Ecotour Dolphin Cruise on the Southern Star

Come Enjoy a Dolphin Ecotour in Destin!

Experience the extraordinary aboard Southern Star, Destin’s Original Dolphin Cruise! On this dolphin watching tour you will observe coastal bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat on our family-friendly adventure. Experience up-close viewing of dolphins, seabirds, and a variety of marine life.

Cruise the pristine waters of Florida’s Emerald Coast while relaxing to the sounds of island music aboard our glass-bottom boat. Our fully narrated ecotour provides fun for all ages. This is a tour you don’t want to miss.

Come have fun with us on this unforgettable Destin adventure!

Highlights

80-foot glass-bottom boat – Destin’s largest dolphin cruise vessel
90-minute narrated tour
Educational experience
Relaxing atmosphere
Dolphin watching
Bird feeding
Climate-controlled cabin
Panoramic views
Full snack bar
Gift shop
Clean restrooms
Dolphin photo opportunities

Details

What to Expect:

We begin with a narrated tour of the Destin Harbor. The captain will point out some of Destin’s local spots and tell you about the history of the area. The mates will assist guests in feeding a variety of sea birds on our way out of the harbor. We then head out to the East Pass of the Gulf of Mexico. If seas are calm enough, we cruise into the gulf to watch the dolphins in their natural habitat. If the waters are too choppy to cruise comfortably in the Gulf, we cruise under Destin’s Marler Bridge and into the Choctawhatchee Bay in search of the local dolphin pods. Once we spot the dolphins, we spend time watching, observing, and encouraging the dolphins, as well as educating you about the area pods.

What To Bring:

Camera, Tickets, Extra Cash for Parking and Tips

Weather Policy:

Dolphin cruises operate rain or shine. In the event of cruise cancellation due to unsafe marine conditions, you will have the option to reschedule to another day or time or request a full refund.

About Southern Star Dolphin Cruises

Board the Southern Star for a front-row seat to Destin’s most magical residents—wild dolphins! This 80-foot glass-bottom boat offers unforgettable sightseeing cruises that combine marine wildlife, narrated tours, and unbeatable views of the Gulf. Perfect for families, couples, and nature lovers, the Southern Star delivers an eco-friendly experience full of wonder, comfort, and charm.

Reviews

We scheduled this as a surprise for my best friend’s birthday. She loves dolphins, so I was really hoping we would actually see some. Jason was really fun and made it interesting.

My trip to Destin Florida was really good. We took some time to do the dolphin cruise. It was so much fun spotting them. The cruise was very relaxing, and the captain made the trip really fun.

Amazing experience. The captain was very informative and quite humorous. We all enjoyed it so much. Saw so many dolphins, jellyfish, and a shark. Well worth the money!!!

The sunset Southern Star Dolphin Cruise was fabulous!! We cruised the harbor and Crab Island in the bay. We were able to see quite a few pods of dolphins.

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Please note: Reservations are highly recommended. While we do accept walk-ins, availability for tours cannot be guaranteed without a reservation.

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