A dolphin breaching the water surface |
116 Harbor Blvd
Destin FL 32541
850-837-2222
Admission:
Adults = $29.68 Each
Children = $19.08 Each
Kids 4 and under = Free
Website: AJ's Seaquest
Check the schedule posted on the website for times and availability of each excursion.
Time: 1.5 / 2 hours
Trev's Rating: 4 stars
Description:
AJ's offers several tourist options in Destin starting with it's restaurant, water sports and two different boat tours the Seaquest speed boat and the Daniel Webster sail boat each offering several tour options. This post details AJ's Sunset Cruise on the 53 foot Seaquest.
Seaquest tours:
Snorkeling trip: A 2.5 hour excursion to swim, snorkel, suntan or relax. Snorkeling equipment along with swim toys and floats are provided (I'm not certain whether this is new or re-used equipment). Post-snorkel you'll explore the coast searching for dolphins.
Daytime Dolphin Cruise: A 1.5 hour cruise touring Destin harbor, through Destin pass and into the Gulf of Mexico searching for dolphins and/or explore Choctawhatchee Bay. Kids can Captain the boat as the crew quenches your thirst with complimentary beer, wine and soda.
Sunset Dolphin Cruise: A 2 hour cruse identical to the daytime cruise described above but with additional time to see sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.
Fireworks Cruise: A 60 minute cruise to experience Destin's fireworks display. Available on Thursday evenings and special occasions.
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Upon return you'll speed back into the harbor continuing under the Destin Bridge passing waist deep Crab Island on your left. The boat idles into the shallower and calmer waters of Choctawatchee Bay making it the perfect setting for kayaking or paddle boarding. Keep your eyes peeled for Dolphins as the Captain gives kids the opportunity to steer the boat and toot the blow horn as the sun sets over the Gulf. Unfortunately the overcast cloud cover created a view-less (and photo-less) sunset. Return to the dock in the fading dusk.
There was a sense of commercialism as we toured the harbor and the Captain recommended various hot spots to dine or visit. The Captain increased the marketability of the Seaquest by cranking the volume of his iTunes playlist as we passed creating a dance party-esque atmosphere on the boat making the tour appear more fun than it actually was.
Fishing boats docked in Destin Harbor |
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