Some businesses are built by investors. Some are built by coworkers.
Crab Island Tiki Tours was built by family and lifelong friends.
Daniel and Spencer have been best friends since they were kids growing up right here on the Emerald Coast. From playing football together in high school to graduating side by side, they’ve spent most of their lives chasing adventures together. Long before they were captaining boats, they were exploring the water, making memories with friends, and sharing a love for the place they still proudly call home.
When Daniel entered the boating industry nearly a decade ago, he quickly discovered that the water wasn’t just a job—it was where he belonged. Before long, he introduced Spencer to the industry, teaching him everything he knew about boating, customer service, and what it takes to create unforgettable days on the water.
Today, after almost 10 years of captaining, they’re still doing what they’ve always done best—having fun together.
The difference now? They get to share that experience with thousands of visitors every year.
Joining Daniel and Spencer is Daniel’s mom, Deanna.
Deanna has also known Spencer for years—long before there was ever a business. While she owns and operates her own successful cleaning company, she’s always been part of the close-knit group that surrounds Daniel and Spencer.
They’re more than business partners. They’re family.
The three of them—and their significant others—vacation together, celebrate milestones together, and genuinely enjoy spending time together outside of work. That closeness naturally carries over onto every charter they operate.
When you book with Crab Island Tiki Tours, you’re supporting a locally owned business built on relationships that have stood the test of time.
Like many great ideas, this one started with a simple question:
What if we built something together?
We wanted to combine our experience, our knowledge of the water, and our love for entertaining people into one business that truly reflected who we are.
We didn’t want to create just another charter company, we wanted to build something we’d be proud to pass down to our future families.
Something that would allow us to spend our days doing what we love while helping others create memories they’ll never forget. Every guest who steps aboard becomes part of that mission.
We also believe your boat should be just as enjoyable as your destination.
That’s why our tiki boat was designed to maximize comfort and space.
Guests love the roomy layout, comfortable cushioned seating, open design, and one of the most spacious onboard bathrooms you’ll find on a boat this size.
Every detail was chosen to help you relax, and enjoy your day from the moment you step aboard until the moment you head back to the dock.
Having fun is what we’re known for.
Keeping you safe is what we’re most proud of.
Daniel and Spencer have been licensed captains for nearly a decade and have spent thousands of hours navigating the waters around Destin and Crab Island.
Because they’re locals, they understand changing tides, weather conditions, busy boating days, and how to keep your group comfortable throughout your trip.
Our philosophy is simple: Safety always comes first.
Once that’s taken care of? That’s when we focus on giving you one of the most memorable days of your vacation.
Whether you’re visiting Destin for the first time or returning for your annual beach trip, we can’t wait to show you the Emerald Coast the way we’ve experienced it our entire lives.
We’ll take care of the boat.
You make the memories.
See you at Crab Island.
If this is your first trip out, we put together answers to the questions guests ask us most, covering where the sandbar sits, how deep the water runs, what a day out there costs, and what to pack. Start with our complete Crab Island guide.
