Crab Island Destin

100% (39) Shalimar, FL 1 - 12 People 4 - 8 Hours From $450 Trip #8833
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

About Your Trip

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Get ready for an unforgettable day on the water with a locally owned, veteran-operated charter that brings deep-rooted knowledge and a passion for the Emerald Coast to every trip. Just five minutes from the iconic Crab Island, this experience is perfect for anyone looking to relax, explore, or dive into adventure—led by a certified captain who keeps things safe, smooth, and full of laughs along the way.

Whether you’re after a mellow day anchored at...

About Your Trip

Get ready for an unforgettable day on the water with a locally owned, veteran-operated charter that brings deep-rooted knowledge and a passion for the Emerald Coast to every trip. Just five minutes from the iconic Crab Island, this experience is perfect for anyone looking to relax, explore, or dive into adventure—led by a certified captain who keeps things safe, smooth, and full of laughs along the way.

Whether you’re after a mellow day anchored at Crab Island, a scenic cruise through the Destin Harborwalk, or hoping to catch sight of playful dolphins and sea turtles, this trip is all about customizing your time on the water to match your pace and style. With options for both morning and afternoon departures, there’s plenty of flexibility to fit your vacation plans.

Choose from three trip lengths, each designed to highlight the best of Destin’s coastal beauty. The 4-hour Crab Island & Coastal Cruise is perfect for a half-day getaway, hitting the area's best sandbars and giving you a taste of the local lifestyle. The 6-hour Signature Adventure adds more time to swim, explore hidden beaches, and watch for dolphins, striking a perfect balance between relaxation and excitement. For those who want it all, the 8-hour Ultimate Escape offers a full day of discovery, snorkeling, and soaking up every moment on the water.

Every boat is equipped for comfort with spacious seating, shade, a large cooler for your refreshments, music, and fun optional accessories to enhance your experience. The captains—nine in total—are locals who know these waters inside and out. Their knowledge of the area, coupled with a friendly, easygoing attitude, ensures every group has a great time, whether it's your first time in Destin or your tenth.

This isn’t just a boat rental—it’s a chance to create lasting memories on some of the most beautiful waters in Florida. From milestone celebrations to spontaneous outings, every trip is crafted with care, energy, and a genuine love for the water. When you're ready to kick back, laugh, explore, and soak up everything the Emerald Coast has to offer, we’re here to make it happen.
Amenities

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 hours 6 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$450.00
$600.00
$750.00
2 People
$450.00
$600.00
$750.00
3 People
$450.00
$600.00
$750.00
4 People
$450.00
$600.00
$750.00
5 People
$450.00
$600.00
$750.00
6 People
$450.00
$600.00
$750.00
7 People (two boats)
$900.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
8 People (two boats)
$900.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
9 People (two boats)
$900.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
10 People (two boats)
$900.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
11 People (two boats)
$900.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
12 People (two boats)
$900.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Jason Y.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 12 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Jason was born and raised in a military family. When they moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1993, he met some friends who were into fishing and from then he was hooked! The captain's been an avid fisherman since and he purchased his first boat in 2010. From there he has mainly fished the Gulf to this day. Captain Jason loves taking people out to fish and enjoys friends and family catching more than...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jason

Jason Y.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 12 years of exp.
Captain Jason was born and raised in a military family. When they moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1993, he met some friends who were into fishing and from then he was hooked! The captain's been an avid fisherman since and he purchased his first boat in 2010. From there he has mainly fished the Gulf to this day. Captain Jason loves taking people out to fish and enjoys friends and family catching more than himself. At that point, he decided to go to Sea School and get his captain's license. Now, he's here doing what he's always wanted to do and that's fish for a living.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
12ft Tiger Shark 70lbs Wahoo (6ft) 60lbs Amberjack
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Wahoo

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
12ft Tiger Shark 70lbs Wahoo (6ft) 60lbs Amberjack
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Wahoo
What’s your favorite band?
Too many to choose from I love 80-90s Rock
What’s your favorite movie?
I love horror flicks but I don’t think I could choose one lol
What’s your favorite sports team?
Sad to say but I’m a Huge Dallas Cowboys fan
What’s your drink of choice?
Dr. Pepper
What was your last halloween costume?
Grinch
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Health and prosperity for all my Family and Friends
How did you get started guiding?
My grandpa introduced me to fresh water fishing when I was about 7 years old and loved fishing ever since. As I got older I started taking a lot of family and friends on fishing trips and loved what I did so I decided to make a profession out of it.
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m a very outgoing personable person. I can relate to a lot of people whether it be Veterans, Families (I have 5 children), and even the younger generation. I have a passion for fishing and absolutely enjoy creating excitement and smiles while out there fishing.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Shalimar, Florida

About Your Boat

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Boat photo for Crab Island Destin
Boat Type
Pontoon
Boat Manufacturer
Bentley
Boat Length
24'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Pontoon
Boat Manufacturer
Bentley
Boat Length
24'
Boat Restroom
No
Additional Amenities
Cooler, music, and shade
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Trip Details & Amenities

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0
based on 15 reviews

Cody

Verified Review

May 25

Had an amazing time with Jason and his crew! Highly recommend going on a trip with them, my son is 6 and it’s all he has been talking about. My family already has another trip booked

Cody

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May 25

Had an amazing time with Jason and his crew! Highly recommend going on a trip with them, my son is 6 and it’s all he has been talking about. My family already has another trip booked
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Dave

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June 16

Great trip. Jason and his first mate Dylan were awesome to be with. Made the 5 hour excursion great with humor and a decent amount of fish caught!

