Banana Boat Ride: Exciting Gulf of Mexico Adventure

299 Ratings

Destin

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Experience the thrill of our famous banana boat ride in Destin, Florida. Enjoy dolphin sightings and the excitement of riding on the banana with a maximum capacity of 12. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Destin Harbor - Embark on a thrilling banana boat adventure at 302 Harbor Blvd.
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - Stroll past the Destin Harbor Boardwalk as you depart from the harbor.
HarborWalk Village - Admire the stunning HarborWalk Village from the comfort of a boat.
Destin - Delight in a banana boat ride in the Gulf of Mexico or Choctawhatchee Bay, located in the picturesque Destin, Florida.

What's Included

Banana boat adventure
Life vests provided for safety
Entertaining crew ensuring a fun experience

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Prepare to create unforgettable moments on our renowned banana boat ride. We’re the sole operator in Destin offering banana boat rides propelled by a boat. The banana can accommodate up to 12 people at a time. You’ll have a chance to scan for dolphins and other marine inhabitants, in addition to the exhilarating time on the banana boat! We aim to bring…

Location

316 Harbor Blvd

Harbor Boulevard

Departure Point: Mobile Sports Banana boat LLC is located down the hill in a kiosk at 316 Harbor Blvd. Please check in there. Parking is at 314 Harbor Blvd. Follow instructions on the sign in the parking lot to pay for parking. (We are not in the Happys Watersports trailer)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Unfadablej

Aug 17, 2025

Best Family Fun in Destin! - We booked a banana boat ride during our vacation in Destin, and it ended up being the most fun activity of our entire trip. The Captain and First Mate were professional, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The ride started and ended right on time, and the experience was absolutely worth the money. My family had such a great time, and we would definitely do it again. Highly recommend this company if you’re looking for an exciting and memorable adventure in Destin!

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Gabriela_c

Jul 7, 2025

Took my 6 year old, 13... - Took my 6 year old, 13 year old and husband. We all had a great time savanna and the captain were great

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Janelle_p

Jul 4, 2025

All smiles - Good family fun on the Destin emerald green waters. Everyone of all ages enjoyed and had big smiles throughout.

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Alexis_m

Jun 22, 2025

Best birthday trip! - We had so much fun! It was a great time, the people are very friendly. They’re the best! If I come back for another trip I will definitely be back for this fun again!

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Aura_o

May 28, 2025

Wet, Wild, and So Much Fun! - The banana boat ride was pure joy from start to finish! Fast, bumpy, and filled with laughter—we were holding on for dear life and loving every second. It’s the perfect mix of thrill and comedy, especially when you all go flying into the water! The guides kept it safe but made sure we had a wild ride. Great for friends, families, or anyone ready to scream and splash.

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Hattiebellep

Mar 18, 2025

Captain JJ - Captain JJ was amazing!!!! So much fun and even stopped to take a picture for us. Let us go whatever speed we wanted. We had such a good experience!

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Ricky_d

Sep 1, 2024

Fun, fun, and fun. - We saw dolphins, it was a great experience! The ride-time was very generous and worth it! Recommend this to anybody!

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David_m

Jul 27, 2024

20 minutes of intense fun!! 40 minutes of intense beauty!! - Falling off was naturally part of the fun. Our captain and his helper gal, wow!! What a smile!! Very friendly!! Highly recommend reserving a day in advance!

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G90vmheatherw

Jul 20, 2024

Captain Cody got proven wrong :) - My family of 3 went out with another group of 3 and Captain Cody let us know he had a 100% rate of dunking everyone for the day and our journey would be no different. While I personally ended up in the water multiple times, as did four others, my 11 year old son held on for dear life. He is still talking about how much fun he had and how he proved Captain Cody wrong! We had a great time, thanks a lot Cody!

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Marcia_h

Jul 28, 2024

Too Much Water Time - The captain was super and assistant were super personable. The problem was that he threw us off the banana boat several times. He did tell us that we would eventually end up in the water but I went in three times! He flipped the whole banana boat the last time so that everyone fell off. With everyone on the water, we all bumped into each other and two people in my party left injured. We also had three kids in our party and although they could all swim, dumping them in 20-30 ft. of water was worrisome.

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