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Small-Group Banana Boat Ride at Miramar Beach Destin

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Destin, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the excitement of a banana boat ride right in the heart of Destin, Florida. Head to Miramar Beach and take off on a banana boat, which is towed by a Jet Ski, with a small group. Brace yourself as you sail along the Emerald Coast, keeping your eyes peeled for sea turtles, dolphins, and other marine life.
  • Ride a banana boat along the Emerald Coast
  • See marine animals like dolphins and turtles
  • A small group means more room on the boat
  • Great for adults and children ages six and up

What's Included

  • Life Vest
  • Sales Tax and booking fees
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 2217 Hwy 2378, Miramar Beach, FL 32550, USA

    Located behind Pompano Joe's Destin, Miramar Beach. Look for the yellow banana boats. These bookings are good before 10am only. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for check-in. Traffic and parking can take an additional 30 minutes or more. Park at Pompano Joe's.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Miramar Beach

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Must be at least 5 years old.
  • No pregnant mothers.
  • Must be able to load from the beach.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Chaketa_M
Captain Jeff, was very friendly and nice. I really enjoyed my ride on the banana boat and him as my co-pilot. I haven't ever got on banana boat first experience iwill most definitely go there and do again

Reviews

4.8
based on 77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

If you have a small group and it early in the AM they might cancel your trip!

Luke_H, Mar 2026
Our trip was canceled on a gorgeous day But it was a 9:30 am trip that was the only time open for days and we only had 3 people to send so they canceled Sadly that was the big thing they wanted to do on our vacation So we were able to send them parasailing instead

Banana Boat

Nhi_P, Aug 2024
The experience was awesome and so was the captain!! He was fun, paid attention to us and our needs/wants the entire time. Really sped off so fast as soon as we thumbs up 😂 We got to see a small group of dolphins swimming up close while doing the banana boat!!! Was so cool. I appreciate the captain and I believe his name was something Jayjay..

Thrilling for family

Julie_T, Jul 2024
So much fun!! My kids fell in but they wanted to anyway!! I held on for dear life. JJ was a great captain!!

Exciting

Chaketa_M, Mar 2024
Captain Jeff, was very friendly and nice. I really enjoyed my ride on the banana boat and him as my co-pilot. I haven't ever got on banana boat first experience iwill most definitely go there and do again

Amazing experience

4nzhhmdqrj, Jul 2023
Captain JJ is amazing. He made our ride super fun and, at the same time, he made us feel secure. We laughed all the way

Falling off was the most...

Stacey_G, Jul 2023
Falling off was the most memorable. But it was just great fun with my daughter. Definitely would recommend

Thumbs up!

Melissa_P, Aug 2021
Captain JJ was great and we had an awesome time! It was our first banana boat ride and it was super fun.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thanks so much for an EXCELLENT review!

banana boat

Mia_H, Aug 2021
The Banana Boat ride was so fun! We were driven by Capt. JJ and we had a great time. I’m not sure if it was just me but the salt water burned my eyes so badly, I’d recommend goggles! I’d definitely do this again!

Disappointed

Maria_J, Jul 2021
One banana boat wasn’t working so everything was backed up. Had to wait for 2 hours. Felt that when I checked in online a courtesy notification could have been given to notify of the delay. Finally got on the boat and it was cut short…..I’m assuming due to them trying to catch up because they were so behind. Instead of 15 minutes it was 10 minutes. Definitely not worth the $210 spent.

BEST thing to do while in Destin

Shehla_B, Jul 2021
Captain JJ is wonderful! This is the BEST thing to do in Destin, easy parking, good ocean view, quick and prompt service!

Excellent experience

Raema_M, Jul 2021
It was fun! We were able to see a sting ray. ‘‘Twas a great experience! Please put the age group for kids next time. Coz I bought a ticket for my son and unfortunately he was not able to experience it because operator said my son is too young to ride the banana boat. So I need a refund for his ticket!

From $39.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 16 days in advance.

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