and floats.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Florida weather changes fast, so the captain makes the call on the day. If weather or waves are unsafe, we'll contact you to reschedule or refund you in full minus a $5 processing fee. If you need to cancel, do it at least 24 hours before arrival for a full refund minus a $5 service fee.
When does the Tipsy Tiki run?
Tipsy Tiki cruises run March through October, with departure times listed on the booking calendar. Weekends book fast, so reserve about 48 hours out and further ahead during peak summer weeks. Spring and fall bring warm water and lighter crowds at the sandbar.
Explore More Crab Island Adventures
Pair your tiki tour with a dolphin cruise, parasailing or a pontoon rental.
Crab Island Runner Tours $60
Ride the Runner to the Crab Island sandbar for 3 to 4 hours of swimming and floating.
Tiki Boat Dolphin Tour $35
Look for wild dolphins from the shaded deck of the Tipsy Tiki.
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.
Double Decker Pontoon $375
Two decks and a top-deck slide for your crew. Rent it for 4 or 8 hours.
Jet Ski Rentals $89/hr
Rent a jet ski by the hour and explore Destin Harbor and Crab Island.
Your Crab Island Tiki Tour, Step by Step
From parking on the harbor to floating at the sandbar, here's how your day on the Tipsy Tiki unfolds.
Book Your Cruise
Choose a public 3-hour cruise or a private tiki. Weekends book fast, so grab your spot about 48 hours out.
Park & Arrive Early
Park free at 530 Harbor Blvd (overflow at 531 Mountain Drive) and arrive 45 minutes before departure with a photo ID.
Check In & Board
Finish your waivers, meet the crew and hear the safety briefing before you step aboard.
Cruise Destin Harbor
Settle in under the tiki roof as your captain cruises the harbor. Grab a drink from the bar and watch for dolphins.
Swim at Crab Island
Anchor at the sandbar. The lily pad, water floats and water toys come out so everyone can swim and float.
Cruise Back to the Dock
Dry off, enjoy the views on the ride back and step off at 530 Harbor Blvd ready for your next Destin adventure.
Crab Island Tiki Tour Pricing
Public cruises are priced per person. Private tiki rates vary by season and day of week; call (850) 650-9000.
What's Included & What to Bring
The boat, the captain and the swim gear are covered. Bring the snacks and sunscreen.
What's Included
- Licensed captain and crew
- Shaded tiki boat with bamboo bar and comfy seating
- Premium sound system
- Lily pad, water floats and water toys at Crab Island
- Complimentary bottled water
- Life vests for every guest
- Onboard restroom
What to Bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A hat that stays put and sunglasses
- Towels and water-friendly footwear
- Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks in a small soft-sided cooler
- Waterproof phone case
- Photo ID
Good to Know
- No glass on board.
- Public cruises: no outside alcohol; beer and wine sold to guests 21+.
- Private tiki charters are BYOB (no glass).
- No pets or service animals on the Tipsy Tiki.
- Children must be with a paying adult.
- Arrive 45 minutes before departure.
Make It a Bigger Day
Upgrade to a private tiki or pair your sandbar trip with another Destin adventure.
Private Tipsy Tiki
Reserve the whole tiki for up to 28 guests in 4- or 8-hour blocks. BYOB allowed (no glass). Call (850) 650-9000 for a quote.
Tiki Boat Dolphin Tour
Come back for a 1.5-hour daytime dolphin cruise on the same tiki boat. Tickets start at $35.
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
End the day on the Crab Island Runner at golden hour. Adult $35, Child $25, Infant $5.
Crab Island Parasailing
See the sandbar from above. Parasailing flights start at $60 per person.
Best Time for a Crab Island Tiki Tour
The Tipsy Tiki runs March through October, with times on the booking calendar. Here's how to pick your day.
Spring
Warm days, clear water and lighter crowds make spring an easygoing time to float at Crab Island before the summer rush.
Summer
Peak season at the sandbar, with floating vendors and plenty of boats. Weekends sell out, so book about 48 hours ahead or earlier.
Fall
The water stays warm into October while crowds thin out, giving you more room on the sandbar and a calmer harbor.
Winter
The Tipsy Tiki doesn't run November through February. Plan ahead and book a spring cruise once the season opens in March.
$65 per person