East Pass Excursions
Fort Walton Beach
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East Pass Excursions is a tour company in Fort Walton Beach offering pontoon tours to Destin and Crab Island.
"Wwe truly enjoyed our experience and Ben was a great captain." — Lynn,
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US $497
Anarchy Charters
Fort Walton BeachStep aboard Anarchy Charters, a 1999 ProSports ProKat Center Console, located at Okaloosa Island, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure on the water.
"Our trip wasn’t a fishing trip—we wanted to explore the areas." — Michael,trips fromUS $320J Katt Boat Tours
Shalimar: 7 min drive from Fort Walton Beach+9Discover the ultimate cruising experience with J Katt Boat Tours aboard the sleek 2023 Bentley 223 Cruise Tritoon Pontoon, based in beautiful Shalimar.
"We had an absolutely amazing experience with Captain John from J Katt Boat Tour in Destin!" — May,trips fromUS $295Glass Bottom Adventures
Fort Walton Beach+11Step aboard Glass Bottom Adventures, a spacious and family-friendly 27 foot 2020 xcursion Pontoon, perfect for up to 11 guests.
"We had an amazing time at Crab Island thanks to Captain Justin!" — Monica,trips fromUS $210Catch and Cruise Adventures
Fort Walton Beach4.9/5(62 external reviews)Step aboard Marlin Mujer with Catch and Cruise Adventures for a private charter designed entirely around you. Each trip is limited to six guests for a relaxed, personal experience along Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast.
"The boat was very nice! We had the boat to ourselves for a sunset cruise." — Carie,trips fromUS $1,200Knotical Adventures Two LLC
Fort Walton Beach4.9/5(39 external reviews)Step aboard this classic 1988 Torres Pilothouse, expertly captained by Timothy E. O’Malley, and discover the beauty of Florida’s Emerald Coast.
trips fromUS $400Destin Expeditions: Dolphin/Crab Island Trips
Fort Walton Beach+7Destin Expeditions has a beautiful Sightseer 36' Deck Boat (fully updated in 2026), based in Fort Walton Beach, designed for comfort, fun, and unforgettable days on the water along Florida’s Emerald Coast.
"Coming from someone who generally does not like boats, but booked anyway because I didn’t want the family to miss out on the experience." — Laura,trips fromUS $64Reel Job Charters
Fort Walton Beach4.9/5(124 external reviews)+4Experience the emerald waters of the Florida Gulf Coast aboard Reel Job Charters, a beautifully restored 2015 Contender 25 Bay, departing from Fort Walton Beach.
trips fromUS $400CRAB ISLAND CHARTERS
Shalimar: 7 min drive from Fort Walton Beach+4Experience the ultimate adventure aboard Seas The Day Destiny! This sleek 2021 Yamaha Tidewater Center Console, based in beautiful Shalimar, is perfect for unforgettable days on the water.
"Captain Shelly was accommodating, welcoming, and friendly. Kid friendly is an understatement." — Douglas,trips fromUS $550
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boat Tours in Fort Walton Beach
According to customer reviews, some of the most popular boat tours in Fort Walton Beach, Florida are:
Full list of top boat tours in Fort Walton BeachAccording to customer reviews, some of the most popular boat tours in Fort Walton Beach, Florida are:
Full list of top boat tours in Fort Walton BeachThe average price for a private 4 hour Fort Walton Beach boat trip is US $561, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $939 based on prices on BoatBooker.com.
The average price for a private 4 hour Fort Walton Beach boat trip is US $561, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $939 based on prices on BoatBooker.com.
