Top 9 Tours in Destin

1.Original Cruisin’ Tikis 3hr Crab Island Sandbar Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,062 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Cruise from Destin Harbor to Crab Island aboard a six-person tiki boat with Captain Sam, Mike, Harrison, Bailey, or another local captain. Your 15-minute ride ends at shallow water for swimming, snorkeling, games, and floating restaurants. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Coolers, ice, cups, an opener, and bottled water are provided.

“Get there at least 30-44 minutes before because the parking is outrageous! Plenty of bars and restaurants to kill time at if you’re too early! We had captain Adam and he was an absolute pleasure to be with for 3 hours! We chose to go on the Tiki cruise twice while we were here because it was so much fun the first time! 10/10 will do again!!”

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2.Dolphin Cruise in Destin FL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Board HydroJet at HarborWalk Village for a one-hour ride through Destin Harbor, Crab Island, East Pass, and the Gulf of Mexico. Captain CJ, Lacy, Cherry, and other crew members have been praised for lively commentary and friendly service. Expect music, dolphin searches, photo stops, wave jumps, and possible splashes.

“My son really enjoyed himself completely. The marine life was active and jumping across the waves was amazing”

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3.Parasailing Experience in Destin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Meet at 500 Harbor Blvd for a 90-minute boat outing with Flipper’s Adventures. Fly two or three at a time, usually with friends or family, while Brandon, Braden, Bo, Dave, or another crew member handles the ride. Your flight lasts about 10 minutes, and the boat carries up to 15 people.

“Brandon and Bo were fantastic!! Awesome experience for us first timers and the pictures are amazing.”

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4.Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 519 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Set out from 102 Harbor Blvd aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat for about 90 minutes through Destin Harbor, East Pass, the Bay, and the Gulf. Watch dolphins in the wild from open-air decks or the glass-bottom viewing area, then warm up in the heated, air-conditioned cabin. Restrooms and a snack bar are on board.

“Did the dolphin cruise December 2, thought maybe it might be a little cool for this trip. It was in the mid 60s but was happy to find out. They do have an indoor section of the boat that you can go in and warm up. Seen plenty of dolphins and would recommend this to anyone. Captain and crew was friendly and very knowledgeable.”

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5.Clear Kayaking Eco Adventure Tour in Marianna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide in Marianna for a two-hour clear-kayak trip on Merritt’s Mill Pond. Paddle past limestone bluffs and cypress trees, look for turtles, fish, otters, birds, and fossilized shark teeth, then swim in selected spring spots. Groups are limited to 10, and guides such as Elijah and Ehren add sharp local insight.

“Great experience! Clean and friendly! Easy check in and out. Would definitely go back again! Parking was a little tricky, however they had overflowing available.”

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6.Dolphin-Watching Speedboat Cruise in Destin Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · from $58

Take a 45-minute to 1-hour ride on Screaming Eagle, a shaded speedboat carrying no more than 14 people. Your captain and crew search Destin Harbor and the Gulf for dolphins, stingrays, and other marine life, while sharing local views, music, jokes, and fast turns. Children may get a chance to sit at the helm.

“Just really enjoyed talking to the captain and they ride the dolphin employees were being kinda slack lol but had a great time”

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7.Original Cruisin’ Tikis Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend about 90 minutes aboard a small tiki boat in Destin Bay, with a captain such as Mike, Sam, Kirk, or Bailey at the helm. Bring beer, wine, or liquor, settle into the open-air boat, and watch for dolphins as island music plays. The boat holds up to six people, making this a relaxed choice for couples, families, and small groups.

“Sam and her crew mate were awesome. We were running late and she waited for us to get there and she even waited for us to grab a drink after the day we had. She recommended some pretty cool places to eat we ended up eating at McGuires Irish pub super good food and ambience, millions of dollars everywhere we left one. We saw some dolphins on this cruise and we saw the most beautiful sunset to end the day! It was my highlight of my trip and such a good way to celebrate my birthday and enter a new chapter in my life. Thank you Sam for the experience!”

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8.Destin Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Join Flipper’s Adventures at 500 Harbor Boulevard for a 90-minute catamaran cruise through Destin Harbor. The crew searches for wild dolphins, points out local sights, and may take you toward the beach or Crab Island. Boats carry up to 49 people, with music, wildlife spotting, and a return to the same dock.

“My husband and I drove down to Destin FL. for a weekend getaway and decided on taking the dolphin, sundown cruise as one of our activities. We both throughly enjoyed the cruise. The crew was great! Saw lots of dolphins, captured great pictures of the dolphins. I would definitely recommend taking this cruise to anyone in town visiting.”

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9.Tailfins Tiki Boats Crab Island Sandbar(3hrs/ 5/5:30 are 2hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 384 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Take a captained tiki boat from Destin to Crab Island for swimming, floating, music, and BYOB fun. Captain Al, Cameron, Murray, Ryan, and others are praised for keeping the mood easy and helping passengers in and out of the water. Trips last three hours in season, except 5:00 and 6:00 departures, which last two hours.

“This was an Amazing Fun Adventure, Captain Cameron was Fantastic, Great Music, Great Company, and an Unforgetable Ladt Day in the Beautiful Emerald Coast, Thanks Again Captain Cameron!!!”

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