Staff Answer
Jun 19, 2026 - 12:03 PM
The cost to rent a boat to Crab Island will vary on several factors, but generally you are looking around $250 for a half day and $450 for a full day. If you're looking for a basic 24 foot pontoon with a 50 HP Engine and 12 passenger limit, then there are boats starting around $250 during non-peak boating days. During peak boating days such as July 4th week, prices typically start around $300 for half day and $550 for a full day. If you want the best price for a crab island boat rental, here are a few tips. 1) the longer it takes to get to crab island, the cheaper the boat rental is. If you depart from Fort Walton Beach, the ride is about 20 minutes to Crab Island, but boats are generally 25% less expensive. 2) Many rental companies offer better prices for morning departures because there is less demand. 3) Beginning of the week is generally less busy and rental companies are more flexible with pricing or you can find better rates online. TripShock offers the best rates for crab island boat rentals and you can sort by high to low price.
