HarborWalk Village of Destin, Florida has solved the dilemma of sacrifice when choosing between relaxation, entertainment, and adventure for your vacation destination! Offering everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, it seems as though HarborWalk Village has thought of every detail for families who want to experience a great vacation. The harbor is loaded with action, entertainment, and excitement for every member of the family!
From the unique landscape of the village’s dining, shopping, and recreational activities, to the amazing scenery found along the harbor, HarborWalk Village has revolutionized the expectations of luxurious vacation destinations. With so much to offer, there is plenty of opportunity to meet everyone’s vacation agenda! The tug of war is over, and now is the time to enjoy your family. Visit this best kept secret retreat that sets itself apart from any other destination in the world!
Beginning with a breathtaking resort, the Emerald Grande represents the grandeur of this amazing venture to the most exquisite location in Destin! Free Wi-Fi, stainless steel appliances, in room safes, and washers and dryers in every unit are the basic starters to describe the indulgences of luxury housed in this resort. The Emerald Grande highlights waterscape views with private balconies in each room overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Destin’s East Pass, HarborWalk Village, Crab Island, and the heart of the city of Destin.
With one, two, three, and four bedroom luxury condominium style suites, the spacious floor plans, large plush beds, and gourmet kitchens serve families of all sizes. A daily maid service, 24-hour security, full service concierge, and room service availability for breakfast, lunch, and dinner sets the scene for tension free vacationing. A gift shop is on site enhances the convenience of stay for any items forgotten from home.
Tension release from life’s everyday stress for the Emerald Grande’s guests can be found at the full service European spa and fitness center, as well as the indoor and outdoor heated pools and Jacuzzis alongside breathtaking views of Destin’s coastal waters. The 2,500 square foot outdoor pool is found on the fourth floor. The outdoor pool is open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, where sunset views seep into your soul.
If you’re planning a company event, reunion, or destination wedding, this venue offers a variety of options for opulent scenery, grand ball and party rooms, catering, and business centers. The resort is home to the Grand Vista Bar and Grill, as well as 10 on the Harbor. Best of all, the Emerald Grande’s location positions guests for full access to all fishing charters, activities, dining, shopping, and nightlife within walking distance to HarborWalk Village.
Private Beaches
The sugary-white sand and emerald green water has long been an attraction of the Destin area. The Emerald Grande features two private, secluded beach locations to choose from, including the Cove Beach and Jetty Beach of Noreiga Point. Guests are transported via shuttle vessel, leaving every 30 minutes. Summer hours for the shuttle service are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with the last beach trip at 5:00 pm, and the last departure from the beach is 6:00 pm. No where else in Destin can you find lodging with so many beautiful views, and a private beach! With beach attendants furnishing complimentary chairs, umbrellas, and towels to guests of the Emerald Grande, vacationers are offered a serene escape from largely populated beaches elsewhere along the Gulf Coast! Beverages are available for purchase on the shuttle, and the Grande Vista Bar & Grill offers a beach side service! No more lugging beach bags, chairs, towels, and coolers to your beach outing! It seems as though the Emerald Grande has thought of everything!
Shopping
Shop till you drop at HarborWalk Village. As a market that allows you to bring the style of the Emerald Coast home, browse the many boutiques along the harbor, and become inspired! From apparel and accessories, art, collectibles, bait and tackle, sports gear, photography, gifts and souvenirs, to toys you’ll find something for everyone in the shops of HarborWalk Village! All shopping boutiques, kiosks, and services have seasonal hours throughout the year, so be sure to call before you go to find out the current hours of operation! Are you looking for a particular store? Click on the directory map and find your way around the village!
Aloha Surf Company: With brands like Quicksilver, Billabong, Roxy, Volcom, Reef, North Face, Maui Jim, O’Neill, and Hurley, Aloha Surf Company is your go to spot for coastal sportswear, swimwear, sandals, and accessories!
