Dolphin trips · CLEARWATER
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 clearwater dolphin tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Board the tugboat-style Little Toot at Clearwater Harbor for a narrated 75-minute cruise into the Gulf of Mexico. The boat’s large wake attracts dolphins that may surf and leap close behind you. Choose sun or shade, walk around onboard, and buy drinks with cash.
“Dolphins swam up and jumped behind our boat. Was amazing. Was such a great experience. we had a blast.”
Cruise Clearwater Harbor aboard a 40-foot Coast Guard-inspected boat while your English-speaking crew searches for bottlenose dolphins. The 90-minute trip includes a 20 to 30-minute stop at Compass Island for swimming and shell hunting. Departures run several times daily from Clearwater Beach Marina.
“The ride was entertaining and we got to see a lot of dolphins and take a quick trip to a tiny island for seashell collecting.”
Cruise from Clearwater Beach with Tropics Boat Tours for about 1 hour 45 minutes of dolphin watching, coastline views, music, and live commentary. Captains and crew share facts about Gulf Coast wildlife and local mansions. Dolphin sightings are covered by a free reride policy if none appear.
“The crew was fantastic, everyone was friendly and made the experience enjoyable. We seen lots of dolphins right off the back but that didn’t stop the crew from ensuring the entire activity time was filled with excitement ensuring we got our moneys worth .”
Cruise from Clearwater Beach with guides such as Matt, Eliza, Zach, and Mark, looking for dolphins before stopping at One Tree Island. You get about 20 to 30 minutes to swim, walk the sandbar, and search for shells. Bring drinks, snacks, water shoes, and sunscreen.
“Casual and fun water ride, informative, saw dolphins, and chilled out in a sand bar. It was a great time and extremely economical. Highly recommended!”
Join the crew aboard Mega Bite, a 50-foot shark-themed boat built to make a wake that dolphins like to ride. Your one-hour trip from 25 Causeway Blvd includes narration, waterfront sights, dolphin watching, cushioned seats, shade, a restroom, and a cooler for BYOB drinks and snacks.
“Very enjoyable. Was very reasonably priced. Perfect amount of time. They knew where to go to find the dolphins. Great time for anyone.”
Join Captain Scott, Tammy, Brad, or another Sea Screamer crew member for a one-hour ride through Clearwater Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The 73-foot boat reaches more than 20 knots, carries up to 98 people, and offers guaranteed dolphin sightings, onboard drinks, bathrooms, and daily departures.
“Crew was great! We have gone on a few dolphin boat rides but this is the first time the kids were this excited.”
Spend two hours cruising from Clearwater Bay into the Gulf of Mexico in search of bottlenose dolphins. Your English-speaking crew shares facts about the coast, points out celebrity homes, and keeps the ride lively with music. Dolphins are guaranteed, or you receive a free future cruise.
“Dozens of sightings! The Captain was experienced and knowledgeable about the locations of Dolphins. It was an exhilarating tour.”
Cruise Clearwater’s waterways for 90 to 105 minutes with Flippers Fun Boat. Captain Gail, Captain Dale, Captain Jack, and mates such as Katie and Vivian have helped make these trips lively and informative, with wild dolphin sightings, beach views, sunset light, celebrity homes, onboard shade, coolers, and a bathroom.
“It was incredible!! There were 10 of us ranging in age from 13-70 and we all LOVED it!! We saw a lot of dolphins got some great pictures and the crew was great! Captain Gail and first mate Vivian were a lot of fun, shared a lot of great information and took us by some celebrities homes 10 out of 10 for us!!”
Pick a hull, pick the water you want to be in, or decide whether you want them wild.
