Just Chute Me! Parasail Co.

850-200-2260

parasaildestin.com

500 Harbor Blvd. (Hwy. 98) E., Destin. Recorded info: 200-3617. E-mail: info@parasaildestin.com. Located in Destin Harbor next to Fish Bar (formerly Destin Chops) and opposite Taco Bell. Open daily 8 a.m.-sunset. Group and Military discount. We specialize in providing the safest, easiest, and most exciting watersports activity available – Parasailing! Customize your ride: 400, 600 or 800 ft. Trips depart every hour and a half. Ages 6 and up. Reservations recommended. VISA, MC, DISC, AMEX.

Olin Marler’s Dolphin/Sunset Cruises & Charter Fishing

850-654-7113 olinmarlercharterboats.com

102 Hwy. 98 E., Destin. Located 1/4 mile east of Destin Bridge between AJ’s and Lucky Snapper. Open daily 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Children under 3 free, 4-12 half price. Enjoy an exciting deep-sea fishing excursion or dolphin/sunset cruise with Olin Marler’s Fleet – Destin’s first and largest, individually owned fleet representing the finest captains. Over 40 years experience. We have private charters or we place others with you to complete the trip. VISA, MC, DISC.

Dolphin Cruises/

Southern Star

888-424-7217

dolphin-sstar.com

100 Harbor Blvd. Destin, Harbor Walk Village Marina. 1/4 mile east of Destin Bridge, sstar@southernstardolphincruise.com. Expect a miracle aboard Southern Star on a relaxing 2-hour tour. See Dolphin in their natural habitat while cruising the Emerald Coast aboard our family-owned and operated 80-foot glass-bottom boat. Climate controlled cabin, snack bar and restrooms. Call for reservations.

Pelican Adventures

Snorkel: 850-376-4923

Parasail: 850-376-4586

pelicanadventures.net

New Location at 314 Harbor Blvd. (Hwy. 98), on the Destin Harbor. E-mail: pelicanadventures@gmail.com. Offering Snorkel trips to Destin’s Jetties, and Parasail rides over the Gulf and Bay. Snorkel, feed the fish and soak up sunrays. Snorkel instructor, fish food and gear provided. Our parasail off Smile High II for a bird’s eye view of Destin. Children can fly tandem with adults or friends. Cameras recommended. Fun for all ages! Alternate ph: 850-650-3825.

SEA BLASTER

850-654-6888

seablasterdestin.com

Harborwalk Village, Destin. E-mail: fun@seablasterdestin.com. Located in Harborwalk Village, at the foot of the Destin Bridge. While enjoying free beverages, cruise the beaches aboard the Gulf’s largest speedboat searching for dolphins. Snorkel/dolphin combo, beach/dolphin cruises, and sunset/dolphin cruises available. Call for reservations.

Sunshine Pontoon Rentals

850-837-2299

sunshinepontoonrentals.com

New Location! 500 Harbor Blvd., Destin. Located in Destin Harbor next to Fish Bar (formerly Destin Chops) and opposite Taco Bell. Open daily at 8 a.m. Enjoy a day on the water exploring the area, watching dolphins, fishing, snorkeling or relaxing at Crab Island. All fun in one. VISA, MC.

Boogies Watersports

850-654-4497

boogieswatersports.com

16 Hwy. 98, Destin. E-mail: boogieswatersports@

gmail.com. Located at the foot of the Destin Bridge in Harborwalk Village. Open daily 8-7. Full line of watersport toys featuring Waverunners, parasailing, pontoon boats, dolphin excursions on Waverunners, Glass-Bottom Boat Dolphin Cruises. VISA, MC, AMEX, DISC.

Glass-Bottom Boat

Dolphin Cruises

850-654-7787

boogieswatersports.com

16 Hwy. 98, Destin. E-mail: boogieswatersports@gmail.com. Located by the Destin Bridge in Harborwalk Village. Open daily 8-7. Group and Senior discount. Narrated Two-hour cruise of Destin Harbor, East Pass, Gulf of Mexico, Choctawhatchee Bay, underwater viewing, bird feeding, crab trap discovery, dolphin encounters, shrimp net operation. VISA, MC, AMEX, DISC.

The Track Recreation Center

850-654-4668

funatthetrack.com

1125 Hwy. 98 E., Destin. Fax: 654-5832. Located on the north side of Hwy. 98, just before the fork at Old Scenic Hwy. 98. Open 9 a.m.-midnight. Off-season hours vary. Great family fun for all ages. VISA, MC, DISC, AMEX.

