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Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor Blvd Slip 5, Destin, FL 32541, United States
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Al
Review №1

My family of 4 did the 2 hour sailing trip. It was one of the highlights of our week in Destin! Captain Pam is knowledgeable and skilled. My husband sails and she let him take over the helm for quite a bit of our sail-- much to his delight! Our kids LOVED the hammock that Pam strung up for them. We saw a bunch of dolphins, but it wouldve been just as fun if we hadnt seen any. Would definitely recommend this tour and would do it again on a future visit to the area.

Ba
Review №2

Captain Pam is AMAZING !!!!She makes you feel welcome and right at home before you even step aboard.She is an accomplished sailor, and captains her boat with confidence and ease.We thoroughly enjoyed our experience today, and are so glad to have made her acquaintance! Highly Recommend!!!!

Le
Review №3

After searching for an excursion we decided to go with Smile and Wave Sailing and so glad that we did. Captain Pam was awesome! We got to see dolphins leap out of the water. We went snorkeling and Found lots of shells that we got to take home. I have an 8 year old son who can talk your ear off and Captain Pam Let him sit right next to her and was awesome with him! This excursion was well worth it!!

Ti
Review №4

We went on a sailing trip with Captain Pam for my babys 1st birthday and we had the best time!! Ee saw dolphins and sailed beyond the jetties into beautiful crystal clear water and Captain Pam took a ton of AMAZING group pictures and she showed my baby how to be a boat Captain and my baby LOVED it!! We relaxed on the front trampoline and rode by crab Island but it was too cold to stop that day. Next time!! You winot have a better time than sailing with Captain Pam on Smile N Wave Sailing!! You will seriously not be disappointed!!

Sh
Review №5

Captain Pam is awesome! Very personable, accommodating and fun! You can just feel great vibes from people that do what they truly love for a living. We saw plenty of dolphins and a beautiful view of the sunset on our sunset sail. Highly recommended!

Mi
Review №6

Definitely take the trip, you won’t regret it! Captain Pam is amazing! We had the best time. The trip was so relaxing & fun. We will definitely be sailing with Smile N Wave on our next trip!

To
Review №7

We had the best time with Pam! It was a beautiful day with tons of dolphins swimming along side us. It was so relaxing and we loved it!

Ka
Review №8

Capt Pam is the best. Always making your trip fun & memorable. Cant go wrong sailing with Smile n Wave

Br
Review №9

Smile -n-wave Sailing Adventures is truly a one of a kind experience that is custom tailored for each customer and the Captain is amazingly friendly and courteous. Thanks for our wonderful adventure, we will be back!

Ma
Review №10

Captain Pam is awesome! I will definitely be sailing with her again! It was COLD, she offered us blankets . Despite the cold weather the ride was awesome and views were beautiful.

Ma
Review №11

Pam is the absolute BEST. We had the most incredibly day on the water with her and would highly recommend her to anyone!

Ji
Review №12

Had such a beautiful sunset cruise! The boat is so nice and relaxing. Best thing to do in the Destin Harbor!

Ka
Review №13

This was the best part of our trip!! She was awesome and felt like family after the short few hours we spent with her! She made sure we saw dolphins, she showed us starfish and picked up a jellyfish! Jellyfish were all over crab island and she even got out in it and helped us all return to the boat safely!! She was the absolute best! Will definitely have her take us out again when we go back!!

Ch
Review №14

Captain Pam is wonderful and makes you feel so at home! Ive taken 3 cruises. One with my senior parents, one with party animals, and one with kiddos. Every single time was an absolute pleasure. If I didnt live 14hrs away I would probably be out there every weekend!!! Thank you Pam!! Cant wait to come back, Im long over due!!

Ja
Review №15

We went out last night for our sunset cruise. Pam was awesome very personable and friendly. She is very conscious of her surroundings and the safety of her passengers. There was a storm that popped up and she kept us informed on what was going on. We headed back a bit early based on the weather. She is great will definitely book thru her again when back in this area. Thanks Pam for a great time.

Ra
Review №16

Great lady, great captain, great host, I can go on and on. Our families had so much fun sailing and swimming. Dolphins were wonderful. Loved the sunsets. Pam knows so much about marine life. Time went by so fast. The water was beautiful. If you like being on the water, you’ve got to call her.