Del Sol offers unique clothing and accessories that actually change colors with sun exposure. Shirts, shorts, sunglasses, bags, flip flops and even nail polish help you to keep a check on the level of UV ray exposure that you experience while on the water, using the molecular excitation of organic crystals! These items give you two looks, and change color within seconds!
Cariloha offers clothing, jewelry, handbags, home décor, and bed and bath sets that are constructed from bamboo blends. Cariloha is the only one of its kind in the world, and is worth a browse to feel the difference of the ultra-soft fabric used to make the merchandise in this store!
Sunset Lifestyles: You’ll find coastal style and luxury footwear for both men and women at Sunset Lifestyles! Spend the day browsing through trends that fit the scene of HarborWalk Village! Vera Bradley, Toms, UGG, Yeti, and more!
Life is Good: The Mission: to Spread the Power of Optimism! The goal: to empower others to enjoy the ride of life! Life is Good! Join the movement for change along with Bert and John, as 10% of net profits are given to grow the good in the lives of underprivileged children! For a kicked back style of clothing that represents the down to earth people of Destin, check out Life is Good apparel. The message is strong, but the comfort will have you thinking about how good life truly is, while strolling down the harbor in this brand!
The official stop for all of your pelagic gear and sportswear needs, the High Performance Offshore Pelagic Store is a must see. Offering the latest trends of oceanic style, this shop meets the needs of apparel, accessories, and equipment for all water sports along the harbor, but they are famous for their specialty in big game fishing gear!
The HarborWalk Marina, and gift shop, Nautical Treasures, have been around since 2007, caring for the needs of captains and crew, Crab Islanders, and vacationers! Accessible by land or water, this marina is an acting fuel station, convenience store, ice, tackle, and bait shop, apparel and accessories boutique, and nautical gifts and souvenirs shop that represents life on Destin’s famous harbor; this one stop shop has it all!
Sunglass World: Catering to all of your eye-wear needs, Sunglass World offers sunglasses from brands like Costas, Oakley, Maui Jim, Maui Jim, Gucci, Tiffany, Prada Sport, Tory Burch, Versace, Spy, Ralph Lauren, Electric, Smith, Tag Heuer, Serengeti, Shwood, Ray Ban, and many more!
Bleu Tropics offers unique jewelry and accessories that capture the essence coastal living! This is a great place to find something that adds a touch of Destin to any outfit, or to pick up a souvenir of HarborWalk Village!
Hove’ Parfumeur and Fine Clothing: As a high end fragrant and fine clothing retailer, Hove’ Parfumeur uses ingredients that supply the aroma for pleasure and wellness. This classic French boutique offers merchandise for men and women, including apparel, antiques, soaps, lotions, powders, and fragrances!
U-Name-It offers hand stamped and engraved personalized jewelry, keepsakes, and customized gifts. Their products include leather bracelets, key tags, military tags, pet ID tags, personalized license plates, vinyl lettering & numbering, window stickers, and much more! Find something of meaning with this stop’s trinkets, and reveal your thoughts with custom-made jewelry that describes the real you! U-Name-It has seasonal hours of operation, but the local artists are always available via telephone. Get your souvenir personalized while on the harbor, or order online!
Kitty Hawk Kites offers kites, wind art, apparel, toys, and games! Not just a toy shop, this imagination fueling boutique offers so much for outdoor activities by air, and by water. Kitty Hawk Kites also offers kayak and SUP rentals!
Bricks & Boards: Building toys and board games are the feature of Bricks & Boards at HarborWalk Village. Inviting children of all ages, join this innovative toy store or daily games and toy building that the whole family will enjoy!
Bright Ideas and Light Up Toys: Make your child’s day with this stop that offers innovative light up toys and more! Fill your day with sparkle and discover the bright ideas that inspire children to see beyond a blank canvas! Fun shopping for the whole family!
People Painters and Airbrush Tattoos: Get stamped with a harbor style temporary tattoo! These airbrush artists will keep you smiling as they paint your favorite illustrations and words on the case of your soul. Fun for all ages, this attraction will have the whole family giggling with excitement!
