🍧 Crab Island Food Vendors – Complete Guide (2025)
Wondering what you’ll find once you anchor at Crab Island? While there’s no land, docks, or buildings, there’s a floating network of unique vendors that make this experience unlike anywhere else in Florida.
🍔 Floating Food & Drink Vendors at Crab Island
- 🍦 Ice Cream Boats: Classic popsicles and soft serve. Perfect for kids and nostalgic adults.
- 🍋 Lemonade Boat: Fresh-squeezed lemon and strawberry lemonade served over ice.
- 🥜 Boiled Peanut Boat: Salted Southern-style boiled peanuts — a local favorite.
- 🍍 Açaí Bowl Boat: Tropical açaí bowls with fruit, granola, and coconut flakes. Light and refreshing.
- 🐔 Chick-fil-A Boat: Yes, it’s real. This boat serves sandwiches and nuggets — often with a line!
- 🍖 BBQ Boat: Pulled pork, ribs, and southern BBQ plates straight from the smoker.
- 🍔 Reef Burger: One of the most popular lunch spots on the water — juicy burgers with all the fixings.
Pro tip: Vendors float in and out. Arrive earlier in the day (10:30 AM–2:00 PM) for the best selection — and bring cash just in case.
🛍️ Floating Shops & General Stores
- 👕 Crab Island T-Shirt Boats: Souvenir tees, hats, tank tops, and beachy merch. Great for photos!
- 🏄 Water Toy General Store: This barge sells goggles, inflatables, floaties, sunscreen, dry bags, and more.
⏰ When Are Food Vendors at Crab Island?
Most vendors operate from April through September, with peak days on weekends and holidays. They typically run:
- 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 📅 Most active Friday–Sunday
- 🌤️ Weather permitting — no or limited vendors in heavy rain or wind
💵 How Do You Pay?
- ✅ Some accept cards, but many are cash-only
- ✅ Tips are appreciated — especially for smaller vendors
- 🚫 No ATMs on the water — bring what you need!
❤️ A Personal Note: How Crab Island Vendors Changed My Life
At 15 years old, I met my husband right here on Crab Island — while we were both working on an ice cream boat together. We sold treats to families floating in the sun, and now we help them make new memories as charter hosts and captains.
📍 Plan Your Visit
Crab Island’s floating vendors are just part of what makes it magical. Let us help you experience it safely, comfortably, and without stress. Our captained charters include:
- Licensed captain
- Cooler with ice
- Floating mat + inflatable couch
- Paddleboard
- Bluetooth speaker