Things to Do

On The Water Experiences That Are Perfect For A Weekend In Destin

Things to Do
August 1, 2023

Looking to get lost at sea this BATCH weekend? We’ve got the perfect spot: Destin, Florida. Boasting miles of coastlines and that perfect deep blue sea, this destination is sure to make waves

Whether you’re looking for a tiki bar or full-blown yacht, BATCH has everything you need to make sure your time out on the water is all smooth sailing.

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Private Pontoon Party: BYOB Party Boat with Licensed Captain

Private Pontoon Party: BYOB Party Boat with Licensed Captain

Sit back, relax and enjoy the Destin breeze with this pontoon rental! Whether you’re looking to enjoy the relaxing boat vibes or get in on the water fun, your rental will have you soaking up every minute of your time at sea.

What you’ll do: Hop aboard a private pontoon charter and set sail on the shimmering waters of the Emerald Coast with a fully licensed USCG captain. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise through Destin Harbor before taking the party to the legendary Crab Island for lots of sunshine and wild adventures. With options for snorkeling, swimming, and all-around good times, this pontoon party is sure to be the highlight of your BATCH bash.

Special Features: Luxury pontoon (with a licensed captain); Good times provided (floats, games, paddleboard & cooler with ice on board); BYOB (no alcohol sales allowed on Crab Island — no glass, please); Upgraded sound system (with Bluetooth for your favorite playlist)

Group size and duration: 4-8 hours — Private party up to 6 (but accommodations can be made for larger groups)

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BYOB Pontoon Party Boat to Crab Island

BYOB Pontoon Party Boat to Crab Island

Cruise through Destin in style! This party boat is sure to make a boozy, sunny splash at your BATCH party.

What you’ll do: A bachelorette party will love our 3-hour or 4-hour pontoon party boat to Crab Island in Destin because it's the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with friends while enjoying the beautiful waters of Destin. With our Crab Island Adventure Tour, you can enjoy the biggest party every day while making unforgettable memories with your group. Book now for an unforgettable bachelorette party experience!

Special Features: Enjoy the beautiful waters of Destin (The water is so clear that you might spot dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays, and schools of colorful fish); Take part in the biggest day party at Crab Island (During the summer, hundreds of boats gather there every day, forming a floating village with music, food, drinks, and games. You can also order food and drinks from the floating vendors or bring your own cooler); BYOB (who doesn't love sipping on their fav bevy in crystal waters?)

Group size and duration: 3-4 hours — boats can accommodate up to 43 people

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Crab Island Tours: Public & Private Boat Rides to Popular Destin Sandbar

Crab Island Tours: Public & Private Boat Rides to Popular Destin Sandbar

We love a good sandbar, especially one that’s popular with other vacationers! This boat ride will take you to one of Destin’s biggest parties on the water for the ultimate good time.

What you’ll do: After taking a fully covered and comfy boat ride about 30 minutes from Baytowne to Crab Island, you’ll arrive at this sandbar in the Destin Harbor. Perfect to chillax with your friends and enjoy snorkeling, paddling, or doing nothing at all! Ranging from 2-5 feet, you’ll feel comfortable floating on the water or checking out the hermit crabs and blue crabs that hang out around Crab Island. And no worries if you get hungry, there are plenty of food options to satiate you. Bring cash or credit cards so you can enjoy the ice cream and other food vendors, everything from burgers, BBQ, pizza and more just a short walk from the boat. Your tour boat is equipped with snorkel gear, floats, paddle boards, and more for the perfect day on the water, and you might even see the occasional dolphin, sting ray, and other various sea life passing through.  

Special Features: Fun in the sun (boat trip and hang on the water); Plenty to do (snorkel or paddle or float and relax); Lots of food options (vendors from BBQ to pizza and burgers on the sandbar); Might spot a dolphin (on your trip there or back, you might see some sealife); So many photo ops (get your ‘gram ready)

Group size and duration: 4 hours — up to 22 people

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Floating Tiki Bar Daytime Party Cruises & Crab Island Excursions

Floating Tiki Bar Daytime Party Cruises & Crab Island Excursions

What’s better than a dryland tiki bar? You may have guessed it: one that brings the fun straight to the sea. Get your drink on while enjoying the deep blue Destin seas and that signature Florida coastline.

What you’ll do: In the Harbor Cruise, you’ll take a couple hours out of your day and enjoy some great music, drinks of your choice with close friends Cruisin’ through Destin Harbor. It is beautiful, entertaining and one of a kind...You won’t be disappointed. We provide a cooler, ice, cups/shot glasses, blue-tooth Stereo, bottle openers and bottled water. The Crab Island excursion add-on allows guests to enjoy the sights, sounds and natural beauty of Destin from your very own Tiki boat. Your USCG captain will take you around the islands and guide you to Crab Island through the heart of Destin Harbor on this 3-hour excursion. Once you drop anchor you can chill on the sandbar and pop open whatever you’d like to drink, (virgin or otherwise) admiring the crowds and enjoying good company. Enjoy whatever snacks and drinks you bring as you look out at the beauty of the water and white sand that surrounds. Take pics, have fun, relax and have a swim if the mood suits. You’ll enjoy all Destin has to offer on this Cruise that doesn’t disappoint.

Special Features: BYOB (bring what you want, so you have your faves); Floating dock (stay for a while and take in the surroundings); Fill the ‘gram (Insta-worthy views and photo ops aplenty); O Captain, my Captain (you beer, your Captain steers); Drink accessories included (cooler, ice, cups, bottle opener); Play your tunes, get your groove on (Bluetooth stereo on board)

Group size and duration: 1.5 hours — maximum of 6 people

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Crab Island Pontoon Charter Excursion

Crab Island Pontoon Charter Excursion

This boat trip has all your favorite water activities rolled into one perfect day. With a pontoon boat, tiki bar, and plenty of drinking games and water excursions, you’ll never get bored on this ship.

