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Private Guided Sunset and Eco Tour up to 6 Passengers

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Destin, USA
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Tossa_G ·
Sep 2025
We had the best captain! We had Wendi and sheade this experience unforgettable! We got to see beautiful dolphins and watch the sunset in a family friendly enviroment. Wendi was amazing with both our moms and our little girl!! This was our first sunset dolphin cruise and we will be booking again next year!! With Wendi. Thank you from the Golatte's!!
· Logan_B ·
Jul 2025
We booked very last minute private trip and had a lovely time cruising around the harbor with a pretty sunset near crab island. Sean was a great guide, giving us all the insights on the cool boats and was truly a trooper while we played our own music. Fully recommend Destin Pontoon!

Overview

Destin is dreamy, just ask the locals. This beautiful place on Florida’s Panhandle has white sand beaches and emerald waters that are even more stunning when seen from the top deck of a boat. Embark on this private cruise and sail away to one of your favorite vacation memories. As you glide through the water, keep your eyes open for dolphins then get ready to witness an unforgettable sunset with your closest friends and family members right beside you.
  • Free water is provided but you can bring your own beverages too
  • Bluetooth speakers let you set the mood for your sail
  • Stop at bars or restaurants along the way if you prefer
  • Choose between sunset viewing at Crab Island or Norriego Point

What's Included

  • Bluetooth Speakers
  • Bottled water
  • Heron Harbor Parking
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA

    PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR UP TO 6 PASSENGERS ONLY REGARDLESS OF AGE Our company name is Destin Pontoon Charters-we have a kiosk located at the docks at Heron Harbor Marina. Please note that there is a charge to park in this parking lot. Call your captain if you have any trouble finding it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Destin Harbor

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Kori_O
absolute best time on our sunset cruise with Captain Cole. From start to finish, everything was seamless — the boat was spotless, comfortable, and perfectly set up for a relaxing evening on the water. Captain Cole made the trip extra special with his warm personality, local knowledge, and easygoing nature. He made us feel safe and at home while still keeping the energy fun. Watching the sun melt into the horizon with my best friends around me and the waves gently rocking beneath us felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re looking for the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking views, this is it. I can’t recommend Captain Cole’s sunset cruise enough — already planning my next trip!

Reviews

5.0
based on 75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best experience you can ask for!!

Tossa_G, Sep 2025
We had the best captain! We had Wendi and sheade this experience unforgettable! We got to see beautiful dolphins and watch the sunset in a family friendly enviroment. Wendi was amazing with both our moms and our little girl!! This was our first sunset dolphin cruise and we will be booking again next year!! With Wendi. Thank you from the Golatte's!!

Go vols Tn crew

Kori_O, Sep 2025
absolute best time on our sunset cruise with Captain Cole. From start to finish, everything was seamless — the boat was spotless, comfortable, and perfectly set up for a relaxing evening on the water. Captain Cole made the trip extra special with his warm personality, local knowledge, and easygoing nature. He made us feel safe and at home while still keeping the energy fun. Watching the sun melt into the horizon with my best friends around me and the waves gently rocking beneath us felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re looking for the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking views, this is it. I can’t recommend Captain Cole’s sunset cruise enough — already planning my next trip!

Book with Destin Pontoon Charters

Kathy_B, Aug 2025
Very nice, relaxing. A perfect ending to a beautiful day. Our Captain Gene was very knowledgeable and nice. Highly recommend.

We were having a great...

Noah_W, Jul 2025
We were having a great time until the storms were rolling in and the boat captain called the trip short. Nothing bad on the captain or business, just the weather turned fast. We got to be out for about 30 minutes of our 90 minute tour. We were still able to see at least 1 dolphin and several jelly fish in that time. The captain was great and told us we would receive a refund for our unused time since he had to call the trip short. If we make it back down we will definitely book again.

Although the tides were...

Jared_R, Jul 2025
Although the tides were high, so we could not see dolphins the day of our adventure, we really enjoyed our trip on the water with the captain Shawn and the family! Shawn made our experience just as great with nice conversation, hospitality, and knowledge of the area and locals. Would say this to be one of the best highlights of our stay in Destin! Highly recommend Destin pontoon charters and captain Shawn if you plan on taking a private sunset dolphin cruise you won’t regret it. Hands down a great experience and one to remember!

Great trip

Jason_V, Jul 2025
Captain was awesome! Made the ride extremely fun and was very engaging. Great views/great views/ worth it

Worth it

Logan_B, Jul 2025
We booked very last minute private trip and had a lovely time cruising around the harbor with a pretty sunset near crab island. Sean was a great guide, giving us all the insights on the cool boats and was truly a trooper while we played our own music. Fully recommend Destin Pontoon!

Fun to the Nth degree

Eddie_W, Jun 2025
The captain Jesse was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The ladies at the ticket window was friendly and helped with all our needs.

Captain Cole was awesome!

Angela_C, Jun 2025
Great experience. Captain Cole went out of his way to be engaging and find the perfect spot for dolphin sightings and sunset view.

Relaxing Cruise

Catrina_B, Apr 2025
Amazing relaxing night for our last night in Destin. We had 4 of us plenty of room, beautiful sunset and saw several dolphins.