Legacy Heir Airbrush and Gifts: Airbrush shirts and accessories make great souvenirs that cater to those who want to represent on their vacation. Henna tattoos are all about artistic expression! You dream it up, and have Legacy Airbrush and Gifts tat it up! The good news is, though they last quite a while, henna tattoos are not permanent! Airbrushing and henna tattoos are tradition for Florida vacationers, and you won’t have to travel far to get one of these memory making creations!
Cartoons by Deano: Deano Minton is a professional cartoon illustrator who studied caricature in Europe, and has settled in at HarborWalk Village to entertain and create memories, as he draws visitors of Destin, Florida. Stroll on over to meet artist Deano Minton, and have a cartoon drawing made of yourself, your family, or just bring a picture of a friend, and have this artist create a gift that will bring joy for years to come! His available everyday from March through October, and you’ll find him on the weekends in November through Feburary. Once you find his kiosk between Harry T’s and Jackacuda’s sign your name to the list, and he will call you when it’s time for your session!
Destin Beach Photography Company: Capture special memories of your HarborWalk Village of Destin vacation! Check out the Destin Beach Photography Company to help you materialize your memories into captivating photos! These professional photographers book up fast, so make sure to reserve an appointment! For Beach Photos, Weddings, and Events, schedule about 3 weeks in advance! Once you step off your charter, these are the photographers who walk along the dock to snap a shot of your catch!
True Colors Studio featuring artist Kelly Pierre: Observe this amazing artist who paints on the scene of HarborWalk Village, and browse his creations that capture the beauty of coastal living. With a Native American and French heritage of saltwater fishing and strong work ethic, this artist materializes what is written on his heart from generations of living by the sea. Originally from the bayou of Grand Caillou, Louisiana, Kelly Pierre now paints by the inspiration of captivating beauty found in the emerald waters and pink sunsets along Desin’s HarborWalk Village. Shop Pierre’s unique collection and watch in awe at the detail in his one-of-a-kind, custom art pieces on a variety of canvases.
Judy Shillingburg’s Special Touch Gallery: Judy Shillingburg is a famous name around Destin, Florida, for her amazing detail in capturing the colors and beauty of the Emerald Coast. As an established artist, Judy has opened a studio in HarborWalk Village, where she and thirty-two of local artists work and display their magnificent creations. The inspiration of the Emerald Coast breaths creativity into the hearts of artists in many forms, and the Special Touch Gallery offers guests the opportunity to browse and shop the creations of these profound artists! Touring through the gallery, you will encounter oil and water color paintings on a variety of canvases, jewelry, wood carvings, metal art, sculptures, ornaments, photography, sketches, and more. From fine to folk art, you are sure to find something amazing in this studio. They also have a custom framing shop on site, so any canvas can be cased in a frame within the convenience of your stay.
TIP* After your fishing trip, take the measurements of your fish, and the name of your charter boat to Judy Shillingburg’s Special Touch Gallery, and they will paint a portrait of your catch, including information about the charter and fish! What an amazing keepsake for your adventure at HarborWalk Village! Call the studio for more information about the catch portrait!
Dining at HarborWalk Village
From a quick service snack, to a set down dinner, HarborWalk Village has everything within a few steps from the Emerald Grande! The Destin harbor offers venues for private groups and intimate dinners and has an abundance of family friendly restaurants! If you’re looking to have a cocktail with your friends after a day of fishing, this is the spot for you! There is something for every flavor preference around the dock, but Destin is most famous for the fresh seafood cuisine served at several locations along the harbor. From casual, to upscale, again, they’ve got it all!
