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Pelican Adventures
314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, United States
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Je
Review №1

What a great experience! Captain Lee and mate, Spencer were a great team. They made you feel more at ease and kept things light. This was great, especially when feeling nervous. They really know what they are doing. I highly recommend.

Ni
Review №2

I took my 9 yr old daughter parasailing and we had a great time! Lee and Caleb were awesome! They interacted with us the entire time and made my daughter feel safe and calm. She loved it! Highly recommend Pelican Adventures!

Tr
Review №3

Took the time to bring us to the spots where fish were hitting. Quite a few not in season that had to be released, but overall great time! Would definitely come back

Co
Review №4

$10 to park the vera marie is a fun boat and youll catch a few even on a bad day. Be advised 7 hours on a boat in rough water isnt fun so bring your own anti nausea medicine they dont have it on board. The staff are great and help with everything tip them well if you can. The snacks on board if using a card are on a tab so you settle back at dock

Br
Review №5

This was the first thing my wife and I did during our honeymoon here. These guys know what they are doing. They do everything for you if need be, including teaching teaching you how to fish. However if youre a fisherman they will let you bait your own hooks and what not with the bait they provide. All you gotta do is show up! My wife and I will never forget this memory! Combined we caught 15 fish! There were 30 plus fish caught between everyone on the boat and thats only the fish we kept!

St
Review №6

This was a great experience. Had loads of fun on the Vera Marie. Captain Anthony knew exactly where to go and we got lots of fish. The deck hands (Kent, Mike, Johnny, Dillon, and Jason) were fantastic and did a great job with helping get the fish off the hooks and making sure they were keepers. I definitely recommend doing this trip. It is worth the money!

Ki
Review №7

We had a great time fishing with Capt. Anthony and Mate Kent. We will definitely use Pelican Adv. on our next Destin trip. I took my wife and we caught 15 keepers. Red Snapper and Triggers were closed so we had to release them. Kent was right there to help every time we had fish on or problems with tackle. Best Mate I had ever had on a charter trip. Thank you for the memories.

Ke
Review №8

Our family used Pelican Adventures while on vacation to go on a snorkeling excursion. Check-in was excellent. The person working the desk was friendly and efficient. The facility has a restroom and a nice place to sit in the shade while waiting for the trip. The two men working on the boat (Mike and Matt) were courteous and had great information to share. This is a relaxing boat ride to two nice locations for collecting shells and seeing fish and other sea life. We would definitely use Pelican Adventures again.

Ma
Review №9

Had an amazing experience with Pelican Adventures Parasailing. Highly recommend that you ask for Lee and Andrew and get the photo package. They caught EVERY moment perfectly and made the trip amazing from start to finish!

Ra
Review №10

We went out with Lee and Andrew and they were amazing at what they do! They definitely put my nerves at ease with the experience they have at this! Has a fun and amazing time definitely recommend this place when parasailing

j
Review №11

So glad we booked Parasailing with pelican adventures- we were there early and the lady at the front desk i think her name is vera was so nice- great customer service! Captain Lee and jayjay are awesome crew- we had fun - highly recommend!! book your adventures here!

Va
Review №12

Our family took a 5:30am Fishing Trip this past Thursday, we had an incredible time. We had a total of about 20 of is. Taylor was very helpful with booking our adventure. All of the deck mates were very very friendly with amazing positive vibes!!!! They were helpful with unhooking our fish! Keeping us with bait, etc. The captain was great! We caught lots of Mingo Snapper. The entire experience was Great!

Su
Review №13

Desmond and Bryce were awesome! This was something I wanted to do for my 40th birthday while visiting from TX. I did my research on the best company and I am so glad I picked Pelican. Reservations are easy, we felt safe, relaxed, and had the time of our lives! We also went snorkeling with Captain James and Matthew for my husbands birthday. We saw a manatee and just enjoyed the beautiful weather. These guys love what they do and it shows. Very personable, down to earth and fun. Thank you guys for an amazing, memorable birthday for my hubs and I. We will be back!

