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    Cruise Fort Walton Beach on a 2-Hour Dolphin Tour

    2-hour dolphin cruise with a narrated harbor tour and included drinks

    4.8 stars• 1.3K reviews
    From$34/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 Hour

    Includes

    Drinks, Narrated harbor tour

    Highlights

    Cruise from Fort Walton Beach through Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Harbor, then head out to look for wild dolphins. When Gulf conditions are rough, you’ll explore calmer bay waters for coastal scenery and wildlife.
    • Cruise through Choctawhatchee Bay and pass the Crab Island sandbar
    • Tour Destin Harbor with brief narrated commentary
    • Search for wild dolphins in their natural habitat
    • Switch to a protected bay cruise if Gulf waters are too rough
    • Cool off on a “wet” cruise with deckhands spraying water cannons in summer

    What's Included

    • Beer
    • Wine
    • Soda
    • Water

    Things to know

    During hot summer months, this may be a “wet” cruise due to water cannons, so wear attire you don’t mind getting wet.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Arrive 45 minutes early for check-in. Pick up your boarding passes from the ticket booth at least 30 minutes before departure.

    If you miss your boat trip, you cannot be refunded or rescheduled.

    In hot summer months, this can be a “wet” cruise because deckhands may spray water cannons to cool you off. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet.

    Meeting details

    1350 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast Fort Walton Beach, FL US 32548

    Experience provided by Destin's Original Sea Blaster
    Experience provided by Destin's Original Sea Blaster

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    Adult

    $34.65

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $23.10

    Ages 5-12

    0

    Toddler/Infant

    $4.62

    Ages 4 and under

    0

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    This dolphin cruise operation consistently delivers high-energy, entertaining experiences according to enthusiastic guests. The crew gets special praise across reviews, with captains Nick, Scott, Skylar, Eli, and crew members keeping everyone engaged with music, jokes, and an infectious party vibe. People love how attentive the staff is with drink refills and making sure all ages feel included. The dolphin sightings are apparently reliable—reviewers mention seeing 20+ dolphins jumping and surfing waves, plus the fun bonus of hand-feeding seagulls mid-cruise. The sunset tours are clearly the crowd favorite, though bundle up if you're going in winter months since it gets chilly once the sun drops. One guest noted feeling pressured about the onboard photo policy, which wasn't disclosed upfront and felt pushy. That aside, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors saying it was a trip highlight and returning each time they're in town. The combination of dolphins, drinks, music, and genuinely fun crew creates memorable outings that seem to exceed expectations.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    So a little backstory, we went on our dolphin cruise on the rainiest day of our vacation and were convinced that it was going to get rained out, but our captain was a trooper and decided that he was down if we were! They handed out free rain ponchos before we left the dock, and made sure we knew that even though we were still going on the cruise that we were also going to get a rain check as well! Even though it was absolutely POURING rain it was an absolute BLAST! If anything the rain made it more fun! We saw a whole bunch of dolphins! This is an absolute MUST for your next vacation in Destin!

    Photo of Shaylee Howard

    Shaylee Howard

    May 18, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    So a little backstory, we went on our dolphin cruise on the rainiest day of our vacation and were convinced that it was going to get rained out, but our captain was a trooper and decided that he was down if we were! They handed out free rain ponchos before we left the dock, and made sure we knew that even though we were still going on the cruise that we were also going to get a rain check as well! Even though it was absolutely POURING rain it was an absolute BLAST! If anything the rain made it more fun! We saw a whole bunch of dolphins! This is an absolute MUST for your next vacation in Destin!

    Photo of Shaylee Howard

    Shaylee Howard

    May 18, 2026

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