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Things to Do in Destin: Tours, Tickets & Boat Trips

Wondering what to do in Destin? It all happens on the water. A dolphin cruise (about $27–39) is the most-booked experience on the Emerald Coast, a Crab Island sandbar trip with floats ($65–79) is the most talked about, and parasailing ($75–90), snorkel-and-dolphin combos ($40–44) and sunset tiki-boat cruises ($69) fill in the rest. Give yourself three to four days: mornings on the beach at Henderson Beach State Park or Okaloosa Island, one boat trip each afternoon, and a day trip along 30A to Seaside and Grayton Beach. Sunsets at the harbour and the Thursday-night fireworks at HarborWalk Village (Memorial Day to Labor Day) are free. Below you can compare every Destin cruise, charter and activity by rating and price, with free cancellation on most.

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All experiences in Destin — FAQ

What are the top things to do in Destin?
By traveller reviews: a dolphin cruise, parasailing over the Gulf, a Crab Island sandbar trip, a sunset dolphin cruise, a Cruisin’ Tikis floating tiki bar, a snorkel and dolphin combo, a banana-boat ride, deep-sea fishing from Destin Harbor, the HarborWalk Village fireworks cruise and the beach at Henderson Beach State Park. Compare all of them below.
How many days do you need in Destin?
Three to four days for a beach holiday: one boat trip per day — dolphins, Crab Island, snorkelling or a fishing charter — plus beach time and an evening at HarborWalk Village or Baytowne Wharf. With a week, add a day on 30A (Seaside, Grayton Beach, Rosemary Beach), the Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach and the free Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola.
What can you do in Destin for free?
The beaches themselves — Okaloosa Island and the public accesses along Scenic Highway 98 — plus sunset at the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, the Thursday-night fireworks at HarborWalk Village in summer, the Wednesday fireworks at Baytowne Wharf, watching the charter boats unload their catch around 4pm, walking to Norriego Point, and the coastal dune lakes and beach paths of 30A. Henderson Beach State Park charges a few dollars per car.
Do Destin tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time; boat trips are also refunded if the captain cancels for weather. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.