Boat Tours in Destin at a glance
- Our pick: Destin Dolphin Cruise: Fast Hydrojet & Wave Jumping, US$ 35 per person (1h, 4.77★ · 797).
- Top rated: Destin: Private Crab Island Charter & Paddle Boards, US$ 500 per group (4h, 4.93★ · 89).
- Best value: Destin Dolphin Cruise: 1.5-hour boat tour with wild dolphins, US$ 27 per person (1h 30m, 4.86★ · 634).
Price per person across the 26 options priced per person: US$ 27–US$ 488 (median US$ 62). With 100+ reviews: 21 of 42.
Of the 42 options: 38 with live guides in English, 34 with free cancellation, 40 with instant confirmation, 26 kid-friendly, 16 private and 37 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in Destin
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42 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Destin Dolphin Cruise: Fast Hydrojet & Wave Jumping One-hour Hydrojet dolphin cruise from Destin with Crab Island, Gulf views, and wave jumping. See dolphins, sharks, sea turtles. Small groups, hotel pickup available. Every day · 6 start times, 10:30 to 16:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.77 (797 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Destin Dolphin Cruise: 1.5-hour boat tour with wild dolphins Spend 1.5 hours on a 45-foot catamaran searching for wild dolphins in Destin Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Every day · 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 and 15:40 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.86 (634 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Destin: Sunset Dolphin Cruise from Sandestin Marina Ninety minutes watching dolphins at sunset from the Sandestin Baytowne Marina. Narrated cruise on calm Choctawhatchee Bay waters, all fees included, boarding 30 minutes early. Every day · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.67 (366 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 33 per person
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises in Destin: Glass-Bottom Boat Tour Narrated dolphin-watching cruise through Destin Harbor and East Pass into the Gulf of Mexico with glass-bottom viewing area. Every day · 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.72 (683 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Destin: Crab Island Tiki Boat Tour with Drinks & Swimming Three-hour tiki boat to Crab Island from Destin Harbor with captain, floats, onboard bathroom, and room for your own drinks. Small groups, dolphin sightings likely. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 ★ 4.87 (476 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
Snorkeling in Destin at Crab Island with Paddle Boards Snorkel Crab Island from Destin with shared paddle boards, lily pads and equipment included: wade the sandbar, search for crabs and relax between vendors and shallow water. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.92 (360 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Fort Walton Beach: Snorkeling & Dolphin Catamaran Tour Feel the salt air on a Fort Walton Beach snorkeling tour, spot dolphins from a catamaran, and cruise past Crab Island with gear and local crew included. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.66 (199 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 72 per person
Destin Harbor Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Catamaran Views Watch dolphins from a catamaran-style boat on Destin Harbor's emerald waters at sunset, with a live guide and 1.5-hour narrated cruise included. Every day · 16:00, 17:30, 18:00 and 18:30 · All ages ★ 4.78 (345 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Destin Dolphin Watching Cruise: 1.5-hour boat tour Cruise East Pass and Choctawhatchee Bay on a 1.5-hour dolphin watching tour from Destin with a Coast Guard-certified captain, spot wild dolphins. Every day · 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.68 (205 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Crab Island Pontoon Boat Tour Destin: 3-Hour Small Group Charter Three-hour pontoon boat tour to Crab Island from Destin with captain, six guests max, floating lily pad and paddleboards included. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 ★ 4.95 (264 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Sunset Dolphin Cruise Destin: 2-Hour Emerald Coast Tour Two-hour sunset dolphin cruise on the Emerald Coast with Captain Daniel, a live English-speaking guide, and USCG-approved lifejackets for all ages. Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.96 (313 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 36 per person
Destin: Private Pontoon to Crab Island & Dolphin Cruise Private pontoon charter to Crab Island with captain included, snorkeling gear, paddle board & water toys. Choose 3–6 hours, max 6 passengers, BYOB. Next departure: 2 Mar 2027 ★ 4.99 (231 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 419 per group
Private Crab Island Pontoon Charter with Double Slides Rent a private double-decker pontoon with slides, life jackets and paddleboard for up to 10 people in Destin: anchor at Crab Island and swim in shallow. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 ★ 4.89 (207 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 600 per group
Destin Harbor Lights Night Cruise: BYOB Evening on the Water Cruise Destin Harbor at night with a USCG-licensed captain, cooler and ice provided. Bring your own drinks and watch the waterfront glow for 90 minutes. Every day · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.68 (266 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Crab Island Sandbar Cruise from Destin: 3-Hour Tiki Boat Cruise through Destin Harbor on a tiki boat to Crab Island, where you anchor and float in shallow turquoise water with cooler, ice and cups provided. Next departure: 14 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.85 (1,309 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN from US$ 89 per person