Ch
Review №17

Awesome way to experience the beautiful waters of Destin, Pam is a great and knowledgeable host and will take you to some great spots!

Ch
Review №18

Such an amazing and beautiful ride. Captain Pam is so hospitable, you would think you were already friends. She knows the area and is knowledgeable. Can’t wait to go again!!

tu
Review №19

Eco friendly, personalized, exceeded expectations. . . . I thought the lady that I spoke on the phone was kind and friendly to book our reservation a day in advance, later i found out, the person that answered my call was not only the captain, but also the owner of the business. Captain Pam is apparently loved by all the other vessel captains, as information on weather, dolphin sightings, idiots on sea-doos, is shared readily with her by all of the other ships. You want to see dolphins? Captain Pam can make it happen. You want to gather sea shells? Captain Pam shows you the place she went when she was in high school. You wanna fish? Captain Pam grew up in the gulf dipping water out of her dads bass boat while he fished. You need inside information on where to eat, where to parasail, where to snorkel. . . well, you get the idea. Her vessel is well taken care of, clean, and has everything you need for a 3 hour tour. She loves what she does, and I felt safe and relaxed the entire trip. Cant wait to go book the next time we are down on vacation, the kids have already put this on the must do list. Thanks Pam, for the break in our reality and a glimpse of how the good life must be lived.

Da
Review №20

Second year in a row going out with Capt. Pam. Awesome job!Unfortunately. A super strong microburst hit the catamaran with sails fully up. Mast broke off with sails, ropes everywhere. Pam showed her true experience and heroism in acting quickly and professionally to save mine and my family’s lives!Prayers go out for Sail Away charter whose catamaran capsized next to us. Pam was as worried about BK and his passengers as she was us!! Awesome Captain! Will go with her again!

Ke
Review №21

Captain Pam caters to whatever you want, wherever you want to go, whatever you want to see. Shes the best!

Mi
Review №22

I’ve been on several cruises with Captain Pam and highly recommend her sunset, snorkeling, and the dolphin cruise. She is the best and makes sure everyone enjoys their time on the water. Request “Tito” for a cute shipmate to join you as you sail!

Sa
Review №23

What a wonderful trip! It was storming and Captain Pam took care of us by keeping us on the dock until it cleared, in an hour it was so great to see the dolphins and have a beautiful ride , our captain was wonderful and so sweet, I would definitely recommend smile and wave Adventures , and we plan on going again soon!

SH
Review №24

We love Captain Pam!!! We have been sailing with her since our very first visit to Destin! She genuinely loves people & giving everyone a unique special experience. Captain Pam is an amazing human, Beyond being a highly skilled Captain. Sailing with her is a MUST DO when you visit Destin! You will leave with irreplaceable memories of a lifetime

Ge
Review №25

We had a great time with Captain Pam! We saw dolphins and stingrays then she took us to a great spot to hunt shells and snorkel! Can’t wait for next summer!

Te
Review №26

If you want to sail with a knowledgeable, experienced, local Captain who is personable and passionate about what they do then call Captain Pam!- Youll be glad you did!

Wh
Review №27

Captain Pam is amazing! She took us out two separate times last week and we had a blast! We did cruising and snorkeling and saw lots of dolphins. We also found awesome seashells. Then we did the fireworks cruise and it was beautiful! Thank you Pam for being so great!!! We will visit again soon!

Ro
Review №28

Captain Pam was awesome!!! She took my family out and surpassed our expectations by far. She was funny, down to earth and just a joy to hangout with on the boat. We did some snorkeling and cruised the bay just enjoying the day on a great boat. If you are in the area, dont hesitate to book the trip!!

Ch
Review №29

Captain Pam is simply the best local sail charter in Destin. She knows where to go, what to recommend , where to find the local dolphin, and engages in great conversation. My wife and I were in town this past week for anniversary and Christmas fun. We sailed with Captain Pam back in May with a larger group, but wanted to get out again just the two of us. Pam was great to work us into her holiday schedule, and helped us make sure we got a time slot with good weather. The trip was great! Pam remembered us from earlier in the year and we had a blast. We will book an outing with Captain Pam every time we come back to Destin!

