Daytime Cruise
Sunshine and Dolphins along the Gulf of Mexico!
Experience the Gulf: Daytime Boat Tours with Dolphin Sightings!
Embark on our Daytime Dolphin Tour in beautiful Destin, Florida, and enjoy the warm sunshine of the Gulf of Mexico. While on board, you'll have the chance to observe playful dolphins in their natural habitat, leaping and playing in the waters. As part of our 2-hour narrated tours, you'll explore notable sights, experience fascinating bird feeding and shrimp net operations, and cruise through the bay, harbor, and Gulf of Mexico, offering an educational and exciting experience for all. And for even more enjoyment in the sun, don't miss the chance to go around Crab Island, a local favorite known for its vibrant atmosphere. Additionally, our glass-bottom boat bar provides a range of refreshments, including beer and snacks, ensuring you can relax and savor every moment during your daytime boat ride under the Florida sun. We also offer a sunset boat tour and a fireworks cruise, each providing a unique experience to connect with the natural beauty of the area.
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• Glass Bottom Boat does not have a glass floor; instead, it has windows below water level at the isolated bottom of the boat; There are no Glass Bottom Boats in our area that have a glass floor, and we take pride in having the largest number of windows below water level.
• Our captains advise us that marine life (e.g., dolphins and sea turtles) tends to be more easily spotted during our morning trips, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t find any in the afternoon.
• Our tour boat fits up to 149 people.
• Read the restrictions.
• There are no stops that will be made at Crab Island — you might only go around it.
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• Restrooms available aboard.
• Tips and positive online reviews are greatly appreciated and encouraged — leaving a 5-star review entitles you to have a 20% discount on any service offered by Boogies Watersports when you book next time with us at the information center.
• You might be encountered by our marketing team who sometimes attends trips to collect pictures and videos of our customers for advertising purposes; If you do not feel comfortable about being filmed, please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate your request.
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• 2-hour narrated cruise.
• Educational features such as underwater viewing, bird feeding, and shrimp net operation.
• Tour through the Choctawhatchee Bay, Harbor, and Gulf of Mexico.
• Beer, wine, sodas, daiquiris, and snacks are sold onboard.
• May walk on board with one drink but no coolers.
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• Beverages and snacks for sale. Cash or Credit Card.
• No coolers and changing tables.
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• Purchase or Pick Up Prepaid Tickets: 16 Harbor Blvd. Destin, FL 32541. Look for our Boogies Watersports sales booth, located on the Upper or Lower Level to the left of Margaritaville.
• Departure Point: Left of Margaritaville in front of the Marina.
• Ending Point: The cruise will end back at the Departure Point.
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• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Light Jacket in the Cooler Season
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• No Coolers on board.
• No Dogs Allowed Except Service Dogs.
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Please cancel 24 hours prior to departure for a full refund. Once the boat leaves the docks we will not issue a refund. If the trip is cut short due to inclement weather or boat issues we will issue a raincheck that can be used for a different cruise date and time. If the trip is canceled by Boogies Watersports you will be issued a full refund minus the ticket fee if booked online.
Guest Testimonials: Our Daytime Cruises Shine!
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"It was an overcast day so not too hot!! Everyone was awesome. We had fun feeding the birds. We saw LOTS of dolphins. The sights from under water were cool too."
Kim LAWS
September 2024 — Google
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"Captain White and the crew were so friendly and you could tell they wanted us to have a great time. That we did!!!"
Bobby Wines bobbywines
September 2024 — Google
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"Amazing experience, we were able to see dolphins really close and we could not have had a better weather."
Leonardo Moura
August 2024 — Google
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"Very relaxing cruise! Captain was entertaining and informative. Ride was smooth, and the staff was great!"
Dave Miles
August 2024 — Google
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"Had a great time. Enjoyed our time out on the water. Saw a few dolphins, the crew was entertaining."
Elba Salguero
August 2024 — Google
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"We did the dolphin cruise, which was fantastic! The crew was great and the bartender was fantastic with kids. Misti, Daisy, and Amie were very helpful!"
HEATHER Fournier
August 2024 — Google
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"The Dolphin Cruise was wonderful seen lots of dolphins! The captain and crew was very knowledgeable and very nice! We highly recommend Boogies"
Dinah Lipe
August 2024 — Google
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"Our captain made sure we saw lots of dolphins and sea turtles. The ship was nice and clean, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!"
Graciela Garcia
July 2024 — Google
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"wonderful tour and were most helpful to our family"
Frances Much
July 2024 — Google
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"We got to see dolphins 10 minutes into the cruise!"
Jenny Killebrew
July 2024 — Google
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"was so much fun for our whole family (big kids and little kids)!"
Leigh McAfee
July 2024 — Google
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"Don’t ever book with anyone else! There is no one better!"
Brett Dunn
July 2024 — Google
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"Super fun!! Had a great time with the family!"