Da
Review №14

So after having an amazing experience with parasailing with this wonderful company, I went snorkeling the same week. It also was a great experience. From the very kind personable ladies that answer the telephone and check you in, to the fabulous crew. Mark the captain, and Matt the deckhand were both very knowledgeable and proficient in their respective roles. While Mark was above getting us safely back, Matt was below being very personable and giving some local tips. I very much appreciate the quality of this company and the team.

Sh
Review №15

Lee & Caleb were amazing on our parasailing trip today! They were so interactive, fun, and all around great to be around. I will definitely return to parasail with them again!

La
Review №16

Captain Antony of Vera Marie, first mate Ken, and his crew Michael & jonny were awesome! Helpful and friendly! They knew where the fish would bite. Well informed about the area and fish! Definitely will be going back.

sa
Review №17

We called about 2 hours before we went and they were able to squeeze us in! Captain Lee and Spencer were wonderful! Interacted with the whole boat crew and really made the experience worth wild. Spencer was great entertainment alone. I would recommend getting them when you go.

Cr
Review №18

We had a great experience parasailing with Pelican Adventures. Lee and Caleb we great. We tried on one day and it was too windy to do it safely. They rescheduled us for the next day and we went with no issues. Glad for the safety and for the fun. Thank you.

Ki
Review №19

Loved Capt Tyson and Caleb. They are great and the boat ride and parasailing were awesome!

Da
Review №20

We have gone on the good times and the Vera Maria. Both trips were as advertised and fun day of fishing. The crew were friendly and they did a great job.

Rh
Review №21

First time for us going parasailing. I was very nervous, I hate heights. Our captian (Lee) and his helper(Caleb) were awesome. I highly recommend Pelican Aventures. Would definitely go again.

Ta
Review №22

We did an early morning parasailing at Pelican Adventure. I have to say everything from making the reservation all the way to the time we left the parking lot was 5 star! Price and Bo were phenomenal! The parasailing was extremely fun! Awesome family adventure!!!

Fu
Review №23

My son and I went parasailing on May 26. First time for both of us. It was so much fun! We had a blast! Bryce, Bo and Styles (?) were a fantastic crew!

He
Review №24

Had a fun time parasailing for the first time!! Lee and Matt were awesome with the whole experience! Definitely recommend getting them as your captains!

Ry
Review №25

What an amazing experience! Captain Lee and Spencer were great and made our experience very enjoyable. They were very personable and interacted with everyone on the boat. Definitely would recommend them to anyone !!

To
Review №26

Parasailing with Brice and Bo was a blast yesterday. These guys met and have been working together over 9 years. They were the perfect balance of fun and safety, catered to us, seemed sincerely interested in getting to know us and we’re highly skilled at their jobs. Highly recommend!

Ka
Review №27

Awesome experience! We have parasailed for many years in Destin, and this was our BEST experience by far!!!! From the ladies we spoke with on the phone while booking to the knowledgeable boat staff, we were so impressed. We had to made a few changes to our booking/reservations,etc… and everyone we spoke with was so kind!! Lee and Spencer were so patient with my 74 year old mother and our young children! They made everyone feel very comfortable! I highly recommend them!!! We will never use another parasailing company!

Ab
Review №28

We have such a fun time parasailing with Capt. Lee and Spencer. Felt like we were up in the sky for a while and even saw a sea turtle! Definitely would go again, and highly recommend it to anyone looking to have a good time!

St
Review №29

It was my first time parasailing, and it was a great experience! I will definitely come back again when visiting Destin. Captain Lee and Spencer were fun and able to keep everyone at ease!

I'
Review №30

Lee and jayjay took great care of us! I enjoyed my time here and will visit again! This experience was Awesome!

Ke
Review №31

Lee and Caleb did a great job. Very friendly and fun to be with. Made for very relaxing parasailing!

Ca
Review №32

My girlfriend and I went parasailing with these guys and it was a blast! Very professional, but they were great to be around and made everything exciting and fun. Captain Lee and Caleb made it a very enjoyable memory, I highly recommend!

