DESTIN FLORIDA 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.
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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