Relaxing and fun experience!

Diane_P, Mar 2025
We really enjoyed our private sunset tour! Captain Jesse did a great job engaging us in conversation and helping everyone feel comfortable. He brought us to an area where we saw at least 12 dolphins! Some even came up to our boat. Both our teenagers loved the experience and we have so many lovely photos! I definitely recommend!

Destin sunset cruise

Amelia_A, Feb 2025
Wendi was awesome! Felt like a friend from home! We had a beautiful evening and the dolphins were out in big numbers! Always a beautiful sunset in Destin! It couldn’t have been any better! Drew was also very happy and kind!

6/5 stars ⭐️

Mikaela_D, Oct 2024
I would type a paragraph if I could but: EXCELLENT in every category!!! -atmosphere -pontoon -dolphins -sunset (clouds got in the way but it was the best we could get with what Mother Nature handed us) Jett was AMAZING as our captain. I could not recommend this business more.

The Best!.

Brady_S, Sep 2024
Awesome time with Captain Jesse! Clean, comfortable, and relaxing boat ride. Even though we didn’t get a sunset, seeing the harbor and a ton of dolphins was well worth it. If you’re looking for something more private & relaxing for a small group, this is by far the best in Destin!

Awesome experience

vijay_n, Sep 2024
It was great experience. The captain kept us engaged throughout out the trip. Made sure we could spot dolphins

The sunset was ideal & a...

DORIAN_B, Aug 2024
The sunset was ideal & a different experience when you really lay attention to it. The guide was funny, relatable and informative. We did see one dolphin swimming among the boats for a brief period of a few minutes.

Sunset Cruise

Diane_I, Jul 2024
It was a beautiful evening and our captain, Randy was great! He gave us flexibility with what we wanted to see. It was great to have a private excursion.

Great time great captain

Ricardo_C, Jul 2024
Captain Rett was awesome. Knowledgeable and show us the bay, dolphins and crab island. Highly recommend this captain 👨‍✈️

When we first took off,...

Jemalin_H, Jul 2024
When we first took off, it began raining hard. Captain Jessie told us we can reschedule if we didn’t want to go out in the rain. We returned and waited a few minutes to see if it would subside, in which it had. It was an amazing cruise! Great sunset, service, and captain!

Great sunset cruise

Kayla_G, Jul 2024
Kylie was a great captain! We enjoyed cruising around the harbor before heading out to watch the sunset! The kids got to play at crab island and enjoy the water!

Sunset Boat Ride

Ryan_C, Jun 2024
We wanted a nice getaway for our Anniversary. The view was beautiful and our Captain Kylie was awesome. She was very friendly and informative. Even got to see dolphins 🐬. We will definitely be booking with her again.

Great sunset cruise!

Jessica_M, Jun 2024
Captain Wendi was amazing! We had a beautiful sunset cruise and great trip. She was so fun and friendly. Highly recommend!

A must in Destin

Clint_M, Jun 2024
Captain Randy was great! Our trip was most enjoyable. Smoke planes over Crab Island right before Thur night fireworks! Our 5yr olds most epic birthday! A must in Destin.

Best boat tour

Hillary_S, May 2024
Captain Jesse was great! We had a wonderful view of the sunset. Boat was roomy and the meeting location was easy to find.

Great experience!

Laura_D, May 2024
We highly recommend, easy to book, easy to find, easy to relax and enjoy an evening on the water and a beautiful sunset!

Great captain with good knowledge of area

Tracee_M, May 2024
Jesse was a great captain. He had to improvise due to weather conditions. We ended up going through the waterfront home areas and viewing the gorgeous boats and homes.

Amazing time

jeanette_s, Apr 2024
Went to spread my father’s ashes . Randy made this the best experience during one of the worst days of our lives. He was Amazing! Would do this sunset cruise again ..

Highlight of our Destin trip

Bente_R, Apr 2024
Had a wonderful Spring Break trip to Destin, and this was the highlight of everyone’s trip, both for the adults and kids. Spencer was our captain and gave us a memorable, relaxing sunset cruise. We were so surprised by just how many dolphins we saw…such a fun experience!

Beautiful, Relaxing and fun

Raymond_R, Mar 2024
I booked the sunset cruise for my wife's birthay with a couple of friends. Randy took us out on a really nice little boat. There was plenty of room for the 4 of us. We brought a small cooler but I was the only one to touch a drnk (Pepsi). Randy took us around to see some houses and boats docked in their slips. This was an interesting 20 minutes. Then we headed out to see some dolpins. In about 20 minutes, we were spotting dolphins and soon we had a couple around the boat. We did bounce around a bit, but that is to be expected. Once the proper time arrived, Randy positioned the boat for a spectacular view of the sunset. This was truly beautiful. He took several pictures of us and our friends. I highly recommend this. The 90 minutes was perfect and we couldn't ask for a better guide than Randy

Amazing, beautiful and relaxing.

Norma_G, Mar 2024
Seeing the dolphins, and hanging out with Kyle. She was sweet and a fun and kind captain. Please tell her that fat boys was DELICIOUS!
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