The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Florida Panhandle, Florida Panhandle

November 15, 2021 Nicolette Lion

The Florida Panhandle is known for its quaint beach towns and interesting attractions, many of which are money-saving and family friendly. Come to the Florida Panhandle and relax on glorious beaches, shop to your heart’s content and dance the night away. Santa Rosa Island is great for kids and offers a wide array of both beach-based and water-based activities. Families will enjoy a day away to tour the 150-year-old Pensacola Lighthouse. The Florida Panhandle offers exciting nightlife. Panama City, Destin and Pensacola all have numerous bars and nightclubs to suit all tastes. Panama City is home to Club La Vela, the largest nightclub in the U.S. The Florida Panhandle is a shopaholic’s dream. It offers specialty stores, antique stores and shopping malls. For those renting a home or condo, a trip to Joe Patti’s seafood market in Pensacola is a must. The market specializes in fine wine and cheese, and beautifully presented handmade chocolates to take home to friends and relatives as gifts. Mon Père et Moi in Tallahassee is also worth a visit.
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1. Private Boat Charter with Captain to Crab Island

302 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA Screaming Eagle Sports
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Come experience what Crab Island is all about with your very own private cruise. The only way to Crab Island is by boat. Our Captain and crew drives you to the famous Destin attraction where you can enjoy the crystal clear, waist deep water. Crab Island features floating restaurants, floating dance floors, music water activities for the kids and much more. Bring your snacks and cooler and we will provide the fun. The captain and boat stays with you the entire time.

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By adelejervay

The boat ride was adventurous and fun. Be prepared to get splashed. We searched for the dolphins several times and luckily one of the passengers spotted their fins. The crew was very nice.

2. Tiki Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

302 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA Cruisin Tikis Destin
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Cruise through Destin Harbor and enjoy the amazing canals and sights along the way. Space is very limited so book in Advance. BYOB, Cooler and Ice Provided. All customers must have tickets, including children and infants.Always call to double check accurate availability.

Inclusions: Cooler, Ice, Cups and Great Tunes!

Exclusions: BYOB bring your favorite drinks!

Reviewed By Passenger629505

Didn't know what to expect when we booked it, but this was a very cool cruise! The captain was great.

3. Private Hydrojet Tour in Destin

102 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA Hydrojet Boats
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

We cruise by Crab Island and the Beach. We take you into the gulf of Mexico to jump waves and look for Dolphins. It is a fun time for the whole family! Private tours can bring their own music to play during the ride. Your party is more than welcome to bring drinks and small coolers. We ask no glass and no food.

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Reviewed By sarahaI3691LN

Super fun ride. Everyone working is very nice & they make sure you have a good time. Tons of dolphins and great views!

4. Family Fun Combo: Dolphins, Fishing & Swimming (Flowing Water Charters)

314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA Flowing Water Charters
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At Flowing Water Charters, we want to make sure that you have a great time! You get to fish, tour for dolphins, and spend time relaxing and playing in the beautiful emerald shores of Destin. This gives everyone a chance to enjoy their time out on the water. We'll have everything you need to have a great time - all you have to do is show up!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Fishing Rods & Bait

Exclusions: $10 Parking near the Emerald Grande (Then just walk 5-10 mins East to the Heron Harbor!), $10 Parking at Heron Harbor Download Passport Parking app use zone 2280 add your vehicle info & pay

Reviewed By 576samuelf

Captain Brody was amazing and very knowledgeable and helpful. Looking forward to coming next time we are in Destin!

5. 3-Hr Dolphin Tour & Inshore Fishing Adventure (Flowing Water Charters)

314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA Flowing Water Charters
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Everyone loves Florida dolphins PLUS Destin, FL is the best place in the state to go fishing! So you can enjoy the best of both worlds with this popular combo! We'll troll around for fish and tour the waters for dolphins. It doesn't get any better than that!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Fishing Rods & Bait, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By 576samuelf

Captain Brody was amazing and very knowledgeable and helpful. Looking forward to coming next time we are in Destin!

6. Private Airboat Ride in Panama City

14808 Bay View Cir, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, USA Panama City Adventures
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Take a break from the hustle-bustle of Panama City Beach and escape to nature on this exhilarating, family-friendly airboat ride! Explore the pristine marshes and creeks of west bay only accessible by airboat! Our USCG licensed captains will educate you on our local wildlife, ecology and history from a first hand perspective. This small-group tour is limited to six people and is suited for a small group that is looking for a personalized experience.

