FORT WALTON BEACH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sandbars, Snorkel Stops and Gulf Secrets with Capt. Shelly
Private charters from Fort Walton Beach aboard a Yamaha Tidewater Center Console, offered in 4- and 6-hour options for snorkeling, sandbar stops, and exploring the waters around Destin and Fort Walton Beach.
Sandbars, Snorkel Stops and Gulf Secrets with Capt. Shelly.
Join Capt. Shelly Schmitt aboard her Yamaha Tidewater center-console for private boat tours that thread the shallows and mid-channel of Destin and Fort Walton Beach. The operator runs snorkeling trips and sandbar excursions that emphasize discovery, relaxed pacing, and small-group time on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Exploring Destin and Fort Walton Waters
Private cruises navigate the coastal waters between Destin and Fort Walton Beach, offering access to sandbars and snorkelable spots where guests can step off the boat and into calm, shallow sea.
Snorkeling and Sandbar Excursions
The operator advertises dedicated snorkeling trips and sandbar stops as core parts of the private-boat experience, letting small groups linger where the water and light are best.
A Captain Who Splits Her Year Between Sea and Service
Capt. Shelly Schmitt combines hands-on local seamanship with a background as a Medical Tech in the winter months, positioning her as a familiar, experienced host for private charters.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Guests meet in Fort Walton Beach, board the Yamaha Tidewater center-console, and spend a compact half- or full-day moving between sheltered sandbars, snorkel stops and open-water views of Destin’s coastline. The pace is deliberately relaxed: time is allotted for swimming, snorkeling, and lingering on sandbars, with either a four-hour or a six-hour option available.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this private-boat offering.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips are offered in either four-hour or six-hour options.
The provided materials do not list a specific gear or what-to-bring checklist; the advertised offerings include snorkeling trips and sandbar stops.
The meeting point is in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the private tours?
Tours are offered in four-hour and six-hour options.
Where do guests meet the boat?
The meeting location is Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Who operates these private boat tours?
The operator is Seas The Day Destiny, with Capt. Shelly Schmitt hosting the charters.
What type of boat is used?
Charters run aboard a Yamaha Tidewater center-console.
What activities are included?
Advertised activities include snorkeling trips, sandbar excursions, and exploration of Destin and Fort Walton Beach waters.