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Shared 2 Hours Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

Shared 2 Hours Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

Overview

Hop on a cruise to Shell Key Island and see dolphins and other wildlife while snorkeling. At this pristine wildlife preserve, you'll get to snorkel and observe the wildlife, go for a relaxing swim, or just walk along the beach and collect shells. Depending on the time of year, you'll see dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds.

All of our rides are semi-private, with a maximum of 6 passengers per boat, so you get to avoid the crowds when you ride with us.

City: St Petersburg

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $51.52

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $51.52

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Parking at the marina

BYOB welcome

Cooler with ice on board

FREE parking at the Tierra Verde Marina Resort

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must check in 30 minutes prior to your departure time. All trips leave promptly at their departure time
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Small groups only, FULLY CDC compliant with social distance guidelines. Boats are disinfected just prior to every trip. All payments are made online, with no contact. We look forward to seeing you again!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (864)

Victor T

Feb 2018

Had a great morning watching dolphins and shelling. Captain Joe was very interesting and knowledgeable about the local marine life. Found lots of great shells. Will definitely be booking a sunset cruise soon.

ArtWorldNYC

Feb 2018

We had an absolute blast on this trip. It exceeded our expectations. When we booked, all we knew was that we wanted to go shelling. We researched online and debated between Island Ferry and Shell Shuttle. Shell Shuttle is cheaper, but it's just that - a shuttle. It drops you off at a set point and picks you up 2 or 4 hours later. On Island Ferry, on the other hand, the captain asks you what your priorities are and tailors your trip accordingly. We were lucky that another group canceled on our day so we basically had a private tour! We got to see a tiny island with Pelicans and Herons in trees, a dolphin mom with her calf, and then we went shelling in a totally empty part of Shell Key for 45 minutes (the boat waited in one spot and we got to explore the beach on our own). Captain John was laid back, professional, and full of all kinds of knowledge (the history of the area, the wildlife, and could answer any question we threw at him). Highly recommend.

LeaRae C

Feb 2018

This trip was AMAZING! Captain Tim was a phenomenal host. He is so personable and really enjoys his job and it shows through the excellent customer service. He ensured we got to see pods of dolphins and even a couple baby dolphins. He took us to a more secluded area of shell key island for shelling and we were able to see hermit crabs and find sand dollars. This is definitely a must do! Would highly recommend to anyone!