Embark on a scenic journey to find bottlenose dolphins on this dolphin-watching cruise near Clearwater in Florida. From Clearwater Bay to the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy the incredible views along the Intracoastal Waterway. See and hear about the celebrity mansions on the coast, and listen as the captain shares interesting facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast region. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed on this exciting tour.

Dolphin-watching cruise from Florida’s Clearwater Bay
Dolphin sightings are guaranteed on this tour
Tour the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway and see celebrity mansions on the coast
Your captain highlights fascinating facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast
Choose from multiple departure times throughout the day

What's Included

Live commentary on board by your captain and crew
Guaranteed dolphin sightings

Gratuities
Food & drink (drink packages available at check in, light snacks can be purchased on board))
Parking

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Departure Point: Central location near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway 25 Causeway Blvd, Slip #5, Clearwater, FL 33767 Directions: The local operator is located right across from the Pier 60 parking lot. You can park at the Marina Parking Lot, located at the fourth exit out of the roundabout

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

With its pristine, white-sand beaches, calm ocean breezes and crystal clear waters—not to mention an abundance of sunshine—Clearwater provides the perfect setting for visitors any time of the year.

Embark on this dolphin-watching cruise from Clearwater Beach in a double-decker catamaran, geared to find a Florida favorite—the bottlenose dolphin, the most common and well-known member of the dolphin family. Bottlenose dolphins usually live in pods of 10 to 30 members, but the group size can vary from one individual dolphin to more than 1,000.

Enjoy the view of the coastline and listen to music from a state-of-the-art sound system. The captain also highlights interesting facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast region and point out which celebrities own the mansions you spot along the way.

As for the main event, dolphin sightings are guaranteed so get ready to see these playful creatures in action.

A variety of food and beverages are available for purchase throughout the trip.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Deb_K

Lots and lots of dolphins to see!! Great staff too! Would totally recommend for families and friends.

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Great staff and tons of dolphins

Angela_F, Apr 2024

The Tropics dolphin tour was fantastic, we seen a lot of dolphins, including a baby! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

Seen multiple dolphins,...

Jennifer_K, Apr 2024

Seen multiple dolphins, including babies & one dolphin gave us a show flipping its tail. We had a great time.

Lots of dolphins

Michael_P, Apr 2024

Was an awesome experience seen a lot of dolphins and enjoyed the guided tour on the the tropic awesome time will be definitely doing again next time we come back to Florida

Beautiful

Carlos_N, Apr 2024

Nice to see the dolphins and the cruise is the Best . The water of the ocean 🌊 is so clear. I recommend to everyone.

We all loved the...

Clivia_B, Apr 2024

We all loved the experience. We for sure saw many dolphins. We recommend it for the whole family. Very nice.

Family Fun for all ages

Cherrita_D, Apr 2024

This was a great experience for everyone I was worried about brining my 2 and 5 year old however it was plenty space, other kids and good music and vibes! Awesome family experience

Mission accomplished!

Renate_T, Apr 2024

I paid to see dolphins, and I saw them😁The tour guide was brilliant! He was lively and engaging. The history about one of the bridges, MJ’s previous house, Tom Cruise’s home, everything about the real estate in the area, was enlightening.

Good experience!

rhianna_r, Apr 2024

Great service! Drinks were good. Guide was knowledgeable and funny! Would definitely go again! Reasonably priced. Saw a bunch of dolphins!

Misinformed

Holly_J, Apr 2024

We signed up for Little Toot tour but they pit us with a different company that wasn’t rated as good. We payed for one experience and got a different experience altogether. Tried to contact company and no response at all…..

Lots of dolphins

Danielle_S, Apr 2024

We saw alot of dolphins, friendly and knowledgeable crew. Definitely worth it.. highly recommend. We have been on other tours and didn't see a single dolphin.

Fantastic

Mary_S, Mar 2024

Seeing the dolphins and the tour guide telling about the homes and who owned them. We were always in the know of where we could see the dolphins and thoroughly enjoyed our experience.

Wish I knew young lady’s...

sal_C, Mar 2024

Wish I knew young lady’s name that orated throughout tour because she was awesome! Very informative and friendly….all staff actually. Unfortunately I didn’t get any pics or videos of dolphins

Fabulous

Kimberly_P, Mar 2024

Seeing the baby dolphin. And the tour guide was hilarious and made it more fun. The sites were petty cool as well.

Dolphin encounter cruise 2024

Michael_S, Mar 2024

Took my fiance on this trip as she loves dolphins and she was so excited. Everything was great and as advertised minus the drink package (which was extra). Very poor beer selection for the price-none that we would drink. Good atmosphere and guide was hilarious.

Great experience

Martha_H, Mar 2024

We took the 10 am cruise. This got us into Clearwater before the traffic was bad. It was a great way to start the day. The tour guide was very engaging and entertaining. The boat was spacious with opportunities to be on the main or upper deck.

This experience was...

Aaron_H, Mar 2024

This experience was amazing for my daughter, as well as us watching! They put on a quick show before hand and we definitely got our money’s worth. Dolphins are such amazing creatures! Wish the optional pictures afterwards were more reasonable. Thank you to all the friendly staff!

Good time

Robert_W, Feb 2024

Good experience. The crew took the time to be sure we saw dolphins as advertised. Very pleasant and informative experience.

Wonderful experience

Lily_S, Feb 2024

Best dolphin tour! Booked it expecting to only see one or two dolphins. Saw probably close to 10-15. Would definitely recommend!!!

Great tour

Kaci_C, Feb 2024

Great way to spend a couple hours. We saw a lot of dolphins and learned some about the area. Would definitely recommend.

Dolphins in no time at all.

Michael_H, Feb 2024

My wife and I were pleased that we saw dolphins and the trip didn't last too long. While the weather was a bit cool, there were areas to get out of the wind.

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