Do
Review №33

Lee and Spencer were awesome! Lees captain skills are top notch!Spencer is an amazing young man! Communicated well with the whole boat! Very personable! Words from my daughters...his good looks and charm made the experience 10x better!Definitely recommend this crew and Pelican Adventures!

Ch
Review №34

What an adventure!!!! I can officially check snorkeling off my list. Big thumbs up to Captain Mark and his first mate Matt. You were great. They thoroughly explained the safety rules and snorkeling instructions. The location was calm and clear.. On my next trip, Pelican Adventures will be at the top of my list. PS: Thanks for helping me get back in the boat. Lol

Sy
Review №35

Such an awesome day ! Thank you to our crew, Andrew & Lee for making it a great one!

Ma
Review №36

We had an absolute blast parasailing!We got to spend a few bours with Lee & Spencer. They very attentive to everyone and the surroundings. Spencer has a very outgoing personality & can be easily befriended!We plan to come back next year with more of our family!!

Su
Review №37

Captain Tyson and Caleb made the trip fun and exciting. Great instructions and help getting in and out of the parasail. Captain Tyson was expert in handling the board and it was especially fun getting our feet dipped in the water as we came back in. Highly recommend pelican adventures - just look for the smiley face in the sky!

ra
Review №38

The staff and the captain made the very beat out of a terrible day on the water. They cant make the weather nice, they cant make the fish bite, but they can show outstanding hospitality and do the best to make everyone comfortable.

Vi
Review №39

We just got married this past weekend and went pair sailing. Caleb and Tyson were awesome. Had a great time. Was a lot of fun

Te
Review №40

Parasailing was fun. I felt safe and the pairasail was the cutest one on the ocean. Caleb the one who does all the work, was great and interacted well with the crew. Cpt Lee, on the other hand, was not friendly and barely spoke to any of the crew except to give his spill about leaving a tip.

Fa
Review №41

My husband and I just got done parasailing with Captain Lee and Caleb! So much fun! At first I was so scared, husband not so much. But the best advice was its always the thought thats scarier.... so right. Once youre in the air all you can do is gaze around and fly! Its quiet and smooth. And you can feed the ducks before departing which was so fun!

Ga
Review №42

When I was on the boat I felt safe and in good hands, that’s one of the biggest reasons the time was so good. I also had two amazing employees Lee and Spencer. They were very personable and made sure we all had a great time! I will definitely promote this business to friends.

Ma
Review №43

Lee and Stephan (sorry if I got his name wrong) were fantastic! The views were beautiful, the boat ride was smooth and my 8 year old even said it was a blast!10/10 would reccomend

Am
Review №44

Captain Lee and Spenser done a wonderful job! They made my family feel at ease. I had never been para sailing and was a little nervous about doing it. But they assured me that I was going to be fine. I will definitely do it again!

Je
Review №45

We had Mike and Matt dor our snorkeling and shelling excursion and it was an amazing experience. Both my kids had a blast finding different sea life and shells. Definitely would recommend them. First mate was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you guys for a an amazing life time experience.

Am
Review №46

We had an absolute blast with these guys! Jeff and Sal were absolutely amazing. I booked a parasailing trip for my son and his girlfriend and bestfriend and they said it was by far the best thing theyve done on the entire vacation. I purchased the add on photo package and it was TOTALLY worth it.. I would definitely suggest this activity and this team specifically!

Da
Review №47

The crew were awesome! Captain was cool. Had so much fun. Prices were very reasonable. My only suggestion would be a little less people so there would be more room and probably would make more in tips. But we had a blast but I know people were complaining about not catching as much as we did.... but their attitudes was probably what repelled the fish. 🤷🏼‍♀️ we will definitely be going again. With the same group.

Da
Review №48

My wife and I had Captain Tyson and Caleb as our crew and they did an amazing job. My wife had never been parasailing and was very nervous but they put her mind at ease and we had a great time! Beautiful view and I will definitely come again!

Ca
Review №49

Capitan Lee and his mate, David were fantastic! They were very respectful, accommodating, and funny. We were first-timers and we had the best time. 10 out of 10, definitely recommend!

