Thanksgiving Dining in Destin: Celebrate Aboard the SOLARIS!
Looking for a unique Thanksgiving dining experience in Destin? Skip the crowded restaurants and enjoy a lavish Thanksgiving buffet on the water aboard the SOLARIS yacht. This is the perfect alternative to a stressful Thanksgiving, allowing you to forget cooking and cleaning and simply savor the holiday with your loved ones.
Why Choose SOLARIS for Thanksgiving in Destin?
The 125′ SOLARIS yacht offers an unparalleled Thanksgiving celebration in Destin. Instead of dealing with packed grocery stores, hours of meal preparation, and piles of dishes, you can relax and indulge. The SOLARIS provides:
- Chef-Attended Buffet: Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving menu featuring carved meats, fresh vegetables, southern sides, and decadent chef’s desserts.
- Scenic Thanksgiving Cruise: Cruise along the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay, offering stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere.
- Family-Friendly Environment: Explore all three decks of the yacht and create lasting memories with your family.
Thanksgiving Cruise Details
The SOLARIS yacht, conveniently located at the Baytowne Marina within the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, offers two cruises on Thanksgiving Day:
- Thanksgiving Lunch Cruise: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Each 2.5-hour cruise includes the Thanksgiving buffet and complimentary iced tea, coffee, and water. A full bar is also available for additional beverage purchases.
Thanksgiving Lunch Cruise
Thanksgiving Lunch Cruise: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Pricing:
- Adults (11 & up): $87
- Children (3-10): $52
- Infants (2 & under): $30 (no meal served)

Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Pricing:
- Adults (11 & up): $87
- Children (3-10): $52
- Infants (2 & under): $30 (no meal served)

Where to Stay – Thanksgiving in Destin
Stay steps away from your Thanksgiving Cruise at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. SunQuest Cruises’ SOLARIS is docked at the Baytowne Marina. Located on the bayside of the resort, the 125′ SOLARIS cruises year-round. Stay and play at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort!
Holiday Cruises in Destin
Enjoy year-round dinner cruises and celebrations aboard SOLARIS. Explore our event and holiday cruise schedule. In addition to Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. the SOLARIS Yacht cruises for private holiday parties. Request information about our holiday group packages aboard SOLARIS.

