Tailfins TikisCrab Island · Destin
Departing Destin Harbor · 172 Harbor Blvd
Crab Island
Tiki Boat Rentals
in Destin
Float the sandbar on a real tiki boat.
Walk-on, walk-off trips to Crab Island with a licensed captain. Three hours on the water, an onboard restroom, inflatables, coolers and ice. Buy a seat on a shared tiki, or take the whole boat — private charters hold up to 18. Bring your people, we'll bring the fun.
Pick your trip
Four ways to get to Crab Island.
Every trip leaves straight from Destin Harbor and runs with a USCG-licensed captain. Buy a seat, or take the whole boat.
Shared Tiki
Grab individual tickets and share the boat. The easiest way to do Crab Island if you're rolling with a small group.
Book a SeatPrivate Tiki
The whole boat is yours, for as long as you want it. Start at 3 hours and add on from there — birthdays, bachelorettes, family reunions, company days. Your crew, your pace.
Book the BoatSunset Tiki
Ride out through the harbor as the sky goes gold. Cooler crowds, better photos, the best light on the Emerald Coast.
Book a SeatPrivate Sunset
Sunset, but just for your group. Proposals, anniversaries, and the kind of evening people talk about all year.
Check DatesOn board
It's all on the boat already.
You bring drinks, snacks and sunscreen. Everything else is waiting for you in the slip.
The restroom is the one everybody asks about. Most tiki boats in Destin don't have one. Ours does — which is what makes a full three hours out there comfortable.
How it works
From booking to Crab Island in five steps.
Pick your trip
Shared seats or the whole boat, day or sunset. Live availability on the booking calendar.
Pack your cooler
Bring your drinks, food and sunscreen. We've got the ice, cups and cooler space.
Meet at the harbor
172 Harbor Blvd, Destin. Come 45 minutes to an hour early — check in, grab a bite, and relax on the dock watching the boats before you board.
Ride the harbor
About 7 minutes through the heart of Destin Harbor and out to the sandbar.
Float
Anchor up in waist-deep emerald water. Music on, floats out, three hours of nothing to do.
From the water
Why people book us twice.
Real reviews from real Crab Island trips, straight from Google.
Before you book
Questions we get every day.
How many people fit on the boat?
Up to 18 guests on a private charter. Shared trips are sold by the seat.
Is there a bathroom on board?
Yes — a private onboard restroom. It's one of the biggest differences between us and most tiki boats in Destin.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Absolutely. We supply the coolers, ice and bottled water. Bring whatever you'd like to eat and drink.
Where do we meet?
172 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 — right in Destin Harbor. Come 45 minutes to an hour before departure so you can check in, grab a bite and relax on the dock. Full directions →
What about the tide?
Crab Island is shallow and the water level changes through the day. Check the Crab Island tide chart when you're picking a time slot.
What happens if the weather turns?
Your captain makes the call on the day. Call us at 850-650-1111 and we'll get you rescheduled. See all FAQs →
Find us
Destin Harbor.
Dock 172.
- Address172 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
- Call850-650-1111
- Text850-822-3001
- Emailreservations@tailfinsislandadventure.com
- Hours7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, daily
- Eat afterTailfins Waterfront Grill →
See it
Three hours you won't want to end.
A quick look at what a day on the tiki actually looks like.
Video coming soon
Crab Island tide
How deep is it today?
Crab Island is a shallow sandbar, so the tide decides what kind of day you get. Low tide means knee- to thigh-deep water and more sandbar to stand on — best for families with small kids. High tide means waist-deep or better, ideal for floats and swimming. Neither is bad. They're just different days.
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About us
Crab Island Tiki Boat Rentals in Destin, Florida
Tailfins Tiki Tours runs private and shared tiki boat rentals to Crab Island, departing directly from Destin Harbor at 172 Harbor Blvd. Whether you're looking for a Crab Island tiki boat rental for the family, a private tiki boat charter in Destin for a bachelorette party, or simply one of the best things to do on the Emerald Coast, our boats and USCG-licensed captains make it easy.
Every trip includes a captain, an onboard restroom, inflatables and an electric pump, coolers packed with ice, bottled water, and music playing through the boat's sound system. Most tiki boats in Destin cap out at six passengers and have no bathroom — our private charters carry up to 18 guests and do. That's what turns a three-hour Crab Island trip from something you endure into something you don't want to end.
Book an individual seat on a shared tiki, take the whole boat on a private charter for three hours or more, or catch the Emerald Coast at golden hour on a sunset tiki tour. First time out? Read our guide to the best way to get to Crab Island, and check the Crab Island tide chart before you pick your time slot.
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Summer dates go fast.
Weekends and sunset slots book out weeks ahead. Grab yours while it's open.
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