Li
Review №50

At 72, parasailing was something I thought I would not get to do. I was at the beach with friends, we made the call, and had a great time. Many thanks to Lee & Caleb who put us at ease and provided a fun experience!

Cr
Review №51

Lee and Andrew were amazing! They made our parasailing experience very pleasant.I was particularly very scared and the guys were very patient and reassuring and explained everything in detail. Will definitely come back and hopefully they will be here next time as well

Ki
Review №52

Oh my goodness captain Lee and mate Spencer were absolutely fabulous!My twins birthday trip with friends wassafe, fun and even more enjoyable thanks tothe captain and mate. This was our 4th timeflying with them and the new location isfantastic! Go book you will love it!

Ro
Review №53

We had a good time fishing with Pelican. Caught a lot of fish. The captain was impatient, move fishing spots frequently so we spent more time boating than fishing.

Ma
Review №54

My husband and I recently went deep sea fishing on the Vera Marie boat. We enjoyed the beautiful boat, catching mingo snappers, and fighting a shark on the line for 30 minutes. The deck hands were helpful and the experience was great! Would definitely recommend booking with them!!

Ca
Review №55

This was a great experience! We had Captain Lee and First mate Spencer and they were awesome. They were funny and made you fell relaxed and comfortable. They kept conversation and made sure that we had a great experience. I would definitely do it again.

St
Review №56

Parasailing was fun. The crew was quiet but great! I will definitely book with them next time.

Br
Review №57

Lee and Spencer did great. Real pros. Between the two, the never took their eyes of the water or those in flight. Very reassuring to see these guys operate, they obviously know what they’re doing and from a parent’s perspective - I liked it!

Jo
Review №58

Amazing experience Andy and Tyson, did a great job. They were super kind, professional and funny! The girls at the front desk were really helpful! Would definitely recommend.

Ro
Review №59

Our group of 6 had a great time with Tyson and Caleb! We felt very comfortable and safe. We highly recommend this group for your parasailing fun.

Br
Review №60

Great experience! Loved our captains! Went out with Beau and his sidekick! (Sorry I forgot your name already😅) 10/10 recommend & they took some awesome photos🤩

st
Review №61

Had a blast parasailing with my daughters! Price & Bryson were professional, safe and overall awesome crew! Highly recommend

Me
Review №62

We booked two different excursions with Pelican Adventures. Jeff and Desmond were awesome and made parasailing fun, safe and beautiful. Matt and James were super fun on our snorkeling tour. Captain James aka Bubba found a school of dolphins in the harbor channel that swam next to our boat. It was definitely the highlight of our excursions!!! Booking, registration, check in were all a breeze!!

He
Review №63

Captain Lee and Spencer made our experience fantastic!! We had a group of 12, age range from 9 to 64 and everyone had a blast. Safe, easy, and so fun!! The crew was personable and we highly recommend 👌🏻

je
Review №64

Lee and Spencer were amazing. 5 stars just for messing with my 13 yr old and dunking my 17 up old. But they were fun and light hearted which made the nerves better. Def will be back next time we are in.

Review №65

Lee was a great captain and was very knowledgeable! Spencer was fantastic and was cracking jokes the whole time. They both made it a great trip, if I ever go parasailing here again I will for sure book with them!

An
Review №66

We came to Destin FL for vacation . First time here and wanted to parasail. Was absolutely amazing. The crew Lee and Andrew went above and beyond. One of our group scared of water and one scared of heights and they were able to make them feel comfortable and relaxed and had an amazing time and enjoyed it. Great job guys.

Pu
Review №67

I took my son for the shared fishing trip on the Vera Marie. One of the greatest experiences Ive ever had. I cannot say enough about their deckhand Mike. He could teach classes in customer service. What a great guy, he encouraged my son and was very kind and helpful showing him proper techniques. In the end my son caught 14 fish. He said and did everything right to make my son feel comfortable and successful his first time out. In fifty some years I have never met someone who excelled at customer service as Mike. Great job.

