Clearwater Dolphin-Watching Tour

Overview

Go in search of bottlenose dolphins on this 2-hour cruise from Florida’s Clearwater Bay to the beautiful, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy snacks and beverages available for purchase on board and listen as your captain highlights interesting facts about the Gulf Coast. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed!

City: Clearwater

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $26.99

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $26.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Live commentary on board by your captain

Guaranteed dolphin sightings

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
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
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Our ticket booth and downstairs bar will be upgraded with plexi glass walls to protect staff and guests. No smoking or vaping on the dock and vessel.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (592)

LincsLad2005

Jan 2013

We went on the 2.30pm Dolphin Watching Tour, having booked online a few weeks before our visit. It was a bit of a shot in the dark choosing Tropics Boat Tours out of all the tours offered but it turned out to have been a great choice! The boat has 2 passenger decks, each with a bar selling beer, wine, vodka punch, and soft drinks. There is an option to purchase a wristband ($10) for unlimited drinks before leaving. Each group is photographed when you board and the photos are offered for purchase later in the trip - nice touch to see them while still on the boat. There is plenty of seating and space for everyone to move around. There is only one rest room on board though so there tended to be a queue - especially for those wearing wristbands! The crew were very friendly, and always willing to chat and share their knowledge of the area and the dolphins. After cruising away from the beach and out into deeper water about a dozen or so dolphins were spotted and we spent about 30-40 minutes circling around while they played in the boat's wake and slightly further out. There was plenty of opportunity for photos, video or just watching the dolphins playing. Once they seemed to tire of the boat, the crew did the decent thing and left the dolphins in peace while we continued on what was now a sightseeing tour. During the return to the pier the crew fed the seagulls, letting the kids join in if they wanted. All the kids were also given a 'Dolphin Spotter' certificate.

Ray P

Jan 2013

Opting for this one was a bit of a shot in the dark but it turned out to have been a great choice! There are 2 passenger decks, with a bar serving drinks (beer, wine, punch and soft drinks) and snacks on each deck. Friendly crew, great atmosphere, good music and we saw the dolphins! Recommended!

Thomas K

Jan 2013

Crew was great. Spotted dolphinseasily. Good all-round cruise of the bay and the coast