The 7 Best Destin Jet Ski Tours

1.Paradise Islands Jet Ski Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Captain a two-person Waverunner from Fort Walton Beach into the turquoise waters of the Emerald Coast and Santa Rosa Sound. Your guide may lead you toward Crab Island, small islands, dolphins, and coastal sights. The one-hour outing suits beginners and families, but drivers born after January 1, 1988 need a boater safety certificate.

“This was a great excursion. My second time riding and my daughter’s first ride. Scenery was beautiful. Instructor was attentive to making sure we had an amazing time. We stopped for pics and just had fun. My cons…. all the paperwork, waivers and tests. Be sure to allot time for this process. Additionally this is located in Fort Walton Beach. I stayed in Miramar so understand it’s comes up as Destin area activities when it actually 30 mins away from where I was. No problem for me as we used this as an opportunity to take in views on our way there. I highly recommend.”

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2.Jetski Waverunner Rental – Destin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $95

You’ll collect a three-seat WaveRunner at Power Up Watersports on Okaloosa Island, receive a safety briefing, and ride through local waterways toward Crab Island. The rental includes fuel, life vests, and instruction. Plan ahead for Florida’s boater test if you were born on or after January 1, 1988, and allow extra time if you need to take it on site.

“We had a great time. Would use these folks for renting wave runners again. They were super nice, the process was easy, the wave runners were fast!”

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3.Crab Island Dolphin Jet Ski Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $229

Captain a two-person Yamaha Jet Ski from Fort Walton Beach toward Crab Island, Santa Rosa Sound, and the Destin Harbor area while your guide searches for dolphins. Guides such as Corey, Nick, Chris, and Alejandro have earned praise for safety briefings and local insight. Dolphin sightings are possible, not guaranteed, and photos are available as an upgrade.

“Corey was the best guide! He went through all the safety guidelines and what to expect while we were out there. The best part…He put us on so many dolphins! This was literally one of the best experiences of my life!!”

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4.Jet Ski Rental in Destin and Fort Walton Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $71Best value

Meet at Destiny Water Adventures in Fort Walton Beach for a 1 to 4-hour jet ski rental on the Gulf Coast. You get one two-seat jet ski, safety gear, instructions, a full tank of fuel, and free parking. Drivers need a valid photo ID and, when required, a boater safety certificate.

“I went jet skiing because my son convinced me to do so. I really enjoyed but I was extremely nervous lol”

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5.Waverunner Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

You’ll ride a two-seat waverunner with a guide from Power Up Watersports in Fort Walton Beach. The 90-minute trip spends about an hour searching for dolphins, stingrays, and manatees, then gives you 30 minutes to enjoy the water. Derek is one of the guides who may lead your outing.

“What a fun excursion! We rented two jet ski's for a family of 3, and it was just us and the tour guide, Derek. After giving us instructions on jet ski operation, we shoved off and practiced a bit outside the launch area and then the guide led the way. We traveled from the launch/marina over past crab island and the guide immediately spotted some dolphins which we gently followed for a bit before he led us through the pass into the gulf. We had smooth seas or we may not have had the opportunity to ski the gulf. Once beyond the pass we cruised west of the pass and…”

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6.2 Passenger Jet Ski Dolphin Tour from Gilligan’s Watersports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

Ride a two-passenger jet ski with a guide from Gilligan’s Watersports in Destin. You’ll travel through Choctawhatchee Bay, reach the Gulf, and search for wild dolphins while taking in beaches and coastal views. Guides such as Mason and Jimmy focus on safety and can shape the outing around your interests. The tour lasts about two hours and returns to the starting point.

“To be honest I was a little concerned that our tour guide would be on a pontoon boat, but oh my, this was one of the most amazing excursions we’ve done in Destin. We’ll still do our AJ’s dolphin tour, but will definitely do this again.”

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7.WaveRunner/Jetski Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $110

Take control of a Yamaha WaveRunner from Destin Harbor, begin with a calm ride past Crab Island, then pick up speed on Choctawhatchee Bay. Rentals run from one to eight hours. One ticket covers one watercraft, with room for two adults or one adult and two small children. Safety gear, fuel, instruction, and watertight storage are included.

“It was such an amazing experience!!! The staff was friendly, patient and knowledgeable. We started on time and was given pretty clear directions. From there we just let it rip!!! The hour was more than enough time to have some fun on the water. I would definitely do this experience again”

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