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Cruise Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina aboard the 125-foot SOLARIS for a three-hour sunset dinner with live music and panoramic Gulf views. Enjoy a chef-prepared three-course meal, possible dolphin sightings, and open-air skydeck stargazing while the yacht slips across Choctawhatchee waters.
Cruise Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina aboard the 125-foot SOLARIS for a three-hour sunset dinner with live music and panoramic Gulf views. Enjoy a chef-prepared three-course meal, possible dolphin sightings, and open-air skydeck stargazing while the yacht slips across Choctawhatchee waters.
Boarding the 125-foot SOLARIS at Baytowne Marina, you step from the dock into a low, warm light as the Gulf breathes a salt-cooled breeze across the skydeck.
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Operated by SunQuest Cruises · Miramar Beach, Florida
Boarding the 125-foot SOLARIS at Baytowne Marina, you step from the dock into a low, warm light as the Gulf breathes a salt-cooled breeze across the skydeck.
Three decks split the evening: a sheltered dining room with panoramic windows, an open promenade where the horizon stretches uninterrupted, and the skydeck where the music and stars compete for attention. As the yacht eases out of the marina, the water seems to tug at the hull, urging you toward the point where sun meets ocean and dolphins sometimes cut the wake.
This stretch of Northwest Florida sits along the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf’s northern barrier islands, an area shaped by longshore currents and wind-driven sand. Maritime culture and seafood traditions run deep here—shrimping, crabbing, and family-run docks set the rhythm that the modern resort life now follows.
Practicalities are straightforward: the cruise departs from Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina, lasts three hours, and offers a three-course plated meal (entree selection required 24 hours in advance). The vessel is wheelchair accessible and family-friendly, but the Gulf can still be choppy after storms—bring layers and a non-slip shoe. Live in-house entertainment fills the gaps between courses; the best photo light arrives in the final 20 minutes as the sun slides toward the horizon.
Arrive early to find parking and claim a skydeck spot, and consider seasickness prevention if you’re prone to motion discomfort. With attentive service, local cuisine, and sweeping sunset arcs, the SOLARIS dinner cruise is a practical, memorable way to feel the Gulf’s edge without sacrificing comfort.
Boarding is at Baytowne Marina within the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort; follow resort signs to the marina and park in the designated lot near the docks.
Yes—infants and small children are allowed and specialized infant seats are available; however, alcoholic beverages require patrons to be 21 or older.
Yes—the SOLARIS is wheelchair accessible with transportation and boarding accommodations noted by the operator; contact them in advance for specific needs.
Cruises may be canceled for bad weather; the operator’s policy allows full refunds if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or if weather forces cancellation.
SunQuest Cruises operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Boarding the 125-foot SOLARIS at Baytowne Marina, you step from the dock into a low, warm light as the Gulf breathes a salt-cooled breeze across the skydeck.
Boarding the 125-foot SOLARIS at Baytowne Marina, you step from the dock into a low, warm light as the Gulf breathes a salt-cooled breeze across the skydeck.
Three decks split the evening: a sheltered dining room with panoramic windows, an open promenade where the horizon stretches uninterrupted, and the skydeck where the music and stars compete for attention. As the yacht eases out of the marina, the water seems to tug at the hull, urging you toward the point where sun meets ocean and dolphins sometimes cut the wake.
This stretch of Northwest Florida sits along the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf’s northern barrier islands, an area shaped by longshore currents and wind-driven sand. Maritime culture and seafood traditions run deep here—shrimping, crabbing, and family-run docks set the rhythm that the modern resort life now follows.
Practicalities are straightforward: the cruise departs from Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina, lasts three hours, and offers a three-course plated meal (entree selection required 24 hours in advance). The vessel is wheelchair accessible and family-friendly, but the Gulf can still be choppy after storms—bring layers and a non-slip shoe. Live in-house entertainment fills the gaps between courses; the best photo light arrives in the final 20 minutes as the sun slides toward the horizon.
Arrive early to find parking and claim a skydeck spot, and consider seasickness prevention if you’re prone to motion discomfort. With attentive service, local cuisine, and sweeping sunset arcs, the SOLARIS dinner cruise is a practical, memorable way to feel the Gulf’s edge without sacrificing comfort.