My friends and I booked this excursion for a bachelorette trip, and oh my goodness it exceeded all…read moreexpectations. Carlos & his team were absolutely spectacular. They took care of us really well, and made sure we had the best time possible. The boat was beyond stunning!! Very clean & even more beautiful in person.... Thank you so much, Carlos for such a great time!!

From the owner: Arriva Yacht Charters…Luxury Yachts & Luxury Fishing. Ultimate Yachts for Those Who Demand the…read moreBest! So you’re planning a yacht charter during your stay in beautiful Northwest Florida! Who wouldn’t want to have a charter as a part of their vacation or if your a local and ready to hit the water? Beautiful emerald green waters, sunny skies, dolphins, warm sun on your skin, delicious food and an unlimited amount of fun! We can put together everything you need for your bachelor or bachelorette party, birthday, corporate function, weddings or family event. But really, no special reason is needed, we would love for you to just come aboard with your friends and enjoy because being out on the water is absolutely amazing!

We never intended to have a "rendezvous" sir. Our party consists of all local adults in their 30's…read moreand had no intention on causing any damage or disorder to your boat. We were told by the original captain that we were allowed to take photos on the boat with friends who would be anchored nearby so long as the boat was not in motion. When we simply checked in to verify this was still the case, you assumed we were reckless and would just damage your boat because we were celebrating a birthday. I'm sorry but the industry you work in is hospitality and you serve everything opposite of hospitality.

We booked the Nauti Pleasure for a bachelorette party and it couldn't have been more perfect! We…read moreoriginally only booked for 3 hours, but decided to extend for an additional 1.5 hours while we were out at sea! Our captains were so accommodating and made us all feel so safe and made it so much fun! The boat is large enough that you can spend time lounging on both the front and back and then go into the cabin if it's raining or too hot. I would definitely recommend booking this boat for your group gatherings or even a special 1-1 event!

Amazing experience at this sailing school!…read more Brian, the owner and instructor is a very patient and knowledgeable sailor. My wife and I did the course together--she gets sea sick and was pretty nervous the first day. However, Brian tailored the lessons to match her comfort level and within the first couple hours she was smoothly tacking and jibing all around the bay with nothing but a smile on her face. All the equipment needed for sailing is provided and is in very good condition. The sailboat used in the 101 course, Mud Bug, is clean, beautiful and fast! It felt like a privilege just to be on it, let alone learn in and take control of it. I looked for a while on which sailing school to take lessons from, but I couldn't be happier wit Mid Bay Sailing. My wife and I fully intend to continue with the 103 & 104 courses ASAP. Overall, stop looking, you found the right place!

Fantastic experience! I had zero boating experience....none. I started with a request to start at…read morethe very beginning with "this is a boat" and left with a level of confidence and skill I did NOT expect. Instructor catered to each students ability/experience and based instruction on their needs. Instructor's experience, communication skill and general coaching all provided for an easy going encouraging environment on the water. Brian makes the initially overwhelming comfortable in a short period of time. The boat "Mudbug" and equipment all top notch. I will be following up with Brian for ASA 103 soon.

This is the best charter boat for Crab Island and dolphin sightseeing if you want a private,…read morecaptained boat. The captains are licensed, extremely knowledgeable about the area, entertaining, and truly care about their guests. They can carry up to 18 people in a group which most boats can't do. They also have a bathroom on board. They can arrange transportation to and from your condo and even a delicious charcuterie board. They have charters from 3-6 hours and sunset too.

#1 place to book your tour! I had a booking with Tailfins 6 months out for my daughters…read morebachelorette party. Paid half down and they called 3 days before our tour day to say they can't take us because their boat broke down. I said is there only one boat and he said yes, sorry we can't do it. He referred me to Destin Private Tiki, Captain Matt went out of his way to make sure they could fit us in. We ended up being their last tour of the day but it was well worth it and all the girl's had so much fun! They took us out to the Dolphins, Crab Island and ended with a beautiful sunset. If you want a reliable tour company that will go out of their way to make sure you enjoy book with Destin Private Tiki!!! I highly recommend and will send all my family and friends to this company. Thank You for a great time!!

Captain Bryan was fabulous!! A very laid back and relaxing sunset cruise experience. We loved…read moreseeing so many dolphins and the sunset was the perfect ending to the day. Do your self a favor and book a sunset cruise with him, you will not regret it!

Came late April and I enjoyed every minute of it. Loved the captain. He was accommodating and set a…read morechill atmosphere. I enjoyed the ride. He took us to an area so we could chill in the water, take pictures and look for seashells. He made sure to take us to an area so we can see the dolphins. This was a great experience. I would rate it a 10/10.

