We LOVED our Sunset Private Dolphin Cruise !! Captain Matt was amazing and so fun. Would 10/10…read morerecommend if you're on the fence about booking.

We had the absolute BEST time on the Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise!! I serve at a hotel restaurant…read moreon Pensacola Beach, and I can honestly say I will be recommending this to every single guest from here on out--it was THAT good. Mary was our tour guide, and she was truly something special. I wish I remembered the captain's name because he was so kind and welcoming too, but Mary completely made the experience unforgettable. She went out of her way to connect with every single group and person on the boat, and especially the kids. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in every little interaction. My son is 3 and usually stays to himself, but Mary picked him up, let him ring the bell, and everyone cheered for him--it was such a special moment that I'll never forget. As a mom, that meant everything* to me. The whole experience was so fun and interactive--we were waving or dancing every time we passed another boat, laughing nonstop, and just genuinely enjoying every second. The vibe from start to finish was so light, happy, and comfortable. The boat itself was super nice & spacious with comfortable seating, plus you could see everything from every angle, which made it easy to catch every encounter! Pro-Tip: come prepared with your best dolphin puns and your "dolphin call" because they WILL put you to the test This was hands down one of the best experiences we've had on Pensacola Beach. We will definitely be back, and I truly can't recommend it enough!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Captain Kirk and his incredible Condor 40 trimaran,…read more*Dare II*! We took our three girls (ages 3 to 8) on a dolphin tour with Condor Sailing Adventures, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip and one of the best family experiences we've had. I'll admit, as parents, we were a little nervous when we saw the "don't get seasick" disclaimer. I mean... seasickness isn't exactly something you choose. But Captain Kirk and *Dare II* put those worries to rest immediately. This boat is basically the Ferrari of the ocean. It's unbelievably smooth and stable. Even our youngest stayed happy the entire time, laughing, pointing out dolphins, and having zero tummy troubles. I've never experienced anything quite like the way *Dare II* glides across the water. Captain Kirk was fantastic--knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely wonderful with kids. He made the whole experience feel personal, relaxed, and fun while making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. We saw so many dolphins up close, and the small group size made it feel special instead of crowded and touristy. And then came the surprise that absolutely made our girls' day. At the end of the tour, Captain Kirk let each of them take a turn at the helm and "drive" this Ferrari of a boat (with his close supervision, of course). Their faces lit up like it was Christmas morning. Watching them steer *Dare II* was the perfect ending to an already magical day. If you're looking for a truly special, family-friendly experience in the Pensacola/Gulf Breeze area, this is it. Captain Kirk and *Dare II* are in a league of their own, and we're already talking about when we can come back.

Dare II Experience! We sailed past boatloads of tourists and enjoyed our own personal captain…read morewithout charter prices. Captain Kirk let each of us take our turn at the tiller, chased and watched some dolphins, provided drinks and snacks, and shared some of his experiences as a professional racer on a unique 40-foot Condor racing trimaran. Racing before the wind, relaxing in adjustable recliners, sitting up on the pontoons watching the water speed by underneath and enjoying the sun & salt spray made for an unforgettable day! Are you ready to take the Dare II?

Very friendly and helpful, prompt service. They topped off our cooler with ice and loaded our…read moresupplies on the boat. Guided us out and back in so we didn't have to be concerned with docking. A great experience!

The kids that run the place are great, but the boat wasn't nice. I even asked the kid if there was…read moreanother boat available but he said there wasn't. I was taking two ladies out for the afternoon and the seats were repaired by duct tape and pretty moldy. They were one of the lessor expensive rentals on the beach, I guess we know why.

Great trip with a great captain (Tyler). We were looking to pull on some big fish and that's…read moreexactly what he got us into. Highly recommend this group!

I really hate to write this review because I've chartered a few times with Hot Spots over the past…read morefew years but today, I encountered one of the rudest guys and was really blown away by his attitude. I had a 6 hour private charter scheduled for me and my son for the 28th of this month. We come down for the PG World Series each year and close out our ball games with a fishing trip so as a mom, I plan ahead and booked this trip about a month or so ago. Because of all the rain forecasted, we decided to cancel this charter and take a trip to Tamarindo in July. I called to cancel the charter today, 9 days in advance and the guy laughed numerous times and said "that's 10 days away, but ok." I let him know I was well aware of the timeline and that we didn't want to take a chance on the rain. The possibility of storms was part of the reason but I also decided to just take a trip to Tamarindo and fish instead. The trip to Costa rica is 5 days and only $1700 more and we get a 10 hour fishing day so I thought it would be a cool experience for my son since he's already gone out with Hot Spots several times, this would be a little different. This review is based solely on the poor & rude service of the kid I spoke to today. I have had great experiences in the past but they were with Cash & Jason.

Friendly workers and easy to book! Small space to park so if you can come in one vehicle. I come…read moreever year to Destin and I would definitely use them again and I recommend them to anybody! I also called around before I booked with them and they had the best prices for the pontoon boats.

We were referred to Sailing South by another very reputable local…read more Operator that we used in the past, but was booked for this week. Amanda and others at Sailing South were very very professional and Welcomed our family's reservation - they even offered a great Combo package of a brand new Pontoon/WaveRunner that made the trip awesome!! When our group arrived - they had everything ready and got us checked-in Quickly and got us out on the water in minutes. The deck hands were very thorough on all the safety and operational instructions. We had a great afternoon on Crab Island - and returned to the same helpful Staff at SS. They were great, by far the Best Pontoon rental experience We have ever had after coming to Destin for 16 years now. We now have found Our place to always get The Best service & deal in destin - I highly recommend these folks !!! Five Stars !!! Thanks for making our trip today awesome ! Terry Moffett and Family Dallas, Texas

The Sunset sail was fantastic. Well worth it. Awesome experience. Great hosts. Would definitely…read morerecommend the trip. Bay was nice and calm. A+++

Had a great time with our pontoon boat rental. Awesome staff and location is very accessible…read more Highly recommend.

We had a great experience on our sunset dolphin cruise. It took us a bit to find them but when we…read moredid it was a great experience. The boat crew was great!! They were funny and made sure everyone onboard had a good time. I would use them again!

We went on a sunset cruise on the Sapphire We had a…read morewonderful time! Rachel and Amber did a wonderful job, and I would highly recommend going!

I'll admit that a sailboat cruise on vacation wasn't my idea, but wow! It turned out to be one of…read morethe best parts of our trip to Pensacola Beach. We debated whether to go for the 2-hour option or the 3-hour option. Lucky for us, we went for the 3-hour option. We asked for a nice ride with a stop to enjoy a swim. The experts took over from there for an awesome ride. They were able to get us pretty close to a beach and we enjoyed a nice swim. Then, we cruised back to dock. Sailing was awesome. First, Riley and Rachel definitely know their stuff! They made it look so easy to sail a boat that was over 30 feet long. With six in our party, and the two of them, there was plenty of room. They really did everything they could possibly do for us to have the best experience. For us, we just relaxed and enjoyed the ride. I guess I'd never really thought about it before, but the ride was so peaceful without the roar of an engine. The cold water, beer, and wine really added a nice touch. I can't wait until we're back with our whole family for another go round!

On time, safe and responsible crews, and fun ride. Cool area to hang out, overall a fun little…read moreenvironment. Staff isn't difficult to look at either

Super nice and chill guys working here. Great experience and…read morethe jet skis are really nice. Had a blast and went so fast on those things. They make sure you know the important safety stuff and you can get a temporary license there to be able to do it.