The top 5 boating-related activities in Fort Walton Beach are:
The top 5 boating-related activities in Fort Walton Beach are:
The top 5 most popular boat types you can rent in Fort Walton Beach, by number of boats available are:
The top 5 most popular boat types you can rent in Fort Walton Beach, by number of boats available are:
The top 5 most popular boat categories you can rent in Fort Walton Beach, by number of boats available are:
The top 5 most popular boat categories you can rent in Fort Walton Beach, by number of boats available are:
According to customer reviews on BoatBooker.com, some of the best rated boat tours in Fort Walton Beach are:
According to customer reviews on BoatBooker.com, some of the best rated boat tours in Fort Walton Beach are:
The average price of boat tours in Fort Walton Beach is:
- 1-hour boating trips – US $70
- 3-hour boating trips – US $215
- 4-hour boating trips – US $576
- 5-hour boating trips – US $550
- 6-hour boating trips – US $743
- 8-hour boating trips – US $1,273
The average price of boat tours in Fort Walton Beach is:
- 1-hour boating trips – US $70
- 3-hour boating trips – US $215
- 4-hour boating trips – US $576
- 5-hour boating trips – US $550
- 6-hour boating trips – US $743
- 8-hour boating trips – US $1,273
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Boating in Fort Walton Beach
Discover why Fort Walton Beach is a favorite launch point for adventure on Florida's Emerald Coast. Protected waters meet the open Gulf here, giving boaters calm inshore routes and swift access to bluewater vistas. With sugar-white sand, clear emerald hues, and long stretches of navigable shoreline, it's an ideal base for Fort Walton Beach boating charters.
Set out across Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound for smooth cruising, wildlife watching, and family-friendly swimming spots. Keep an eye out for dolphins and seabirds as you island-hop around quiet coves and sandbars, or drop anchor near Okaloosa Island to relax in crystal-clear shallows.
Anglers appreciate easy transitions from bay to nearshore reefs, while sightseers favor sunset cruises along the coastline for panoramic views. Snorkeling, paddle add‑ons, and beach picnics turn a simple charter into a full day on the water. Steady breezes and generally gentle chop make conditions welcoming for first-time captains and seasoned boaters alike.
Whether you're booking a captained outing or taking the helm on a rental, Fort Walton Beach boating charters offer flexibility: half-day explorations, full-day excursions, and itinerary-friendly routes that connect scenic channels, sandbar stops, and photo-worthy passes. Departures are convenient, navigation is straightforward, and the scenery is unforgettable.
From calm, family-ready waters to Gulf-facing horizons, Fort Walton Beach combines accessibility with natural beauty—perfect for creating your next on-the-water story.
What people said about boating in Fort Walton Beach
- 4.3/5(4 Hour – Sandbar Pontoon Rental)
relaxing and fun exprience
bring food and drinks with you cause anything you buy on the island is gonna be double what you would spend normally
- 5.0/5(3 Hour – Sunset Cruise)
Great time with Dave and Joe!
Bring a sweat shirt/pants as it gets cooler at night but yes boating in December was great! Clear skies and beautiful sunset.
How people rated boat trips in Fort Walton Beach
5.0/5(4 Hr – Private Crab Island/Dolphin - 3:00 PM)September boating trip
Family of 23. We spent most of the day at crab island then went to watch some dolphins. It was a great day. Ages 1 to 72. Best day ever.
4.7/5(4 Hr – Sandbar Crab Island)Great Captain
Our trip wasn’t a fishing trip—we wanted to explore the areas. Tanner was very knowledgeable about all the places we wanted to see. It was definitely a great excursion, and we’d book with him again.
- 5.0/5(Special 4 hour trip for Natalie Jackson)
Family trip friendly
We did a private charter for 11 on this boat and 3 of the people were under 3 years old. Loved that there was a bathroom on board. Cameron and Anthony made sure we had what we needed and made sure we safely got back as we had to drive through a storm! It was nice to have some water time and we saw a ton of dolphins!
5.0/5(4 Hour – Sandbar Pontoon Rental)Great Service
It was a fun experience. Crab island is too crowded and not much to to do, I would try other destinations next time.
- 5.0/5(5 Hour – Sandbar Pontoon Rental)
So perfect!
Very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and meaningful, memory making time we will not forget! We highly recommend and will use them again!
