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Southern Star Dolphin Cruise with kids.
The Southern Star is the boat most Destin dolphin-cruise listings point to: a double-deck, glass-bottom boat that carries up to 149 passengers for about an hour and a half, with live commentary. It's an easy first boat trip for small kids, with no swimming involved.
Checked by a local · November 2026
Before you go
What parents need to know.
- It's sold under several names, including Buccaneer Pirate Cruise and HarborWalk Adventures. It's the same boat.
- Sunset departures run around 6 to 6:30pm in season. Times change through the year, so check when you book.
- Sightings aren't guaranteed. Dolphins are wild.
- Glass-bottom boat
- About 1.5 hours
- Sunset cruises
Food nearby
Feed them after.
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Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
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Fudpucker's Destin
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Harry T's Lighthouse
Sit-downOn the HarborWalk boardwalk with harbor views — time dinner to roll straight into the 9pm fireworks.
Questions parents ask
Southern Star Dolphin Cruise, answered.
How long is a dolphin cruise in Destin?
The Southern Star runs about an hour and a half, including the sunset departures.
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