Also popular with travelers
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Destin Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Tiki Boat & BYOB 1.5-hour sunset cruise on Destin's tiki boat with USCG-licensed captain. BYOB, cooler and ice provided. Smooth waters, dolphin sightings, perfect for groups and photos. Every day · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (483 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 69 per person
Buccaneer Pirate Cruise Destin: Sword Fights & Treasure Hunts Sail aboard Destin's only pirate ship for an interactive cruise through East Pass and past Crab Island, with sword fights, water gun battles. Every day · 11:30, 14:30 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.82 (158 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 62 per person
Destin: Crab Island Boat Excursion & Water Toys from Sandestin 4.5-hour boat trip to Crab Island from Sandestin with Coast Guard captain, water toys, restroom and shade included. Small coolers and BYOB welcome. All ages ★ 4.54 (115 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Destin Private Pontoon Boat Charter: Crab Island & Dolphin Tours Private pontoon boat charter in Destin for up to 6 guests with captain, paddle boards and snorkel gear included: customize your day between Crab Island. Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 ★ 4.98 (94 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 320 per group
Destin: Private Crab Island Charter & Paddle Boards Private boat charter to Crab Island in Destin with paddle boards, snorkel gear, 18-ft lily pad and captain included. You control the itinerary. Every day · 12:00 ★ 4.93 (89 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 500 per group
Destin Harbor Cruise: 360° Views with Floating Tiki Bar Cruise Destin Harbor at night with a captain and your choice of drinks: cooler, ice and glassware provided. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (83 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 60 per person
Destin Hydrojet Dolphin & Sunset Cruise with Wildlife Sunset cruise aboard the Hydrojet in Destin Harbor and the Gulf, with a live English-speaking guide spotting dolphins, sharks. Every day · 16:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.70 (66 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Pontoon Boat Rental Destin: Captain to Crab Island Rent a 24-foot pontoon boat in Destin Harbor for 4 to 10 hours. Fuel included, seats up to 12, and Crab Island is 5 minutes away. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 12:30 ★ 4.92 (64 reviews) Duration: 4h–10h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 260 per group
3-Hour Tiki Bar Boat Cruise in Destin: Secluded Beach & Harbor Cruise through Destin Harbor on a tiki boat for three hours, anchor at a secluded beach, and bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy on the water. Every day · 12:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (58 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Compare 18 more options for Boat Tours in Destin
From US$ 34 per person · 1 h to 8 h
Destin: Crab Island Tour with Paddleboards & Dolphin Spotting Feel the buzz of Crab Island’s sandbar, try paddleboards, spot dolphins, and relax on floating sofas, plus restroom on board and local guide included. Next departure: 2 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.97 (99 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Crab Island Snorkeling Tour: Private Pontoon with Inflatables Snorkel Crab Island from your own private tri-toon pontoon in Destin with floating lilly pad, paddleboards and masks included. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 ★ 4.88 (136 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 450 per group
Destin: Crab Island Charter with Toys & Family Restroom Step onto a Destin Crab Island charter for four hours of floating, swimming, and dolphin spotting. Includes floats, toys, water, and a roomy restroom onboard. Next departure: 29 Sep 2027 · All ages ★ 4.95 (138 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour from Destin: Jet Ski Speed Ride the world's largest jet ski on a 1-hour dolphin tour from Destin: cruise the Gulf at speed, watch dolphins in their habitat up close. Next departure: 13 Mar 2027 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (84 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
Private Crab Island Pontoon Charter with Slide: Up to 12 Private double-decker pontoon with twin slides and restroom for up to 12 at Crab Island near Destin. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 ★ 4.93 (97 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 650 per group
Destin Snorkeling and Shelling: Two-Stop Adventure Snorkel the Jetties and grassy flats near Destin for three hours, hunt shells and seahorses with your captain, and watch for dolphins. Bring your own cooler and beverages. Next departure: 20 Jul 2027 · All ages ★ 4.75 (124 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Crab Island Pontoon Charter Destin: Lounge & Marine Life Private pontoon charter from Destin dock to Crab Island and Destin Harbor with up to nine passengers, a captain who handles the boat. Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 ★ 4.93 (42 reviews) Duration: 4h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 497 per group
Snorkeling in Destin: Private Pontoon with Equipment Private pontoon charter in Destin for up to 6 guests with captain, snorkel gear, paddle board and lily pad included. Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 ★ 4.87 (55 reviews) Duration: 2h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 245 per group
