would hang on the side of the Navy vessels until
it was time to drop them into the water and
transport soldiers or supplies to and from land,”
Crawford explains. Now in their new line of work,
the whaleboats comprise DWT’s convoy of cabs,
though a simple sightseeing cruise at sunset is often
on the itinerary, as well. In fact, cruises are one of
their top services, including harbor cruises, sunset
cruises, cocktail cruises, and fi rework cruises that
allow passengers to take in the sights, the sounds,
and the smells of the water and fall in love with the
beauty all around them.
A love for the water—and for the area—is one
of Crawford and Newborn’s best assets, and they
bring their passion to bare every day that they put
hand to helm. It comes out in their interaction
with their clients—from the minute they step foot
onboard until they get to their fi nal destination—
and comes heavily into play as they fi ll the role
not only of captains, but also of tour guides. “One
of the absolute best things about this business—
aside from being outside and on the water—is
having the opportunity to meet and chat with new
people everyday,” says Newborn, herself a USCG
Master Merchant Marine. “Most of our clients
are on vacation, so they’re happy and excited to be
here and explore new and fun things; and we love
sharing the history of Destin and showing them
everything our Destin harbor has to offer.”
Now in their sixth season, DWT is looking
forward to a continuation of their success as their
boats travel the waterways serving clients who
become more than just passengers—they become
friends.
For information on rates and destinations
served by Destin Water Taxi, call
Captain Jimmy at (850) 499-6679 or
Captain Crystal at (850) 499-1909 or
visit www.destinwatertaxi.com.
“Most of our clients are on vacation,
so they’re happy and excited to be here
and explore new and fun things; and
we love sharing the history of Destin
and showing them everything our Destin
harbor has to offer.”
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