Dolphin Cruise: Discover Destin's Marine Life

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Join Southern Star Dolphin Cruise for an unforgettable dolphin watching tour. Enjoy close encounters with dolphins, seabirds, and stunning sunsets on Florida’s Emerald Coast.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Emerald Coast - Our guide will narrate various landmarks and wildlife sightings along Destin Harbor, East Pass, and Crab Island

What's Included

Southern Star Dolphin Cruise
Lunch
Snacks
Alcoholic beverages
In-vehicle air conditioning
On-board restrooms

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Experience the extraordinary aboard Southern Star, Destin’s Original Dolphin Cruise! On this dolphin watching tour, you will observe coastal bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat on our family-friendly adventure. Experience up-close viewing of dolphins, seabirds, and a variety of marine life.
Cruise the pristine waters of Florida’s Emerald Coast…

Location

Southern Star Dolphin Cruise

Harbor Boulevard

Go to the red ticket booth, marina level of the property, located on the left-hand side of Margaritaville.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.6

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K238tsstever

Mar 1, 2026

First time to Destin - Captain and crew are amazing. It was exactly what we wanted the experience to be like.

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Lanierl2026

Feb 12, 2026

Great experience - Enjoyed seeing the dolphins up close

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Wdzorro

Dec 30, 2025

Our favorite dolphin cruise ever - We have gone on a lot of dolphin cruises over the years, mostly in South Carolina. The Southern Star Dolphin Cruise in Destin, Florida put them all to shame. We saw more dolphins than all the others combined! The Captain and crew were all very personable and knowledgeable. This boat has two decks, indoor and outdoor seating, glass panels in the bottom, bathrooms, and a snack bar. We have had a terrible year, healthwise, and went in this vacation to spend time with family for Christmas. This tour was one of the last things we did and made for a wonderful ending to a great vacation. Thank you all for doing such a great job!

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414cedricw

Oct 19, 2025

Over joyed with the views!! Sunset cruise a must while in Destin. Amazing Crew!!! - Family eve fun on sunset cruise. We took cruise on sister pirate ship and was recommended to take sunset tour next day. Glad we did. Great experience!! Saw dolphins with son and wife. Meet some great people. Captain and crew did am amazing job keeping us entertained and safe. Awesome !! In Destin, this cruise is a must!!!!!!! Book book book.

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Lindin_r

Oct 13, 2025

Wonderful - This is wonderful trip we saw dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, and some more. This is amazing experience.

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Jphontheroad

Oct 9, 2025

Don't miss the dolphins - We went on the 2:30 cruise and saw lots of dolphins playing. The captain let everyone know which side of the ship the dolphins were on and where to go to see them. The ship could get rocky but not enough to get sick. The crew were helpful with ideas of what to see. Very enjoyable!

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Q7102xijamesb

Aug 14, 2025

Saw many dolphins on this relaxing and enjoyable cruise. - Big boat - was comfortable and easy to move around in. Traveled in the Bay and out into the Gulf. We were able to spot multiple dolphins on several occassions. At one point the captain "created waves" so we could see the dolphins ride them. We were also able to circle and area for a good 10 minutes and watch 5 dolphins. The ship had a snack bar with hotdogs, drinks and other snacks that were reasonable. It was a good experience and we got what we paid for (seeing dolphins) in multiples.

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Bonnie_m

Oct 16, 2025

Boating 🚢 in Santorini - Enjoyed the the boat tour, but the food wasn't so pleasant. We did enjoy the 🌞 set and the people on board as well as the sites.

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Explore58915494113

Feb 16, 2026

Would not cancel, refund due to high winds, waves. - Other ships canceled due to high wind, waves. Would not issue refund but did provide vouchers for future.

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Navigate17559004724

Nov 26, 2025

Becka - Becka was extremely unhelpful. Worst person I’ve ever dealt with in all my years. She runs the company. Appalling. Told me to basically Go away

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From $43

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult