Pensacola Beach-Navarre Cultural/Educational Activities, Tours & Attractions

Cruise the Bay on a 49-passenger tour boat on this Scenic Bay Dolphin Tour! This fun in the sun, super relaxed activity is great for all ages. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the magic around you as you take in some amazing views, listen to your favorite music, learn about marine wildlife, and watch out for playful dolphins. Book your Scenic Bay Dolphin Tour today!

Get ready for a day filled with education and entertainment at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. See trained animals, like dolphins and sea lions, perform shows by dancing and jumping for you throughout the day. Animal exhibits throughout the park will captivate your attention between shows. See penguins, sharks, sting rays, pelicans, dolphins, and sea lions. Located on the beach in Fort Walton and just a few minutes from the Destin Harbor, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is the place to spend a relaxing afternoon with marine animals. Get your ticket today!

This Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Pensacola Beach offers the best cruising experience on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Cruise atop the water and spy dolphin, birds, and the other marine life in the pristine waters off Pensacola's beautiful coast along the protected Gulf Islands National Seashore. This guided cruise, led by experienced and entertaining captains is the right way to end your day so book your spot now!

Hang out on the absolute happiest dolphin boat in Pensacola Beach, Florida. Listen to music and have fun as you explore the beautiful scenery and sights of the bay. Cruise around and keep an eye out for marine life such as stingrays, sea turtles, sharks, and dolphins! You will also get the chance to see the Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Pickens, and even the Pensacola Navy Base. This is the perfect activity for all ages. Book your spot on this 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise today!

Join in on this Scenic Dolphin Cruise and Tour of Pensacola Bay and enjoy sailing away on the Jolly Dolphin. You will cover 20 miles roundtrip as you set out to explore the beautiful sights around you. Watch for dolphins and other marine life as you pass by iconic Pensacola Beach landmarks. Set sail today and experience breathtaking views of the Bay and Gulf of Mexico with this shared or private tour. Don't miss your opportunity to get up close and personal with one of nature's most majestic animals, the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Book today!

Join in on the best cruising experience with this Pensacola Beach Daytime Dolphin Cruise. See Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast as you cruise aboard a 63' open-air, covered catamaran - the Portofino I - and spy dolphin, birds, and the other marine life. Admire the beauty of the pristine waters off Pensacola's beautiful coast, along the protected Gulf Islands National Seashore. Your guided cruise sets sail soon. Book your spot today!

Step on to Captain Buddy's pontoon boat and get ready to watch wild dolphins jumping and surfing behind and around the vessel! Protected by the barrier island of Santa Rosa and connected to the Gulf of Mexico, the biggest sea port in the city is Pensacola Bay. This system includes Escambia Bay, Pensacola Bay, Blackwater Bay, East Bay, the Santa Rosa Sound, and four rivers. The largest estuarine system in Florida, this area is home to hundreds of different types of animals - from sea life like dolphins and other mammals to birds and more! Take advantage of outside decks for some dolphin-viewing and sightseeing. Whatever you choose, you will enjoy your cruise with Captain Buddy. Book today!

Zip around the glistening water of Pensacola Sound on a fast and agile jet ski with this Pensacola Beach Jet Ski Rental! Enjoy a short no-wake zone, meaning you can zoom through the waves sooner for more action-packer fun! Blast through the water and take in all the sights and sounds of the intercoastal waterway. Book your jet ski today!

Have you been looking for another way to get out on the water? If so, then this is an excellent way to enjoy your day in the Gulf of Mexico. Your knowledgable instructor will introduce you to the wonderful world of surfing as you begin with a bit of yoga and stretching. Learn all about water safety and surf etiquette. You will be duck diving down under the waves and learning how to log roll and nose dive in no time. Experience the excitement of waiting on your board for that perfect wave and then popping up like a pro. Don't wait until next summer, take a surf lesson today!!