Ha
Review №68

Vera Marie was so much fun! Ky and Dylan were awesome. They were always there to help and were so nice about it. Definitely recommend if your looking for a fun fishing trip!

Pa
Review №69

These guys were awesome! Went down in may for a wedding and took a 12hr private charter, captain and first mate made the trip a blast for everyone, will go back for more!

Ka
Review №70

We had so much fun parasailing with Bryce and Bo! They made the experience amazing. We had such a beautiful view while in the air and got dunked several times! My only regret is not getting Bos number he was such a cutie!🤣 I highly recommend Pelican Adventures they were very friendly and made my trip worth the money.

Am
Review №71

We just got back from spending a day fishing on the Vera Marie. We are tired, slightly sunburned, and super satisfied with the memories we created today. Everyone was in excellent spirits and the crew was supremely comfortable to be around. They were truly happy to help us with our fish and tangled lines and made an extra effort to make our seasick passenger as comfortable as possible. I cant say enough good things about this experience. A special shout out to Kendall...your heart is in your work and it shows!

Cr
Review №72

Safety is a priority for this company. Our boat started having slight engine issues and they decided to be safe and cut the trip short. Then they stayed late to get us on another boat so we could parasail safely. We really appreciated the extra caution and the extra steps they took for us. They were all very friendly and it was a great experience!

La
Review №73

Jeff and Devin were awesome!!! They were the perfect pair for our ladies trip. We had a wide variety of ages ranging from 8-40 and they were fantastic! The service was great. Super fun time! We will have these memories forever!

IN
Review №74

Super good time. Capitan Tyson and Caleb totally cool and made the day really fun. I would recommend Pelican Adventures.

Kr
Review №75

I was nervous but Lee and Andrew was very good at reassuring me of how safe I was! I felt relieved and confident when it was my time to go up! It was wonderful and now I can say I have went parasailing!!! I highly recommend!!!

Je
Review №76

Went parasailing this morning and had such a great experience! Price and Bo were so fun and personable and really just a joy to be around! A few people in my party got sea sick but they were super helpful and understanding and didn’t make them feel guilty or embarrassed about it. Highly highly highly recommend!

Al
Review №77

Great Time FishingCaptain Dew was fantastic and worked really hard to put us on fish. This is the 5th time we have fished with Pelican Adventures and we are loyal customers as we have had great experiences each time we have been out fishing with them. Highlight of the day was a 9 foot shark that our boys loved catching. And the grouper and red snapper were fantastic eating.

Er
Review №78

Lee & Spencer were great to be out on the boat with. We did the parasailing & it was a first for a few of us in our group. They were knowledgeable & friendly! Would highly recommend this company!

Me
Review №79

Captain Lee and Spencer were awesome! Our kids enjoyed their first parasailing adventure and Lee and Spencer eased their minds on the experience. Definitely would recommend Pelican Adventures!

Na
Review №80

Had a fun time parasailing with my family! Captain Lee and Spencer were amazing and made my family feel safe and we definitely enjoyed their company. Highly recommend!!!

Li
Review №81

Spencer and Captain Lee were the best!!My grandson (7) really enjoyed his first boat ride and his first extreme heights adventure. We will definitely be back!! The Sneed Girls and our blue haired boy Alexander

Lo
Review №82

Amazing trip! Matt and Mark were awesome. Thanks for supporting Captains for Kids!!

Va
Review №83

Caleb and Lee were awesome this was my first vacation and they made it a awesome experience on the parasailing excursions so much that I went twice.

Je
Review №84

The crew was nice, but we couldnt actually go far out in the ocean due to rough seas. They drove up the coast for almost two hours. They would take us to a place for less than 10 minutes and then tell everyone to put up their poles and then we go somewhere else and do it again for less than ten minutes. After doing this for a few times the captain decided we went up the coast for so long that we had to get back to get the boat ready for the next group of people. All in all, we spent less than 40 minutes with our line in the water. I understand this is a gamble and lots of others have paid off but for me this was only a two star trip.

