Dolphin trips · CLEARWATER
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 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!!”
Cruise Clearwater Beach’s shoreline while the captain points out landmarks, celebrity homes, and possible dolphin sightings. Then sift sand aboard the shelling boat to find shells and shark teeth. The one-hour trip returns to Mega Bite Tour Boat, with crew members such as Tom, Melanie, James, and Matt often praised for their friendly help.
“This was such a fun trip! It was worth every penny! We saw multiple dolphins and the shell and shark teeth activity was so much fun for the adults and the kids of all ages! The crew were very informative and friendly!”
Fins Up Clearwater takes you from 71 Causeway Blvd on a two-hour coastal cruise for dolphin watching, Clearwater views, and a short stop at One Tree Island or a sandbar. Captain Aubrey, Trevor, Mark, and other crew members have been praised for friendly narration, music, and family help.
“This was a great experience! The crew was amazing. Beautiful ride and everyone worked hard to make sure you saw dolphins and had a good time.”
Board Flippers Fun Boat Tours for a 90-minute Clearwater cruise with guaranteed dolphin sightings, comfortable booth seating, and an English-speaking guide. Choose a dolphin trip, sunset cruise, or private charter, and keep your camera ready for dolphins near the boat and Gulf views at day’s end.
“The dolphin boat was super fun. We had a great tour. The crew was super professional and very nice. The captain showed us very special spots and knew about every hiding corner of the dolphins.”
Join an English-speaking captain for a 90-minute cruise along Clearwater Beach. Watch for wild dolphins, take in the shore, and enjoy sunset from a spacious sightseeing boat. Bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol, while the onboard cooler keeps them cold.
“Great sunset cruise. Saw dolphins and a cotton candy sky. Just awesome.”
Join Paddle Pub Clearwater Beach for a two-hour cruise with a captain, first mate, music, BYOB drinks, dolphin watching, white-sand beach views, and time near a private island for swimming or relaxing. Erica, Phil, Ivo, and Jim are among the crew members praised for friendly service.
“Me and my fiancée were so excited to do this trip, this boat trip was the one I was looking forward to the most. So you can imagine my disappointment when we were stood up. We were never told they it was canceled we arrived ready and all and no one was there, I had to call them to find out the canceled last minute.”
Meet VPBR, Inc. for a one-hour guided jet ski ride off Clearwater. You’ll receive safety instruction, a life jacket, and a tour of the coast, with a chance to spot dolphins. Lia and Leah are names associated with the local team. One ticket covers one ski and up to three people.
“It was great, we had a private tour trough the nicest parts of the Clearwater area. We saw a lot of dolphins and also still had lots of fun riding the ski. When ever we are back here, we would love to do it all again.”
Share one jet ski with up to three people on a two-hour guided ride from 510 N Osceola Ave. An English-speaking guide leads you around Honeymoon Island and Caladesi State Park, with chances to see dolphins and manatees. Leaha is part of the friendly local team.
“We have had an amazing experience and can highly recommend this tour! Super friendly, beautiful places off the touristy areas, great jet skis and amazing wildlife sightings! We made wonderful memories!”
Pick a hull, pick the water you want to be in, or decide whether you want them wild.
