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Great cruise
Friends crew. Very affordable
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- Destin, United States
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 670 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 144
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Olin Marler Charter Boats
- Meeting point
- All guests should check in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled cruise time at the yellow booth. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to the boat's departure time.
Description
The Dolphin Cruises are 1 hour narrated cruises through the Destin Harbor, through the East Pass into the Gulf of Mexico and into the Bay near the world-famous Crab Island. See Dolphins in their natural habitat and enjoy the scenic Emerald Coast shoreline. Enjoy an early morning, noon or sunset cruise depending on the season. Concessions on board for light snacks and beverages.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 27 times a day, 8:30 AM–8:15 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 15–60)
- $39
- Senior (ages 61+)
- $34
- Child (ages 4–14)
- $27
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- $7
Out at sunset: the 4:45 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:11 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 696 of the next 810 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Life Preserver
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
670 reviews
How it compares in Destin
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 252 tours in Destin
- Starting price $39 is 40% below the typical $65 for tours of similar length in Destin
Excurgo comparison of 252 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dolphin & Sunset Cruises take?
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Dolphin & Sunset Cruises cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this Destin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Dolphin & Sunset Cruises run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 27 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 8:15 PM.
How much does Dolphin & Sunset Cruises cost for children?
Children aged 4–14 pay from $27, adults from $39.
Does Dolphin & Sunset Cruises sell out?
It can: 696 of the next 810 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Dolphin & Sunset Cruises for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is All guests should check in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled cruise time at the yellow booth. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to the boat's departure time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Dolphin & Sunset Cruises offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 144 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(670)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Mother daughter trip topped off with this!! Very affordable as well!!
Loved our cruise and the staff was so Friendly ! We got to see some dolphins and the sunset was absolutely amazing ! Our Captain was so informative and great on spotting the dolphins ! There’s 2 levels with plenty of room and freedom to move around the boat with plenty of seating! Bathroom on board they even have some snacks and drinks to sell BUT don’t forget to tip your mates! Also they take your picture before boarding and offer at end of cruise for $10 works great if you don’t have a camera or good phone for pics! Thank you all we will be back again !
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Fab experience
Fabulous staff! All of them were exceedingly lovely, helpful, and fun! We did see dolphins! We did feed seagulls! And we saw a beautiful sunset.
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Best Dolphin cruise
This was three best Dolphin cruise we've ever been on, highly recommended. The sunset was amazing and the Dolphins were amusing us all, there captain and crew were awesome.
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Missed the boat
It was ok, not their fault that part of our family was running behind because of a problem with their infant, so warning to others with small children… they will NOT give you a refund if you miss the boat. We lost out on over $220 dollars. Live and learn. I’m sure it was a nice experience.
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Great tour, fun and informative
Book direct at the yellow kiosk, not online, to get the best rates. Once on board the Hannah Marie, Captain Roy and his crew do their best to entertain, inform, and get you close to the dolphins that live in the waters off Destin. The tour is so much better than you think it could be. A great way to spend a couple of hours. Just go and see!
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Girls Trip 2026
The crew was amazing. They were very friendly and helped by pointing out the dolphins and trying to get close enough for great pictures.
K
Dolphin cruise
Definitely worth the price. The boat captain was very knowledgeable about the area and we saw many bottle nose dolphins. Will definitely do it again.
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The boat and adventure...
The boat and adventure was great. Would go on it again. Being about to cancel and adjust number of passengers was not easy as it showed. Didn't allow but to cancel one and had to call and get the other cancelled. I also did this before the 24 hour time frame. I had to call and have still not been credited for the 2 cancelled.
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Loved this ride! We did a...
Loved this ride! We did a sunset cruise and it was beautiful and relaxing. The staff on board were so friendly and amazing. They encouraged pictures and took the best ones for our group.
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