Destin Harbor
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Parasailing in Destin
Just Chute Me · Sunshine Destin
Destin's most-reviewed parasail. Flyers 6+, and observers as young as 3 can ride along.
Check times & book →Parasailing, Crab Island, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, surf lessons, banana boats, jet skis and kayaks. Filter by where you're staying, who's coming and how old the kids are, then book in a tap.
Float hundreds of feet over the Gulf. Non-flyers can usually ride along on the boat.
Destin's most-reviewed parasail. Flyers 6+, and observers as young as 3 can ride along.
Check times & book →A 12-minute flight with a 90-minute boat ride.
Check times & book →Destin's famous sandbar party: anchor up, float, swim and hit the floating food vendors.
The budget way in: a shared 4-hour Crab Island trip for up to 30 guests.
Check times & book →Your own captained pontoon for up to 16, from 2 to 8 hours depending on the season.
Check times & book →A private captained trip for up to 12, in 4, 6 or 8 hours.
Check times & book →A luxury Barletta tritoon for up to 9, with a paddleboard, snorkel gear and a floating hammock included.
Check times & book →The splurge: a private yacht for up to 12, leaving from Miramar Beach. The captain and crew fee is separate.
Check times & book →Clear Gulf water, sea life and usually some dolphins on the way out.
Dolphin watching plus snorkeling at two spots.
Check times & book →A big-boat snorkel trip for groups of up to 49.
Check times & book →Three hours of swimming and snorkeling, with complimentary beer, wine, soda and water.
Check times & book →From a cheap party boat with all the gear to a private offshore charter. Destin is "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village."
The classic Destin party boat: bait, tackle and a crew to help. You fish, they clean.
Check times & book →An afternoon trip built for first-timers and kids.
Check times & book →Their most popular trip, a morning deep-sea run for the whole family.
Check times & book →A private inshore trip in calmer bay water for up to 10. Easy on little ones.
Check times & book →Something different: bow fishing on the bay for up to 10.
Check times & book →Catch-and-release shark fishing for the thrill-seekers.
Check times & book →A private offshore charter for up to 6, with options from 4 to 12 hours.
Check times & book →Quiet, breezy and the best seat for a sunset. Most trips are priced per boat.
A 3-hour sail with a swim stop and the sunset, priced for up to 6.
Check times & book →A 4-hour custom sail with swimming and snorkeling, for up to 6.
Check times & book →An all-ages sailing trip out to Santa Rosa Island, priced for up to 6.
Check times & book →Gulf waves when they're up, or the endless wave behind a boat when they're not.
One-on-one coaching to get you standing on a board.
Check times & book →Learn with friends or the family in a small group.
Check times & book →A 1.5-hour family-friendly lesson. Ages 6+.
Check times & book →Ride the wave behind the boat. It's easier than ocean surfing and great for first-timers.
Check times & book →Speed, spray and plenty of screaming.
A jet ski pulls the whole crew on a banana boat across the bay. Watch for dolphins.
Check times & book →A guided jet ski ride out to where the dolphins are.
Check times & book →Rent by the hour on the Fort Walton side.
Check times & book →Jet ski rentals on Destin Harbor, from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Check times & book →Be your own captain. Great for big families who want to go at their own pace.
Drive yourself to Crab Island and look for dolphins on the way.
Check times & book →A pontoon rental on the Fort Walton side.
Check times & book →Two waterslides off the top deck, about 15 minutes from Crab Island.
Check times & book →Quiet, close to the water and great for one or two people.
A guided tour in see-through kayaks on the Santa Rosa Sound.
Check times & book →LED-lit clear kayaks after dark. Ages 5+.
Check times & book →Grab a board by the hour or the week.
Check times & book →Private or semi-private two-hour lessons. All ages.
Check times & book →Crab Island trips, dolphin cruises, parasailing and party-boat fishing book up first. In summer, reserve a few days ahead, especially for weekends.
Shared Crab Island trips, dolphin and snorkel cruises, inshore fishing and pontoon rentals welcome all ages. Use the "Kids under 6" filter at the top of this page to see only those.
Most parasail operators let kids fly from age 6, and younger kids can often ride along on the boat as observers. Weight and weather rules apply.
Florida law says you must be at least 14 to drive a personal watercraft and 18 to rent one. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 needs a boating safety education ID to drive a boat. Rental companies can explain the quick temporary option.
Reef-safe sunscreen, water, sunglasses with a strap, a towel and cash for tips. For Crab Island, bring snacks and a waterproof phone pouch.
Most operators reschedule or refund when the captain calls weather. Check the live flags and wind on our beach conditions page before you head out.
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