Je
Review №85

Very clean, knowledgeable staff and a ton of fun

Ra
Review №86

Great Place! Very Accommodating and family friendly. Captain Price and deckhand Bo were extremely nice. Would definitely choose this place again.

Je
Review №87

This was my kids first time parasailing and Captain Lee and Andrew were both very awesome! We will definitely be coming back again!! Thank you all for this awesome adventure!!!

Ar
Review №88

We went parasailing with Captain Tyson and Caleb. Great experience! We had such a fun time!

Li
Review №89

A wonderful experience for the whole family! Mark was our captain and Johnny was the best deckhand around. Johnny really impressed us with his knowledge, patience and most of all going above and beyond. We are so thankful for a wonderful fishing trip! We will definitely look them up again! 👏👏

sh
Review №90

Had a good day deep sea group fishing with this outfit last month. Thought the crew could have done a little better job of explaining and giving all of us some tips and pointers at the beginning before we left the dock. The crew did do a great job once we began fishing and catching though and getting fish off the hook and getting us back to fishing quick. Also dressed and cleaned all our fish once we were back. Little disappointed I didnt catch what I wanted(something big) but we had fun and made a lot of memories that we will share and kid each other with for a long time!

Br
Review №91

We had a great time on our private fishing trip for 10. We caught some awesome red snapper, Spanish mackerel, trigger fish (couldn’t keep), black snapper and a 150# shark we almost landed (got it to the surface).The girls went parasailing and had a blast.We still have snorkeling on our list!

Je
Review №92

Captain Lee and Spencer are a great team! THANK YOU for making our visit to Destin a fun adventure! 5 stars to these two! My 14 year old and her best friend had a blast!

Me
Review №93

Lee and Spencer were so much fun! The trip was beautiful, well pick Pelican Adventures again. Thanks for being apart of our family making great memories on our 1st vacation!

Jo
Review №94

Jeff and Spencer were great to work with. I took my 6 year old grand daughter and my son and his girlfriend parasailing on Wednesday. Jeff was a stickler for detail and safety all while educating Spencer. We had a blast and would do it all over. Thank you

Jo
Review №95

I highly recommend going here when your in Destin. Captain Lee and deck hand JJ did a great job this past weekend on our parasailing adventure. This is our 3rd year doing this with them and they never let us down.

Ke
Review №96

Didn’t know what I was getting myself into today. My better half had something up her sleeve. Parasailing it was. For my first time experiencing something like this. It was amazing Capt. Jeff and Desmond were amazing. They really took good care of us. I would highly suggest them to anyone

Er
Review №97

Bryce and Beau (Bo?) did an absolutely fantastic job today on my parasailing adventure today! They were quick to make jokes (that were actually funny) and interact with everyone on the boat. I was incredibly sea sick and they both kept checking on me and moving me to different parts of the boat to ensure the smoothest ride possible. They really saved what could have been a bad experience for me, while expertly ensuring the rest of the passengers had the best experience possible! Highly recommend Pelican Adventures. I’m from Cincinnati and we have a boat rental company on the Ohio River called B&B Riverboats. Today Bryce and Beau were better than the B&B back home! Thanks guys!

St
Review №98

Jeff and Price are the absolute best! So professional and entertaining the entire time! They took great pictures and explained everything so well before we went up for our first time! 100% recommended!!

As
Review №99

Had a great time parasailing. The boat captain amd helper were awesome.

Ka
Review №100

Parasailing was great with Bo and Bryce the first time I went with my family we had a blast and great conversation. The second time I rode with Bo again a cool trainee an the cool captain with all the tats and green hat on the orange boat GREAT GREAT TIME AT BOTH THANKS YOU GUYS! They are awesome each and everyone listed!!🤍I will definitely come back!!

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  • Address:314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, United States
  • Site:http://www.pelicanadventures.com/
  • Phone:+1 850-650-3825
Categories
  • Fishing charter
  • Boat tour agency
  • Fishing club
  • Sightseeing tour agency
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5pm
  • Thursday:8am–5pm
  • Friday:8am–5pm
  • Saturday:8am–5pm
  • Sunday:8am–5pm
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