Sy
Review №30

Awesome ride with Pam on her catamaran. She is so nice and always out to please. I would highly recommend you give her a call and book your next fun-filled experience on the water. We’ve been with her twice and had a blast. ️

Va
Review №31

We had the best experience of a boat tour with Captain Pam. From finding dolphins to snorkelling, she exactly knows all the sweet spots in the water that made our day. In addition, she has an awwwessoommmeee boat. We loved her boat, along with the sound system on it, we had loads of fun. I would highly recommend Captain Pams boat tours which are customizable according to your interests and Captain Pam is fun to work with.

Da
Review №32

I live and work here in Destin. We usually all work when the weather is nice outside and don’t usually get to enjoy all that there is to offer in our area. For my birthday this year, my wonderful friends took me out with Pam to do this. I had the most wonderful experience. Please call her when you visit. Best ever!!!! Thank you....

St
Review №33

Captain Pam is awesome! My wife and I along with our 3 young daughters had a blast! The experience was exactly what we were looking for. And it was so great to meet Captain Pam and see the passion and enjoyment she has for being on the water.

Ry
Review №34

Great experience! Will be booking again when we are back. Thanks Captain Pam

Ma
Review №35

We had a girls night sunset cruise and it was amazing! Pam was so great!! We are already planning another one!! I highly recommend!!!

Sh
Review №36

We have sailed with Captain Pam three times over the last couple of years. We always have a wonderful time! She is so friendly and makes the trip very fun! We are looking forward to sailing again with her next week!

Ti
Review №37

Had an awesome time with Captain Pam we booked her twice in one week. Her Thursday night firework cruise is the best. Keep up the good work and we will see you next year.

Me
Review №38

My family and I did a two hour tour. Our Captain, Brian, was very knowledgeable. He was able to take us straight to where dolphins were playing. I highly recommend, and we will use them again when we return.

Cs
Review №39

Loved it!! Capt Pam was accommodating and knowledgeable about the area. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a fun trip considering we booked at the last minute. If you want to sail while in Destin Capt Pam is a great choice.

Ia
Review №40

Wonderful time on the water! Great service!

Pa
Review №41

We went out with Captain Pam and her son for a sail, snorkel/swim, and dolphin sighting experience. It was amazing- fun for all of our group members. Pams boat is beautiful. Pam was attentive and friendly.Thank you for a memorable experience!

br
Review №42

Captain Pam is great. She took us out on short notice, showed us a great time, and helped me to spread my dads ashes to fulfill his final wish. I recommend this boat and captain to anyone for any occasion.

De
Review №43

We went for an afternoon cruise with Pam, had a fantastic time snorkeling for sea shells and marine life. We saw dolphins in the bay in 2 different locations. Pam is very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! I highly recommend Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures and will definately book again next time I am in Destin!!!

Ji
Review №44

What a wonderful time we had. We got to see dolphins and catch and release hermit crabs.Thank you Captain Pam for the awesome memories.

Co
Review №45

Look no further. This is the sailing charter you want for anything - snorkel, sunset, swim or just RELAX.

Jo
Review №46

Captain Pam is awesome!!! She made sure my wife and I were having fun, took pictures for us while we just enjoyed our time together, and worked hard to find the dolphins my wife wanted to see so badly. We will sail with her every year from now on!

Ch
Review №47

Pam was great what an amazing Experience a must do when in DestinTHANKS PAM

Ch
Review №48

AMAZING! This boat was amazing. It was fast and fun. I even felt very safe with my kid aboard. We went to the rock jetties and went snorkeling where we saw tons of little fish. After getting wore out in the water we took a nice long sail out in the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Pam knew what she was doing tweaking the sails out for top speed. The water was beautiful and Capt. Pam was too. I can not wait to go out sailing with Pam again. I think we talk to her every other week about when we are going to go out with her again. Highly recommended to do when in Destin!

Co
Review №49

Loved it! Captain Pam was awesome and made us feel like family as soon as we stepped on board. Beautiful boat, saw lots of dolphins and a perfect sunset. Highly recommended!

Ke
Review №50

OMG! Best experience ever! If you came in town and didnt go with Pam and crew you missed the best Destin experience available!