Embark on this captained 3-Hour Private Dolphin Cruise and Sightseeing Tour and have a day to remember. Skip the crowds and enjoy your own private adventure aboard the Jolly'Ventures Tritoon. Experience the fun and excitement of cruising through tranquil Pensacola Bay spotting pods of wild, bottlenose dolphins and more! Make a remote beach stop only accessible by boat where you can easily hop on and off, discovering a new adventure every step of the way. Dolphins, stingrays, shorebirds, turtles, schools of fish, and other marine creatures are often spotted along the way. Share the thrill of a private dolphin cruise and get up close and personal with one of nature's most majestic sea mammals, the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin! Book today!

Have you been looking for another way to get out on the water? If so, then Emerald Coast Surf Lessons is an excellent way to enjoy your day in the Gulf of Mexico. Your knowledgable instructor will introduce you to the wonderful world of surfing as you begin with a bit of yoga and stretching. Learn all about water safety and surf etiquette. You will be duck diving down under the waves and learning how to log roll and nose dive in no time. Experience the excitement of waiting on your board for that perfect wave and then popping up like a pro. Don't wait until next summer, take a surf lesson today!!

Join in on the best cruising experience around with this Pensacola Beach Morning Dolphin Cruise. See Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast as you cruise aboard Miss Sabine, a double-decker, open-aired, covered catamaran, and spot dolphins, birds, and other marine life. Admire the beauty of the pristine waters off Pensacola's beautiful coast and along the protected Gulf Islands National Seashore. Your guided cruise sets sail soon. Book your spot today!

Guests cannot help but be enchanted when meeting a dolphin family during this hands-on dockside encounter. Play, laugh, and learn about the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, known for their curious nature and spirited disposition. Guests may get wet, so the Gulfarium recommends wearing attire that can do the same! This fun and engaging encounter is for ages 5 and up. Reserve your spot today!

From the invisible to the immeasurable, this museum covers the spectrum of science. Experience the interactive museum including indoor and outdoor exhibits, animal presentations, and more! The museum is home to over 45 touchable, workable exhibits and over 30 animals. The museum is a great way to spend the day for families with children of all ages (admission is good for the whole day, so come & go as needed!). It is also only the third museum in the entire country to house SMALLab Learning -- a groundbreaking exhibit that places you at the center of the action: think playing on a room-sized iPad, a.k.a., the sciPad. As an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, it might be a smaller museum, but you'll discover upon entry that this museum is unlike any other you've experienced. Don't miss your chance to nerd out on some truly mind-blowing science at the Emerald Coast Science Center, book today!

Did you know that sea turtles have a better sense of smell than sharks? This turtle-filled encounter for ages 5 and up will teach you that and more while introducing you to our seafaring Loggerheads, a variety of freshwater turtles, and even our land-loving African spurred tortoises. Go behind the scenes to learn about our long-running sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation program. General admission to the park is not included in encounter price and must be purchased separately. Book your encounter today!

Calling all kids ages 3 and up!! Come and meet the cold-blooded residents of the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park on a Kids Reptile Safari. Get up close and even touch lizards, turtles, and more! Whether you think reptiles are cute or creepy, this meet and greet will be an educational good time. Book your spot today!

Make friends with the flightless birds of the sea, and Discover Penguins at The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Feed, touch, and play with an adorable and lively African penguin. This experience, for ages 9 and up, is trainer led and offers unique details about the species. Your encounter is sure to be a memorable one, so come meet an African penguin on your next trip to The Emerald Coast.

Have an awesome up close and personal encounter with a harbor seal at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. These gentle, yet playful, mammals will melt your heart while you touch and feed them during this special interaction. For ages 8 and up, you can watch as they play and learn interesting facts about this amazing species. A Harbor seal is waiting to meet you, so book today!

Get up close and personal as you touch and feed California sea lions at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Ages 8 and up are invited to join in on the fun with the trainers, and interact with these lively and clever mammals. You are sure to make fast friends and lasting memories on this Discover Sea Lions at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Book your experience today!