You’ll be in for an extraordinary treat when you embark on a Destin jet ski dolphin tour with Gilligan’s here in sunny Destin, FL. Dolphin encounters are simply electrifying! Keep in mind that when your view of the dolphins is from the seat of a waverunner, you’ve got front row seats to some of the most friendly and playful sea creatures; it’s like real life Flipper! It’s important not to frighten the dolphins by trying to get too close when you spot them. If you’re patient and the dolphin is feeling courageous that day they will likely swim right up to you! Please remember not to share your snacks with them, their diets are very specific and human snacks are not on their menu. Be sure to book a tour with us so we can share this incredible experience with you. It is one you will never forget!
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I would highly recommend Gilligan's.","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Alicia Pennington"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2026-06-21T21:09:54+00:00","reviewBody":"Young blonde checking us in Had no personality! Thankfully there was another young lady that was super helpful. Guys helping with the wave runners were awesome!! Very helpful, fun and added to our fun experience! Wave runners were in excellent condition and price was great! We have an every lasting memory!! Saw lots of dolphins too!!","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Trish Viviano"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2026-06-16T23:33:48+00:00","reviewBody":"Myself, husband, and 2 boys went on the waverunner tour with Josh! We saw so many dolphins up close it was an amazing experience for all of us! We got to go out further and go fast too which my boys loved! Josh was so great and took so many family pics for us!! He even helped this lady stuck in the middle of the water to get back to her boat and got out the seaweed under the boat often! Thanks for such a memorable fun experience!!","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Suzie Wallis"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2026-03-14T17:25:47+00:00","reviewBody":"My 80-year-old mother and I booked the two-hour dolphin excursion on jet ski, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. I\u2019ve been to SeaWorld Orlando at least a dozen times in my life, yet in just two hours on this tour we saw more dolphins than I\u2019ve seen in all those visits combined. Our guide, Landon, was outstanding. Before we even left the dock, he took the time to walk us through everything we would see along the route and asked a simple but important question: What\u2019s your goal for the tour? We told him plainly\u2014we want to see dolphins. Landon delivered far beyond expectations. Within minutes we were encountering not just a dolphin or two, but entire schools swimming together. He skillfully guided us so we could safely approach and idle the jet skis nearby, giving us incredible opportunities for photos and videos. Watching dozens of dolphins swim and surface right beside us was an unforgettable experience\u2014especially sharing it with my mom. Without exaggeration, this was the best tourist experience I\u2019ve had since visiting Niagara Falls. If you\u2019re considering a dolphin tour, don\u2019t waste time shopping around\u2014skip the rest and go with Gilligan\u2019s. Just make sure you book the two-hour tour. It\u2019s absolutely worth it.","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"John Brown"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-08-28T18:59:48+00:00","reviewBody":"Landon was the best tour guide and we had a blast! We saw many dolphins and were so close to them! We took our 7 and 8 year olds and they were laughing the whole time. They will remember this forever. Family time that both mom\/dad and the kiddos enjoyed. Will definitely recommend to friends!","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jennifer Hedge"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-08-27T00:50:51+00:00","reviewBody":"We came monday and did the dolphin jet ski tour. Mason was our tour guide. We had the best time. In fact it turned out to be the best day of our trip. We loved it so much that we came back Tuesday and did it again! This time Landon was our guide. He was great to. The best part was we went to different spots than the previous day. Each day we saw so many dolphins. They literally come so close to you! Its so surreal. And the jet ski ride is just great! My daughter and i had a blast. We will do this every Destin trip now. I want to add i have driven jet skis 20 plus years. The jet skis were in great condition and easy to drive.","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tjs Hair Studio"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-07-27T20:29:17+00:00","reviewBody":"SO! MUCH! FUN! Amazing experience! The jet ski dolphin tour did not disappoint! Our tour guide (can\u2019t remember his name) was the best! We had a blast and saw lots of dolphins! They literally swam right next to us! We only wished it had lasted longer! Would definitely recommend and will visit again for sure when we are back in the area!","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rhonda Kay"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-07-06T22:03:38+00:00","reviewBody":"Rented jet-skies for the dolphins tour and it was awesome! Our tour guild was cool. We didn't see any dolphins but we seen exotic fish, and a sea turtle. Check-in was a mess but it was a great experience. I booked our tour via DestinX (parent company) the day of and it was a wayyyy cheaper rental rate than the beginning of the week.","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"E Swain Morrison"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":4},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-19T23:31:53+00:00","reviewBody":"WoW! An AMAZING fun time on the guided jet ski dolphin tour with our guide, Nate. We saw dolphins within arms reach, watched as they swam around & under us in the crystal clear waters at Crab Island. Went out in the bay & to the surf of the gulf. Jumped in over a sandbar for a quick dip to cool off. On our way back we saw sea turtles & sting rays. So much fun! Easy to register & check-in was a breeze. Kind & friendly customer service when I called beforehand & in-person. Ask about the military discount! We look forward to returning to Gilligan's in the future! <-- And we did. It was just as ah-mazing the second time. Updated for April 2025- Jimmie was a great guide who helped us spot so many dolphins! I was worried since it is April, it would be cold and murky- I was wrong! Dolphins swam side by side with us & we could see through the water. Lots of sunshine! Great family adventure! We will be back Gilligan's!","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Eve Mac"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-17T21:38:13+00:00","reviewBody":"Great dolphin jet ski tour and opportunity to drive jet skis in the bay! Excellent service and experience.","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Adam Garrett"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-16T23:19:04+00:00","reviewBody":"What a great way to enjoy crab island. Saw dolphins on the way out. Had clouds for the 1st hour, but with it being a private group as you are your own captain we took the opportunity to cruise around and enjoy the scenery. FLEXIBILITY. Then it warmed up and we added an extra hour for almost nothing. Can not recommend them enough. Gas all included, the crew set us up and brought us in, they would make even a rookie boat driver feel confident!!","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Dusten Vermeire"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-10T21:15:46+00:00","reviewBody":"Awesome Awesome time. We rented a boat to go to crab island. Price was reasonable and the instructions were easy to follow. Saw dolphins as well.","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Valerie Campbell"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-10T15:17:57+00:00","reviewBody":"Awesome experience!! Just do it!! We had a great crew- Capt Lee and Jerad!! You will not be disappointed. We saw dolphins, sea turtles and fish galore!! There were also dolphins right at the boat dock!! Great boat ride, great flight, great staff. Go book yours now!!!","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Brandi Davenport"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-21T21:37:43+00:00","reviewBody":"Jet ski with dolphins was a wonderful experience! Tanner was very knowledgeable of all the places to look for dolphins and took us on a great adventure! Thank you for the great experience! We will definitely be back!","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kim Gilchrist"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}},{"@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-10-20T20:06:01+00:00","reviewBody":"Lee and Nate were the best. The parasailing was incredible and the dolphins were so close to the boat! Highly recommend","inLanguage":"en","url":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Google&query_place_id=ChIJ3ewlSf5DkYgRpSKrX7jTEnI","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Olga Ostapenko"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","worstRating":1,"bestRating":5,"ratingValue":5},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Trustindex","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io"}}]}
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