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SS UNITED STATES SINKING CRUISE

WATCH THE SINKING OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST ARTIFICIAL REEF

Quick Details

  • Ages: All ages
  • Duration: 6 Hours
  • Cruise Date: November 12th, 2026
  • Departure Time: 7:00 AM • Begins boarding at 6:30 AM
  • Sinking Location: 22 nautical miles off the coast of Destin, Florida
  • Capacity: 115 Passengers
  • What To Bring: Light Jacket, Sunscreen, Camera, Portable Charger, Binoculars, Extra Cash for Tips

Make reservations in advance. Boarding will begin at 6:30 AM.  Please plan to arrive by 6:15 AM to check in at our ticket booth.

General Admission

All Ages

$ 150

Watch the SS United States Sinking from the Southern Star

On November 12th, 2026, the SS United States will be sunk about 22 nautical miles off the coast of Destin to become the world’s largest artificial reef. Join us aboard the Southern Star as the fastest ocean liner in history makes her final voyage.

Our 80-foot vessel offers plenty of room to spread out, with two levels of viewing and a climate-controlled cabin to stay comfortable on the ride out and back. Tickets for the SS United States Sinking Cruise include a hot dog meal and one adult beverage. You may also purchase additional snacks and drinks onboard.

Southern Star Amenities

  • 80-foot glass-bottom boat – Destin’s largest dolphin cruise vessel
  • Two-level viewing deck
  • Climate-controlled cabin
  • Clean restrooms
  • Panoramic views
  • Full snack bar
  • Experienced captain

 

FAQs:

Where are you located?
We’re located at HarborWalk Village, 100 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541. Check in at the red ticket booth on the marina level, on the left-hand side of Margaritaville.

How far offshore will you go? Do people ever get seasick?
The sinking will take place about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin, so this cruise goes much farther offshore than our regular dolphin cruises. The United States Coast Guard has granted special permits to the Southern Star and other vessels to witness this historic event. Gulf conditions can be choppy, so if you’re prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking medication before boarding.

What should we bring?
We recommend bringing a light jacket, sunscreen, camera, portable charger, and binoculars. You may also bring your own snacks and drinks, but no coolers, glass, or outside alcohol are allowed on the Southern Star. Cash for tips is also appreciated.

Is there food? Do you serve drinks?
Each ticket for this cruise includes a hot dog meal and one adult beverage. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID for alcoholic beverages. Additional snacks and drinks are available for purchase at our galley.

Are you wheelchair accessible?
The main deck is accessible for manual wheelchairs only. Scooters and motorized wheelchairs are too large and too heavy to accommodate on our vessel.

How close will we be to the ship?
For safety, all vessels must stay outside the official safety perimeter set for the event. We recommend bringing binoculars for a closer look.

What happens if the sinking is rescheduled?
The date and time are set by Okaloosa County and may change due to weather or other conditions. If the event is rescheduled, guests will be notified and offered a refund or a ticket for the new date.

Excellent experience - Highly recommend

High recommend this cruise. Amazing experience. The captain was very informative and quite humorous. We all enjoyed it so much. Saw so many dolphins, jellyfish and a shark. Well worth the money!!! Will definitely do this cruise again the next time that we are in Destin.

– Renee S. | Tripadvisor
Dolphin cruise

My trip to Destin Florida was really good. We took sometime to do the dolphin cruise. It was so much fun spotting them. The cruise was very relaxing, and the captain made the trip really fun. Would definately recommend!

– Dorcia B. | Tripadvisor
Fun trip with friends

We scheduled this as a surprise for my best friend’s birthday. She loves dolphins, so I was really hoping we would actually see some. Jason was really fun and made it interesting. The water was a bit choppy, but that was fun too. We finally found a whole family of dolphins, with a baby and we had so much with them! It was a great time.

– luv2travel28056 | Tripadvisor
Blessed

We always do this cruise whenever we come to Destin area. It's always a great time and I can't say enough about the staff. Super friendly and attentive. This trip we saw more dolphins than we have in years past. Fun for the whole family!

– Linda F. | Tripadvisor
Excellent

Our family of three enjoyed the cruise, Destin is beautiful when your on the boat you get to really see it’s water. We did see a couple dolphins and fed some of the birds. They have refreshments on board if you’d like to drink and captain hats that my son fell in love with. At the end they gave my son a small treasure. It’s a great way to end the evening watching the sunset on the cruise.

– Cindy G. | Tripadvisor
Excellent dolphin tour

This was our 2nd dolphin cruise with Southern Star. Per usual it did not disappoint! The captain was super knowledgeable and told us all about the bay’s history as we toured the bay. He also knew exactly where to find the dolphins and made sure everyone got a good view! It was just fantastic!

– onebzmomfl | Tripadvisor
Awesome! Saw Dolphins AND Sharks!

This was my family's first dolphin sighting cruise and it did not disappoint. We had a charming captain and he made sure we learned the history of the area as well as saw dolphins, manta rays, all kinds of jelly fish, and sharks! The beautiful waters made it easy to see in and the size of the boat was perfect! Would recommend to anyone.

– Vacation18590635649 | Tripadvisor
Made our vacation!

This was the highlight of our trip!! My 3 year old and I had a blast! The captain was on mission to find us some dolphins, and he found us 12-15 sharks too!! Such an amazing time. So glad we chose this tour!!

– j.kirby21 | Tripadvisor

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