7 Water Thrills of Fort Walton Beach

Looking for a thrill? While the Emerald Coast is ripe with many visual splendors and sugary shores, there is so much more the ocean has to offer in ways of excitement. A number of water-based activities await both experienced daredevils and newcomers alike. Adrenaline seekers, take note.

Motors on the Water

For jet ski adventures and more, check out Fudpuckers Watersports located at Bayside Marina.  Tour the “dolphin hotspots” in the bay on jet ski tours where you can view these majestic marine animals in their natural habitat.  In addition to boating, Fudpuckers also offers paddle boarding and parasailing.

Dolphin Encounters

Prefer to swim with dolphins?  Cattywampus Eco Adventures lets you snorkel alongside the beautiful ocean creatures that call the bay home.  With Cattywampus you can also book sunset cruises, where you can watch the sunset aboard a catamaran cruising along the Gulf of Mexico.  The knowledgeable crew members will take you on an adventure unlike any other as you explore underwater worlds and ocean spectacles.

Underwater Exploration

If you are fascinated with underwater sea life and prefer to spend more time with them, Anchor Management Charters may have just the adventure for you.  Anchor Management offers SCUBA diving tours in both the Gulf and Destin’s East Jetty.  They will take you to underwater shipwrecks or a natural limestone reef.  Not SCUBA certified yet?  Anchor Management can help with that too!  Their certified instructors can help you get certified by the use of a boat on a private cruise or in one of the local freshwater springs.

Aerial Ocean Views

More comfortable in the air?  Check out Fort Walton Beach Parasail!  Flying at altitudes of up to 500 feet, Fort Walton Beach Parasail is a fun way to have a new perspective on the ocean.  They also offer banana boat rides.  These rides offer a unique experience as participants are pulled on a tube behind a ski boat.

Marine Parks

Prefer to see ocean life up close and personal?  Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park has both dolphin and sea lion shows.  Penguins and turtles, as well as sharks and stingrays share a home at Gulfarium, just waiting for you to come and see them.  Snorkel with the stingrays or let the kids check out the Kids Reptile Safari. The Gulfarium has just about something for everyone, whether you like birds, reptiles, or marine life.

From the Coast

If fishing is more your stride, Salty Fish Coastal Outfitters has your back.  Captain Greg knows where the fish are and will take you to them.  Highly rated, he knows his stuff and will make sure you have a great time.

Seaside Strolls

For a relaxing end of the day, try a walk along the beach on the beautiful Okaloosa Island.  This widely-loved island boasts warm emerald green waters, sugary-white sandy beaches, and a number of restaurants.  A journey to the island is definitely a trip worth taking.

All in all, Fort Walton Beach offers many water sports opportunities that allow you to view ocean life and have a great time.  Whether you are an adventure junkie or a marine life enthusiast, Fort Walton Beach has an activity for everybody.  Come and visit this wonderful Florida treasure and see what it’s all about!