What to do and see in Florida Panhandle, Florida Panhandle: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

April 2, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

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.
Restaurants in Florida Panhandle

1. AJ's Water Adventures

Excellent
95%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2,458 reviews

AJ's Water Adventures

AJ's is Destin's premier dolphin cruise, sunset cruise, sailing and snorkeling trip operator. We offer daytime dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, sailing charters, moonlit sailing, sunset sailing, snorkeling, and more! Every cruise comes with complimentary beer, wine, soda, water and kids can Captain! Choose AJ's for your next dolphin cruise and let us help you make wonderful memories on your Destin Vacation. Also available at AJ's is Sun Dogs Parasail & Banana Boat Rides, Charter Boat Fishing, Party boat fishing, & more. You can do it all right here at AJ's on Destin Harbor!

2. Sea Screamer

Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,458 reviews

Sea Screamer

Our Crew will Exceed YOUR Expectations! An exciting way to experience the beauty of Panama City Beach. This spacious yet comfortable twin turbo powered 73' passenger sightseeing boat offers a smooth yet thrilling ride unlike any other! Journey past Shell Island and cruise along the coast line to see all the sights and view dolphin surfing in the magnificent wake of the Sea Screamer. This is a very affordable two hour attraction and the fun & professional crew will ensure a ride to remember. We have been Cruizin' the World's Most Beautiful Beaches for the past 26 years, and enjoy having all of the fun return passengers back on board each time. The coastline cruise/original dolphin cruise departs four times in summer season & two times in autumn/spring. Check out this and all on our WEBSITE seascreamer.net. Reservations are Required. Trip Schedule is seasonal..open Feb-Dec, weather permitting.

3. Mobile Sports

Excellent
98%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 426 reviews

Mobile Sports

Mobile Sports offers the memory of a lifetime with your friends and family at an affordable cost while visiting Destin and the surrounding areas. We have been rated high on TripAdvisor for 7 years with good reason. Focusing on personal attention rather than herding riders through, we focus on you and your friends or family. Not 20 strangers. Let's see how big you can possible smile. Board our speed boat located in the Destin Harbor and take a quick tour of the harbor and East Pass as we make our way to open waters by Crab Island. Then climb onto the inflatable banana shaped tube and prepare for the most fun you can possible have. A wet and wild ride or a phenomenal tour of the beautiful Destin waters. Your choice. The crew will provide service like you have never experienced and truly care about being a positive memory for you and your friends or family. Great for all ages. High quality photos available that are great for Facebook friends. Around 50-75 HQ photos available for all riders to download. We are located on the Destin Harbor. 314 Highway 98 (Harbor Blvd). First kiosk on the dock. See you soon!

4. Sail Away Boat Tours

Excellent
98%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 160 reviews

Sail Away Boat Tours

Discover Destin Florida on your own private 24 foot luxury pontoon boat with an experienced local captain. We offer personalized dolphin excursions, snorkeling, crab Island adventures and amazing sunsets spots all to yourselves.

5. Lagoon Pontoons

Excellent
95%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,480 reviews

Lagoon Pontoons

We offer Pontoon Boat Rentals, Double Decker Slide Pontoons and Unguided Jet Ski Rentals. Private Dolphin Tours, Guided Jet Ski Adventure Tours & Snorkeling Trips. Shell Island is Only 10 Minutes Away!

6. Osprey Charters

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 139 reviews

Osprey Charters

Create your own private adventure aboard the "Osprey II" for 2 to 3 hours. Up to 12 passengers can ride comfortably aboard our customized skiff. You can go dolphin watching, snorkeling, sightseeing, or go exploring on Shell Island. You can even have a custom sunset tour. So, come enjoy a first class, stress free day with Osprey Charters.

7. Chase-N-Fins

Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 939 reviews

Chase-N-Fins

Come aboard Chase-N-Fins, a spacious 50 foot long Navy liberty ship that has been customized for relaxing scenic tours! On the two hour tour you will enjoy beautiful views from Pensacola Bay as we cruise the calm inland waters looking for dolphins. We stop along the way to view wild dolphins playing in their natural environment. Often, the naturally curious dolphins will swim right beside the boat! Our crew is well educated about the dolphins and will be happy to tell you about the dolphins as you watch them. In addition to dolphins, you will get a unique water view of local landmarks such as Ft. Pickens, Pensacola Lighthouse, and Naval Air Station Pensacola. Bathrooms are available on the boat. We offer water bottles for sale for $1.00 a bottle, and you are welcome to bring small coolers with drinks and snacks. (no glass please!) We also offer Blue Angels cruises and private tours!

8. Panama City Diving

Excellent
97%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 607 reviews

Panama City Diving

We offer scuba classes and dive charters for all skill levels from novice to divemaster. If you've never been scuba diving our Discover Scuba Class is a great way to get introduced to the sport. We offer guided shore dives for certified divers. For the more adventurous spirits, our charters going the shipwrecks offshore are great for divers who want to see sights less traveled to.

9. Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise

Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 559 reviews

Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise

Choose your own adventure! Sailing, dolphin cruises, sightseeing tours, snorkeling, sunset cruises, private dinner cruises, custom adventure excursions. Our fleet includes JollyDayz, a classic 34' Pearson sailing yacht, Jolly'Ventures, a 26' powerboat tritoon, Jolly Mon, a 27' custom sailboat, all with daily cruises leaving from Sabine Marina; and Jolly Dolphin, a 42' 28 passenger power vessel, daily cruises departing from Pensacola Beach Marina. Private or shared trips. Plenty of seating in sun and shade. Safe, comfortable, and fun for all ages. Complimentary beverages (water and soda) included with all trips. Guests age 21+ may bring alcoholic beverages aboard. Use of snorkel gear, along with instruction, included with snorkeling tours. Special occasion trips such as party cruises, dinner cruises, wedding/rehearsal cruises, family reunions, church/civic/school groups, corporate excursions available. Come enjoy a memorable cruise with Jolly Sailing!

10. Condor Sailing Adventures

Excellent
98%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 304 reviews

Condor Sailing Adventures

This is no ordinary sailboat cruise! Join Captain Kirk for the fun, relaxing experience of a lifetime aboard our world-class 40 ft. Condor racing trimaran, Dare II. Where No leaning = No seasickness. *Rare: only 21 Condors ever built! *Always uncrowded - max 6 guests *Comfy seats on spacious side decks *Fun for couples, families, grandparents! *Relax and dangle your feet in the water *Daily 2-Hour cruises at 11am, 2pm, Sunset, and Blue Angels Practice Cruises *Price: Daytime $85/person, Sunset $95/person *Kids 12/under are $25 off *Perfect for birthdays and anniversaries! *restroom onboard

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.