Inclusions: Airboat Ride, USCG Certified Captain

Exclusions: Gratuities, Bottled water, Snacks, Soda/Pop

Reviewed By D6969QCmikec

The reason why u did not get 5 stars is b/c my wife says nothing is perfect ???? Staff was very nice. Would recommend this to all

7. Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise in Panama City Beach

3605 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA Island Time Sailing
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The Dolphin Watching & Sunset Sail is a 2 hour cruise aboard the  Island Time sailing catamaran which departs from Treasure Island Marina in Panama City Beach, FL. Enjoy a rum punch while cruising along the beautiful Gulf Coast waters near Shell Island to look for dolphins and wildlife. Then watch the sun set over the horizon while listening to relaxing music. As the boat returns to the dock you can participate in fun games and dancing.   (Please note: This tour departs from Panama City Beach, FL, which is about 3 hours East of Pensacola.)

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By Patti M

We were surprised 65 people could space out out this boat, but we did. Boat is beautiful. Music -beach, summer, fun dance--playing the entire time. Captain and crew very kind. You spend about an hour looking at the dolphins. They swim under and around the boat as they please-- saw some baby dophins. Captain will turn in slow circles so everyone has a view. Park on shell island for an hour. The last hour you go back and there is dancing! Honestly not much to see when u snorkel, especially if you have done this in places with reefs before. However, the water is clear and warmish...sand white. The snorkel equipment tasted clean. There's a short slide off the back of the boat. Orrrrr most will exit to she'll island by going down steps and get belly/chest deep into water(I'm 5'2")... They will give u a snorkel/mask and if u want a lifejacket to float with, one of those as well. There weren't really any shells immediately near us but it was late in the day (2:00 tour, so 3 pm on shell island). Small boat bathrooms so wear your bathing suit under clothes. Bar has cans of beer, soda, Gatorade... Some rice crispy treats, Lance's cheese and crackers and slim Jim's. Waves were calm, but took some non drowsy Dramamine anyway...overall a nice 3 hour boat ride, forthe price.

8. Dolphin Sightseeing Tour on The Footloose Catamaran from Panama City Beach

4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City, FL 32408, USA Paradise Adventures Catamaran
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This 2 hour cruise along the Gulf Coastline and Bay area offers a great opportunity to photograph local wildlife and scenery. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beer, sangria or non alcoholic beverage on-board the Footloose catamaran while touring. The stocked bar on board is cash or credit card to make additional beverage and snack purchases. As you cruise around the Gulf and Bay areas, you'll have the best chances of finding dolphins, and there's no better place to be than on the water in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Inclusions: 2-hour sailing tour on 'Footloose' Catamaran, 1 complimentary beverage per person on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional beverages (available for purchase)

Reviewed By rickymeza

Booked this excursion for me and my family of 6 that were here at PCB on vacation. Check in was easy and the staff was so friendly and attentive. The ride was awesome and we even got to see some dolphins on multiple occasions on our way to watch the sunset. The atmosphere was amazing with music and drinks; the whole thing was fun for the whole family!

9. Panama City Beach Adventure Catamaran Sail

4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City, FL 32408, USA Paradise Adventures Catamaran
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4.8 based on 257 reviews

We'll begin this adventure with a sail through the Grand Lagoon area to our own private playground area off of Shell Island. Once you arrive, you'll enjoy banana boat rides, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and an inflatable water park equipped with trampolines, water slides, seesaw ball and more on this 3 hour adventure cruise! At the end of the tour, we'll go looking for dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. All activities and use of equipment are included. Each guest will also receive one complimentary beer, wine, sangria or non alcoholic drink on board. Additional snacks and beverages can be purchased as well.

Inclusions: One beverage on board, All activities and use of equipment

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional beverages (available for purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By rickymeza

Booked this excursion for me and my family of 6 that were here at PCB on vacation. Check in was easy and the staff was so friendly and attentive. The ride was awesome and we even got to see some dolphins on multiple occasions on our way to watch the sunset. The atmosphere was amazing with music and drinks; the whole thing was fun for the whole family!

10. Panama City Beach Dolphin Sightseeing Sail on The Privateer Catamaran

4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City, FL 32408, USA Paradise Adventures Catamaran
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4.8 based on 22 reviews

This 2 hour cruise along the Gulf Coastline and Bay area offers a great opportunity to photograph local wildlife and scenery. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beer, sangria or non alcoholic beverage on-board the Privateer catamaran while touring. The stocked bar on board is cash or credit card to make additional beverage and snack purchases. As you cruise around the Gulf and Bay areas, you'll have the best chances of finding dolphins, and there's no better place to be than on the water in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Inclusions: Dolphin Sightseeing cruise on the Privateer Catamaran, 1 complimentary beverage per person

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended, Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic drinks and snacks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By rickymeza

Booked this excursion for me and my family of 6 that were here at PCB on vacation. Check in was easy and the staff was so friendly and attentive. The ride was awesome and we even got to see some dolphins on multiple occasions on our way to watch the sunset. The atmosphere was amazing with music and drinks; the whole thing was fun for the whole family!

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