10 on the Harbor is a full service banquet space that offers a view of the Gulf of Mexico, and luxury seafood cuisine! Currently closed to the public, reservations for private events can be made by calling (850) 337-8100 EXT 1553. Location: 10 Harbor Blvd. 2nd Level of HarborWalk Village. Menu
Crab Island Cantina offers one of the best views on Destin’s 
coastal waters! With a Latin Inspired Mexican menu, seafood, and outdoor seating, this full service restaurant caters to a variety of pallet favorites! Join Crab Island Cantina for a little spice and live entertainment! Phone: (850) 424-7417. Location: 2 Harbor Blvd. Suite 100. Menu
Grande Vista Bar & Grill is the Emerald Grande’s feature restaurant with all of the services that you would expect from such a fine establishment. A primary view of the coast on the Captain’s Deck, outdoor seating, signature sandwiches, local seafood, and mouthwatering burgers, all sound wonderful, but they take it even further. The Grande Vista Bar & Grill offers breakfast, brunch/lunch, and dinner, room service for guests staying at the Emerald Grande, an option to cook your catch after your deep sea fishing adventure! Phone: (850) 337-8100 Ext. 1550. Location: 10 Harbor Blvd. Menu
Harry T’s Seafood-Spirits-Sunsets are the themes of this Destin tradition. With a new location to join the excitement, Harry T’s now overlooks the East Pass, Crab Island, and Noriega Pointe. Serving famous appetizers, seafood, burgers, pasta, and cocktails, enjoy live entertainment, great service, and much more! Phone: (850) 654-4800 Location: 46 Harbor Blvd. Menu
Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi is a local favorite for brunch, dinner, and 
nightlife with live entertainment, sushi, and seafood. This “New South” with a twist restaurant is making its mark at owners Tyler Jarvis and Chris Ruynen think outside of the box, bringing flavors to savor for guests. With outdoor seating and a water view, check out Jackacuda’s Seafood & Sushi! Phone: (850) 424-3507 Location: 56 Harbor Blvd. Menu
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is right on the water, and you’re invited to get lost with live music and a volcano flowing with margaritas! Join the party with island-inspired food, four unique bars, and two levels of outdoor seating! It’s always 5:00 at Margaritaville! Phone: (850) 460-7700 Location: 76 Harbor Blvd. Menu
La Familgia on the Harbor offers a menu of authentic Italian dishes, a view of the Destin Bridge, and outdoor seating. Italian recipes perfected through the generations have put this ristorante and pizzeria on the map as one of the best places to eat in Destin! Phone: (850) 424-7441 Location: 2 Harbor Blvd. Menu
Quick Service
Kona Ice-Tropical shaved ice treats. Phone: (850) 974-7450 Location: 88A Harbor Blvd. Website
Popcorn Jungle-50 Flavors of gourmet popcorn. Phone: (850) 460-2660 Location: 34 Harbor Blvd. Suite 255.
Starbucks-Famous coffee company since 1971. Phone: (850) 424-0793 Location: 10 Harbor Blvd. Website
The Boardwalk Fry Co. –Hand-cut fries served with a variety of toppings. Phone: (850) 376-9199 Location: 88D Harbor Blvd.
The Fudgery –American fudge and self-serve yogurt bar. Phone: (770) 287-1990 Location: 34 Harbor Blvd. Website
Goodies Funnel Cakes- Deep Fried Treats. Phone: (850) 654-6888 Location: 88C Harbor Blvd.
Tropical Smoothie Café-Healthy snacks, lunches, and smoothies. Phone: (850) 424-3617 Location: 66A Harbor Blvd. Website
Adults Only
Wine-Not-Wine Infused Ice Cream and Slushies. Phone: (602) 315-9880 Location: 88E Harbor Blvd.
Crafty Siren-Cold craft beer and pretzels. Phone: (850) 337-8250 Location: 60A Harbor Blvd.
Jester Mardi Gras Daiquiris-Quick service drinks. Phone: (850) 650-3615. Location: 34 Harbor Blvd., Suite 106 Website
Fish Heads Bar-Destin’s fishing fleet drinking spot. Phone: (850) 259-6105 Location: 98 Harbor Blvd.
