ST PETERSBURG · DOLPHIN TOURS
The trips that actually find the pods.
The 15 st petersburg dolphin tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where you go to find the pods, how long you stay out, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
Small-group St. Pete Beach dolphin cruise with Shell Key snorkeling: Boca Ciega Bay wildlife, included snorkel gear, and beach shelling time.
Most Popular“Being on the small boat and a small group was much more personal and received a lot of local information from the captain Dave. Seeing the lodge, dolphin boats, confirmed we made the right decision..”
Go dolphin watching on a 90-minute eco cruise from Madeira Beach, with great crew guidance, Gulf views, and a restroom onboard.
“Great experience. Very informative, very knowledgeable crew. Loved the sights and all around sights. Loved seeing the dolphins.”
A comfortable 90-minute dolphin watch from Hubbard’s Marina with narrated wildlife viewing, roomy seating, and onboard restrooms.
“We had a great time! Saw lots of dolphins, beautiful homes, and the guides were very informative and funny!”
90-minute Dolphin Racer cruise in St. Pete with live captain commentary, big skyline-and-beach views, and a strong shot at dolphins in the wake.
“A fabulous boat ride with delightful crew and dolphins who obliged by riding the wake. Outstanding way to spend a couple of hours. Free parking at their pier.”
Small-group dolphin snorkeling cruise from Madeira Beach to Shell Key Preserve: snorkeling gear, cooler/ice, and shelling on a water-only island.
“Captain Gram was great ! We did the cruise to the sandbar and back. Would do it again . Only thing we would recommend is the boat really needs some updated speakers, people like listening to music and the speakers are real bad. Otherwise everything was great .”
Join a 3-hour St. Pete dolphin watching and shelling cruise to Shell or Sand Dollar Island with onboard bar, restrooms, and time ashore.
“We had a great time on our dolphin cruise and visit to Shell Key. The weather was perfect, the water was beautiful and our captains Paul and Berry were awesome! Great couple of hours, definitely recommend ❤️”
Join a 90-minute Dolphin Quest pontoon tour from Gulfport to spot dolphins, manatees, rays, and sea birds near St. Pete Beach.
“Great experience. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Met the expectations. They went through extra effort to find the dolphins and gave a lot if info along the trip.”
Egmont Key dolphin and snorkeling tour from Madeira Beach: small-group boat, included gear, cooler ice, and historic island waters.
“We had a perfect day in the water. Captain Brian was incredible, he made sure we enjoyed our time and had the best experience. He succeeded beyond expectations! We saw lots Of dolphins on the open water!”
A 4-hour Egmont Key area boat tour from St. Pete Beach with dolphin sightings, snorkeling gear, and island time for shells and wildlife.
“Solid value, Besides the beauty of the destinations on this trip the guides made sure we were able interact with various sea life. Even when conditions were challenging they went above and beyond finding the right spots to explore. The dolphins were a lil shy until the end but it made the trip into the…”
Private 2-hour Tampa Bay cruise from St. Petersburg for dolphins, birds, and optional snorkel or tubing, with snacks and sunset time.
“The Captain was awesome! He even got in the water with us to find shells and sand dollars. My family had the best time including my mom and 3 yr old granddaughter. Very nice boat. We loved every minute of it!!”
3-hour private dolphin and shelling cruise from St. Petersburg with a Coast Guard-licensed captain, a barrier island beach stop, and BYOB.
“This was a great experience! Capt. Joe was so knowledgeable and a great guide. He really asked what we wanted to see/do and made it happen. Can’t wait to try another trip with him. Can’t recommend enough!!”
A small-group St. Pete Beach cruise for dolphin spotting plus Shell Key shelling and snorkeling gear, with 2+ hours on the water.
“The captain and his new assistant were amazing. They were very knowledgeable they made sure that we saw and would even turn around to get pictures of the dolphins. They were very quick to help with anything you needed be sure and bring something to put your gorgeous shells in. That's the only thing we…”
Catch dolphins, hunt shells at Shell Key Preserve, and watch the Gulf sunset on a 2.5-hour St. Pete cruise from Gulfport.
“What a fantastic experience! Justice is very knowledgeable about the surrounding area. We saw tons of dolphins and we had a great time! 💕”
Ride a Shark Boat through Boca Ciega Bay from Madeira Beach for a 1-hour dolphin-focused cruise with onboard snacks, photos, and a restroom.
“It was amazing how captain Mike knew how to get the dolphins to follow the boat. They sure were showing off for us. Mate Tracy was great too. Offered to take pics of all the people on board. Would highly recommend this sightseeing cruise.”
A 2.5-hour Shell Key boat trip from Gulfport with dolphins in Dolphin Bay, mangroves, and relaxed beach shell hunting.
“Excellent trip- nothing was too much trouble from the dolphins, stingrays and collecting sand dollars”
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