1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa

Overview

Did you know that Tampa Bay is home to over 600 Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins? On this 1.5-hour cruise, your captain and guides will teach you have to spot dolphins making you an expert by the end. You can choose from morning or afternoon departures to fit your schedule.

City: Tampa

Sat 28 Jun

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $30.77

Make a reservation

Sat 28 Jun

Starting at $30.77

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (175) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (252) Entry Tickets (96) Sporting Events (4) Good for Small Groups (27) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (113) Walking Tours (705) Outdoor Activities (48) Limitied Availability Tours (29) LGBT Friendly Tours (9) Family-friendly Activities (8) Wildlife Activities (6) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (96) Travelers recommend (174) Good for Groups (32) Top Activities (75) Guided Audio Tours (10) Art, Culture & History (406) Attractions to explore (43) Sustainable Tours (1) Limousine Transfers (5) Donut Walking Tour (2) Virtual Experiences (1) Additional fees (7) DSA non-compliant (17)

What's Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Professional guide

1.5-hour sightseeing cruise

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.

What To Expect

Tampa Water Taxi Company

After boarding your cruise, you'll travel out in the bay to see pods of friendly Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins. Your captain will bring you to areas where these dolphins spend their day feeding, playing and raising there young. Just outside Tampa's downtown is the nursery for Tampa Bay's dolphin population where mothers and calves frolic the day away. Your guide will explain the daily life and habits of the dolphin on this 1.5-hour cruise. When your guides spot the pods of dolphins, the boat will stop within 30 feet (10 meters) or less as the guides have ways to get them to come right to the boats. Keep your cameras ready as you will see dolphins closer than you ever thought. You will be a master of dolphin spotting by the end of your cruise! After seeing the dolphins you'll head back to to downtown Tampa, cruising the channels and river and learning about the great city of Tampa.

Tampa

Our tours are a once in a lifetime experience. The captains spot the dolphins every trip. Keep your cameras at the ready as the dolphins will be closer than you ever thought. Your tour starts out taking you past the homes of the rich and famous on you way to the bay were the dolphins live.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (470)

251suchitrav

Dec 2019

Saw some dolphins but was expecting lit more activity. The captain tried his best to get us to where the activity normally happens.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

We want you to see as many and as close encounters with our dolphins. But the point of our trip is to see wild dolphins living as they want. What they do and how active is up to them. We do see dolphins 97% of our tours. And if you don't have an encounter that is up to our goals we invite you back at no charge to have a better one. I wish I was DR. Dolittle but we are not.

PhyllisC283

Dec 2019

The boat ride was Amazing! Calming, peaceful, and insightful. What I like about this company, the captain Mark was very personable.

momlovespalmtrees

Nov 2019

Location was easy to get to and boarding the boat was easy. This is not a luxury cruiser, but a solid boat that gives a smooth ride. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area and the history, although we did need to prompt him to give us that information, it wasn’t as though it was a preplanned narrative. He also didn’t mention that there were soft drinks and water in the cooler, but when asked he generously offered everything he had, and there was plenty for everyone. We wound up finding a lot of dolphins and the captain made every attempt to follow them and let us observe them. He was so kind that he extended the tour an extra 40 minutes because he didn’t want to pull away while the dolphins were still there and for that he gets a five!