Tours and Tickets to Experience Destin Harbor Boardwalk

There are plenty of ways to experience the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Dolphin-Watching Speedboat Cruise in Destin Harbor

• Banana Boat Ride in the Gulf of Mexico

• Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise in Destin Harbor

• Inshore Fishing on the Waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay

• Private Dolphin Cruise in Destin holds 29 people

While it’s free to visit the boardwalk on your own, tours are the best way to get out on the water. Many dolphin-watching cruises and Destin sightseeing tours cost from about US$60 per person, though you might find deals for less. Premium experiences cost upward of US$500 for your group, such as fishing charters and private cruises.

If you’re driving to the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, head to parking lots at Zerbe Street, Marler Street, or the Destin Community Center, all of which offer all-day paid public parking. There are privately owned parking lots in the area, but they often cost more. Alternatively, skip the cost and hassle of parking by taking the Emerald Coast Rider bus route 30 straight to the boardwalk.

Many of Destin’s most popular water activities depart from the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, including dolphin-watching tours, sunset cruises, fishing charters, and sightseeing cruises. Other activities start near the boardwalk along Harbor Boulevard, such as parasailing and Crab Island charters. While you can swim in Destin Harbor, it’s worth visiting the area’s more secluded beaches like Norriego Point.

Yes, most of the boardwalk is paved and wide, making it accessible to wheelchair users. In addition, the Destin Fire Control District offers free beach wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served basis during the summer. However, many boat tours departing from the boardwalk are not wheelchair accessible; check tour details before booking.

Sunset over the harbor is spectacular; take in the view from one of the boardwalk’s waterfront restaurants or chase the horizon on a sunset cruise, where you’re also likely to see dolphins jumping through the surf. For fewer crowds and equally pretty photo opportunities, head out early and catch the sunrise.