--- title: Crab Island Boat Rentals in Destin, FL | Includes a FREE Paddleboard! description: Closest boat rentals to Crab Island! Our 12-passenger pontoon boat rentals include a free paddleboard and are 500 yards from Destin's famous Crab Island. image: https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/DVBR/Images/Updated%20LDV%20Pontoon_1-2.jpeg --- # Crab Island Boat Rental #### Conveniently located just 500 yards from Crab Island, this pontoon boat rental offers easy access to Destin’s most popular boating destination. Ideal for those who don’t want to deal with the Harbor traffic! [ Book Now! ](https://app.bookingcentral.com/book/product/ladolcevitafl?location=9391073e-cac6-4d1e-a8a8-dc34cd9bc776&product=d333a14c-d1e5-434e-9517-75a2e98d3303&&products=d333a14c-d1e5-434e-9517-75a2e98d3303&Seller=669609) ## About the Boats: 24ft Harris or Crest 12-Passenger Pontoon Boats   ### LENGTH & CAPACITY: 24ft (seats 12 people)   ### Location: 111 Calhoun Ave. | Destin, FL 32541* (500 yards from Crab Island)* Located within [**The Alice**](https://the-alice.com/) - Destin's newest luxury resort.     ### Features: This 24' Crab Island [pontoon rental](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/?hsLang=en) features a bimini top for shade, plush seating for up to 12 people, and a **FREE paddleboard **is included! Spend the day anchored at [Crab Island](https://www.destinvacationboatrentals.com/blog-post/crab-island-the-complete-visitors-guide-to-destins-most-popular-hangout/?hsLang=en) or cruise Destin’s waterways in style. **Only 500 yards to Crab Island**** **– ideal for maximizing your rental time. This is the closest rental to Crab Island in Destin, and free parking is available onsite.    ### Boat Rental Rates: - March 1st - May 14th: $300 half day | $500 full day - May 15th - Sept 7th: $400 half day | $600 full day - Sept 8th - Oct 31st: $300 half day | $500 full day **Excludes Holiday Pricing* EXTERNAL [ Book Now ](https://app.bookingcentral.com/book/product/ladolcevitafl?location=9391073e-cac6-4d1e-a8a8-dc34cd9bc776&product=d333a14c-d1e5-434e-9517-75a2e98d3303&&products=d333a14c-d1e5-434e-9517-75a2e98d3303&Seller=669609) ![12 Person Luxury Pontoon floating in Destin FL](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LDV%20Updated%201.jpg?width=1200&height=857&name=LDV%20Updated%201.jpg) ## Boat Rental Includes: - Rental Orientation - **A free paddleboard!** - Life Jackets (infant/child vests too!) - Fuel - Swim ladder - USCG required safety gear - 10’ bimini top for shade - Anchor - Free parking available on site. EXTERNAL [ Book Now ](https://app.bookingcentral.com/book/product/ladolcevitafl?location=9391073e-cac6-4d1e-a8a8-dc34cd9bc776&product=d333a14c-d1e5-434e-9517-75a2e98d3303&&products=d333a14c-d1e5-434e-9517-75a2e98d3303&Seller=669609) ![12 Person Pontoon Rental at Crab Island in Destin FL](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LDV%203%20Updated.jpg?width=1200&height=857&name=LDV%203%20Updated.jpg) ## Booking Information: **Rental period**: Half day rental is 4 hours (9am-1pm or 2-6pm), full day is 8 hours (10am-6pm). Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure if you wish to use all of your rental time. You are not required to arrive on time if you prefer to get a late start, however please call the number on your confirmation email if you will be more than one hour late. **Bring**: Driver’s license for person driving the vessel, a credit card, and a boater’s license (if required). **Requirements**: Florida law requires Boat and Jet Ski operators born on or after January 1, 1988 to possess a Florida boater’s safety card. The quick multiple-choice test is available online here: [Florida Boater's Safety Card](https://takemyboattest.com/course/florida-temporary-boaters-certificate-license/operator/236) **Cancelation Policy**: Full refund if canceled 48 hours prior to start time (click "Book Now" to read full cancellation policy at checkout). EXTERNAL [ Book Now ](https://app.bookingcentral.com/book/product/ladolcevitafl?location=9391073e-cac6-4d1e-a8a8-dc34cd9bc776&product=d333a14c-d1e5-434e-9517-75a2e98d3303&&products=d333a14c-d1e5-434e-9517-75a2e98d3303&Seller=669609) ![Pontoon Party with Friends at Crab Island in Destin, FL](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LDV%20Updated%202.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=LDV%20Updated%202.jpg) ![testimonial-bg](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/testimonial-bg.png?width=1440&height=511&name=testimonial-bg.png) ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) We have ALWAYS had a great time on their pontoon boats. We rent one every year to go fishing in the bay. Great staff and very friendly! We will always be returning customers..!! -Regina Smith ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) “Thank you for helping make our sunset cruise/vow renewal perfect! Our captain was accommodating, friendly, and just wonderful. Pastor Eric did a beautiful ceremony. I really appreciate all your help in making our 20th anniversary extra special!” -Trish Badgett ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) “We rented a pontoon boat during our 2011 vacation. We had a blast! The boat was very nice. It was the best part of our vacation!" -Chuck Peters ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) “This was the best way to spend my bachelorette party and could not have asked for better service. Thank y’all from the Texas chicks!” -Kimberly Whittlesey ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) “Had a great