Snorkeling in Destin on a Private Catamaran

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Duration3h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

A catamaran built for speed and comfort, not a tour boat.

Snorkel from a private Classic Stiletto catamaran in Destin with a local sailor who races competitively and wants to share the experience. You sail 30 to 45 minutes to the best snorkeling location near Destin or Crab Island, spend about an hour in the water with provided equipment, then sail back. The boat carries up to six people and includes snorkeling gear, a cooler with ice, bean bag chairs, a sound system and free parking. Choose the 3-hour option or the 4-hour version, which allows time to customize the route and make additional stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private catamaran sailing and snorkeling

Board private catamaran sailboat
Sail 30-45 minutes to snorkeling spot
Snorkel and look for shells near Destin
Hang out near Crab Island (optional)
Sail around and return to dock

The Experience

A Classic Stiletto catamaran is built for sailing, not sightseeing—it's the kind of boat that turns heads on the water. Your guide is a local sailor and racer who runs this privately, which means the route and the pace bend to what you want. The boat leaves the dock and sails 30 to 45 minutes out to the clearest snorkeling water near Destin or Crab Island, depending on conditions and what you're after. Once you arrive, you spend roughly an hour in the water with snorkeling equipment provided; the rest of the time is split between sailing and relaxing on deck.

The boat is set up for comfort. Bean bag chairs let you sprawl on deck while the sound system plays, and a cooler stocked with ice keeps drinks cold. You can lay out and tan on the safety net strung between the hulls, or sit back and let the catamaran do the work. The 3-hour option gives you the core experience—sail out, snorkel, sail back. The 4-hour version opens room to customize: more time in the water, a stop at a second location, or a slower pace through the route. Free parking is included, and the boat has a restroom on board.

The catamaran holds up to six people, so it stays intimate. A live English-speaking guide is with you the whole time. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them, and the experience suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

Snorkeling equipment.
bean bag chairs and a safety net to relax on deck.
a cooler with ice.
a sound system.
free parking.
an on-board restroom.
a live English-speaking guide for the full duration.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Destin Sailing Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose the 3-hour option if you want the core experience—sail out, snorkel, sail back—without extra time on the water. The 4-hour version suits you if you'd rather linger in the water, explore a second location, or let the guide customize the route based on what you find most interesting that day.