Coyote Ugly-Nightlife fun to kick up your heels and have a drink. Phone: (850) 460-7065 Location: 100 Harbor Blvd. Website
Dock Action
If you haven’t found something for you at HarborWalk Village yet, let’s keep going! The Emerald Grande, beach, shopping, and dining are all great, but we’re only half way through all that the Destin harbor has to offer! Check out these activities just for land dwellers, and we’ll see if your action-packed blast can be found on the harbor!
Amusements USA, LLC: Hamster balls, bungee trampolines, and the HarborWalk Mining Co. are offered by Amusements USA, LLC, right on the Destin harbor. As a designated kid zone, children will have a blast with this attraction as they flip and fly through the sky on the bungee trampolines, roll around in the water sphere hamster balls, and mine for fossils in the miniature mining company. Phone: (850) 543- 4291 Location: 82B and 20F Harbor Blvd.
Cubby Caboose: Another one for the kiddos, the Cubby Caboose is a miniature train ride that takes children for a choo-riffic adventure along the harbor. The miniature train has seasonal hours, so always call before planning your Cubby Caboose ride! Phone: (850) 251-8259 Location: HarborWalk Village
Fun Spots: A mirror maze, shooting gallery, and an atomic rush appeals to children, teens, and adults! Have a blast with the 4D mirror maze with surprising corners, dead ends, and continuous circles to become a maze master. Take your best shot at the Critter George Shooting Gallery! Check out the Atomic Rush game for 1-4 players to keep track of your color, in this interactive arcade masterpiece! Phone: (850) 543-4291 Location: 34 Harbor Walk Village 2nd Floor – Suite 242
Ultimate 7D Interactive Movie Ride: Take a 4-minute ride on your choice with thrilling special effects and spectacular footage in the Enhanced 7D Simulator. Choose from 5 different movies playing every day, Alien Attack, Los Banditos, Zombies, Forbidden Mine and Gigamon. No set movie times! Guests choose their movie and experience the excitement whenever they choose to come in! Accommodating up to 8 people at a time and offering group rates! Phone: (850) 837-7007 Location: 34 Harbor Blvd., Suite 246
World-Class Attractions: A bundle of adrenaline rushes, fly high on the zip line, free fall from 90′ above the harbor, and rock climb with an interactive, LED Rockwall! Availability for day and evening adventures, this truly is a thrilling adventure for older children and adults. All in the convenience of HarborWalk Village, you won’t want to miss this entertaining and adventurous feature over the Destin Harbor! Phone: (850) 543-4291 Location: 70A & 94A Harbor Blvd.
Water Action
Still not enough? Well you’re about to find your thing! Destin’s excellent location on the Gulf of Mexico puts every water sport and activity at its fingertips! HarborWalk Village is home to the access point of coastal waterways. All of this sets you up to have a chance to experience the bays, the pass, and the gulf! Get ready to get wet! Check out all that HarborWalk Village has to offer for water activities departing right out of the harbor! Glass bottom, pirate, sunset, and speed boat cruises, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, scuba diving and snorkeling, kayak and stand-up-paddle board rentals, and inshore and deep sea fishing are all within reach at HarborWalk Village! When making a reservation to experience one of these amazing adventures, remember to keep the cancellation policies in mind! If you are unsure, always ask any questions that you may have by calling each company directly! Always reserve enough time for yourself to check-in with your water adventures about 30 minutes to an hour in advance regarding the time that your vessel is scheduled to depart! The busier the season, the earlier you will want to check-in to avoid standing in long lines to get boarding passes, tickets, or instructions for private operating rentals! The cruise companies recommend making reservations 24-48 hour in advance, and let them know if you have coupons when you make your reservation! The Emerald Grand offers discounts to their guests for several water activities in HarborWalk Village! Always check with your concierge to learn about special promotions, and pick up a travel booklet for coupons whenever you get into town!