Snorkeling in Destin on a Private Catamaran Sail a private catamaran 30 to 45 minutes to snorkel near Destin or Crab Island, with equipment, cooler and bean bag chairs included. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 ★ 4.94 (63 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 475 per group
Snorkeling in Destin: Private Boat with Dolphins & Crab Island Private snorkeling boat cruise in Destin for groups up to 6, fully customizable from 2 to 8 hours. You pick the duration and what you want to do. Every day · 20 start times, 08:00 to 18:30 ★ 5.00 (28 reviews) Duration: 2h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 385 per group
Snorkeling in Destin: Private Pontoon with Crab Island Private pontoon charter in Destin for up to 16 guests with snorkeling gear, paddle boards and a lily pad included. Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (30 reviews) Duration: 2h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 480 per group
Private Inshore Fishing Charter in Destin: Bays & Backcountry Private inshore fishing charter in Destin's bays and backcountry flats for redfish, spotted seatrout and flounder with a licensed local captain who. Every day · 07:00 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (27 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 488 per person
Destin Family Fishing Party Boat: Deep Sea & Bottom Fishing Six-hour party boat fishing trip from Destin into the Gulf of Mexico, 10–15 miles out to the reef. Each angler gets a rod, bait and license included. Every day except Saturday · 07:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.11 (28 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 123 per person
Crab Island Charter from Destin: Customized for Your Group Private boat charter from Destin to Crab Island for up to 30 guests, customized by your crew: floats, lily pads and water included, so you set the itinerary. Next departure: 15 Mar 2027 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,000 per group
Crab Island Pontoon Charter: Private Boat for 18 Private pontoon charter from Destin Harbor to Crab Island for groups up to 18, with onboard restroom, sound system and inflatable floats. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 1,350 per group
Snorkeling in St. Andrews Bay: Private boat with dolphins Snorkel St. Andrews Bay and Shell Island on a private 3-hour boat tour with a captain guide, exploring marine life and relaxing on white sand beaches. Tue–Sat · 07:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 399 per group
3-Hour Snorkeling Safari in Destin Harbor: Boat Cruise & Swim Snorkel Destin Harbor on a 3-hour boat cruise with a USCG-licensed captain: cooler, ice and water included. Next departure: 14 Mar 2027 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 89 per person
St. Andrews Bay Dolphin Snorkeling Tour: , Private, 6 Pax Private 2-hour dolphin and snorkeling tour in St. Andrews Bay with a captain guiding your group to dolphin hotspots. Next departure: 19 Jul 2027 Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per group
The top 12 of 42 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destin Dolphin Cruise: Fast Hydrojet & Wave JumpingOur pick | US$ 35 per person | 1h | 4.77★ · 797 | Every day · 6 start times, 10:30 to 16:00 | English |
| Destin: Private Crab Island Charter & Paddle BoardsTop ratedPrivate | US$ 500 per group up to 10 people · ≈ US$ 50 per person if 10 go | 4h | 4.93★ · 89 | Every day · 12:00 | English |
| Destin Dolphin Cruise: 1.5-hour boat tour with wild dolphinsBest value | US$ 27 per person | 1h 30m | 4.86★ · 634 | Every day · 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 and 15:40 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Destin: Sunset Dolphin Cruise from Sandestin Marina | US$ 33 per person | 1h 30m | 4.67★ · 366 | Every day · 16:00 | English |
| Dolphin & Sunset Cruises in Destin: Glass-Bottom Boat Tour | US$ 39 per person | 1h 30m | 4.72★ · 683 | Every day · 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 | English |
| Destin: Crab Island Tiki Boat Tour with Drinks & SwimmingGroup of up to 12 | US$ 78 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 476 | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling in Destin at Crab Island with Paddle Boards | US$ 59 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 360 | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | English |
| Fort Walton Beach: Snorkeling & Dolphin Catamaran Tour | US$ 72 per person | 3h | 4.66★ · 199 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Destin Harbor Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Catamaran Views | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.78★ · 345 | Every day · 16:00, 17:30, 18:00 and 18:30 | English |
| Destin Dolphin Watching Cruise: 1.5-hour boat tour | US$ 27 per person | 1h 30m | 4.68★ · 205 | Every day · 15:30 | English |
| Crab Island Pontoon Boat Tour Destin: 3-Hour Small Group CharterGroup of up to 6 | US$ 75 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 264 | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | English |
| Sunset Dolphin Cruise Destin: 2-Hour Emerald Coast Tour | US$ 36 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 313 | Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat · 16:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (16): Destin: Private Crab Island Charter & Paddle Boards (US$ 500 per group) · Destin: Private Pontoon to Crab Island & Dolphin Cruise (US$ 419 per group) · Private Crab Island Pontoon Charter with Double Slides (US$ 600 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (8): Destin: Crab Island Tiki Boat Tour with Drinks & Swimming (US$ 78 per person) · Crab Island Pontoon Boat Tour Destin: 3-Hour Small Group Charter (US$ 75 per person) · Destin Harbor Lights Night Cruise: BYOB Evening on the Water (US$ 79 per person)