Dave

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June 16

Great trip. Jason and his first mate Dylan were awesome to be with. Made the 5 hour excursion great with humor and a decent amount of fish caught!
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Trip: Federal Waters Deep Sea Fishing

Matthew

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June 15

Had a great time -excellent guide. Conditions weren’t great, but we still caught plenty of fish. Lots of fun. Highly recommend CPT Jason

Matthew

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June 15

Had a great time -excellent guide. Conditions weren’t great, but we still caught plenty of fish. Lots of fun. Highly recommend CPT Jason
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Trip: Inshore Fishing

Agustin

Verified Review

September 1

Great trip caught a ton of fishes

Agustin

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September 1

Great trip caught a ton of fishes
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

James

Verified Review

July 8

Awesome trip. My son and I took this trip to get on snapper and we did. Then we ended up hooked on a bull shark and the captain did everything in his power to get the shark to the surface. It was definitely a life time experience that we will never forget. Thank you for the amazing memories I made with my son. Worth every penny.

James

Verified Review

July 8

Awesome trip. My son and I took this trip to get on snapper and we did. Then we ended up hooked on a bull shark and the captain did everything in his power to get the shark to the surface. It was definitely a life time experience that we will never forget. Thank you for the amazing memories I made with my son. Worth every penny.
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Alison

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June 5

Hell of a time. Captain and first mate were awesome!! Some of us didn’t have much fun tho!! 😂🤣😂

Alison

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June 5

Hell of a time. Captain and first mate were awesome!! Some of us didn’t have much fun tho!! 😂🤣😂
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Nikema

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April 3

Had a wonderful time. Was crazy windy but we made the best of it. Caught about 19 fish between the 5 of us.

Nikema

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April 3

Had a wonderful time. Was crazy windy but we made the best of it. Caught about 19 fish between the 5 of us.
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Heather

Verified Review

May 28

Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!

Heather

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May 28

Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Peter

Verified Review

October 8

Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again.

The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small,...

Peter

Verified Review

October 8

Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again.

The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small, was invaluable for our party of 4.
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Trip: Inshore Fishing

Scott

Verified Review

August 14

Jason and Drew were great, couldn’t expect more. Definitely recommend booking with Jason.

Scott

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August 14

Jason and Drew were great, couldn’t expect more. Definitely recommend booking with Jason.
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Trip: Federal Waters Deep Sea Fishing

Rodney

Verified Review

July 11

Very professional and actually knew what he was doing! Totally recommend!

Rodney

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July 11

Very professional and actually knew what he was doing! Totally recommend!
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Johnny

Verified Review

August 14

All around Fantastic experience and Jason is very knowledgable and a great time. Will definitely book with Jason again next year.

Johnny

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August 14

All around Fantastic experience and Jason is very knowledgable and a great time. Will definitely book with Jason again next year.
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Steve

Verified Review

July 11

Captain Jason is very knowledgeable and worked hard to assure we had a safe and enjoyable trip. The two youngsters on board, ages 11 and 12, had a blast catching snappers and a variety of other species while bottom fishing. Later switched to trolling for mahi and kings but those species didn't want to cooperate that day. His 26ft boat offered a stable and dry ride for our 5 person charter even in a light...

Steve

Verified Review

July 11

Captain Jason is very knowledgeable and worked hard to assure we had a safe and enjoyable trip. The two youngsters on board, ages 11 and 12, had a blast catching snappers and a variety of other species while bottom fishing. Later switched to trolling for mahi and kings but those species didn't want to cooperate that day. His 26ft boat offered a stable and dry ride for our 5 person charter even in a light chop well offshore. Captain Jason well deserves his 5 star "damn good" rating and we will definitely contact him should we decide to fish this area again.
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

James

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June 22

Great guy. Did an awesome job!! Caught multiple species. Would 100% book another trip with Jason.

James

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June 22

Great guy. Did an awesome job!! Caught multiple species. Would 100% book another trip with Jason.
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Tracy

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June 14

We had a great time. Captain Jay was extremely knowledgeable and found us the perfect spots. We had our limit early on large red snappers and trolled for mahimahi. The boat was clean and handled a moderately rough water very well. We highly recommend and will be back!

Tracy

Verified Review

June 14

We had a great time. Captain Jay was extremely knowledgeable and found us the perfect spots. We had our limit early on large red snappers and trolled for mahimahi. The boat was clean and handled a moderately rough water very well. We highly recommend and will be back!
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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

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