Boogies Water Sports offers waverunner and pontoon boat rentals, dolphin excursions, parasailing, and glass bottom boat tours. Rent a waverunner or pontoon boat, and head out to one of Destin’s famous hot spots, Crab Island! Pontoon boats are bay bound, but they get you to the action and entertainment of the once island, now shallow water party grounds! Once you leave the Destin Harbor, hang a right, and proceed under the Destin bridge! You’ll see the crowd, hear the music, and experience the fun! Try to book your pontoon rental at least a couple of days in advance!
Boogies has an abundance of waverunners, so you should be good with walking up. However, if you want to be sure to have waverunners waiting for you, call and reserve them ahead of time! The waverunners will hold up to 3 people, but the recommendation is a maximum of 2 passengers to ensure comfort! Boogie’s uses a buddy system for keeping track of waverunners. You must have two or more in your group to proceed into the gulf with your waverunners. Otherwise, single waverunner rentals are bay bound! Join Boogie’s Water Sports on a dolphin excursion, while riding waverunners for an up-close encounter with Destin’s sea life. The dolphin excursion is a 2 hour, guided tour that takes groups on a search for dolphins into the Gulf of Mexico! Boogie’s recommends bringing a water-proof camera along and advises that you only bring items that are okay to get wet!
The Glass Bottom Boat offers 2 hour cruises of the harbor and the Gulf of Mexico, while searching for dolphins, educating passengers on crab traps, and even using a shrimp net to pull sea life up for examination! The boat offers daytime and sunset cruises, and can be reserved for private parties, weddings, and events! See the coast from a different platform while parasailing through the sky, 600 to 800 feet above the water! The parasailing equipment at Boogies is Coast Guard inspected, and updated at least once each year!
Safety is the first concern of Boogie’s parasailing captains, and each sailor is equipped with USCG life vests before each experience. One of four boats will take you into the harbor, allow you to stand on the flight deck with harness equipment in place, and hydraulically lifted into the air for about 10-12 minutes! The captains are responsible for going over the details of safety and advising for the best parasailing conditions! Show your Emerald Grand room key, and recieve 10% off at Boogies! Only one discount, coupon, or special offer can be used per transaction, so double check those travel coupon booklets, your concierge, and Boogie’s website to find the best offer! To learn more about everything that Boogies offers, visit the Boogie’s Watersports Website or call (850) 654-4497. LOCATION: 16 Harbor Blvd, in front of Margaritaville.
Southern Star Dolphin Cruises offer amazing, guided tours of the Emerald Coast, where you will encounter dolphins and other sea life! The Southern Star is an 80′, walk around, glass bottom boat with a double-deck, a climate-controlled cabin, and galley. Snacks, soft drinks, hot dogs, smoothies, souvenirs, and more are available in the galley. The two-hour cruise begins with a narrated tour of the Destin harbor, as your captains points out some interesting places, and shares facts about the history of Destin.
When exiting the harbor, crew members will distribute food, and assist guests in feeding seagulls from the boat! To ensure the safety of passengers, the Southern Star captain chooses one of two courses that contribute to the best conditions for the weather. For calm seas, the captain will proceed through the East Pass, and along the beach of Holiday Isle and Noriega Point for sight-seeing and dolphin encounters. If the seas are rough, the captain will travel under the Destin Bridge, and into Choctawhatchee Bay to help to avoid seasickness during this memorable experience. Dolphin encounters are just as likely to occur in the bay, as they are in the Gulf of Mexico.
All children are offered a chance to experience driving the Southern Star during each cruise, as they become Junior Captains, complete with a certificate and a memory that will last a lifetime! Sunset cruise schedules vary according to the time of year to give guests the best view each evening. The Southern Star offers private tours for groups, weddings, and special events. The vessel is coastguard approved for up to 149 passengers! Call 850-837-7741 to learn more about the Southern Star, or reserve your tickets online, check out the Southern Star’s Website! LOCATION:Address: 100 Harbor Blvd. Unit A.
