Destin Excursions Worth Splurging On

Plan your next Destin vacation with these exciting local adventures

BY KATIE GARRISON

IT’S NO SECRET THAT DESTIN IS THE CROWN JEWEL for family vacations. Aside from the area’s beauty, there’s so much fun to be had. Our favorite and highly recommended excursions include dolphin cruises, fishing charters and parasailing. So take your pick — the Emerald Coast is your oyster!

◀ Smile N’Wave Sailing Adventures

Located right on the Destin Harbor, Smile N’ Wave Sailing Adventures offers patrons the chance to hop aboard a private 39-foot trimaran sailing boat! Each trip is personalized for your group, and the crew can take you to highly populated dolphin spots. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in an authentic experience along the emerald waters. SailingInDestin.com

▲ Wet-N-Wild Watersports

As one of the closest spots to Crab Island, within 300 feet to be exact, Wet-N-Wild Watersports offers many different excursion options for the whole family. With several other tours, including dolphin tours, Jet Skis, pontoons and trips to Crab Island — they do it all! They also offer parasailing tours which are a blast! Wet-N-Wild Watersports is an all-in-one spot and is a must when visiting Destin. DestinFlBoatRentals.com

Gilligan’s Watersports WaveRunners, pontoon rentals, parasailing — Gilligan’s Watersports has what you’re looking for! For an exciting evening experience, check out their Thursday night chartered pontoon cruise, including unobstructed sunset views and a fireworks display. GilligansOfDestin.com

◀ Destin Inshore Guides

Destin Inshore Guides offers four- to six-hour inshore Gulf, bay and specialized kids fishing trips. The abundance of fish in the Destin area makes an inshore trip just as thrilling as a deep-sea excursion. Their affordable charter fishing trips include inshore Gulf fishing, bay fishing, shark fishing and even fishing at night. DestinInshoreGuides.com

Olin Marler’s Charters

Offering everything from dolphin tours to fishing charters, Olin Marler's Charters is a one-stop shop for excursions. They also have options for private and semi-private fishing charters and experiences. OlinMarlerCharterBoats.com

Screaming Eagle Sports

Screaming Eagle Sports is an exciting way to experience excursions in Destin. They have several different types of cruises, including private cruises, sunset cruises and Crab Island charters. Thursday nights offer a unique experience aboard the patriotic Screaming Eagle, with an exciting fireworks display. ScreamingEagle-Sports.business.site

Swoop II Party Boat Fishing

▶ Destin Pontoon Charters

This family-owned business has enjoyed Destin for over 20 years, leading them to create Destin Pontoon Charters in 2018. From their years of vacationing in Destin, they know exactly what to offer their customers. Their charters are perfect for a day on the water and a trip to Crab Island. DestinPontoonCharters.com

Guests looking to catch a large variety of local fish should consider a fishing adventure aboard one of Swoop's party boats. Go beyond your comfort zone and hit the water for a truly unique and rewarding fishing experience! Swoop's deep sea fishing excursions have experienced captains who know the right spots to hit. SwoopPartyBoat.com

▲ Destin Elite Carts

Golf carts offer a seamless commute from beach to bay and everything in between. This premier golf-cart rental spot, Destin Elite Carts, prides itself on exceptional customer service and convenience.

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Miss

Nautica Destin

Charters Located at the Destin Harbor, the beautiful Miss Nautica charter vessel and its captain will take you to the best fishing spots in the area. With over 25 years of experience, the captain is familiar with the best secret fishing spots. You and your crew will have the ultimate fishing experience! DestinPrivateFishingCharters.com