Is October a Good Time to Visit Crab Island? What a Local Captain Wants You to Know
Every fall I get some version of the same question, usually from folks planning a trip to Destin and trying to figure out if October is still a good time to visit Crab Island or if they should hold off until spring. The short answer: yes. October can be one of the best months to…
Your First Crab Island Trip: A Local Captain’s Guide
By Captain Daryl Robinson | Infinity Getaway Charters, Destin, FL If you are planning a trip to Destin and someone has mentioned Crab Island, I can tell you right now, it is going to be one of the days you remember from your vacation. I have been boating out to that sandbar for years and…
Destin Sunset Cruises: What Makes a Good One
By Captain Daryl Robinson | Infinity Getaway Charters, Destin, FL A Destin sunset over Choctawhatchee Bay is one of those experiences that lives up to the hype. The sky puts on a show that runs through pink, orange, and deep purple. The water reflects it back doubled. And on the right kind of evening, dolphins…
Reading the Tides: When Crab Island Is at Its Best
By Captain Daryl Robinson | Infinity Getaway Charters, Destin, FL Years of running boats to Crab Island have taught me one thing above all others. Timing matters. The same sandbar on the same weekend can feel like paradise at 9 am and a chaotic mess by 2 pm. The water can be brilliant emerald at…
Private Charter or Pontoon Rental: How to Choose the Right Way to Reach Crab Island
By Captain Daryl Robinson | Infinity Getaway Charters, Destin, FL Every summer I get versions of the same question from people planning their first Crab Island trip. Should we book a private charter, or rent a pontoon and go ourselves? The honest answer depends on your group, your budget, your boating experience, and what you…