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Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour
Badge of ExcellenceClearwater, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Dolphin encounters are quite common in the Gulf of Mexico, but this boat tour lets you get a closer look at them. Sail out towards Compass Island and keep your eyes peeled for the playful creatures while your captain provides commentary about your surroundings. Then, once you reach the island, jump in the water to search for marine life, collect shells, or simply enjoy the water.
- Search for sea life with provided snorkel gear
- See bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
- Depart from a central location for your convenience
- Learn about dolphins and other animals from your captain
What's Included
- Dolphin Sighting
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Encounters With Dolphins25 Causeway Blvd Slip 23/24, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
We are in the Clearwater Beach Marina at slips 23 and 24. Easy to find just look for the 2 tiki huts across the parking lot from the Crabby's restaurant!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Clearwater Beach
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 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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Lanissa_C
It was a wonderful time. Nikki and Jess were fantastic. These ladies know what they’re doing and are funny too. My daughter is still talking about this. Highly recommended making time to go out on this tour.
Reviews
5.0
1,935 reviews
Kelly_H, Apr 2024
We had a wonderful time! We loved seeing the dolphins! The staff were fun! My kids loved the pirate treasure that they found on the island! It was a wonderful experience that we would recommend to anyone!
Ralph_W, Apr 2024
A great experience. Not only did we see dolphins but had an excellent guide. She explained so many interesting facts about the area. Very knowledgeable, we loved that. The captain was very skilled also. A wonderful trip. Sign up for it now.
Josh_P, Apr 2024
great trip! The staff were very nice and the experience was well worth it! We saw multiple dolphins and the ride was almost 2 hours long. It was a great experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Glad you had a great trip with us. Please come back and see us.
Susan_J, Apr 2024
Everything was easy. From the simple check in, to the personable guide to sites and as we traveled to "one tree island" and then off to see the dolphins was fun. We had such a great time!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
That’s awesome! So glad you enjoyed it…. And thank you for taking the time to write this review.
Regards,
Angie_C, Apr 2024
The entire tour.from start to finish!!! The entire crew were extremely friendly and very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
So glad you enjoyed it and please do come back and see us.
Aspen_P, Apr 2024
We were a large group of 15 and booked late the night before. Our group was more than half of the group. We were supposed to be there an hour early, but missed that on the email. There was also more traffic than we anticipated etc. We were not late for the departure.
Stephanie called and I answered. She told me that no one from our group had checked in. I told her that was because we were together and less than 10 minutes away. I mentioned the traffic and she replied that it was covered in the email. I apologized and said again that we were on our way. She stated that the parking lot was full and had been since early morning. I asked her if she had any suggestions. She responded with “that information was also in the email you didn’t read”. She was completely rude and unhelpful. She was also rude to our team that tried to check in while 2 of us parked the cars. There are a lot of options for dolphin tours, choose a company that values customer service.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We apologize for your experience. We do send emails outlining the need to get there early and mention in the email to check traffic conditions. We have to strictly maintain our departure times as to not inconvenience other guests. The 15 minute period prior to departure is very hectic. We send not one but several emails along with the courtesy of a call to find your whereabouts. Most other tours do not.
Thomas_B, Apr 2024
The encounter itself was entertaining but I have received way too many requests to review the event via text and email. I’m dropping my rating from 5 to 3.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Glad you enjoyed your time with us. Reviews are very important to us. Sorry for the extensive review requests. We will revisit it.
Brittany_H, Apr 2024
Captain Nicki and First Mate Jessica were AWESOME! They shared so much information about our location (including the who's who of Millionaire Mile), fascinating facts about the dolphins we were lucky enough to see), and in general made the trip a blast! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun way to spend a few hours on the water and see Clearwater Beach from a different perspective!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed your time with us. Nikki and Jessica are great. Thank you for the review!
Todd_C, Apr 2024
Only saw a few dolphins, so it wasn't that exciting. Would have been much better to purchase the tickets in person as there was plenty of space, there was no reason to prebuy the tickets and pay extra to Viator or Trip Advisor. They take you to a small "island" but it really isn't much of an island, no room to lay out really. There was a lot of seashells and some people dipped their feet in the water. Staff was very friendly and good people. Wasn't bad, just kind of average.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Glad you got to see dolphins. Sometimes depending on conditions, they can be scarce.
Katie_W, Apr 2024
Nikki and Ashley were great! I would highly recommend this for families with kids. Our girls had a blast!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Nikki and Ashley make a great team. Thank you for the great review!
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