things to do in Mary Esther, FL

Cruise a shaded, open-air boat with music and views across Pensacola Bay

Cruise Destin Harbor at sunset on the 80-foot Southern Star and watch for dolphins

Glide 500 ft over Santa Rosa Sound on a 10–12 minute flight with stunning Pensacola Beach views

Cruise Pensacola Bay and watch for dolphins on a 1.5–2 hour boat tour

Parasail near Crab Island with a 12-minute flight and 90-minute boat ride

Learn deep sea fishing fundamentals with a friendly crew on a family-oriented 6-hour trip

Snorkel from the Soundside Cruiser and look for dolphins in 3 hours

Cruise to Crab Island on a private pontoon with water toys for up to 10

Wade, swim, and unwind at Destin's Crab Island

Ride self-drive Yamaha WaveRunners across Santa Rosa Sound with fuel and gear included

Search for dolphins and enjoy a Destin sunset aboard a Coast Guard certified catamaran

Take the helm and cruise Destin-Fort Walton Beach waters at your own pace

Try nearshore fishing with reels and bait provided for anglers of all experience levels

Cruise 14 miles by helicopter over Destin’s beaches and waterways

Sunset views, narrated sights, and possible dolphin encounters

Cruise Pensacola waters on a covered pontoon while looking for dolphins

Cruise coastal waters, look for wild dolphins, and relax at a boat-only island

Cruise Destin Harbor at sunset and look for dolphins

Spend 3 hours snorkeling and spotting dolphins on the Soundside Cruiser

Play at Crab Island on a private double-slide pontoon with gear for up to 10

Unwind on a captained tiki boat with restroom and bottled water as the sun sets

Cruise Destin Harbor by pontoon with hot chocolate and blankets

Search Destin’s Gulf and bay waters for wild dolphins and harbor views

Create a candlelit beach proposal with 4-foot Marry Me letters