Island Echos Unit 5H

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

UPDATE: This special is also available Wednesday, October 14th! Tickets for linemen and other first responders will be FREE. If you have any crews working around your home, please let them know!

We’re glad our crew and ship came through the storm okay, and we know not everyone was as lucky. Our hearts are with everyone still putting things back together, and with the crews working long days to help them.

With schools still closed tomorrow, we'd love to give families a little break and have some fun. Tickets are $10 for locals on Tuesday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 14th. Give us a call or stop by our ticket booth to book when we’re open tomorrow. The same offer is available aboard our sister ship, the Southern Star Dolphin Cruise

10/12/2026

‼️ Storm Update ‼️

We are pleased to report we will be open tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026.

The park, presentations, and encounters are all set to begin regular programming at this time.

Thank you for your support, we look forward to seeing you!

10/09/2026

Calm before The Storm featured a beautiful sunset in Downtown Fort Walton Beach!

Photo by Danica Thornburg Connell

10/08/2026

🚨EVACUATION ORDERS!🚨
NEW: Okaloosa and Gulf Counties have issued EVACUATION ORDERS for several areas. The rest of the panhandle remains under a STATE OF EMERGENCY and could see more Evacuation Orders be issued tomorrow.

Okaloosa: Zones A and B are under Mandatory Evacuations starting tomorrow at noon.

Gulf: A Mandatory Evacuation for RVs is in effect at Water’s Edge RV Park, Presnell’s RV Resort and Indian Pass Campground effective immediately.

Find your evacuation zone using the following link: https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=aa18a2d8737c4d66bb6434a09e17203a&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETExWFJsbGRvYWhmVDBRck8wc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnDAFN9k6lAak8VgSHznZCcjJnP7xD45ppW3y293qRvveE1amz2Cta88qnQ1_aem_33k7yPJJJtVHDCTbzBiRTw

06/02/2026

HURLBURT DETONATIONS: Hurlburt Field will be conducting explosive demolition training between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on June 3rd, 5th, 9th and 11th.

During the training, nearby residents may hear a loud noise or feel the vibrations associated with the demolition charge detonations that are planned to occur periodically throughout the day.

Base officials advise if the humidity is high or there is cloud coverage, the effects can seem louder and closer than on clear days.