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Best Boat Tour of Destin: Parasailing Dolphin Tour!

May 13, 2024

So Many Things To Do

So you want to go parasailing, jet skiing, and snorkeling—oh, don't forget the dolphin tour! But you only have so much time on this beautiful beach and waterland called Destin. What is a vacationer to do? Why not knock out two bucket-list birds with one proverbial stone? Join our signature Parasailing Dolphin Tour, the only tour of its kind in Destin! Embark on your journey from our dock location with private parking and never have to drive the lot for space. Then, check in at the dock without waiting 30-45 minutes for your tour—just show up 10 minutes early and walk on the boat! Things are easy here. The best part is that we do small groups of 6 or less, so you have a good chance of having a private tour thrown in for free if you have 4+ people in your party.

A man is flying through the air with a colorful parachute.

What Happens on Board, Stays Aboard

Then, the staff will get you geared up with a smashing life jacket/parasail harness ensemble that your friends will rave about and should be worn landside. Next, the captain takes you through Choctawhatchee Bay, under the Destin Bridge, and out through Destin Pass, a frequent dolphin hangout spot. Now, would you think combining the tours would leave you feeling like you didn't get enough of one activity over the other? No, and let me tell you why. You parasail, and then you have another 30 minutes to enjoy the views of dolphins. Most of the time, we already spot them playing in the waves, so there is no wasted time looking around like on other dolphin tours. It's the equivalent of a two-hour dolphin tour since you're already out there. Plus, did I mention there are not 15–50 other people on the boat??

Two dolphins are swimming in the ocean.

Can I Swim with the Dolphins

And just because someone always asks, the geographical set-up of the Bay and Destin Pass doesn't allow for a safe way to swim with the dolphins. The outlet is small, and the volume of water that passes through the pass is great (just look at how big Choctawhatchee Bay is on a map). This water volume makes for some swift currents. No one in Destin can offer a swimming experience with our mammalian dolphin friends. And if you travel to Panama City for a tour, you'll likely be in for a letdown. The dolphins just swim right by. I'll let you in on a local secret. Dolphins prefer two things: food and boat wakes to ride. If you aren't on a boat and you aren't sporting some smelly Cigar Minnows (which is illegal, btw!), the dolphins just cruise on by tourists. What we can offer is the most intimate viewing experience with our boats holding 6 or less. You won't get closer on a dolphin tour boat. On a calm day, you can see the dolphins looking at you through the water, and jumping, of course!

Three women in bikinis are jumping into the water from a boat.
A group of people are on a sailboat in the ocean.

Plan Your Vacation

Now that you have the facts, let us know if we can help you plan an amazing combo trip with your family and friends on a parasailing dolphin tour today. Give us a call at (850) 888-8FLY.


Other combo tours are available on our catamaran sailboat. We offer deep and shallow snorkeling tours out to the artificial reefs, dolphin and other marine life viewing, as well as Crab Island fun all on the same boat with your personalized tour guide, the captain! So make some memories to last a lifetime with our small group tours. Family time is adventure time here at Captain Jambo's Destin Harbor!

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