Frequently Asked Questions

SeaQuest and SeaQuest 2 both hold 80 passengers each.

Our vessels each have 2 restrooms onboard (located downstairs).

We offer 100% guaranteed dolphin sightings on all our dolphin cruises. Our guarantee means in the unlikely event the many wild dolphins in the area are not out to play, we invite you to return later on us with a complimentary raincheck ticket. This guarantee does not include a refund of any kind as your complimentary dolphin cruise in the future never expires. Our suggestion is to try and take the tour towards the beginning part of your time in Destin and for the off chance you do not see any dolphins you have the time to take advantage of our complimentary 2nd trip.

Our crew works very hard before the cruise setting up the boat for you, catering to you during the cruise and don’t forget cleaning the boat after your cruise so that you and your family will have an awesome experience on your vacation. It is customary to tip your crew and is always very appreciated!

We see dolphin on all of our cruises all throughout the day. However, here in Destin, the high tide is typically in the morning. When it’s high tide, the water is clear and beautiful, the earlier in the day that you book your cruise the better your chances are for your cruise to be during high tide where you will have beautiful water to add to a great dolphin show.

Due to traffic and parking during the busy season we require you to check in at the ticket booth 1 hour prior to your reservation time. We then give you a physical boarding pass and tell you where to line up. Typically, we start boarding the boat 15-20 minutes before departure time. First come first serve seating. We advise large groups to line up earlier to be able to sit together.

Our boats require a minimum of 15 passengers to be booked before we can go out, if the minimum requirement is not met we will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule for a future date.

No, you are not required to wear a life jacket on our dolphin cruises, but we do have Coast Guard approved lifejackets on board for everyone in case of emergency. You are welcome to bring your own life jacket if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Unfortunately, furry friends are not welcome on our dolphin cruises, but service animals are welcome.

Yes, the boat is an open boat, so we do recommend that all passengers bring sunglasses and wear sunscreen while aboard the boat. A jacket is also recommended in the cooler months as it is typically several degrees cooler on the water (a big plus on summer days).

Unfortunately, our boats are not handicap or wheelchair accessible. Passengers must be able to get out of the wheelchair and sit in seats provided on the boat. The boat cannot have any wheelchairs or strollers open. Deckhands are available to help customer on the boat if needed but customers must be able to walk. Stroller and chairs can be left behind the ticket booth. Please keep in mind our bathrooms on the boat are located downstairs.

We do not allow any outside beverages or coolers on the boat. We provide complimentary beverages, beer, wine, soda, and water (2 alcoholic beverage per adult).

Yes, the cruise is good for children of all ages! We let the kids captain on all of our dolphin cruises.

Cruises may be canceled due to severe weather or minimum passenger count. In either scenario, you will be notified.

Our cruises usually runs in rain and moderate weather, but the seller may cancel the activity in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If there is just a light rain, we are still able to run, subject to the captain’s discretion. If there is thunder or lightning, we will not run. If the captain makes the decision to cancel the cruise due to weather before the boat leaves the dock, we will notify all guests with reservations. Weather cancellations are made on a cruise by cruise basis, and may be determined close to cruise time, even up to the time of departure. However, we will make every effort to make a determination at least an hour before cruising. In the rare situation the seller must cancel the event prior to departure, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), or receive a full refund.

In the event of inclement weather after departing, a full refund will not be available after the boat departs the dock. Only rainchecks tickets will be given. Raincheck tickets never expire.

If you do not see dolphins on a dolphin cruise you will be issued a raincheck ticket.

“No shows” or cancellation made within 24 hours of the trip time will not be refunded or rescheduled, even if you make the reservation within that period. You must make sure to speak to someone or receive an email response; if you leave us a message, please be sure you get a reply from us. For example, if you are going on our 1:00-2:30 daytime, dolphin tour and you show up at 1:05 you are not five minutes late you are an hour and five minutes late because your check in time is at 12:00 one hour prior to trip departure.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER THE BOAT LEAVES AT THE SCHEDULED TRIP TIME. NO EXCEPTIONS.

It is a personal preference. We blow our horn a lot throughout the cruise. The horn is at the front of the boat. It’s also loud. If the horn might bother you, we recommend not sitting near the front. Once we leave the dock, and begin our harbor tour, we start serving drinks, as soon as we get our first round of drinks out all passengers are welcome to move around the boat the remainder of the cruise, also, at that time, our captains encourage everyone to get up and move around the boat, dance, and have a great time! While we are looking at dolphins our captains try to move and position the boat so that everyone gets a really good look at the dolphin’s! If you’re prone to motion sickness we recommend sitting in the middle or back of the boat, where the boat is more stable and less likely for you to get sick.

AJ’s Destin Florida is located at 116 Harbor Blvd right next to AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar Restaurant on the Destin Harbor.  Our booth is located on the right side (West) of the restaurant near the docks (water), it is a blue booth that says AJ’s Water Adventures on top.

Parking Area for AJ’s Water Adventure’s Guests is across the street from the Restaurant, on the North side of Hwy 98. There is a Pedestrian Stoplight & Crosswalk to safely cross Hwy 98. It is $20 for parking all day on-site in the AJ’s restaurant parking lots. If you bring your parking ticket with you when you check in at the ticket booth we can validate your ticket for $10, you will pay when you exit the parking lot.

First and foremost, thank you for your service!!!  Yes, we have a 10% off discount for military families; active, past, and retired.  We truly appreciate you, please let us know when you make your reservation or at check-in if you are military. (Must show military ID when checking in at ticket booth).

If there is just a light rain, we are still able to run, subject to the captain’s discretion. If there is thunder or lightning, we will not run. If the captain makes the decision to cancel the cruise due to weather before the boat leaves the dock, we will notify all guests with reservations. Weather cancellations are made on a cruise by cruise basis, and may be determined close to cruise time, even up to the time of departure. However, we will make every effort to make a determination as soon as possible. In the rare situation that we must cancel the event prior to departure, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), or receive a full refund.

In the event of inclement weather after departing, a full refund will not be available after the boat departs the dock. Only rainchecks tickets will be emailed to the reservation holder. Raincheck tickets never expire. If it starts raining after departure, we have ponchos on the boat that we offer to our guest!

We suggest ignoring the forecast and booking anyway. Our weather in Destin changes constantly and the weather on the harbor is completely different from the weather on land. More often than not, the weather turns out to be just fine. If you wait too long, there is a good chance the trip will already be booked.