Big Duck
RENTALS
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Fort Walton Beach · Emerald Coast, FL

Your own little tug on the bluest water in Florida.

Little tug. Big fun. Good times. No bad days.

Captain your own bright, one-of-a-kind mini tugboat across the calm emerald waters of Crab Island and the intracoastal. No experience needed, we train you at the dock. Just sunshine and good vibes.

$199Half-day (4 hrs)
First-timerswelcome aboard
7 daysa week · 9am & 2pm
MEET THE FLEET

Two little tugs. Endless good times.

Pick your color and hit the water. Each Big Duck Tug is easy to drive, comfy for a small crew, and loaded with everything you need for the perfect day.

📷 Your Blue Boat photo here

The Blue Boat

2 adults + 2 kids

Cool, breezy and bright teal, our signature tug for cruising Crab Island and waving at everyone who's jealous.

$199
Half-day · 4 hrs
$349
Full-day · 8 hrs
Book the Blue Boat
📷 Your White Boat photo here

The White Boat

2 adults + 2 kids

Sunset-pink trim and clean white lines, same big fun, ready whenever the Blue Boat's already out making memories.

$199
Half-day · 4 hrs
$349
Full-day · 8 hrs
Book the White Boat
HOW IT WORKS

On the water in three easy steps

1

Book online

Pick your boat, date and a 9am or 2pm departure. Secure checkout in under two minutes.

2

Quick briefing

Meet us at the dock for a friendly hands-on captain training. Life jackets and safety gear provided.

3

Cruise & chill

Point your Big Duck toward Crab Island, crank the JBL, and make it a no-bad-days kind of day.

WHY BIG DUCK

Everything's included. Just bring the good vibes.

We stack every rental with the stuff that makes a day on the Emerald Coast effortless.

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No experience needed

We train you at the dock. If you can drive a golf cart, you can captain a Big Duck.

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Safety first

USCG-approved life jackets, all required gear, and a hands-on briefing before you leave the dock.

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Fuel & dock-to-dock

Full tank included for the whole adventure, no surprise costs, no fuel runs.

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JBL waterproof speaker

Your playlist, your day. A JBL Charge 6 comes aboard every tug.

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Crab Island ready

Calm, shallow, turquoise water minutes from the dock, the best seat on the Emerald Coast.

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Locally owned

Proudly run by real Fort Walton Beach locals who just want you to have the best day ever.

📷 Drop a Crab Island / boat-life photo here
THE EXPERIENCE

Crab Island, calm water, zero bad days.

Glide across glassy emerald water at a breezy six knots, drop anchor at the famous Crab Island sandbar, and float the afternoon away. It's the FWB day everyone comes here for, and you're the captain.

✓Minutes from the dock to the turquoise shallows
✓Perfect for couples, best friends and little celebrations
✓Bring a cooler, we'll bring the boat & the tunes
✓Add a captain if you'd rather just relax
SIMPLE PRICING

Two ways to make a day of it

Same boats, same everything included, you just pick how long the good times last.

Half-Day

$199
4 hours · 9am or 2pm
✓Your own Big Duck Tug
✓Life jackets & safety gear
✓Fuel & hands-on briefing
✓JBL waterproof speaker
Choose Half-Day
Most popular

Full-Day

$349
8 hours · full sunshine
✓Everything in Half-Day
✓A whole day on the water
✓Crab Island + explore the bay
✓Best value per hour
Choose Full-Day
HAPPY CAPTAINS

People don't stop smiling

★★★★★

"Easiest, most fun thing we did all week in Destin. Drove ourselves right up to Crab Island, felt like locals!"

JM
Jenna M.
Nashville, TN
★★★★★

"The little tug is SO cute and everyone waved at us. Booking was instant and the crew made it super easy."

DR
Derek R.
Atlanta, GA
★★★★★

"So easy to drive, the dock training took five minutes. Speaker was bumping, water was perfect. Already booked again."

SP
Sofia P.
Birmingham, AL

Ready for your no-bad-days day?

Grab a Big Duck Tug before your dates fill up. Instant booking, free rescheduling, endless good times.

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