Snorkeling in Destin on a Private Catamaran

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.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private catamaran and snorkeling tour in DestinGuide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027

4-hour private snorkel on a catamaranGuide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Duration: 4 hours. Want a longer outing? Add an extra hour to turn it into a 4-hour adventure, so you can see and do more.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Mar 2027

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic 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.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snorkeling like near Destin and Crab Island?

The snorkeling locations near Destin and Crab Island hold shells and marine life in shallow, clear water. The guide sails to the best spot based on conditions that day, and you spend roughly an hour in the water with snorkeling equipment provided.

How long does the catamaran sail before we start snorkeling?

The boat sails 30 to 45 minutes from the dock to reach the snorkeling location near Destin or Crab Island, then returns after you're done in the water.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

You can bring your own beverages and snacks. A cooler with ice is on board to keep them cold, though food and drinks are not provided by the operator.

What's included in the 4-hour option that the 3-hour doesn't have?

The 4-hour private catamaran snorkel gives you extra time to customize the route: more time in the water, an additional stop, or a slower pace through the day. The 3-hour option covers the core experience of sailing out, snorkeling and sailing back.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the private catamaran snorkel. You don't need to bring your own.

How many people can fit on the catamaran?

The Classic Stiletto catamaran holds up to six people, including infants, so the group stays small and intimate.