Destin, FL Activities-Watersports
If you want to enjoy the best watersports in Northwest
Florida, the sheltered waters of Choctawhatchee Bay have just what you're
looking for. Waverunners, parasailing, diving, water skiing, and windsurfing
await you in the beautiful waters of the Emerald Coast. Destin also
offers the Panhandle's most exceptional snorkeling and diving areas;
the underwater shelling is world-renowned and the deep-water close inshore
attracts the widest arrays of marine species in Florida. For freshwater
adventures, Blackwater River State Forest and Eglin Reservation offer
tubing and canoeing down crystal-clear rivers or rent a kayak and paddle
the beautiful Gap Creek and Cinco Bayou areas.
Dockside Water Sports
www.boatrentalsindestin.com
(850) 428-3313 or (850) 837-2622
Boogies Water Sports
2 Highway 98 E
Destin, Florida 32541
(850) 654-4497
Boogies Water Sports offer parasailing and waverunner
rentals. Waverunners are available for 30 minute, 1 hour, half-day,
and full-day rentals (weekly rates are also available). If you want
to experience breathtaking views, consider a thrilling parasail ride
over Destin Harbor. Single, double, and triple flights are available.
Bayside Watersports
1310 Hwy 98
Okaloosa Island, Florida
(850) 302-0021
Bayside Watersports large fleet of waverunners includes
brand names such as Polaris Freedom and Seadoo GTI, which offer ample
dry to semi-dry storage compartments giving you enough room for your
beach bag and soft-sided cooler. Each waverunner provides a stable and
comfortable ride with seating capacity for 3. All drivers must be at
least 16 years of age with a driver's license, no previous waverunner
experience is required, and some restrictions apply. No reservations
are required for waverunners, they are available on a "first come-first
serve basis."
Gilligan's Watersports
530 Hwy 98 E.
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 650-9000
Open daily at 8:00 am, Gilligan's offers parasailing as
well as pontoon and waverunner rentals. Licensed and experienced master
captains will take you soaring through the sky using the highest quality
boats and parasailing equipment available. Waverunners are available
at hourly rates, any driver under the age of 22 must pass the Florida
Boater's test, which is offered at Gilligan's for an additional $3.00.
Pontoon boats are offered in 4 or 8-hour increments and fuel is included.
A photo id and credit card are required for all drivers of pontoon boats
or waverunners. Reservations are recommended for parasailing trips and
are required for pontoon and waverunner rentals.
Harbor Cove Charters
116 Hwy 98 E
Destin, FL
(850) 837-2222
Licensed Captains and experienced Mates welcome you aboard
to experience the thrill of parasailing. Fly single, double, or triple,
and absolutely no skill or experience is required. If you'd prefer to
stay on the water, waverunner rentals are also available. Call for pricing.
Reservations are recommended for waverunner rentals.
Emerald Coast Scuba
110 Melvin Street
Destin, FL 32541
(800) 222-0955 (toll free)
(850) 837-0955 (local)
Emerald Coast Scuba takes pride in making your Dive Experience
an enjoyable one. Charters range from shallow water "Jetties"
trips, for the new diver, through deep-water technical diving trips.
The "Discover Scuba" charter is a great trip for families
as no experience is necessary, all gear and instruction are provided
as well as fresh fruit and drinks onboard. Emerald Coast Scuba also
offers snorkeling trips to the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico. A very large
selection of rental gear is available as well. All rentals are on a
daily basis and must be returned on the day of rental unless other arrangements
have been made. Special package deals are available for divers chartering
on the Aquanaut or Down Under. All trips are by charter only, call for
reservations and pricing.
Scuba Tech
301 Hwy. 98 E.
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-2822
A full-service scuba and snorkeling facility offering
retail, rental, air, nitrox and all levels of instruction. Enjoy scuba
charters to the Gulf of Mexico aboard the 20-passenger Sea Cobra or
snorkel charters around the Destin Jetties aboard the Mongoose pontoon
boat. ScubaTech's dive boat, the Sea Cobra, is a 45-foot crew boat custom
designed for maximum diver safety and comfort. There are tank racks
and bench seats designed for the scuba diver's comfort, two drop-down
ladders on a spacious platform, two giant-stride entry points and a
passenger cabin that can be heated in the winter months. Reservations
are required.
Kokomo Snorkeling Adventure
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-9029
Opened in 1987 and located on the Destin Harbor behind
Marina Café, the Kokomo crew will guide you on two hours of snorkeling
around Destin. If needed, snorkeling gear and instruction may be included.
Pelican Adventures
210-F Highway 98 E
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 650-3825
If you're looking for snorkeling or kayaking, Pelican
Adventures has got you covered. Snorkel trips allow you to hunt for
seashells at one of the peninsulas or islands and interact with marine
life. Trips are $25 per person, all gear is included. Private charters
are also available for up to six passengers. Kayak rentals are available
if you'd like to explore Gap Creek or Cinco Bayou.
Ride On Surf School
Old Hwy. 98 East
Destin, FL 32550
(850) 582-2828
Destin's first and only surf school, Ride On Surf School
offers surfing fun for anyone who knows how to swim. There are a variety
of lesson plans for any skill level. Group and private lessons are available
as well as surf camps and surfing parties. Surf instruction covers stretching,
proper stance (Goofy or Regular), how to paddle, stand, wax your surfboard
and read waves, education of riptides, undertow, wind swell vs. ground
swell, and flag warning system, tidal information, and surfing etiquette
and lingo (i.e. Dude, I'm totally stoked it's 4 to 6 and offshore!).
They will also assist you with finding the right board for you and share
all the popular surf spots. Surfboard, rash guard, and refreshments
are provided.
Surfside Beach Service
Okaloosa Island, FL
Open April - September 9-5 daily, Surfside Beach Service
has six locations on Okaloosa Island. They offer chair and umbrella
rentals, surf-worthy kayak rentals, beach volleyball equipment, and
watersport referrals.
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