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:
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Check-In: 10:45 AM
- Cruise: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Reservations available online or by calling 850-650-2519
- Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise:
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Check-In: 5:15 PM
- Cruise: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Reservations available online or by calling 850-650-2519
Each 2.5-hour cruise includes the Thanksgiving buffet. A full bar is also available to purchase beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. An open bar upgrade is available for guests 21+, priced at $50 to include unlimited beer, house wine, premium liquor, and frozen drinks.
Thanksgiving Lunch Cruise
Thanksgiving Lunch Cruise: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Make reservations online at sunquestcruises.com or by calling 850-650-2519.
Pricing:
- Adults (11 & up): $89.50
- Children (3-10): $55
- Infants (2 & under): $30 (no meal served)
Pricing not inclusive of tax or 20% service commission for service staff.

Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Make reservations online at sunquestcruises.com or by calling 850-650-2519.
Pricing:
- Adults (11 & up): $89.50
- Children (3-10): $55
- Infants (2 & under): $30 (no meal served)
Pricing not inclusive of tax or 20% service commission for service staff.

Thanksgiving Buffet Menu
Both of our Thanksgiving Day cruises will feature a chef-attended traditional Thanksgiving buffet. Guests will enjoy southern classics, with carved meats, vegetables, southern sides, and dessert.
Carved Meats
Herb Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy
Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham
Vegetables
Honey-Glazed Carrots
Green Bean Casserole
Southern Sides
Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes
Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing
Sweet Potato Casserole
Dessert
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Reservations are available online at sunquestcruises.com or by calling 850-650-2519. SunQuest Cruises Thanksgiving Day Cruises sell out every year. Don’t wait – book your table early! Reservations are limited for these holiday cruises aboard SOLARIS.
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.

