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Destin & Fort Walton Beach, FL

Your own boat to the clearest water on the Emerald Coast.

Private excursions out of the East Pass, with a boat and a trip that fit your crew. Pick a trip style — a Crab Island day, nearshore fishing, or both on one trip — and we match you to the right boat.

Crab Island Nearshore Fishing Best of Both
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Aerial top-down of a floating lily pad and paddleboards on the clear turquoise water at Crab Island, Destin
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Destin pontoon charter excursion Aerial view of a sportfishing boat crossing the East Pass with the Destin bridge and harbor beyond Family sharing snacks on the bow at sunset with the Destin bridge in the background View from a pontoon deck overlooking the turquoise water and floating mat at Crab Island in Destin A bachelorette party group celebrating aboard a Destin boat charter Guests silhouetted on the bow watching the sun set over the Destin bridge Two kids playing and laughing on the bow of a Destin charter boat as the sun sets over the water A young boy smiling up at the camera from the deck of a Destin charter boat under a clear blue sky An overhead view of a charcuterie board with cheeses, cured meats, olives, and dried fruit served aboard a Destin charter Charter boat backing out of the marina dock on an overcast morning in Destin Angler showing off a freshly caught Spanish mackerel aboard an East Pass Excursions Destin sportfishing charter Charter boat cruising past the lit-up Sandestin waterfront near Destin at dusk A family smiling together from the tower of a charter boat cruising Destin's calm waters A vivid sunset reflected in the cabin window of a Destin charter boat heading back to harbor An American flag waving over a Destin charter boat's wake under a dramatic evening sky Fireworks bursting over the Destin Harbor full of charter boats at night A basket of fresh-caught red snapper, amberjack, and mackerel from a Destin sportfishing charter Guests buying snacks and gear from a floating vendor boat at Crab Island in Destin Guests enjoying a charcuterie snack tray aboard a Destin charter with the wake behind them A couple embracing on the bow at sunset with the Destin bridge silhouetted behind them Aerial view of a Destin Crab Island pontoon charter with paddleboards and a floating mat in the shallow green water A group of friends smiling together on a Destin charter boat at the dock during golden hour Friends posing on a floating mat surrounded by paddleboards at the crowded Crab Island sandbar in Destin A green sea turtle swimming near jetty rocks, a highlight for guests on a Destin charter excursion Aerial top-down of a floating lily pad and paddleboards on the clear turquoise water at Crab Island, Destin Wide aerial of Crab Island charter boats anchored on the sandbar just inside the East Pass in Destin Kids wrapped in towels enjoying a private Crab Island pontoon charter tour in Destin Guests aboard a sportfishing charter anchored on the emerald Crab Island sandbar in Destin A private charter pontoon with a floating pad anchored on the clear Crab Island water below the Destin bridge Private charter pontoon anchored on the shallow Crab Island sandbar in Destin Aerial of the East Pass cut opening onto Crab Island and the Gulf near Destin A bachelorette group relaxing on a private pontoon charter at the Crab Island sandbar in Destin Two guests lounging on floating paddleboards off the back of a Destin Crab Island charter tour Angler fighting a fish on the line aboard an East Pass Excursions Destin sportfishing charter Guests and their dogs enjoying a golden-hour beach stop on a Destin pontoon charter excursion Aerial view of a sportfishing boat crossing the East Pass with the Destin bridge and harbor beyond Family sharing snacks on the bow at sunset with the Destin bridge in the background View from a pontoon deck overlooking the turquoise water and floating mat at Crab Island in Destin A bachelorette party group celebrating aboard a Destin boat charter Guests silhouetted on the bow watching the sun set over the Destin bridge Two kids playing and laughing on the bow of a Destin charter boat as the sun sets over the water A young boy smiling up at the camera from the deck of a Destin charter boat under a clear blue sky An overhead view of a charcuterie board with cheeses, cured meats, olives, and dried fruit served aboard a Destin charter Charter boat backing out of the marina dock on an overcast morning in Destin Angler showing off a freshly caught Spanish mackerel aboard an East Pass Excursions Destin sportfishing charter Charter boat cruising past the lit-up Sandestin waterfront near Destin at dusk A family smiling together from the tower of a charter boat cruising Destin's calm waters A vivid sunset reflected in the cabin window of a Destin charter boat heading back to harbor An American flag waving over a Destin charter boat's wake under a dramatic evening sky Fireworks bursting over the Destin Harbor full of charter boats at night A basket of fresh-caught red snapper, amberjack, and mackerel from a Destin sportfishing charter Guests buying snacks and gear from a floating vendor boat at Crab Island in Destin Guests enjoying a charcuterie snack tray aboard a Destin charter with the wake behind them A couple embracing on the bow at sunset with the Destin bridge silhouetted behind them Aerial view of a Destin Crab Island pontoon charter with paddleboards and a floating mat in the shallow green water A group of friends smiling together on a Destin charter boat at the dock during golden hour Friends posing on a floating mat surrounded by paddleboards at the crowded Crab Island sandbar in Destin A green sea turtle swimming near jetty rocks, a highlight for guests on a Destin charter excursion
Pick your day

