SHALIMAR BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Captain a 22' Keywest through the emerald waters of Destin and Fort Walton Beach
Boat Up Fishing Rentals offers 22' Keywest rentals for up to 7 passengers, available in blocks from 4 hours up to 5 days—an ideal way to reach Crab Island, Spectre Island and the region's clear shoals.
Captain a 22' Keywest through the emerald waters of Destin and Fort Walton Beach.
Spend an afternoon at the helm of a 22' Keywest, cutting across the emerald waters of the Destin–Fort Walton Beach area. The self-driven rental from Boat Up Fishing Rentals places family and friends within easy reach of popular sandbars and islands such as Crab Island and Spectre Island, promising loose plans and memorable stretches of open water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Emerald seas and easy cruising
The area’s clear, green-tinged water is the backdrop for relaxed cruising, swimming off the bow, and short hops between sandbars and islands—perfect for families and small groups looking to escape the shoreline.
Access Crab Island and Spectre Island
This rental puts you within proximity to the hottest boating areas in the Destin–Fort Walton Beach corridor, including the well-known gathering spots of Crab Island and Spectre Island.
Be your own captain
The core appeal is autonomy: you drive, you choose the pace, and you set the stops—whether it’s a short swim, a beached picnic, or an afternoon anchored among boats and sandbars.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to rent a Keywest
You arrive early, run through a short vessel orientation, then head out into the shallow, translucent waters of the Destin–Fort Walton Beach area. The day unfolds in short legs—cruising, anchoring at sandbars, and drifting near islands—where the boat becomes a base for swimming, sunning and socializing with friends and family.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a working cell phone (required), towels, sunscreen, hats, and a small cooler for food and drinks. Children six and under must wear a life vest at all times; operators do not supply life vests for children under 13.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people fit on the 22' Keywest?
The rental accommodates up to 7 passengers.
How long can I rent the boat?
Rentals are available from 4-hour blocks up to 5 days.
When should I arrive before my rental time?
Arrive 20 minutes before your rental to review vessel operation; late arrivals cannot have rental start or end times adjusted.
Are life vests provided for children?
The USCG requires children six years or younger to wear a life vest at all times aboard; the operator does not supply life vests for children under 13.
Can I bring alcohol aboard?
Alcoholic beverages are permitted aboard, but the driver cannot drink and drive.
What fees should I be aware of?
There’s a $150 fee for exceeding the 15-mile range outside of Destin pass, a minimum $50 cleaning fee for excessively dirty returns, and a $50 charge for every 15 minutes the boat is late returning to the dock.