Private & Semi-Private Boat Tours

Experience unforgettable captain-led boat cruises through the beautiful
waters of Pensacola and the peaceful Blackwater River.

A Personal Boat Tour Experience

SonShine Adventures offers private & Semi-Private captain-led boat tours for small groups of up to six passengers along the stunning waterways of Florida’s Emerald Coast.

From the peaceful beauty of the Blackwater River to the breathtaking bays and beaches around Pensacola there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Watch the Blue Angels
From the Water

Watch the Blue Angels return home to NAS Pensacola for their final show of the season from the best seat possible—on the water. This incredible air show features aerobatic performers, military aircraft, and the world-famous Blue Angels performing their full demonstration over Pensacola.

Limited spots. Book before the weekend fills.

Blue Angels

Friday

Show

Up to 6 Guests

$800

Pensacola Beach & Bay Tour

Cruise the beautiful coastal waters between Fort Pickens and Fort Barrancas. Highlights include.

  • Dolphin watching
  • Island stops
  • Blue Angels practice viewing
  • Sandbar stops
  • Scenic coastal views
  • Stunning sunset cruises
Explore Beach & Bay Tours

Two Unique
Water
Experiences

Blackwater River Scenic Cruise

Relax on a peaceful journey through the calm waters of the Blackwater River and nearby bays. Highlights include.

  • Scenic river cruising
  • Wildlife watching
  • Quiet nature views
  • Bird watching
  • Sunrise and sunset tours
  • Peaceful surroundings
Explore River Cruises
from $85

Blue Angels Practice Cruise (Semiprivate)

Experience the thrill of the world-famous Blue Angels from the best seat in town—on the water. Join us for a relaxed and unforgettable cruise to watch the Navy’s elite flight demonstration team practice over Pensacola Bay.

from $85

Semiprivate Dolphin Cruise to Sand Island & Fort McRee

Cruise across beautiful Pensacola Bay to historic Fort McRee and the famous Sand Island on this relaxing and scenic semiprivate boat tour. Along the way, you may encounter dolphins swimming, feeding, and playing in their natural habitat—one of the highlights of the trip.

Celebrate on the Water

Cruise the beautiful coastal waters between Fort Pickens and Fort Barrancas. Highlights include.

  • Dolphin watching
  • Island stops
  • Blue Angels practice viewing
  • Sandbar stops
  • Scenic coastal views
  • Stunning sunset cruises
Explore Beach & Bay Tours

Every trip is a
unique experience.

  • Dolphin sightings
  • Stunning Emerald Coast sunsets
  • Blue Angels practice flights
  • Sandbars and small islands
  • Wildlife along the riverbanks
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Donna Tucker
6 days ago
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Amazing day at Sand Island watching the Blue Angels practice show and enjoying the water! Captain Geezer is great! Dependable, professional and experienced!
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Shannon Filler
11 days ago
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Had an amazing day with my family on SonShine Adventures 4 hour cruise. We saw plenty of dolphins. Captain Jo and Gary were great hosts. We will definitely do it again. I highly recommend them! Thanks guys!
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Casey Keller
15 days ago
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We had a wonderful experience with my children and family. Thank you for the great day! We saw dolphins and learned a lot about the land!
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A Kosse
30 days ago
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Our family of five had a fantastic time with Cpt. Geezer and Jo. Easy to book. Give yourself an extra minute to locate the correct parking lot (Google says there’s a couple nearby), but generally easy to find. Morning water was calm, skies sunny, and white sandy beach and bay were quiet first week of Aug. We booked a 4-hr adventure and enjoyed the dolphin sightseeing, a little history tour of the neighboring barrier isles and fort/base, and just an all around pleasant visit of meeting new friends. Willing to cater to your family’s interests. Highly recommend.
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Marla Kosse
31 days ago
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We had a great time with Gary and Jo on our Sonshine boat excursion to Sand Island. They were very accommodating and easy to work with when booking. We loved that they treat you like family while on board. It was a very relaxing day and would definitely recommend to our friends headed to the Gulf.
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Cindy Aguado
42 days ago
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We had an amazing time boating around Pensacola with Geezer and his wife! They were fantastic hosts—warm, welcoming, and deeply knowledgeable about the local waters. If you're looking for a top-notch boating experience in the area, look no further than SonShine Adventures. Highly recommended!
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Kylie Bedair
51 days ago
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We have been on a few dolphin tours while vacationing. This one by far was the best! I can’t put into words how much fun my family had. My kids were laughing and smiling the entire time! Definitely the highlight of our vacation. We got to see a lot of dolphins up close. Found a fun place to swim. Got to see sights we haven’t seen before. They made sure we were having a good time and safe while out on the water. Great conversation and so personable ! I highly recommend booking with them. You will have a fun adventure ! Thank you for taking my family on a fantastic ride. We will book again !
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Carter Martinez
51 days ago
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They were the best host we had. Showed us all around the beaches and waters, got rained on a little but still enjoyable experience. And of course we got to see some of the beautiful dolphins.
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Ashley Stanfield
53 days ago
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We had such an amazing experience on our boat trip! Getting to watch the Blue Angels from the water was absolutely incredible, and the crew went above and beyond to make the day even more special. They even helped my fiancé plan and pull off the perfect proposal! 💍❤️ Between seeing the Blue Angels and getting engaged, it was truly a day we will never forget. We are so thankful they were a part of such a special moment in our lives. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience on the water!
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Emma Longshore
63 days ago
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Gary (Captain Geezer) is the best blue angels tour guide money can buy. Amazing views from the island and learned so much from his past experience on the base. Bonus points for locating several pods of dolphins for us!