Crab Island & Dolphin Cruise (IN WATER Sandbar Activities!!)
Overview
All aboard for an unforgettable adventure along the Choctawhatchee Bay to the Destin Harbor area and the Gulf entrance/inlet! Cruise in comfort aboard the 36' “Guardian” as you search for playful dolphins and explore the beautiful Emerald Coast. With a marine biologist guiding your experience, this eco-tour offers incredible wildlife encounters, scenic views, and lasting memories for the whole family. You will also get a chance to explore the Crab Island sandbar area in the water! Don’t forget your sunscreen, camera, and sense of adventure!
⭐ 98% dolphin sighting success rate
⭐ Crab Island sandbar access
⭐ Cruise through Okaloosa Island, Destin Harbor, and Gulf waters
⭐ Kid-friendly experience perfect for all ages
⭐ Shaded seating and restroom on board!
What's Included
- 36' Sightseer Tour Boat with Stereo, VHF Radio, GPS Map, All Safety Gear and Sandbar floats/equipment
- Your National Seashore Fee is covered
- Fuel Included
- Snacks Complimentary Water. Snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard!
- Please take care of your crew!! 20% gratuity is customary!
Meeting Location
169 Brooks Street Southeast
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5647930P3
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Average 4.20 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 36' Sightseer Tour Boat with Stereo, VHF Radio, GPS Map, All Safety Gear and Sandbar floats/equipment.
- Your National Seashore Fee is covered.
- Fuel Included.
- Snacks. Complimentary Water. Snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard!.
- Please take care of your crew!! 20% gratuity is customary!.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Crab Island & Dolphin Cruise (IN WATER Sandbar Activities!!) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Crab Island & Dolphin Cruise (IN WATER Sandbar Activities!!) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 36' Sightseer Tour Boat with Stereo, VHF Radio, GPS Map, All Safety Gear and Sandbar floats/equipment
- Your National Seashore Fee is covered
- Fuel Included
- SnacksComplimentary Water. Snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard!
- Please take care of your crew!! 20% gratuity is customary!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers
