Captain
John Austin

Member since June 2025 Shalimar, United States
Background
Capt. John Austin, based in beautiful Shalimar, expertly pilots his Bentley 223 Cruise Tritoon Pontoon to deliver unforgettable boat tours. Specializing in island hopping, sandbar trips, and snorkeling adventures, he ensures every outing is fun, safe, and full of breathtaking moments.

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Shalimar, United States
Background
Capt. John Austin, based in beautiful Shalimar, expertly pilots his Bentley 223 Cruise Tritoon Pontoon to deliver unforgettable boat tours. Specializing in island hopping, sandbar trips, and snorkeling adventures, he ensures every outing is fun, safe, and full of breathtaking moments.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(30 reviews)
Shalimar
trips from US $295

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tabb S.
Excellent
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Great family experience!

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ Destin Advendture (AM) on April 3, 2026
We had an amazing day on the boat with Captain John!ย  Kids had fun snorkeling, dolphin watching, and playing on the raft at...
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Oksana M.
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VERIFIED   Sunset Crab Island Dolphin Tour on August 4, 2026
I recommend it to everyone. It was incredible. The captain was great, ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป he showed us places where it was beautiful....
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Tricia W.
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Family friendly

VERIFIED   6 Hr โ€“ Crab Island (AM) on October 10, 2025
We had such an amazing experience! Captain John was so kind, accommodating, and clearly an expert on the water. The boat was...
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Helder M.
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Best Captain Ever

VERIFIED   6 Hr โ€“ Adventure with sunset on July 7, 2026
John is a fantastic captain! Weโ€™ve been coming here for the past eight years, and thanks to him weโ€™ve experienced many...
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Scott S.
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Best local trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr โ€“ Crab Island (PM) on October 7, 2025
Yes itโ€™s a pontoon boat, but fast as you would want. Pick your itinerary and it happens. SUP, snorkeling, tubing it can all...
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