The most popular cruise option is SunVenture’s Crab Island excursions. Located at the Destin Bridge, the underwater sandbar known as Crab Island is the place where everyone anchors their boats and spends a day in the waist-deep emerald green waters. With picturesque views of the Destin bridge, Crab Island offers everything from live music and water slides to floating food vendors, paddle boarding and relaxing in the water.
Crab Island is only accessible by boat. SunVenture’s Coast-guard licensed captains charter the three hour cruise so guests can enjoy a worry-free day on the water.
SunVenture’s private cruises in Destin offer the boat and the captain for any group up to 49 people. The catamaran features a state-of-the-art sound system, open deck, event planners and catering options. Ideal for brunches, bachelor / bachelorette parties, birthdays, family reunions, military reunions and weddings.
The SunVenture I is located just east of the Destin Bridge at 314 Harbor Blvd in Destin Florida. View our Destin cruises schedule here or call our office at 850.424.6465.
Labor Day is the unofficial last weekend of the summer as the sun sets on a memory-filled season of fun in the sun in Destin Florida. How are you going to celebrate?
There’s no better way to celebrate Labor Day in Destin Florida than on the water. For some fun in the sun, ‘venture’ over to the Destin Harbor. The 45-foot sporty SunVenture catamaran cruises from the emerald green waters of the Destin Harbor for dolphin sunset cruises, Crab Island excursions and private cruises.
Here are 3 ways to cruise through Labor Day on the water:
1. Crab Island – If you’ve never been to Crab Island, you’re missing out on the Labor Day party of the year on the water. Our captains will drive you out to the shallow sandbar at the Destin bridge so you can enjoy a safe and worry-free day of playing and relaxing in the shallow waters. Join us for our Labor Day Crab Island excursions on Sat, 8/30 or Sun, 8/31.
2. Fireworks Harbor Cruise – For one of the most memorable things to do in Destin, venture aboard the SunVenture for a 1-hour narrated cruise that explores the beautiful Destin Harbor and ends with a BANG! Experience a magical night as the harbor illuminates with a spectacular Destin fireworks show. The SunVenture will also be cruising through the Harbor on Sun, 8/31 for a Labor Day Fireworks Show at 8:30 pm.
3. Dinner, Sunset & Fireworks Cruise – It doesn’t get much better than indulging in fresh local seafood while cruising into the sunset on the beautiful local waters. The 125′ SOLARIS yacht is cruising Wednesday through Sunday of Labor Day weekend with nightly dinner and sunset cruises. The fine dining menu is prepared on board by our executive chefs, featuring everything from steaks and seafood to special appetizers such as Wahoo Ceviche Luge Gazpacho Shooters and a Trio of Seafood Ceviche. The value is incredible considering a 3-course meal, sunset cruise and live entertainment while you dance under the stars and on the water.
If you really want to go all out, join the SOLARIS on our sunset & dinner cruises on Thursday, 8/28 or Sunday, 8/31. You’ll end your night with a bang with the best seat in the house for the Sandestin Fireworks show. This is an even more incredible value as there is no additional charge for the Fireworks & Dinner cruise.
Getting on the water has never been easier or more fun than with the SunVenture. The SunVenture cruises daily for dolphin / sunset cruises, Crab Island excursions, Harbor Fireworks Cruises and private charters.
“The Harbor is the crown jewel of Destin and this new location offers our guests convenient access to all our emerald green waters have to offer,” stated James Murray, General Manager for SunQuest Cruises. “From picturesque views of the sunset descending over the Destin bridge to a quick and safe trip to Crab Island, the SunVenture is minutes away from every type of adventure on the water.”
Upon embarking on the SunVenture I, guests will be immersed in custom Guy-Harvey ocean-inspired artwork throughout the boat, indicative of the scenes they will experience on the water. Coast-guard licensed captains give patrons a narrated cruise through the harbor before heading out to the open waters.
The close proximity to the water and open-air sky deck offers SunVenture guests the closest views of the dolphins on an hour and half narrated and educational cruise. The flexible cruise schedule offers dolphin cruises mid-morning as well as during the beautiful sunset hours.
The most popular cruise option is SunVenture’s Crab Island excursions. Located at the Destin Bridge, Crab Island is a shallow sand bar where locals and visitors alike anchor their boats to play and relax in the pristine emerald green waters. SunVenture’s Coast-guard licensed captains charter the three and a half hour cruise so guests can enjoy a worry-free day on the water.
Every Thursday, the SunVenture sets out for a magical evening on its Harbor Fireworks cruise. This one hour cruise explores the Destin Harbor and offers guests the best seat in the house for fireworks as the sky above them illuminates with bright colors.
SunVenture’s private cruises in Destin offer the boat and the captain for any group up to 49 people. The catamaran features a state-of-the-art sound system, open deck, event planners and catering options. Many groups have taken their celebrations to the water for a memorable experience, including brunches, bachelor / bachelorette parties, birthdays and weddings.
Most of us visit Destin Florida primarily for the beaches and who can blame them? From the sugar white sand to the emerald green waters, Destin Florida has been nationally recognized as a top family beach vacation destination. But do you know about where the locals go to relax on the weekends? It’s something solely unique to Destin and something you must experience to believe.
