FAQs 

Do your pontoon charters come with a captain? 

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

Where do your pontoons launch? 

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

Where can I book a tour? 

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.

How many passengers can you take?

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.

What are the different tours you offer?

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.

Can we go to Crab Island? 

Absolutely! Crab Island is a favorite destination among our guests

Is the water at Crab Island really that blue? 

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.

Should I tip the Captain?

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.

Do you provide water? 

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. 

Can we bring alcohol on the boat? 

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

We ask that you please bring a photo ID for each person drinking if you plan to bring alcohol on board. 

Please note that Crab Island does not have alcohol sales.

Are there any vendors at Crab Island? 

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 through 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.

Can we go snorkeling? 

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. 

What is your cancellation policy? 

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.

How early do we need to arrive for our tour? 

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

Do you have a restroom on board? 

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.