Waverunner Dolphin Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Destin, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The dolphins aren’t the only ones riding the waves on this Destin dolphin watching tour by jet ski or waverunner. Board you personal water vehicle and head out into the Gulf of Mexico or Choctawhatchee Bay and join your guide in a search for bottlenose dolphins and other marine life. Then, ride back to the starting point at your leisure.

Destin dolphin watching tour by waverunner or jet ski
Guide shares fun facts and helps you spot wildlife
Opportunities to see dolphins and other animals in the wild
Beautiful way for kids and adults alike to get out on the water

What's Included

2 Seater Waverunner
Tour Guide
Life Vests
Instruction

Boaters test (Available On-site)
gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Power Up Watersports
1201 A, Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA
We are located at Adventure Marina on Okaloosa island at the foot of the Brooks Bridge. We are in the bait and tackle building by the boat ramp. **Before you arrive you HAVE to have a boater's safety course(applies to jet skis too)if you are born ON or AFTER January 1st, 1988 - this is Florida Law

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Additional Information

It is recommended to bring suntan lotion and a towel.
Jet ski's have small compartments to hold small valuables such as wallets, watches and jewelry. However, it is best to leave all these items back home or in your vehicle.
If the weather is unfavorable for this activity, we will attempt to reschedule for another time or day. If we cannot meet customer demands for this, we'll refund the purchase amount.
Tour guides are experienced in finding dolphins so there is a very good chance dolphins will be encountered. However, there are no guarantees.
All passengers MUST BE 8 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. This is due to our insurance, not Florida law.
Before you arrive you HAVE to have a boater's safety course(applies to jet skis too)if you are born ON or AFTER January 1st, 1988 - this is Florida Law**
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

David_N

This is the perfect and only way to rent jet skis. Not only do you get to drive them all around the gulf with a guide, but you always get the opportunity to have some dolphin sightings. Our guide was great, there will be several opportunities to go top speed if that is what you’re looking for. It was just a beautiful experience all around. The value is top notch.

Reviews

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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Tierra_L, Mar 2025

Had a really great time and seen lots of dolphins Derek was great with us. The blue clear water was amazing

Super fun!

Anton_A, Jul 2024

Super fun adventure! We never drove the jet ski before, but it was so easy. The guide navigated us around the storm, and we still were able to see dolphins - and get to them so close. Amazing pictures and videos of the experience, highly recommended - one of the best experiences we had in Destin!

Traffic sucks lol

Alfredo_D, Jul 2024

I was looking forward to doing this. Got stuck in traffic for 2 hours and I couldn't make it in time . Maybe next time !!!

Memorable experience!

Carl_F, Jun 2024

What a fun excursion! We rented two jet ski's for a family of 3, and it was just us and the tour guide, Derek. After giving us instructions on jet ski operation, we shoved off and practiced a bit outside the launch area and then the guide led the way. We traveled from the launch/marina over past crab island and the guide immediately spotted some dolphins which we gently followed for a bit before he led us through the pass into the gulf. We had smooth seas or we may not have had the opportunity to ski the gulf. Once beyond the pass we cruised west of the pass and had no luck so he led us across the pass to the east of the inlnet and there we found several dolphins. Also spied a large shark cruising the bottom! We traveled a little farther east and found a group of dolphins frolicking in the surf - probably half a dozen. The dolphins were active and we were in their midst when a pair jumped out of the water right across the bow of the guide's jet ski! What a memorable experience, not only to see the dolphins in the wild but to cruise the open gulf! Highly recommend this experience. In fact, while waiting for the guide before launch, two of the attendants asked who we were waiting on and both commented how much they enjoy doing the dolphin tours. Easily my favorite experience of our trip to Destin/Fort Walton.

Worth every cent

David_N, Aug 2023

Fun times

Linda_P, May 2023

They went to great lengths to make sure we was happy. Derrick took us out and it was awesome. We seen lots of dolphins and the ride was great. Highly recommend.