The Buccaneer is a one-of-a-kind ship that invites you to set sail for a pirate adventure right out of HarborWalk Village! Designed for entertainment and capturing the imagination of children, the Buccaneer is a 100′ vessel with a double-deck, a climate-controlled cabin, a state-of-the-art sound system, restrooms, and a galley where hot dogs, smoothies, sodas, beer, wine, and other snacks are available for purchase. The cruise begins with a tour of the Destin Harbor, and travels into Choctawhatchee Bay, as the crew members remain in pirate character with theatrical entertainment for adults and children alike. Guests will experience pirate lessons, sword fighting, water gun battles, dancing, storytelling, and treasure hunting. The passengers help to locate the treasure mark, and to pull the treasure aboard the Buccaneer.
The Treasure Ship Cruise lasts for 2 hours, and is sure to keep your little pirates entertained, while creating memories for year to come! Customized experiences are available for private parties, weddings, and special events. Let the Buccaneer help you plan your child’s next birthday party aboard the cruise! Offering a private area on the quarter deck, paper products, decorations, a complimentary group photo, a flag raising ceremony, a souvenir flag, and the opportunity for birthday pirates to steer the ship, the crew is flexible in adding food vouchers or booty bags to accommodate the needs of each group! We can also add on food vouchers or booty bags. The Buccaneer is Coast Guard approved for 149 passengers and strives to ensure quality entertainment and family fun on all pirate cruise adventures. For more information about scheduling an adventure, check out the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise Website, or give the crew a call at 850-269-0896. Reserve your tickets online to get $2 off the price of one adult’s admission! LOCATION: Address: 100 Harbor Blvd. Unit B
Destin’s Original Seablaster Dolphin Tours offers several exciting and affordable family adventure opportunities! With Seablaster I & II you can expect a thrilling excursion on one of two 72′ speedboats for snorkel, daytime, sunset, and fireworks cruises! All cruises are seasonal, so always call for times and availability before planning your adventure. Snorkel cruises last for 3 hours, are held in the morning of spring, summer, and early fall months. The tour includes 90 minutes of dolphin cruising, and 90 minutes of snorkeling. Initially, the entry point is 6 feet deep, but passengers can snorkel up to the shallow shoreline, or into 25 feet of deep water. All equipment and life jackets are included!
Daytime cruises last for 1.5 hours, while sunset cruises last for 2 hours. You can expect a tour of the Destin Harbor, the East Pass and beach, or the Choctawhatchee Bay, depending on weather conditions conducive to a safe and exciting experience. Dolphin encounters are part of all of the Seablaster’s cruises! During the summer daytime cruises, you can expect to get wet from water canons, so dress accordingly! Every Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, a fireworks cruise is offered, which last for a hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. These cruises consist of a 15-minute harbor tour and is followed by the boat parking with the best view on the water for the fireworks. The Fourth of July fireworks cruise lasts for 1.5 hours and includes a tour of the harbor and the Gulf of Mexico, and, again, parks under the fireworks display for the big show with the best view!
The Seablaster boats offer private cruises for groups, weddings, and events, with one speedboat coastguard approved for 119 passengers, and the other approved for 130 passengers! These trips include free water, beer, wine, and soda! Though snacks are not sold on board, you are welcome to bring a small cooler with your snacks! Children ages 4 and under are free, and all children are given the opportunity to drive the speedboat during the trip. Check out Destin’s Original Seablaster’s Website to learn more or give them a call at (850) 654-6888. Print a copy of the Seablaster’s COUPON or show the coupon on your mobile phone when you get to the window to pay for your reservation! BOOTH LOCATION: Pirate’s Alley 60G Harbor Blvd.
