The Blessing of the Fleet

Every year shortly after Easter Destin Charter Fishing Fleet, private boats and cruise ships all gather together behind The Fishermans Wharf in Destin to celebrate The Blessing of the Fleet. This tradition has been going on for 56 years. It symbolizes the rich history of the small fishing village and takes time to appreciate the abundance of fish that the Gulf of Mexico offers the Emerald Coast. It’s no secret that Destin is home to some of the luckiest fisherman in all of Florida and some people believe The Blessing of Fleet has everything to do with the bountiful amount of fish caught here.

When this tradition began it was to create peace and protection for the vessels and fisherman before they cast away to sea.

Since the tradition there haven’t been any lost ships at sea. A lot of people believe that this blessing not only protects the fisherman and fleets but also protects Destin’s shores from oil spills and hurricanes. No matter what is thrown at Destin the fisherman always come back with plenty of fish. If you want to experience some of the small town charm Destin has to offer then you will love this event. It’s open to the public for all visitors and locals alike. It’s a free event that will start at 4:00 PM.

Sea Oats Motel & Management offers beachfront accommodations in Destin. We offer efficiency motels and motel apartments. We also offer beach houses, cabanas and condos. Whatever your requirements are we have a room to offer you. All our motel rooms are located directly on the beach. Wake up in the morning to the gorgeous views of the beach and the sound of the waves crashing. Our rooms are cost efficient and modern. You can read all our testimonials on our website to see for yourself. We have so many repeat customers for a reason. We take pride in providing exceptional customer service to all our guess and ensure you feel right at home every time to stay with us. Call us today to book your reservation. We look forward to seeing you down here in the beautiful Emerald Coast.

850-837-6655