Tampa

1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa

Tampa, USA
1 5 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa

From $30.77

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See dolphins and other marine wildlife on a guided, 90-minute cruise along the bustling waters of Tampa Bay. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, then discover Tampa Bay’s fascinating ecosystem. Look for an abundance of wildlife that lives there — bottlenose dolphins, fish, birds, manatees, sea turtles and more — and learn how they thrive in one of the nation’s most diverse seaports, Port Tampa Bay.
  • Take a cruise along the waters of Tampa Bay
  • Enjoy a narrated account of the trip
  • Look for local marine wildlife like dolphins, manatees and more
  • Fun for the entire family

What's Included

  • 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Parking in front of building (parking charges apply)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • PWT3 - History Center/Amalie Arena
    Tampa, FL 33602, USA

    Departure Point: Behind  The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive Board the blue boat with yellow top

Start time

Opening hours

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your special outing on the water begins in the late morning or early afternoon, depending on the departure time you pick. Make your own way directly to the dock departure point and hop aboard your dedicated dolphin-spotting vessel.

Next, set sail into Tampa Bay: one of the most ecologically diverse bays in the United States. You’ll admire views of the Tampa area that landlocked visitors miss, and thanks to your guide’s expertise, will be taken to locations where you’ll have the best chance of spotting wildlife.

As you enjoy your time on the water, keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, as well as sharks, manatees, and other wildlife, and bring your camera to capture the scenery. Your guide will also share stories and facts about the area that you wouldn’t otherwise encounter.

By the end of the tour, walk away with new knowledge and immersive memories. The experience ends when the boat docks back in Tampa.

Tampa Water Taxi Company

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Tampa (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Covid-19 Health operation for our tours. We have lowered the capacity of our vessels from 45 to 15 to allow for social distancing of each group on the boat. Our boats will be sanitized between each departure. ALL guests are required to wear a face covering (nose and mouth) at all times. Boarding will be refused to any guest not wearing a face covering without a refund. We care about your and our staff's health. So Thank You for your cooperation it is appreciated.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Is there parking near the departure point for the 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa?

A:Yes - the nearest parking is at either the Garrison Street parking lot or the Channelside Parking Garage. Note: There may be fees for parking.

May 2021

Q:Can I bring my young child on the 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa?

A:We accept children of all ages from newborn and up. We have personal flotation devices for children and adults.

Mar 2021

Q:Can I bring my own drinks on board for the 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa?

A:Bottled water and soda are provided complimentary. You may bring and consume adult beverages on your tour as long as you are of legal age (you may use our iced cooler).

Mar 2021

Q:Are there restrooms on board the boat for the 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa?

A:There are no restrooms on board, however you may use the restroom before or after the tour at the departure location.

Mar 2021

Q:What is the departure point for the 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa?

A:The tour departs from the Tampa Bay History Center at 801 Water St. Tampa FL 33602

May 2021

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Great experience!
Kimie_C, Apr 2024
Mark was amazing! We learned so much! He was very knowledgeable and fun! Thank you for an amazing tour of the bay!
Wonderful experience
Kirsten_I, Apr 2024
What a gorgeous day on the water. Driver was super knowledgeable about dolphins and the local area. Gave a lot of great information and we saw a dolphin playing and eating and also a baby dolphin. So cool.
Fun trip
Lauri_K, Apr 2024
The captain was very informative. We saw dolphins and we learned a lot. We had a tour of the area with some area history.
Beautiful area. Got to...
Lynn_B, Apr 2024
Beautiful area. Got to see several dolphins and our tour guide was wonderful. Thanks for a nice tour. Highly recommended.
Highly Recommend
Sally_P, Apr 2024
We saw so many dolphins! At one time there were 3 dolphins swimming and jumping together. The captain of the boat was very nice and I learned a lot about dolphins from all of the information he shared with us. We had so much fun singing along with the music being played on the boat and the dolphins enjoyed it, too. The weather was perfect and I enjoyed seeing Tampa from the water. The captain shared information about Tampa and other sites that we saw along the way. There are many dolphin tours in the area, but this one was perfect for me. It was a smaller boat, which made it easy to see all of the sites. Definitely worth the price.
Awesome
Joe_B, Apr 2024
the experience was memorable as we saw many dolphins and the boat instructor was awesome and provided so much detail about dolphins and history of Tampa
Mark
Rita_V, Apr 2024
Mark is wonderful! So friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful day. I usually abort responding to these things when you ask for too many words.
Great time!
Laura_J, Apr 2024
Beautiful day. Boat Captain was awesome and very knowledgeable about the dolphins and area. Saw quite a few and really enjoyed !
Happy experience
Lynn_H, Apr 2024
Super positive and friendly guide, knowledgeable. Beautiful day and beautiful experience! Watched dolphins AND the solar eclipse! The guide helped create a happy community on board! Just the right amount of time, too.
Great time on the water!...
Nicki_W, Apr 2024
Great time on the water! We enjoyed the dolphin facts and fun music while keeping our heads on a swivel to see all the dolphins around us.
Amazing cruise!!!!
Nancy_O, Apr 2024
Saw several dolphins in natural habitat. Guide was very knowledgeable about area, and gave information on the area throughout cruise.
So close
Chad_H, Apr 2024
We watched a group of 5 for probably 20 minutes in the bay. It was fun to watch, especially when the dolphins swam up to and under the boat.
Delightful Dolphin Day
Lenore_G, Apr 2024
Amazing adventure! There were dolphins everywhere! I brought 2 special needs adults and they were transfixed. Beautiful views of downtown Tampa and Harbour Island, as well as interesting facts about dolphins and the notable residents whose homes we passed along the waterway. Definitely recommend to residents and tourists alike.
We had a wonderful time,...
Kelsey_P, Apr 2024
We had a wonderful time, learning a lot about the history of Tampa Bay and got into a pod of dolphins that were close to the boat.
Excellent!
Don_H, Apr 2024
Great experience, highly recommend. It's really cool to see Tampa from the water side. Did see some dolphins and the weather was amazing.
Great Experience
Surajkumar_D, Mar 2024
We sighted the family of Dolphins and the tour operator was so good that he gave lot of information about Dolphins
Surfing dolphins
Cristina_B, Mar 2024
Did this tour on a beautiful sunny day with my teen to fill in a couple hours after UTampa tour. Such a wonderful time! The meeting point is along Riverwalk so an easy walk along that path. The captain guide was very welcoming and knowledgeable about dolphins and the area in general. We saw several pods of dolphins swimming together including a few tail slaps and fins swimming right near the boat. Highlight was seeing dolphins surfing and jumping in front of a US Coast Guard tug boat. Overall, a lot of fun and worth it!
It was wonderful to spot...
Rinkal_C, Mar 2024
It was wonderful to spot dolphins as single or even in a group though they were little far from sight.very nice experience😊
Knowledgeable Guide
Nancy_L, Mar 2024
Our guide was great and told us many facts about not just dolphins but the Tampa Bay area. We did see quite a few dolphins during the tour but weren’t able to get them to come close.
Worth it!
LaShonna_M, Mar 2024
Awesome experience! And affordable. The operator was very nice and kept us entertained while educating us on Dolphins and Tampa Bay history
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