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Waist-deep emerald water at the Crab Island sandbar near Destin, with boats and people on floating mats in the distanceFloating lily pads and two paddleboards tied off the stern of a boat anchored in clear, shallow emerald waterTwo dolphins surfacing beside the bow of a boat on calm green bay waterA boat cruising across the bay at sunset with a long bridge on the horizonFireworks bursting over the bay at night, seen from the bow of a boat

Shalimar Harbor Marina · Destin · Crab Island

Crab Island, dolphins, sunsets and fireworks.Your own boat on the Emerald Coast.

Book a tripCall or text 850-398-1712

Private boat charters for up to 6 — a day on the Crab Island sandbar, dolphins and snorkeling, a sunset cruise or the Thursday fireworks from the water. Lily pads, paddleboards and snorkel gear come free on every trip.

Trips & rates

Pick your day on the water.

Every trip is private and every price is for the whole boat — Captain Brad, fuel, the water toys and up to 6 people. Never per person. Bring your own drinks and snacks; the music is yours too.

Clear, shallow emerald water at the Crab Island sandbar with boats anchored in the distance

Crab Island days

Anchor on the sandbar, float on the lily pads, wade to the floating restaurants, and come home when you are ready — not when the shuttle leaves.

  • Crab Island, 4 hours

    4 hours · up to 6 · boat, captain and the toys

    $500Book this trip →

  • Crab Island, 8 hours

    8 hours · up to 6 · the whole day on the sandbar

    $920Book this trip →
Two dolphins surfacing beside the bow of a boat on calm green bay water

Dolphins & snorkeling

Dolphins in their own water, then full-face masks on over clear water and marine life. Your snorkeling adventure awaits.

  • Dolphin cruise & snorkeling, 3 hours

    3 hours · up to 6 · two snorkel spots

    $450Book this trip →

  • Dolphin cruise & snorkeling, 6 hours

    6 hours · up to 6 · three snorkel spots

    $935Book this trip →
Pink fireworks bursting over the water at night, reflected in the bay, seen from the boat

Sunset & fireworks cruises

Two easy hours on the bay as the light goes. Thursday nights through the summer the fireworks go up over the water — and the best seat is on a boat.

Check dates and bookCall or text 850-398-1712

Prices are for the whole boat, up to 6 people — never per person — and are the rates published on our own site. Kids are welcome, with child-sized life vests on request. Tell us the occasion when you book and we plan the day around it.

Floating lily pads and a paddleboarder in clear emerald water off the stern of a boat

Included on every charter

The toys come free.

No rental add-ons and no upsell at the dock. Every trip — Crab Island, dolphins, sunset or fireworks — comes with the water toys on board.

  • Six or seven floating lily pads
  • Two stand-up paddleboards
  • Full-face snorkel masks and fins for everyone
  • Bluetooth sound system — the music is yours
  • Cooler space, shade and a toilet on board
Captain Brad of Salty Anchor Charters
Sunset over the Destin bridge and harbor from the water

Who's driving

Captain Brad.

A USCG-licensed, fully insured local captain with the knowledge of these waters that only comes from running them. He knows where the dolphins are, where the water is calm for the kids, and where to anchor at Crab Island before it fills up.

Brad runs every trip himself, so there's always someone on board to answer questions and help with the toys. Your group, your music, your day.

Private charters only — no crowded boats.

  • 6

    Guests on a private boat, one price

  • USCG

    Licensed captain, fully insured

  • Free

    Lily pads, paddleboards and snorkel gear on every trip

Book your day

Tell us what you have in mind.

Dates, how many of you, which kind of day and what you are celebrating. Call or text for the fastest answer — it goes straight to Captain Brad. No booking fee, no middle man.

Departure

Shalimar Harbor Marina

100 Old Ferry Rd, Shalimar, FL 32579

A short run to Crab Island, Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf. Serving Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Shalimar, Niceville and Mary Esther.

Got it, thank you. Captain Brad will be in touch soon to set up your day.

Salty Anchor Charters

Private boat charters out of Shalimar Harbor Marina in Shalimar — Crab Island, dolphin and snorkel cruises, sunset cruises and the Thursday fireworks. Up to 6 aboard, the water toys included.

© 2026 Salty Anchor Charters LLC · USCG licensed captain · Fully insured · Private charters only. Prices are for the whole boat, up to 6 people, and are the rates published on our own site.

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