Experience marine life with Destin snorkeling tours

Destin Snorkeling Tour

Looking for fun for the whole family? Cool off with a snorkeling trip in Destin, Florida where you can get up close and personal with the local marine life. Swim in the emerald green water, feed and view fish while finding beautiful shells. These are also perfect beginner snorkeling trips for those new to exploring underwater life.

Snorkel the Destin Jetty and Encounter Marine Life

The Destin jetty is a man-made finger of rock that juts out into the Gulf of Mexico protecting the East Pass that connects Choctawhatchee Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. This partially submerged rock wall plays host to a surprising amount of marine life and provides an ideal snorkeling destination. The crew will provide fish food to attract the fish for close-up interactions!

Visitors may notice invertebrates such as blue crabs, hermit crabs and even the occasional shy octopus scuttling in and out of concealment in the rocks. You’ll see numerous fish species as you snorkel, including tangs, sergeant majors, damselfish, puffer fish and wrasse, with occasional visitors from the deeper Gulf of Mexico waters. A number of dolphin pods make the area around the jetty home, allowing for the possibility of a chance encounter with one of these resident marine mammals. This spot is among the best group and private snorkeling tours offered in the area, delivering close-up marine experiences.

Another stop is the grass flats on Choctawhatchee Bay. This spot is more shallow with calmer waters making it a great spot to see crabs, fish and other sea life as well as searching for seashells to keep for souvenirs. There are rare occasions when we can’t snorkel the jetty due to tides, currents or jellyfish and instead will spend the entire time at the grass flats. Many consider summer and early fall the best months for snorkeling due to excellent water clarity and favorable conditions.

We have an experienced and friendly crew who will guide you while you snorkel, feed the fish or just soak up the sun’s rays on the beach. Our knowledgeable instructor stays with you in the water and will have the fish eating out of your hands.

We provide fully sanitized snorkel masks, snorkels and fins available in sizes for all ages. Our Captain and mates will help size you and instruct the proper way to wear and use the equipment. We also provide a variety of water toys for guests to enjoy their snorkeling adventure to the fullest. We also offer affordable snorkeling packages that include everything you need for a fun and safe outing.

Please note that most of the time visibility is good, however the tides and rain play a large role in the color and clarity of the water so it does vary from day to day.

Our snorkeling tours are fun for the whole family but children must be at least 3-years old and 30 pounds go aboard. We recommend that guests bring sunscreen, a towel, and beverages (no glass). A cooler will be available for you on the boat. For the most immersive snorkeling experience, our Destin tours combine value, safety, and stunning sights for all age groups.