Three ways to spend a day in Destin.

Every excursion is private — your boat, your crew. Choose a style and we'll pair it with the right boat for your group and budget.

Boats anchored on the shallow Crab Island sandbar just inside the East Pass in Destin Most booked

Crab Island Excursions

A day on the sandbar, just your crew.
from $450 / group · Group size up to 12 depending on boat

Before tax and fees.

The Pontoons · Fort Walton BeachThe Boca · Destin HarborThe Whiskey · Sandestin
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Guests aboard a Destin nearshore fishing charter boat off the East Pass Real fishing

Nearshore Fishing Excursions

Reefs and wrecks just miles off the beach.
from $850 / group · Up to 6 anglers

Before tax and fees.

The Boca · Destin HarborThe Whiskey · Sandestin
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A premium Destin charter boat excursion combining nearshore fishing and a Crab Island sandbar day Best of both

Best of Both Excursions

Fish the reefs, then float the sandbar.
from $1400 / group · Up to 6 anglers

Before tax and fees.

The Boca · Destin HarborThe Whiskey · Sandestin
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Why it matters

One cut of water. Everything good is all around it.

The East Pass is the deep-water cut where Choctawhatchee Bay meets the Gulf, between Destin and Okaloosa Island. It is the way to Crab Island, the nearshore reefs, and the clear water the Emerald Coast is known for.

01

Straight to the sandbar

Crab Island sits just inside the pass, so you are in the clear water not long after leaving the dock.

02

Easy Gulf access

The same cut gets our fishing boats to nearshore reefs and wrecks without a long haul.

03

Locals who know the water

We run this pass regularly, so we know where it is calm, where the fish hold, and where to park for a good afternoon.

Show up, we've got the rest

Most everything you need is already aboard.

Bring towels, sunscreen, snacks and your crew. Here's what's waiting for you by trip style.

Crab Island

Floating lily pad & paddleboards
Bluetooth speaker
Cooler
Life jackets, all sizes
Shade on board

Fishing

Bait
Tackle
Ice
Water bottles
Captain's fee
Life jackets, all sizes

Best of Both

Includes everything above for up to 6 passengers.
Exclusions (please bring)
On most Crab Island trips, the captain's fee is paid separately, directly to the captain. Refer to the listing when booking for specific details.
Snacks and drinks are not included — bring your own.
Straight from the dock

297 reviews, a perfect 5.0.

Five stars across Google, Viator and TripAdvisor. Here's a taste.

Aerial of the East Pass cut opening onto Crab Island and the Gulf near Destin
Dates fill fast in season

Lock in your day in the East Pass.

Tell us your dates and party size and we'll set it up — usually in one quick call or text. Still deciding? Browse the trip styles and boats first.

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