If you aren’t familiar with Crab Island in Destin Florida, you are missing out on one of the most amazing and authentic Emerald Coast experiences around. Crab Island is a shallow sand bar located just north of the iconic Destin Bridge. If you happen to cross the Destin Bridge over the spring and summer, you’re sure to see a majestic view of boats anchored on the sandbar and people relaxing and playing in the waist-deep, emerald green waters.
Crab Island was actually an island before the ocean currents washed part of it away. Now it’s a floating playground that has become a nationally-recognized destination attraction. Watch this GMA feature with Emeril on Crab Island in Destin.
Crab Island is a summer tradition for locals and visitors alike as the ultimate way to celebrate fun in the sun and on the water but you can only get out there on a boat. It’s easy to have too much fun in the sun which makes the SunVenture the best way to get out to Crab Island.
Our Coast-guard licensed captains will take you out to Crab Island from our convenient new location at the Destin Harbor and drop anchor for 3 1/2 hours. We’ll drop the ladder and you can jump into the waist-deep waters. You’ll find a little bit of everything at Crab Island from floating bars and restaurants to people kayaking, snorkeling, dancing, paddle boarding or just relaxing on a float (we offer kayak and paddle board rentals as well as lunch options).
If you’re fortunate enough to celebrate 4th of July in Sandestin/Destin, celebrate in true Emerald-Coast style by getting on the water. SunQuest Cruises offers a variety of truly memorable experiences on the water to celebrate 4th of July, including dinner, fireworks and reggae cruises with a Bob Marley guitarist.
SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS yacht is hosting its annual 4th of July Fireworks and Dinner Cruise from 6 to 9:30 pm. Docked at Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina, the 125 foot yacht will cruise into the sunset while you enjoy a cocktail and fresh coastal breezes from the sky deck. Then indulge in chef-prepared coastal cuisines featuring everything from Beef Filet Mignon and Fresh Rosemary Chicken to seared Gulf Fish, Southern Crab Cakes and Gulf Shrimp & Grits. End the night with the best seat in the house as the sky above you illuminates with colorful fireworks. The SOLARIS also hosts Fireworks and Dinner cruises every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 – 10 p.m. View the weekly cruise schedules here.
For a more casual experience, check out our sister boat, the SunVenture Catamaran, docked in the heart of Destin’s harbor. The 45 foot, sporty, water lover’s catamaran cruises the harbor every Thursday night and Friday, July 4th from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. for an incredible fireworks show on the water. And what’s 4th of July in Destin without a trip to the legendary Crab Island? Relax in the waist-deep, emerald green waters for an incredible day of fun in the sun. View the daily cruise schedule here.
You’ll want to extend your stay through the next week as the SOLARIS yacht hosts legendary Bob Marley guitarist Junior Marvin for a Summer Sunset Reggae Cruise on Monday, July 7th from 7 -10 p.m. As part of a Florida tour with Boukou Groove, Junior Marvin will perform a high-energy show that captivates rock, blues and reggae enthusiasts. Guests will cruise into the sunset on the 125 foot SOLARIS yacht while jammin’ to this incredible concert on the sky deck and indulging in authentic Jamaican cuisines. Cost is $100 per person, including three-hour cruise, concert and dinner. Limited tickets available. Reserve online or call 850.650.2519.
Memorial Day weekend in Destin Florida is the official kick off to the summer season and what better way to celebrate than on the water. The SunVenture’s new home on the Destin Harbor put this water lovers boat in the heart of all the action, providing a number of different water ad’ventures’.
The only way to truly celebrate Memorial Day in Destin is a Crab Island, situated just a few minutes boat ride from the Destin Harbor. While not technically an island any longer, this underwater sandbar can range between 2 – 10 feet deep when the tide goes out. With crystal clear water, this is the ultimate spot to anchor the boat and have some summer fun in the waist-deep waters. Our captains will charter you out there for a worry-free day in the sun as you mingle with the locals. The SunVenture also offers lunch options for this 6-hour Crab Island excursion as well as kayak and paddleboard rentals to enjoy on the water.
Some people say that the dolphins are the good will ambassadors for the Emerald Coast. While cruising the waterways on our narrated Eco-Dolphin cruises, you will have a really good chance to observe dolphins playing and feeding in their natural habitat. It is an exciting and memorable experience to share with your entire family during your beach vacation in Destin. Eco-dolphin cruises are available daily ranging in times from mid-morning to evening / sunset cruises.
Our eco-dolphin / sunset cruise gives you a front row seat for the best place in Destin to experience one of nature’s most breathtaking sunset views. As you cruise the Destin Harbor, you’ll watch the sun descend under the Destin bridge and the sparkling emerald green waters.
If you’ve never been to Crab Island, you’re missing out on the Labor Day party of the year on the water. Our captains will drive you out to the shallow sandbar at the Destin bridge so you can enjoy a safe and worry-free day of playing and relaxing in the shallow waters. Join us for our Labor Day Crab Island excursions on Sat, 8/30 or Sun, 8/31.
Getting on the water has never been easier or more fun than with the SunVenture. The SunVenture cruises daily for dolphin / sunset cruises, Crab Island excursions, Harbor Fireworks Cruises and private charters.
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