- 4.3/5(4 Hour – Sandbar Pontoon Rental)
relaxing and fun exprience
Kids had a blast! Our captain was amazing and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time possible. The only thing I expected was a boat with a clear bottom, but they don’t offer that, even though it’s mentioned in the description. - 5.0/5(4 Hr – Sandbar Crab Island)
Great trip ! Captain was nice and helpful
My kids and my husband and I enjoyed it! Very safe offered different options but we enjoyed crab island !
- 5.0/5(Hidden island pontoon/jet ski combo)
Great excursion!
Our entire family enjoyed the excursion. While deciding which excursion was best for us, I had several questions. I was quite impressed with how quickly Glass Bottom Boats responded. Captain Grant was friendly, helpful and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed ourselves. The jet ski was a real highlight!
- 5.0/5(3 Hr Crab Island (In-Water)/Dolphin)
Awesome!
Great experience for the entire family. Captain and Mate were courteous and helpful in all ways. Loved the swimming and floating at Crab Island! - 5.0/5(3 Hr Crab Island (In-Water)/Dolphin - 8:30 AM)
Very accommodating
We were scheduled for a Crab Island tour only for TS Bertha to ruin it. Captain was very communicative and text us updates and even rescheduled our trip into a sunsrt dolphin cruise once the weather was safe, so we still got a great experience and made the best out of our situation. Definitely recommend.
- 5.0/5(3 Hr Crab Island (In-Water)/Dolphin - 8:30 AM)
Awesome Trip
I would recommend this trip. We had 6 in our group and had a fun time. The boat was great and the crew was amazing. We saw a bunch of dolphins too!
- 5.0/5(2.5 Hr – Sunset/Dolphin Tour)
Best time ever!!
This was the best cruise ever. It was exactly what they said. Seen many dolphins and the crew was great!
- 5.0/5(8 Hr – Sandbar Crab Island Full Day)
8 hours at crab island
Tanner was an amazing captain! Our group enjoyed our day and will definitely book again
- 5.0/5(4 Hr – Sandbar Crab Island)
easy day tanner made it worry free and took care of everything. definitly reccomend
Tanner was great. He took care of all of the things you need to get a boat out to crab Island easy day very worry free would highly recommend. It was a great time at Crab Island.
- 5.0/5(6 Hr – Private Crab Island/Dolphin)
best day!!
great crew! so fun! teenagers, elders and adults all loved it! thank you so much for the hospitality! - 5.0/5(3 Hr Crab Island (In-Water)/Dolphin - 8:30 AM)
BEST BOATING EXPERIENCE!
This was great for a big group of people, we had 21 mixed from 11 months and up and everyone enjoyed it! Ride to Crab Island was not long and the Captain was great with anything we needed! Would highly recommend Captain Cameron again! He had waters on board and plenty of toys for us to use!
- 5.0/5(2.5 Hr – Dolphin & Destin Harbor)
Wonderful expierence!
Coming from someone who generally does not like boats, but booked anyway because I didn’t want the family to miss out on the experience. I think I enjoyed it more than the family! It was smooth and refreshing. The highlight of the trip was when we pulled right up next to a couple of dolphins. I was able to get some great pictures. Wonderful experience!!
- 4.3/5(4 Hr – Sandbar Crab Island)
Crab Island
Captain Tanner did not simply park on the edge of the party, he drove us to the center of the action. We had a group of 6 and the boat had seating for 4, but the ride was short and comfortable.
- 5.0/5(2.5 Hr – Dolphin & Destin Harbor)
amazing time
the captain and crew were amazing! polite and helpful! the captain even called to confirm our tour. the dolphins were amazing to see and some came right up to the boat!! thank you so much for a great time!! we will definitely book again!!
- 5.0/5(2.5 Hr – Sunset/Dolphin Tour)
Best sunset/dolphin cruise
We've only been on two dolphin cruises but this one was the best, loved the sunset, we got to see dolphins after a shrimp boat and a firework show. The Captain was very knowledgeable. We recommend this boat tour!