Adventures Unlimited

800-239-6864

adventuresunlimited.com

8974 Tomahawk Landing Road, Milton, FL. Ph: 850-623-6197, Located on Coldwater Creek in the Blackwater State Forest, off Hwy. 87, twelve miles north of Milton. Zip line, canoe, tube or kayak across clear, swift flowing streams, past secluded, sugar-white beaches, through the forests of NW Florida. We offer hourly, daily and overnight trips. Group retreats. Cabins and campgrounds available. VISA, MC, DISC.

Emerald Coast

Science Center

850-664-1261

www.ecscience.org

139 Brooks St., Fort Walton Beach. Located downtown, 1 block south of Hwy. 98 next to the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park. Group discount. Call for hours. Enjoy a unique and inspiring museum filled with more than 200 touchable, workable exhibits including a nature discovery room, an air cannon, color and light exhibits and holograms.

Liquid Surf and Sail

850-664-5731

liquidsurfandsail.com

158 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE., Fort Walton Beach. E-mail: info@liquidsurfandsail.com.  Located on Hwy. 98, two blocks west of Brooks Bridge. The Gulf Coast’s extreme watersports destination. Kite boarding, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, windsurfing, surfing and kayaking. Full line of rentals, lessons and videos. The latest styles of sandals, sunglasses and beachwear. VISA, MC, DISC, AMEX.

Kitty Hawk Kites of Florida

Destin: 850-837-2800   FWB: 850-796-0102

kittyhawkkites.com

Located in the Boardwalk on Hwy. 98, Okaloosa Island between Ramada Inn and Gulfarium. Destin location in Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village.   E-mail: kittyhawkkitesfl@embarqmail.com. Summer hours: 10-10 daily. Winter: 11-7. Military discounts. Offering the area’s most unique kites, kite boarding gear, toys and wind art. “Life is Good” clothing, Crocs and Teva brand shoes.

Airboat Tours

850-234-1532

panamacityairboat.com

Located off Hwy. 79 next to Boon Docks Restaurant, just north of Panama City Beach. Open year-round. Reservations suggested. Group rates. 1/2 hour, 1 hour and sunset tours. Explore backwaters, marshes and creeks aboard the airboat Wild Thang. Search for alligators, dolphins and birds of prey. Our captains are U.S.C.G. masters with years of experience and knowledge of local waters & wildlife. Bring the family and your camera. VISA, MC.

Fly High Parasail

850-499-4546

destinflparasailing.com

404 Harbor Blvd. E. (Hwy. 98), Destin. E-mail: info@destinflparasailing.com

Located on Destin Harbor behind the Marina Cafe. Open daily 8 a.m.-sunset.  Group and Military discount.  Unforgettable Fun Filled Boating Adventure!  The thrill of an offshore powerboat ride, parachuting, ballooning and gliding all in one action-packed adventure and at a fraction of the cost!  Reservations recommended. VISA, MC, DISC, AMEX.

Destin Snorkel

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850-269-2329

destinsnorkel.com

Located at the foot of the Destin Bridge in Harborwalk Village. ABOVE AND BELOW-WATER ADVENTURES! Snorkeling, Snuba - underwater adventure, Ultra-Light flights, and Sunset-Dolphin Cruises. The best value for any adventure on the Emerald Coast. VISA, MC, AMEX, DISC.

Gulf Breeze Zoo

850-932-2229

GulfBreezeZoo.org
5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze. Located on Hwy. 98, 20 miles west of Fort Walton. Open Daily Rain or Shine from 9 am; last admission 1 hour before closing. (See web site for seasonal hours.) Group rates, Senior, Military discounts. 50 wild acres of exotic animals including: Giraffe feeding station, large petting area and our NEW Budgiary - feed hundreds of free-flight parakeets. Ride the train through free-roaming animals from around the world. See our gorillas, chimps, rhinos, hippos, tigers, bears, monkeys, birds, reptiles and more. Grab lunch at the Depot, picnic under our pavilion or celebrate a birthday. Stop in the Gift Shop for a souvenir. MC, VISA, DISC.

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HarborWalk Village850-337-8100

emeraldgrande.com/harborwalk-village.aspx

Harbor Blvd., Destin. Located at the foot of the Destin Bridge. Spend the entire day or week on the harbor and experience luxurious deep-sea fishing, accommodations, dolphin tours, waverunner and pontoon rentals, sailing charters, fine and casual dining, shopping and sightseeing. We also have weekly fireworks, seasonal festivals and live entertainment. Fun for the whole family!

