Sunset Dolphin Cruise Destin: 2-Hour Emerald Coast Tour

Watch dolphins from the helm, or take the wheel yourself

A two-hour guided sunset cruise on the Emerald Coast in Destin where you search for dolphins, sharks and other marine life with Captain Daniel, a live English-speaking guide. The boat carries USCG-approved lifejackets for adults and children, a toilet and washing sink onboard, and lets kids steer while parents relax. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset dolphin cruise on Emerald Coast

• Board the Bikkini Bottom Sunset and Dolphin Adventure
• Search for dolphins, sharks, and marine life
• Enjoy captain's narration and music playlist
• Take the wheel for kids to drive the boat
• View Destin Harbor from the water

The experience

The Bikkini Bottom Sunset and Dolphin Adventure leaves from Destin Harbor and heads into the gulf to hunt for dolphins and other marine life. You'll have a front-row view of the Emerald Coast from the water, and Captain Daniel narrates the route as you go. The boat carries all the safety gear you need (lifejackets for everyone, a toilet and washing sink onboard), so there's nothing to arrange before you arrive.

Captain Daniel is known as "The Dolphin Whisperer" and uses music to draw dolphins to the boat. Kids aboard get to take the wheel and test their driving skills while parents sit back and watch the water. Bring a camera. The sunset and the marine life make for the kind of moments worth capturing. The whole experience runs two hours, long enough to reach the gulf and search for dolphins without eating up your whole afternoon.

What’s included

• USCG-approved lifejackets for all ages.
• all safety equipment onboard.
• toilet and washing sink.
• live English-speaking guide narration throughout the two-hour cruise.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 16:00, from US$ 36 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 16:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by BIKKINI BOTTOM BOAT CHARTERS

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want your kids to have a hands-on moment. They steer while you watch the dolphins and the sunset. The two-hour window fits an afternoon or evening without dominating your whole day in Destin.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

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 marine life will I see on the Destin sunset dolphin cruise?

The tour targets dolphins, but you may also spot sharks and other marine life in the Emerald Coast waters. Captain Daniel knows where to find them and narrates as you go.

How long is the sunset dolphin cruise?

The tour runs two hours from start to finish, leaving Destin Harbor and heading into the gulf to search for dolphins.

What safety gear is provided on the Bikkini Bottom cruise?

The boat supplies USCG-approved lifejackets for adults and children, plus all other safety equipment required. A toilet and washing sink are onboard.

Is there food or drink available on the boat?

The boat does not sell snacks or alcohol onboard, but both are available for purchase in the gift shop before you cruise. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks with you.