Maria Lopez
July 2024 — Google
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"Damian & JW & Hannah , I enjoyed the boat ride an Hannah was very nice an I loved the crab and the captain kept me engaged"
Juicy BabyLee
July 2024 — Google
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"Very nice experience"
Sherlyn Hernandez
July 2024 — Google
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"Great time. Dolphins up close. Lots of fun. Great captain and crew! Definitely recommend."
Debra Snider
July 2024 — Google
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"Having an awesome time on our dolphin cruise!! Damian, Jw, and Elydia have been great!!"
Ashley Hobdy
July 2024 — Google
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"JW, Lydia and Captain Damian welcomed us aboard the boat, and provided excellent service throughout the cruise. I would highly recommend!"
Zach Nilsen
July 2024 — Google
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"Captain Damian jw elydia are great hosts. Must do"
David Khoobehi
July 2024 — Google
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"We loved it! The captain was full of exciting information, jokes and done everything he could to find dolphins. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it."
Kayla Thacker
June 2024 — Google
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"Awesome experience! Super nice folks 😎"
Christine Pierce
June 2024 — Google
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"Great experience! The kiddos loved it too! Captain Justy does a great job! Hannah and JW do a great job too and are a great addition to the crew!"
Rita Rouse
June 2024 — Google
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"Lots of fun! Our whole family loved it! ☺️ Justy, JW and Hannah are great!"
Laura Rouse
June 2024 — Google
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"Awesome boat trip! Saw tons of dolphins!! Justy Hannah and JW!"
Josh Kennedy
June 2024 — Google
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"stopped Dolphins within 5 mins of being on the tour! Great fun, friendly captain and staff!!"
Victoria Meyer
June 2024 — Google
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"Best dolphin cruise ever! Staff is superb and saw several dolphins!"
Nikki Bunton
June 2024 — Google
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"Great time with family . Captain very informative. Bartender very helpful."
James Jaso
June 2024 — Google
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"The staff were great! This experience was far and above my expectations."
Susan Lowe
June 2024 — Google
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"Damien, Hannah, & JW were the best crew! Many close encounters on our dolphin tour, we’ll be back soon."
Macy Morris
June 2024 — Google
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"Great crew, very polite and we got a chance to get guided back into the harbor by a dolphin."
Eric Fleming
June 2024 — Google
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"The dolphin cruise is another fantastic option for families. It offers a great opportunity to see the harbor, beautiful Gulf waters, spot dolphins, and to see Crab Island."
Margarita Kniazhina
June 2024 — Google
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"Definitely was a good time Captain an his crew did a great job saw plenty of dolphins an was very knowledgeable"
kelz&P CREW
June 2024 — Google
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"I had so such fun on the dolphin tour. Thanks Nik S for scheduling our tour You were great. Also Captain Scott was so informative. Thank you"
Donna Hurst
June 2024 — Google
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"Amazing experience! Nik S was so accommodating when scheduling and we learned so much from Captain Scott! Perfect way to celebrate my aunts 80th birthday!"
tama puhr
June 2024 — Google
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"Dolphin tour was awesome. Saw quite a few dolphins and the guide was very informative. Loved the sights and the beautiful sights."
Valiere Cannon
June 2024 — Google
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"Crew was super nice and the captain did an amazing job finding dolphins for us to see. The crew girl that was mixing drinks was friendly and patient with the kids wanting snacks."
Cindy Owens
June 2024 — Google
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"Our family had a real nice time on this boat"
Florence Douglas
June 2024 — Google
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"Had a blast with my mom on this dolphin cruise on vacation!!"
Sarah Basham
June 2024 — Google
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"Me encantó, súper recomendado👌🏼 excelente servicio, no te quedes sin echarte una pasada por Boogies😳😍😍"
Gerardo Diaz
May 2024 — Google
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"This experience was above and beyond. All of the gentlemen on the ship were so nice, welcoming, and helpful. The boat was very spacious. We seen at least 14 dolphins. One even swam with us for the last end of our trip."
Miranda Sanders
May 2024 — Google
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"Johnny and the whole crew are the best on the harbor. No comparison"
Tyler McMullen
May 2024 — Google
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"Had such a fun “mother/daughter” day down on the Destin harbor and riding this boat! Capt Scott greeted us as we boarded and crew members Justin and Matt took pics, gave advice"
Sara Simon
April 2024 — Google
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“The ride was perfect the boat has shade and ac, which was very comfortable, the caption Justin takes safety very serious they have a bar on the boat, they played a few games for us very enjoyable ”
Jess M
August 2023 — Google
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“The perfect dolphin tour! Our family of all adults enjoyed! The frozen daqaris are amazing (we loved the non-alcoholic ones too) saw lots of dolphins and had the best crew!”
Daniela Binns
August 2023 — Google
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“Justin is a great and highly entertaining captain. He gave great commentary, pointed out all the dolphins, and gave an awesome tour. Hannah, the bartender, was also fantastic. The drinks were fast and cheap and the trip was a lot of fun.”
Lindsey Jones
August 2023 — Google
Daytime Cruise Prices
Toddler
(Ages 0-3)
$5
Child
(Ages 4-14)
$23
Adult
(Ages 15-59)
$33
Senior
(Ages 60+)
$28
