About this tour
When Alex from our team booked the Crab Island Swimming Tour aboard the Bikkini Bottom catamaran, we found a straightforward half-day boat trip with a solid mix of floating activities. The 49-passenger vessel heads out for three hours to Crab Island—a spot where you can swim, paddle, and mess about on inflatables in what feels like a proper grown-up water park. It's the kind of tour that works equally well for groups after a laugh as it does for families wanting to shift the kids onto the water for a few hours. Three-quarter shaded decking and an onboard bathroom are genuine comfort wins for a waterborne afternoon.
Highlights
- Three-quarter shade coverage keeps you out of peak sun
- Decent spread of floats, paddle boards, and water games included
- Onboard bathroom—crucial for longer trips with kids
- Bring your own alcohol policy (21+) saves money
- Two coolers aboard plus ice available if you forget supplies
- Catamaran big enough it doesn't feel cramped at capacity
- Pram-friendly for families with infants
What to expect
You'll board a roomy catamaran designed to handle 49 people without feeling chaotic. The three-hour window splits between cruising time and anchor-off swimming at Crab Island. Once stationary, the boat becomes your floating basecamp—you can swim off the deck, grab a paddle board or float, join a game of volleyball or water beer pong, or just sprawl on the lily pad if that's your speed. The shade is real, which matters when you're stuck on water with nowhere to hide from UV.
Alex noted the vibe felt relaxed rather than regimented—no one's herding you through activities. You'll want to pack your own food and drinks (non-alcoholic or your own alcohol, 21+), so plan around that. The bathroom onboard means you're not stuck if nature calls. Group energy varies depending on who else books the trip, but the setup handles both quiet swimmers and louder crew types.
Good to know
This is honest value for a half-day water fix. The included floats and games mean kids (and adults) have stuff to do beyond floating silently. Shade and an onboard bathroom are non-negotiable comfort features most boat tours skip. BYOB for alcohol makes it cheaper than venues forcing you to buy their drinks. Stroller-friendly for little ones.
You need to bring your own food—the boat provides none, so factor in cost and prep. No soda, bottled water, or soft drinks included either; bring your own or buy ice and DIY. Not suitable if you've got serious heart or cardiovascular concerns. Crowded days hit 49 people on a catamaran, so it can feel busy. Glass and red wine bans are strict (probably due to deck hazards). Public transport gets you there, but you'll need to sort parking or ride-share logistics yourself.
Wear sunscreen even under the shade. Bring swimmers, a towel, and footwear that won't slip when wet. Groups work best here; solo travellers might find it a bit social-by-default.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.