About Destin Snorkel
Destin Snorkel operates from the Destin Harbor boardwalk, running daily snorkelling excursions to the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the jetties along East Pass. The company was started by local divers who recognised that Destin's emerald-green Gulf waters — with visibility regularly exceeding 30 feet — offered snorkelling conditions rivalling much more expensive Caribbean destinations, and they set out to make that experience accessible to visitors of all ages.
Their primary tour is a four-hour catamaran snorkel cruise that takes guests to natural and artificial reef sites where they can swim alongside tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, and the colourful marine life that congregates around the Destin jetties and nearshore reefs. All snorkel equipment is provided, including prescription masks for guests who wear glasses. The crew includes certified snorkel guides who swim with the group, point out marine life, and assist less confident swimmers. They also offer a shorter two-hour dolphin and snorkel combo cruise that pairs a dolphin-watching segment with a snorkel stop.
Destin Snorkel has earned a reputation as one of the most family-friendly tour operators on the Emerald Coast. The catamaran is spacious and stable — important for guests prone to seasickness — and the crew go out of their way to make first-time snorkellers comfortable in the water. Complimentary soft drinks and water are provided on all cruises, and the afternoon timing of most trips means the Gulf has calmed from morning chop. For visitors who want to see what lies beneath Destin's famously clear waters without a scuba certification, this is the top-rated option in the harbour.