What you’ll do: Start your day with a cruise of the Destin Harbor looking for dolphins, and then cruise to crab island where we will anchor for the remainder of the day. Spend your day snorkeling, playing beer pong, paddle boarding, floating on an inflatable dock with chairs, or just relaxing at our tiki bar with your favorite beverage and listening to music on surround sound.

Special Features: Fits into the party theme for bachelorette parties; BYOB; Bluetooth to play your BATCH playlist; Beer pong + inflatable rafts and chairs

Group size and duration: 4-12 hours — up to 18 people

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Glamorous Sailing Yacht Experience for up to 6 Guests with Champagne & Charcuterie on Captained 45’ Luxurious Yacht

Glamorous Sailing Yacht Experience for up to 6 Guests with Champagne & Charcuterie on Captained 45’ Luxurious Yacht

Come sail away on a 45-foot yacht that is sure to be memorable, luxurious and don’t forget fun! It’s the perfect way to have a glammed-up day on the water with your besties.

What you’ll do: You’ll relax on this comfortable cruise, with an outstanding top deck where you can check out the waters and maybe even spot some dolphins. Feel the gulf breeze, imbibe in the champagne and nibble on the charcuterie that’s included in this carefree experience. Toast your BATCH and take selfies as your crew enjoys the waters while listening to your favorite tunes.

Special Features: Champs & Charcute’s included (what's better than drinks & bites for your enjoyment?); Other food & drinks allowed (bring your own so everyone has their faves); Bluetooth sound system available (just bring your playlist); You’ll have beautiful Destin beaches (for any swimmers in your party); Great photo ops (amazing views & possible dolphin sightings); Did someone say sunsets? (book the golden hour to fill your 'gram)

Group size and duration: 3 hours — up to 6 passengers

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Floating Tiki Bar Nighttime Party Cruises: Sunset, Fireworks, and Harbor Lights Tours

Floating Tiki Bar Nighttime Party Cruises: Sunset, Fireworks, and Harbor Lights Tours

What’s better than a floating tiki bar? One that lets you experience the Destin sea with that beautiful nighttime view. Whether you want to cruise through Destin in the pitched-black night or with a sunset skyline, we’ve got options for you on this ride.

What you’ll do: First, choose your cruise! Pop open your drink of choice and enjoy the dazzle of the lights on our Harbor Lights cruise as you drift serenely through the water where you can see and hear all the waterfront bars. Sail out to watch the sunset on Crab Island on our beautiful evening sunset cruise. Listen to island tunes and enjoy the tranquil experience of the sunset celebration on our floating party hut. And last but certainly not least…fireworks! Thursday night fireworks in Destin are a staple. But have you ever watched them up close on a Tiki hut? Our fireworks cruise is an amazing experience and you won't find a better view of Destin's Famous Fireworks!

Special Features: It's BYOB, y'all! (save money for the crew by providing your own drinks); Cooler and ice provided (no heavy lifting here); Insta-worthy views + photo ops (fill your camera roll with Destin's stunning sights); Captain onboard (you beer, they steer!); Bluetooth stereo (equipped for your bachelorette's custom playlist)

Group size and duration: 1.5 hours — up to 6 guests

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Swim & Sail Private Sunset Sailing Experience on 45’ Space Dancer

Swim & Sail Private Sunset Sailing Experience on 45’ Space Dancer

Ahoy mateys! Enjoy a private sunset sailing experience through the Destin sea with your best(ie) crew on this luxurious sailboat. What you’ll do: You’ll set sail on an authentic and exciting 2 or 3-Hour sunset charter (see booking options below) aboard our comfortable 45-foot Space Dancer. As you relax on the top deck, you can catch some rays, feel the gulf breeze and watch the colorful sunset over the emerald waters. With plenty of moments to fill up your ‘gram, you’ll make memories to last a lifetime with amazing views as your backdrop.  

Special Features: Sail like a celeb (Beyonce & Jay Z have nothing on you); Always led by a pro (USCG Licensed Captain on board); Comfort is key (complimentary water, ice and many bathrooms on board); Come sail away (if you want, learning to sail is an option); Get your groove on (sound system with Bluetooth & wired connection on board)

Group size and duration: 2 or 3 hour options — up to 6 guests

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Sunset Sail & Fireworks Show: 3.5 Hour Destin Cruise

Sunset Sail & Fireworks Show: 3.5 Hour Destin Cruise

Enjoy a sunset sail and a fireworks show aboard this totally private cruise. It’s sure to make headlines with your BATCH crew!

What you’ll do: Join us out on the water for a 3.5 hour long cruise where we'll tour the Destin Harbor, East Pass and Gulf of Mexico. Relax aboard the Space Dancer where a Licensed captain will lead the way as you and your crew enjoy complimentary champagne and charcuterie, witness a beautiful Destin Sunset and see the fireworks display over the East Pass. With a Bluetooth sound system you and your friends can rock out or play more low key tunes, it’s up to you. Create memories on board and take plenty of pics because between the great time and the beautiful scenery this trip has so much for you to fill your ‘gram.

Special Features: Who doesn’t love a cruise? (see the sights during a 3.5 hour cruise along the harbor); Champs & Charcutes a plenty (snacks and drinks included); Multiple restrooms (for added comfort, no need to get off the boat); Profesh leads the way (USCG Licensed Captain guides your 45’ Sailboat); Sound system available (rock out and relax pre, during and post-sunset); Learn to sail if you want (optional instruction provided)

Group size and duration: 3.5 hours — up to 6 people

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