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Watch the Gulf’s evening light tilt over Destin Harbor on a 90–120 minute dolphin-watching cruise that sails past Okaloosa Island and Crab Island. Family-friendly with onboard restrooms and blankets, it’s a low-effort way to catch dolphins and a classic Florida sunset.
Watch the Gulf’s evening light tilt over Destin Harbor on a 90–120 minute dolphin-watching cruise that sails past Okaloosa Island and Crab Island. Family-friendly with onboard restrooms and blankets, it’s a low-effort way to catch dolphins and a classic Florida sunset.
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Operated by Sandy Bottom Boat Tours · Destin, Florida
The boat slips free from the marina as late light pools across the Gulf; the hull hums and the crew tunes the mood with low music while blankets are handed out for the cooling breeze. In the half-light, Destin Harbor unfurls—docks, fishing boats and the low profile of Okaloosa Island passing by—and the captain pilots toward the shallow, sand-shelf waters of Crab Island where dolphins often play at dusk.
easy.
1.5–2 hours.
Minimal fitness required; must be able to board and move safely on a small passenger vessel
The cruise runs approximately 90–120 minutes, including a leisurely pass through Destin Harbor and a stop near Crab Island for sunset viewing.
Yes—this vessel is equipped with an onboard restroom for guest use during the cruise.
The tour is suitable for all ages; infants can remain in strollers and only service animals are permitted on board per the operator’s policy.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; trips may be canceled for bad weather or if minimum passenger numbers aren’t met.
Destin grew from a 19th-century fishing settlement known as "the luckiest fishing village" and its harbor and sandbars reflect both natural currents and decades of dredging for navigation and recreation.
Avoid feeding or approaching marine life and minimize single-use plastics; local operators support guidelines to protect dolphin behavior and water quality.
Sandy Bottom Boat Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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