We rent an 8 hour on Wednesday 6/4. The gentleman on duty was very helpful and even carried our…read morestuff to and from the boat. We had a blast my wife and I. Before we returned he said to call him and we did. He meet us at the pier and docked our boat and helped us to the pier. We delivered a tip to this gentleman for his kindness and he was truly appreciative. We are renting 2 more pontoons when the family arrives next week. Thank you

From the owner: Lime Pontoons is a pontoon boat rental company serving Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and the…read moresurrounding area. Our brand new pontoon boats offer the perfect way for exploring the emerald waters this area is renowned for. Whether you're planning a fun-filled family outing, or an excursion with friends, we provide everything you need to make your journey safe, comfortable, and exciting. Our commitment to customer service ensures that each guest receives personalized attention, comprehensive safety briefings, and recommendations for must-see spots to ensure your time on the water is nothing short of spectacular. Discover the beauty of Florida's coast in style and comfort with Lime – where every rental promises an adventure waiting to unfold!

I must say, I am completely baffled on how Boat Charter Destin has such a high rating as our family…read morevacation experience was a complete disappointment and a waste of our hard earned money. I am not one to post negative reviews, however this experience warrants it. I will add that I e-mailed the charter in an effort to address our experience and they have opted to not respond so I am happy to share our negative experience publicly. Funny how they respond quickly when you are booking a trip, but fail to respond if there is an issue to be addressed post trip. Our trip was scheduled to depart at 7am, however the boat was not prepared for departure and we did not get under way until 7:52am. Our Captain (Jeff) did not have the boat fueled, he did not have ice, nor bait ready for our trip. While "fueling" the boat, he managed to fill the fresh water tank reservoir with gasoline, requiring the marina to subsequently pump the gasoline out before we could depart. Obviously this did not instill confidence as to the captains boating capabilities or familiarity with the boat. Since we opted to place our personal possessions into the china toilet cabinet, all of our personal belongings ended up reeking of fuel vapors. After preparing the boat for our "fishing" trip, Jeff had to make yet an additional detour to obtain ice and bait for the trip. I will add he only obtained 20 bait fish for the entire trip. Knowing the complexity of the ocean and the likelihood that one will go through a lot of bait while trying to catch fish, why would you only get 20 baitfish and then put several of the baitfish on the hook in whole instead of preparing cut bait??? Being an avid fisherman, it is important to match bait size to hook size. If the fish are stealing the bait, put smaller pieces of the bait on the circle hooks so they can't just rip it off and they have to actually take the bait....or switch to J hooks. Now that we have finally spent an hour and a half of our morning anxiously awaiting for Jeff to have the boat ready for the fishing trip, we finally get under way. After getting to our first fishing spot, Jeff informed us we would be using three rods for our four person fishing trip until he got us on some fish.....which never happened. Since the captain invested in cheap fishing gear, there was an issue with one of the reels while attempting to land a fish and we only "fished" with three rods for the remainder of the trip. Should have been more prepared for this I would think. Without exaggeration, we literally had our lines wet and in the water for less than 30 minutes for the entire five hour "fishing" trip. In full disclosure, there were dolphins following the boat and made fishing a bit more difficult. Jeff would put us on a spot and we would drop our lines a couple times and we would again move to a new location which could take an extensive amount of time. We literally fished 4 spots the entire trip and I am not exaggerating when I say we only had our lines in the water for 30 minutes total. This is unacceptable! I hope anyone who takes the time to read our review will not have the same negative experience we did. Since we reside in Texas, we based our decision to use this charter after reading the posted reviews. We now realize our experience did not mimic that of others. You would think the charter would want to address our experience, but it seems they got their money and they are moving on to the next. I wish future customers the best!

Great day on the water w Capt. Lance! The water was rough but it did not matter. Lance found the…read morefish, was a patient teacher and made sure we had a great day! Do not hesitate to book your trip, you will not regret it!

Captain Nick Kirby is legendary in the town of Destin. This guy is feared by fish and loved by the…read morepeople. If you've read this review and you don't book with him you're messing up.

Paid a deposit the week of trip but needed to cancel the day before due to Covid , couldn't get an…read moreanswer then got charged another $525 for a trip we never got . Never signed nor was shown any cancellation policy. My mother n law recently passed with Covid so rather not expose the crew to it but it seems they would rather get exposed and then pass to next group after us rather than return a phone call and cancel our trip . Speaking to them you can definitely tell it's more about money than people and safety to their customers.

On April 20, 2017-We had a party of six adults traveling from three different states meeting in…read moreDestin for Vaction. I had the honors of being the travel planner. Our first night event I scheduled was a sunset cruise on a sailboat. Since I am very analytical, I shopped around at least five different places. Sail Destin provided a private voyage at the best price. Sight unseen- I booked reservation. Chandler is a one man shop, so we did play phone tag a bit. He and his first mate were very professional and courteous. The sunset cruise met and exceeded my expectations. I have been on several sail cruises from St. Maarten, Hawaii and St. Thomas and this rates as one of the best. No only was the sailing experience fantastic, the sunset and dolphins added to making this one of our most memorable. I would most definitely recommend and plan on booking with Sail-Destin again when we return to Destin

We had a great 4 hour sail with Captain Chandler, and first mate Brian. It was the highlight of…read moreour trip to Destin, by far! It truly was a highlight in my life. I loved having my kids (12 - 16) experience the big open water. The crew was great and the boat was beautiful. I can't say enough good things about it! Thanks Chandler and crew for sharing your passion and knowledge of sailing with my family!