Sailing With the Dolphins
The Gulf of Mexico hosts some friendly Aquatic Mammals, like the Tursiops Truncatus or Bottle Nose Dolphin. These happy mammals are some of our best friends, they are brilliant, and they love meeting new people. So while we cannot guarantee a sighting, it is most likely we will.
You may not realize how many types of Dolphins there are. Though there are many, the most common to the waters of Destin is the Bottlenose Dolphin. These Dolphins are friendly and can be just as curious about you as you are about them. Bottlenose Dolphins often swim alongside boats, and while they may not get too close to swimmers, they certainly don't pass up a chance to get your attention when you're in their comfort zone.
Some people mistakenly call them porpoises, but that is a common mistake. You can recognize them by the blue-grey color and lighter undersides. Their size ranges from 6 to 12 feet and can consume more than 20 pounds of invertebrate fish per day. They are brilliant, and they show it in their range of vocalization and friendly nature.
Bottlenose Dolphins travel in packs of 10-100 depending on whether they are close to shore or out at sea. They have a social structure like a family, work together against predators, and even find their next meal. It's no wonder we are so fascinated with these spectacular creatures. There is nothing quite like the combination of sailing these beautiful waters and getting to know our aquatic friends.
Book An Excursion Today
Dolphins are locals like us, so we may see our friends along the way, even if you are up for one of our other great excursions. So come out with us for a great time on the water for a chance to meet our friends. Then, contact us to book some real fun with these fantastic sea creatures.