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Experience a majestic fusion of ambiance, food and live music aboard the SOLARIS yacht. The SOLARIS is a 125' yacht with three decks of indoor and outdoor spaces, including panoramic windows throughout the elegant indoor dining rooms and the open-air skydeck.
Cruising year-round from the the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the SOLARIS is the only dining and entertainment yacht in Northwest Florida, offering unforgettable experiences, breathtaking settings and sweeping views for all occasions, including year-round dinner cruises, holiday parties, weddings and events.
Rated as one of the top things to do in Destin, Florida, SOLARIS dinner cruises take waterfront dining to the next level as you indulge in award-winning coastal cuisines while cruising into the sunset and dancing to live music. The chef-prepared, upscale dining menu includes your choice of fresh Gulf seafood, prime beef, or other southern classics.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age requirement for purchase and consumption of alcohol is 21 years of age.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience one of the top-rated things to do in Destin as you indulge in fresh Gulf seafood, prime beef, and southern classics. Your dinner cruise experience begins with a stroll down the Baytowne Marina to the 125-foot Solaris yacht. After being greeted aboard by your captain, a server will escort you to your reserved table. Venture to the open-air sky deck to enjoy coastal breezes. Note that this particular activity departs after sunset. The Solaris dinner cruise leaves the Sandestin dock promptly at the scheduled departure time. Enjoy live music by the in-house entertainment while you cruise with unobstructed views from all indoor and outdoor spaces. About 30 minutes into the cruise, guests are asked to return to their tables for their three-course meal. Your dining experience includes a fresh salad, your choice of chef-prepared entree, and dessert. After dinner, continue to enjoy the live music which can be heard from all three decks. Don’t forget to visit the captain in the pilothouse, dance under the stars, and enjoy a serene evening of stargazing on the sky deck.
starter
Wedge Salad
main
Braised Boneless Short Rib
Smoked tomato cream sauce, garlic roasted mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable
main
Gulf Shrimp & Grits
Stoneground yellow cheese grits, andouille sausage, zesty creole sauce, Gulf shrimp
main
Bronzed Gulf Fish
Butter poached, lemon beurre blanc, wild rice, seasonal vegetable
main
SOLARIS Creole Chicken
Cast iron seared, creamy andouille sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable
main
Baked Lump Crab Cakes
100% super lump crab cakes (no breading), white wine and lemon butter sauce, wild rice, seasonal vegetable
main
Quinoa Bowl
Fresh herbs, sauteed vegetables
dessert
Seasonal Dessert
Live, In-house Entertainment
Gratuities
All Fees and Taxes
3-course, plated dinner
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase separately once on board.
Not a Sunset Cruise
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dave1796,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A bit expensive for lackluster food and limited sights; We took our Family on the cruise. The marina itself is very nice. For the high price of the cruise, however, the food should have been a much higher quality, it was noisy, and there were no sights that we experienced after sailing. The wait staff was attentive and excellent, and overall well organized. We had wanted to experience the sailing, and glad we did, but will not return again.
Sonya T,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Loud, expensive - the boat was dirty and we paid an extra $50 for a window, when all tables but one large one were at the window anyway. Would not recommend.
Jerry S,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
The boat was fun and the band was awesome. The food was delicious and the server was the best. We danced the night away
Lantrinae S,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
The food was good but we didn't cruise because of the wind. It was like eating and dancing at a boathouse restaurant. Didn't get the full experience that we paid for.
H2410XLamyf,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My husband sailed on the Solaris with SunQuest on our honeymoon. Every single part of the cruise was phenomenal. The staff was amazing. The entertainment great. The food was divine. It was the best meal I’ve ever had. We will be back!







latissae2022,,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I want to start by expressing our gratitude for the overall experience of our destination wedding. The event was beautiful, and we appreciated the hard work that went into making it memorable for us and our guests. However, now that we have had time to reflect back on our big day and it has been more that little over a week, I feel it is important to address some concerns regarding the services that were promised and not delivered, as we had high expectations based on our discussions prior to the wedding. Below are some specific issues we encountered: 1. Chandelier Installation: We had paid for a chandelier to be set up, but it was not installed as agreed upon. 2. Cornhole and Jingles Setup: We also paid for cornhole games and jingles, which were not set up for our guests to enjoy. 3. Guest Book Location: The guest book was not placed in a prominent location, and when I inquired about it, my concerns were not taken seriously. 4. Transportation for Elderly Guests: There was a promise to provide transportation for our elderly guests from the dock, but unfortunately, they had to walk to the venue, which was not ideal for them. 5. Wedding Timing: Our ceremony did not start on time, which resulted in a rushed experience. This affected our ability to take the photos we had hoped for. 6. Chairs were not moved for us to take the photos as promised. 7. Silver Cake stand; we did not receive it back. We understand that planning a wedding can be challenging, and we appreciate the effort that went into the event. However, given the amount we invested, we were disappointed that several key elements did not meet our expectations.
I7499EIshelleym,,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The service and food was amazing! The views and atmosphere was also incredible. Will definitely recommend 10/10. Will definitely be back





jasonrB7019AZ,,Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Hospitality, food and live music were absolutely fabulous. They made sure that any aspect of the cruise was to your liking. Very worth it and would recommend!
Jessy B,,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The meal and the music were enjoyable however, being in November, the sunset mostly before we even got on the boat. Would definitely like to do it again in the summertime. As we sat at our table for an hour after the meal, staring at the windows and nothing.
ammochief90,,Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
From the time we boarded until we left the ship, everything was first class. Excellent food, atmosphere, music and wait staff were outstanding. Deshae was our waitress and much wiser than her years. We enjoyed her service and our conversations.
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