FAQ

The Sea Blaster is a custom built, 73 foot boat. It holds up to 115 passengers.

The Sea Blaster does not have a cover. Please be sure to dress appropriately and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats. Due to extreme temperatures in the summer, please be sure you and your family stay hydrated! This goes for your entire trip, not just for your cruise!

Yes, we have 2 restrooms aboard the boat. They are down the stairs next to the captain.

Unfortunately, no. Customers will have to transfer into our bench style seating. We can store a foldable wheelchair on the boat and you can leave power wheelchairs on the dock behind the boat. Please be sure to bring the key with you to avoid theft.

If you are unable to transfer to our seating, we highly recommend the Southern Star for wheelchair accessibility.

The Sea Blaster boards daily from HarborWalk Village in Destin, Florida — right behind Pandora’s Steakhouse at 10 Harbor Blvd, slip #24. Just look for the Sea Blaster sign and our crew along the docks — you can’t miss the fun!

Parking is available at HarborWalk Village. It can get busy during the season, so plan to arrive 45–60 minutes early to find parking, check in, and get ready to cruise.

Keep it comfy and casual — swimsuits, shorts, tees, and flip-flops are perfect. Don’t forget sunscreen, and bring a hat or sunglasses for that Florida sunshine.

If you do our snorkel dolphin cruise or our beach dolphin cruise, you will get wet! During the hot summer months, the deckhands have water cannons to spray you with to help keep you cooled down! Please be sure to dress appropriately. You may also catch some sea spray! We do our best to keep you dry on the sunset dolphin cruise!

The Sea Blaster is for all ages, babies to great-grandparents!!

Yes! Cruises fill up fast, especially during peak season. We highly recommend booking online in advance to lock in your seats. Walk-ups are welcome if space is available, but it’s always best to reserve ahead.

Yes! All our cruises are family friendly! Kids can captain the boat on all our dolphin cruises, we have bench style seating so everyone has a place to sit, and we play family friendly music for all ages to enjoy!

Children are not required to wear life jackets; however, we do have them in case of emergencies for all passengers. If you wish for your child to wear a life jacket, please be sure to bring one.

Strollers are not allowed to be open on the boat. We will ask you to fold the stroller down before you board and we can store it on the boat for you.

We gladly welcome serve animals who are trained to perform a specific task. Emotional support and companion animals are not considered service animals and will not be allowed on board. *Please keep in mind that the ground can get scalding hot and if you cannot stand barefoot on the surface, your pet should not be standing on it either.*

Smoking is allowed on the back of the boat while it is in motion. This means while the boat is sitting idle looking at dolphins, you are not allowed to smoke.

Marijuana is not allowed on the Sea Blaster per USCG regulations.

It is very rare that guests get seasick because of the size of the boat. We do our best to keep you in the calmest water possible. If it too rough in the Gulf, the captain will take you to the Choctawhatchee Bay where is it calmer. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking something like Dramamine in advance. Better safe than sorry!

Small bags are welcome on board. We suggest bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, towels (for wet cruises), and cash to tip.

We do not allow any glass or coolers on the boat. 

We provide free beer, wine, soda, and water on our cruises. They are served in 15-20 minute rounds. Drinks are included in the price of your ticket. Please be sure to bring an ID if you are over the age of 21 and plan to consume any alcohol. We do not provide any food on the boat, but you are more than welcome to bring a snack. We do ask that you keep the trash to a minimum to help keep our waters free of trash. Coolers of any size and glass containers are not allowed on the boat, no exceptions!

We will tell you that every seat is a window seat! Once the boat leaves the dock, you can stand up and walk around. The captain will do their best to be sure both sides of the boat are able to get a good look at the dolphins.

Seating on the boat is first come first serve!! If there is a specific place you’d like to sit, please be sure to check in and get in line to board EARLY! 

Our crew works very hard before, during, and after your cruise to ensure everyone has a great experience. It is customary to tip the crew and they greatly appreciate it.

At the ticket booth:

We accept all major credit cards, as well as debit cards, and cash. We also accept Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Online: We accept all major credit cards, as well as Sea Blaster gift cards.

Please note we do offer a 4% cash discount for bookings made over the phone or in person.

Yes! Sea Blaster gift cards make the perfect present for birthdays, holidays, or anyone who loves the beach life. These can be purchased on our website only. Click here to purchase a gift card.

We are located at HarborWalk Village in Destin. Our main ticket booth is directly behind the Emerald Grande condo, next to the restaurant Pandoras Steakhouse, down Pirate’s Alley.

For directions to the parking lot:

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Blvd

Destin, FL 32541

We recommend parking on HarborWalk property, either on the surface lot or in the parking garage. It is $20 to park on property and you will pay as you exit. You can also park across the street at the Destin Community Center. Please follow the directions on the signage at the DCC to pay online.

We are so glad you asked!!! Traffic is horrible, especially during the busy summer months. We recommend from May – August you give yourself at least one hour EXTRA for traffic and parking, on top of what the GPS recommends. There is only 1 main road through Destin, so if there is an accident you are stuck in the traffic. On top of traffic, there is limited parking at HarborWalk Village and in surrounding areas, so you will need extra time to find a place to park. Please keep this in mind when planning your cruise! Refunds will not be given if you miss your cruise.

We ask that everyone be checked in at least 1 hour before the scheduled cruise departure. We recommend that everyone should be in line to board at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled cruise departure. Boarding will begin 20 minutes prior to scheduled cruise departure.

Reservations made online are subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy. Reservations made over the phone are subject to a 3 hour cancellation policy. Reservations made through a third party company are subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy.

Company Cancellation Policy

The Sea Blaster may cancel a cruise due to not reaching a minimum passenger count or at the captain’s discretion due to weather or sea conditions. Weather cancellations are made as close to trip time as possible in every effort to avoid cancellation. If the Sea Blaster must cancel your cruise, you will be offered to reschedule (subject to availability), receive a gift card, or receive a full refund (including trip protection if purchased).

If a cruise is cut short due to weather or mechanical failure, rainchecks will be given to all guests. No refunds are given after the boat leaves the dock, and rainchecks do not ever expire.

Customer Cancellation Policy

The Sea Blaster has a 24 hour cancellation policy for online bookings. If you need to reschedule, you must contact us at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled cruise time. If you cancel prior to the 24 hour cut-off, you will be given the option to reschedule (subject to availability), receive a gift card, or receive a full refund (including Trip Protection fees).

The Sea Blaster has a 3 hour cancellation policy for over the phone bookings. If you need to cancel or reschedule, you must contact us at least 3 hours prior to your scheduled cruise time. If you cancel within 3 hours of your cruise time, you are subject to a 50% charge of the amount due to the credit card on file.

Trip Protection Policy

Trip Protection must be added at the time of purchase and is only available to online purchases. Trip Protection allows for rescheduling (subject to availability), or refund of tickets up to 3 hours prior to scheduled cruise time, for any reason. Any ticket purchased within 3 hours of cruise time will be final sale, and non-refundable. Refunds will reimburse for the full amount of each ticket, less the Trip Protection fees.

Trip Protection is voided, and no refunds will be issued if:

1. guest(s) check in and pick up physical tickets
2. guest(s) do not cancel at least 3 hours prior to schedule cruise time
3. guest(s) do not show up