time at Crab Island, looking for dolphins, and winding up the evening watching the fireworks show! Thanks DVBR! -Julie Allwhite ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) “We had an awesome time on a jet ski and a pontoon last week that my family rented from you all it was one of the many highlights of our vacation and probably number one for my 2 1/2 year old little boy.” -Jeremy Carson ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) “Superior service, fantastic boats, and super nice guys. This is how it should be done. We will be back!” -Greg Alsobrook ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) “Gotta love…snorkeling at Crab Island…We had a wonderful time!! Thank you for the lovely service. We will be back next July 4th ).” -Kristin Buffington ![star](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/star.svg) The 19′ Cobia we rented was an excellent boat. It was well maintained and had all the options a fishing boat should have. We were especially pleased with the service and professionalism of the staff, who really made us feel like their utmost goal was for us to have an enjoyable experience and we did. -Bill Mazur ##### as seen on ![em-cost](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/em-cost.png?width=157&height=65&name=em-cost.png) ![hot](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/hot.png?width=86&height=86&name=hot.png) ![daily-news](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/daily-news.png?width=80&height=70&name=daily-news.png) ![2012-best](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/2012-best.png?width=99&height=107&name=2012-best.png) ![fox4](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/fox4.png?width=72&height=71&name=fox4.png) ![hgtv](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/hgtv.png?width=98&height=50&name=hgtv.png) ![southern-living](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DVBR/Images/southern-living.png?width=149&height=32&name=southern-living.png) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/#website", "@type" : "WebSite", "name" : "Destin Vacation Boat Rentals", "publisher" : { "@id" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/#business" }, "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/#business", "@type" : "LocalBusiness", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Destin", "addressRegion" : "FL", "postalCode" : "32541", "streetAddress" : "102 Harbor Blvd" }, "areaServed" : [ { "@type" : "City", "name" : "Destin" }, { "@type" : "Place", "name" : "Crab Island" }, { "@type" : "City", "name" : "Fort Walton Beach" }, { "@type" : "Place", "name" : "Okaloosa Island" }, { "@type" : "Place", "name" : "Crystal Beach" } ], "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 30.3935, "longitude" : -86.4958 }, "hasMap" : "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Destin+Vacation+Boat+Rentals/@30.3948221,-86.5093464,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x889143f61943963b:0x644b45a1d23bfc26!8m2!3d30.3948221!4d-86.5093464!16s%2Fg%2F1v27w8b5", "hasOfferCatalog" : { "@id" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/#global-offer-catalog", "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "itemListElement" : [ { "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "name" : "Pontoon Boat Rentals", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/boat-rentals/pontoon-rentals/" }, { "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "name" : "Fishing Boat Rentals", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/boat-rentals/fishing-boats/" }, { "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "name" : "Jet Ski Rentals", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/boat-rentals/jet-ski-rentals/" }, { "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "name" : "Boat Tours", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/crab-island-tours/" }, { "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "name" : "Sightseeing Cruises", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/excursions" }, { "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "name" : "Fishing Charters", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/fishing-charters" }, { "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "name" : "Private Charters", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/private-charters/" } ], "name" : "Boat Rentals, Tours and Cruises" }, "identifier" : { "@type" : "PropertyValue", "propertyID" : "Google Place ID", "value" : "0x889143f61943963b:0x644b45a1d23bfc26" }, "image" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/destin%20vacation%20boat%20rentals%20home%20featured%20image.jpg", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/hubfs/DVBR%20White%20Logo.png" }, "name" : "Destin Vacation Boat Rentals", "sameAs" : [ "https://www.facebook.com/DestinVacationBoatRentals", "https://www.instagram.com/destinboatrentals/", "https://www.youtube.com/user/destinboatrentals", "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Destin+Vacation+Boat+Rentals/@30.3948221,-86.5093464,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x889143f61943963b:0x644b45a1d23bfc26!8m2!3d30.3948221!4d-86.5093464!16s%2Fg%2F1v27w8b5" ], "telephone" : "+1-850-650-2628", "url" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/crab-island-pontoon-free-paddleboard/#webpage", "@type" : "WebPage", "dateModified" : "2026-03-25", "datePublished" : "2024-05-16", "description" : "Closest boat rentals to Crab Island! 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