Wi
Review №51

Omg my fiancé and I went on a trip with Pam earlier today! I purposed and the trip was amazing Pam literally did everything I asked to help accommodate the occasion. I highly recommend her I mean honestly for the price you’re getting more than what you’re paying for! I can’t wait till our next trip with Pam!

Re
Review №52

Captain Pam was amazing and was very knowledgeable about the area, accommodating to our needs and we look forward to sailing with her again. Highly recommend Captain Pam for a great adventure.

da
Review №53

Very comfortable boat, with all the amenities my family and I needed. I would highly recommend sailing with Captain pam, she made us feel like we had known her for years. The dolphin show was absolutely amazing, and I even got to catch and release a fish.

Je
Review №54

We had a wonderful evening sailing through the bay and gulf side. Pam was an excellent captain and it was just what we were looking for. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to have a memorable experience.

Cl
Review №55

Captain Pam was truly awesome! Her snorkeling trip was the best part of our vacation!

Kr
Review №56

Went on a Sunset cruise and it was a wonderful experience. Captain Pam is very welcoming and we can not wait to go back and sail with her again.

An
Review №57

Spot on perfect. This was an unforgettable night out on the beautiful Destin, FL waterfront. Pam catered to our small group in every way, allowing us to relax and enjoy while expertly guiding us to what our group was interested in seeing and experiencing. Without a doubt, 100% recommend.

Ky
Review №58

Pam is a great captain and person! My husband and I had a wonderful experience sailing with Smile-n-wave and will definitely be back!

Ch
Review №59

Wonderful time with the family! For an enjoyable and relaxing time watching the dolphins and sailing the Gulf with friends and family, I couldnt recommend it more! Thanks Pam!

St
Review №60

Capt Pam is absolutely the best in Destin and Fort Walton Beach. She is very knowledgeable captain and a resident of this area. I highly recommend the sunset cruise. Do yourself a favor if youre coming to Destin look no further you found the right sailing charter️️

Al
Review №61

Even having rough seas, Pam still managed to show us a great time. Worth every penny. We will be taking another ride on Smile-N-Wave Sailing, with Pam. :)

Da
Review №62

We had an amazing time!! Capt Pam is the best! She gave us lots of insight into the Destin area, as this was our first time here. We highly recommend Smile n Wave Sailing Adventures!!!

Wa
Review №63

Such a good experience! We really enjoyed it. Pam is very nice and welcoming!

Ca
Review №64

If you want a great experience then you need to sail with Capt . Pam. We had a group of friends and everyone had a wonderful time !! It is a must experience when visiting the area!!

Pa
Review №65

So thankful to meet so many amazing people that have been sailing with me! Thank yall for the great support and I cant wait to see everyone again to go sailing and enjoy destin!!!

Dm
Review №66

I dont write many reviews, but I had to this time. If you are looking to be the hero for a fun and romantic evening........this is the only place you need to call, period. I have to thank you Pam and Daniel for the best night of our trip!! It was a pleasure celebrating our 25th Anniversary with both of you. It was fun, romantic and very educational as well. The sunset was amazing as was the night life you showed us afterwards. The dolphins coming up next to the quiet of the sailboat was amazing. We are looking forward to visiting our new friends again on our next trip to Destin.

Ad
Review №67

Awesome experience! Highly recommend everyone to check them out!

Tr
Review №68

Had a company outing with Captain Pam great experience fun was had by all

Tr
Review №69

Awesome! Captain Pam is super friendly! Would do this every trip to destin!

St
Review №70

Very nice lady

Ke
Review №71

Always a great time with captain Pam!!!

Lu
Review №72

Definitely plan on catching a trip soon.

Ma
Review №73

Shes amazing, Great fun and adventure!

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  • Address:404 Harbor Blvd Slip 5, Destin, FL 32541, United States
  • Site:https://sailingindestin.com/
  • Phone:+1 850-368-5921
Categories
  • Boat tour agency
  • Boat rental service
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–7pm
  • Tuesday:8am–7pm
  • Wednesday:8am–7pm
  • Thursday:8am–7pm
  • Friday:8am–7pm
  • Saturday:8am–7pm
  • Sunday:8am–7pm
Highlights
  • Women-led:Yes
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