Sunshine Dolphin Tours

850-837-2299

sunshinepontoonrentals.com

New Location! 500 Harbor Blvd., Destin. Located in Destin Harbor next to Fish Bar (formerly Destin Chops) and opposite Taco Bell. Open daily at 8 a.m. Enjoy a day on the water searching for dophins VISA, MC.

Destin Seashell and

Snorkel Cruises

850-837-3388

DestinSeashellandSnorkel

Cruises.com

Harborwalk Village, Destin. Located behind Tightlines restaurant, at the foot of the Destin Bridge. Destin’s newest adventure aboard Destin’s newest boat, The Explorer. Search for seashells in shallow water and along the beach. Take a snorkel/seashell cruise or a sunset cruise when the water is calm. The has a full-length canopy, cushioned seats and restrooms.

Destin Blue Crab Adventures

850-424-5555

destin-inshore-fishing.com
76 Harbor Blvd., Destin. Located behind Lucky Snapper Restaurant at Harborwalk Village at the foot of the Destin bridge. Operating two boats for two-hour private crabbing charters for up to six passengers per boat. Your guide will package and ice your catch for the trip home or to the nearest restaurant. All you bring are drinks and snacks, and we take care of the rest.

Destin Helicopter

Destin: 850-830-2962, Navarre: 939-2329

Taking off from two locations – Destin: Destin Commons at the corner of Hwy. 98 and Mid Bay Bridge; Navarre: Navarre Watersports on Hwy. 98 just east of the Navarre Beach Bridge. See the Emerald Coast from a different perspective – from above. Watch for sea life, view the water’s different colors of green and blue and see the beautiful natural beaches and sand dunes. In addition to our various day-time flights, we offer Sunset, Moonlight and Champagne flights. VISA, MC, AMEX, DISC.

Dockside Watersports

and Ale House

850-428-3313

boatrentalsindestin.com

288 Hwy. 98 E., Destin. Located on Destin Harbor. Open 8:30a.m.-6p.m. Dockside is your one-stop shop for a day of fun on the water. Rent a  Waverunner, Pontoon or center-console fishing boat, Parasail, or join a Dolphin Excursion on Waverunners. Our marina carries coolers, drinks, snacks and fishing supplies. After a day on the water, kick back and relax while enjoying any one of our 26 beers on tap!. VISA, MC, DISC, AMEX.

Destin Charter Yachts

850-797-3702

DestinCharterYachts.com

Office: 127 Harbor Blvd. (Hwy. 98), Suite 6-A, Destin. Boat: Slip E-4 at Marbella Yacht Club, 770 Harbor Blvd. (Hwy. 98), Destin. DestinCharterYachts@gmail.com. Upgrade your vacation with a cruise aboard the 56 foot luxury motor yacht “Breakers", with a professional USCG licensed captain and crew. We offer full, half-day, evening, sunset, moonlight and event charters; or you can customize your own charter.

Buccaneer

Pirate Cruise

850-269-0896,

Toll Free:855-269-0896

destinpirateship.com
100 Harbor Blvd. Destin, HarborWalk Village Marina. 1/4 mile east of Destin Bridge, info@destinpirateship.com. Enjoy an adventure of interactive entertainment and merriment. The motley crew of Capt. Steve and Wendy's family owned and operated Pirate Ship will entertain your family if you dare set sail.

Surf and Cycles

850-424-3815

surfandcycles.com

816 Hwy. 98 E., Destin. SurfAndCycles@gmail.com. Located in the heart of Destin on Gulf Shore Dr., across the street from Target and behind Texaco. Renting family fun for everyone, including Street Legal Golf Carts, Scooters, Bicycles, Skim Boards, Surfboards, Skateboards and Fishing Rods. Rent daily or for the entire week! Family owned and operated. VISA, MC, DISC.

ScubaTech

850-837-2822

scubatechnwfl.com

301 Harbor Blvd., Destin. E-mail: scubatech@scubatechnwfl.com. Located 1/4 mile east of Destin Bridge. Open daily 8-5. Full-service scuba/snorkeling facility. Retail, rental, air, nitrox. All levels of instruction. Sea Cobra dive boat to reefs and wrecks for certified divers. Go snorkeling or TRY SCUBA from aboard the Mongoose at the jetties for non-certified divers. VISA, MC, DISC, AMEX.

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