Destin Snorkel offers a variety of tours, including the Two Stop Snorkeling tour, SNUBA Adventures, the Shelling tour, dolphin cruises, fishing, and private tours. The Two Stop Snorkeling tour is a 3 hour guided snorkeling adventure that includes a trip to the bay to encounter shells and crabs, and into the jetties to encounter fish, as well as a trip into the gulf to search for dolphins. While snorkeling at the jetties, free single and double kayaks are provided for guests on the Two Stop tour. SNUBA Adventures are designed to allow customers to explore depths of up to 20 feet without going through the training certification of scuba diving. Guests are given a 30-minute instructional demonstration, and then guided underwater to explore sea life with the ability to breath with ease, with the equipment offered by Destin Snorkel. On the Shelling tour, passengers join crew members into the bay to search for shells and crabs, and continue into the gulf to search for dolphins, and watch the sunset! Dolphin, sunset, and fireworks cruises are also offered with flexibility of exclusive sighting without snorkel, SNUBA, or shelling adventures. Fishing charters are available on Destin Snorkel’s 38-foot classic Hatteras called Fish Tales for up to 6 passengers! Destin Snorkel offers private tours for special events and private groups. Free soda and bottled water are offered on all tours, and free wine and beer are offered on sunset and fireworks cruises. For more information, check out Destin Snorkel’s Website, or give them a call at (850) 269-2329. LOCATION: Pirate’s Alley 60 C&F Harbor Blvd.
Kitty Hawk Kites offers kayak and stand-up paddle board (SUP) rentals right out of HarborWalk Village Get active on the water with these experiences and travel on through the harbor, to Crab Island, or throughout Choctawhatchee Bay! Kayaks and SUPs are rented by the hour, and life vests are supplied by Kitty Hawk Kites! The recreational watercrafts are not recommended for gulf exploration, but if you choose to transport on of the crafts elsewhere for the duration of the rental, then you must supply your own straps for tie-downs. You must be 18 years of age to rent a kayak or SUP, and 16 years of age to ride with an accompanying adult! Rentals are seasonal, so always call before you plan your adventure, and customers are served on a first come, first serve basis! Check out Kitty Hawks Kites Website to learn more about what they have to offer, or call (850) 837-2800. Be sure to ask about special kite-flying events along HarborWalk Village! LOCATION: Harbor Blvd. Kiosk 26.
Backcountry Outfitters specializes in private, light tackle, inshore fishing! These charters are great for small family groups who are interested in half-day bay fishing on center console boats! Bait, tackle, and fishing license are included, and you can expect to experience great fishing inshore, with experienced captains who are known for their ability to put people on fish. Bay fishing is a different experience from deep sea fishing, and the expectant catches vary, as well! If you have the opportunity to tackle both inshore fishing and deep sea fishing during your stay, try them on separate days, and you’ll see that they are both profoundly exciting fishing adventures in different contexts! For more information about inshore fishing, give them a call at (850) 654-5566.BOOTH LOCATION: Pirates Alley, 60 I Harbor Blvd.
Catch from the Finest Kind Charter Boat
Take away all of the luxury and indulgence found in HarborWalk Village, and you’ll still be left with one of the most amazing features of the Gulf Coast. As a matter of fact, the attraction of luxury on the harbor was drawn by the title given to this location, dating back to 1835. Known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” Destin’s harbor is home to the best deep sea fishing fleet in the Gulf of Mexico! This primary feature has appealed to families from long ago, and continues to create memories for visitors, both young and old.
Now the harbor has grown to become the best family destination in the country and continues to show off fishing skills that leave guests craving a taste of the deep sea adventure. After one day of strolling the dock, you’ll be looking to join the fun by booking a charter and making memories for your family, to last a lifetime!
With private and group charters ranging from half, 3/4, and full schedules, you are sure to find something that fits perfectly with you family’s agenda! If you want even more action, there are overnight trips available to feed your need for an epic trip into the Gulf of Mexico! If you’re curious about how to plan your deep sea fishing charter, check out the Planning the Greatest Deep Sea Fishing Adventure of Your Life post! Get your name on the books, because HarborWalk Village revolves around what’s biting. People can travel to Destin for their entire lives, but until they have gone deep sea fishing, they’ll never feel Destin’s heartbeat! Once you experience deep sea fishing, you’ll be HOOKED!
Find out more about going Deep Sea Fishing or reserve now with the Finest Kind!
By: Jessica Baggett