8 Eco Tours in Destin That You Shouldn't Miss

December 12, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Destin is located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, which gets its name from its beautiful, clear green water. Beaches here have extremely fine, soft sand, so if you’re a beach-walker or your kids enjoy building sand castles, this could be a great destination for you.
Restaurants in Destin

1. Screaming Eagle Sports

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Screaming Eagle Sports

Screaming Eagle's daily dolphin tour is an exciting way to cruise the Destin Harbor, East Pass, Chocahatchee Bay and Gulf of Mexico while searching for marine life such as: dolphins, sea turtles, sharks and sting rays. Once sea life is spotted the Captain powers down and gives you the opportunity for pictures and video. Thursday night is one of the most exciting nights in Destin. Screaming Eagle Sports offers Firework tours every Thursday evening. Sunset cruises are offered daily. All cruises are fun and exciting for the whole family. Screaming Eagle also offers a private charter service just for you and your family. We offer private charters to Crab Island or have us take you to The Village of Baytowne Wharf for dinner. Private charters can be booked for a minimum of 2 hours or more. You tell the Captain where you want to go and for how long and we do the rest. Purchase your ticket today or book for a private charter. We look forward to cruising with you.

2. Destin Inshore Guides

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Destin Inshore Guides

Destin Inshore Guides is Destin’s Premier year around Inshore fishing company and award winning Captain of the year of the 2017 & 2018 Destin Fishing Rodeo. Specializing in kids fishing and light tackle inshore fishing. Offering 2-3hr specialized kids fishing trips for families with young ones and 4-6hr inshore bay fishing charters in the calm waters of the Choctawhatchee bay as well as nearshore Gulf fishing charters with a team of professional guides that are born and raised natives to the Destin area. Fish are so abundant along our coast that there is no need to go deep sea fishing and spend hours at sea (and some serious cash). Destin Inshore Guides offers 25’ Sea Hunt Center console bay boats and 25 High sided gulf center console boat providing plenty of room for groups up to 6 passengers. All of our boats are very family friendly with a small bathroom on board. Come down and fish in the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” with Destin Inshore Guides while visiting Destin, Florida.

3. Smile n Wave Sailing Adventures

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Smile n Wave Sailing Adventures

Invent your event aboard a 31 ft sailing catamaran. Enjoy a day, swim/snorkeling,crab island, sunset, moonlight,or special event cruise.

4. Sailing Moby Adventures

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Sailing Moby Adventures

Sailing Moby Adventures is a charter boat operation based in Destin, FL on Destin Harbor offering Crab Island cruises, snorkeling, dolphin tours, Destin harbor tours, fishing, swimming, and sailing on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and area bay waters on a 34' catamaran sailboat that can accommodate up to 6 passengers at a time. No overcrowding.

5. Green Fin Paddle Company

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Green Fin Paddle Company

Families often struggle to agree on fun things to do while on vacation. Green Fin Paddle Co’s guided stand up paddle board tours bring everyone together for memories that last a lifetime. Choose from a variety of adventures at spots hand-picked by your local guide to ensure the best possible experience for your unique group. See the best the Emerald Coast has to offer from the best seat in the house! All equipment is provided, beginners are welcome, instruction is given, and the photos of your tour are included.

6. King of Kings Charters

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King of Kings Charters

After just one trip with Captain Jayson, you will know why Destin is called the “world’s luckiest fishing village”. There is plenty of space for up to six guests on our 35' JC Vessel to fish in comfort and relax in between bites. On your charter, you should expect to catch King and Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, a variety of Snapper species, and various other bottom fish. For the real thrill-seeking customers, Shark trips are also available. We look forward to seeing you at the docks.

7. Southern Star Dolphin Cruise

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Southern Star Dolphin Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing adventure aboard Destin’s Original Dolphin Cruise, as featured on National Geographic Explorer and CNN Earthwatch. Join us as we cruise the pristine waters, along the sugar-white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast. Witness the Coastal Bottlenose Dolphin in their natural habitat. Family owned and operated by Captain Steve and Wendy Wilson for 20 years, our 80’ Glass Bottom Boat is all about family fun! With over 10,000 dolphin sightings, you are sure to see something extraordinary.

8. Destin Snorkel

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Destin Snorkel

Destin Snorkel offers a wide variety of family activities; Snorkel Tours, Shelling Dolphin Tours, Dolphin Sunset tours. You can even go beyond snorkeling with Snuba Adventures. Destin Snorkel is always grateful to be part of your family vacation memories on the Emerald Coast!

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