St Petersburg, Florida
The rest of the fleet: shelling cruises to the preserve’s drifts, the Egmont Key ferry to a lighthouse island and glass-bottom night tours with LED-lit fish feeds. Egmont’s gopher tortoises and fort ruins repay the crossing.
Experience stunning sunset views, dolphin spotting, and the Skyway Light Show on a 3-hour boat cruise in St. Pete for a memorable evening on the water.
Most Popular“Aaron and Dillion were great!!! We rode out to an island to see the sunset and then under the sunshine skyway bridge was really colorful!! They were very funny and enjoyable”
Experience a 2-hour small group dolphin cruise from St. Pete Beach, with snorkeling at Shell Key Island. Spot wildlife, enjoy scenic views, and relax.
“This was a beautiful experience! It was my girlfriend’s birthday and we went riding around looking for dolphin and to the beach on Shell Key! We found a bunch of dolphin and the beach was amazing! Captain Noel was awesome, very knowledgeable and I felt…”
Experience stunning Gulf views on a 2.5-hour evening yacht cruise in St. Petersburg, with optional dining, live music, and star-gazing for a romantic escape.
“The alcohol drinks were watered down, the stuffed shrimp with crab were rubbery and the crab meat had too much filler and no crab meat. The boat is dirty and needs to be cleaned thoroughly. That was holiday money wasted”
Experience Madeira Beach’s dolphins and scenic homes on a 1.5-hour boat cruise. Perfect for wildlife lovers, families, and anyone seeking scenic views.
“Loved our experience! Saw LOTS of dolphins, Kirsten + Captain Jim were great, our 2 year old LOVED it. PLENTY of time on the water.”
Enjoy a lively evening on the Calypso Breeze Tropical Party Cruise with tropical buffet, unlimited drinks, and scenic views of St. Pete Beach for around $56.
“Great fun getaway time wish it was a little longer. My third time going I had so much fun. I want to bring my children to let them experience”
Experience a relaxed 2-hour sunset cruise from St. Pete Beach, exploring canals, spotting dolphins, and enjoying stunning water views in an intimate setting.
“This is a lovely, almost private boat ride. There are no more than 6 people and it makes it relaxed and very easy to enjoy the time. Captains are experienced and don’t put on a “show” for the group. They live here and love the…”
Experience St. Pete Beach at night with LED-lit kayaks, birdwatching at mangroves, and feeding fish in Boca Ciega Bay—guided, safe, and memorable.
“We had a great time, the guide knew a lot about the local wildlife and habitat. It was definitely worth it”
Experience Tampa Bay’s wildlife on a 1.5-hour dolphin cruise from Madeira Beach with friendly guides, comfy boats, and plenty of wildlife sightings.
“Getting there was very easy and collecting out tickets was simple and fast. Good experience on the boat. The dolphins didn't show up but at the end we saw couple baby dolphins. Amazing ride.”
Experience breathtaking sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico with this 2-hour Madeira Beach cruise. Relax, enjoy wildlife sightings, and bring your own drinks.
“Amazing two hours- gorgeous views of landscape and many dolphins. Sunset is always spectacular. Our captain, Elijah, was awesome! Very knowledgeable, kind and safe driver! My husband, sister and I Took our teenage girls and they loved it! Will go again”
Explore Shell Key Preserve on a relaxing 3-hour cruise from Johns Pass, enjoying shelling, wildlife sightings, and scenic boat rides in St. Petersburg.
“Our Guides, Robin and Brandy were fabulous! Entertaining and informative. They stopped to accommodate an impromptu dolphin show, and sent us home with awesome shell necklace souvenirs. The Island was beautiful and everyone found lots of shells to remember it by! Highly recommend this excursion!”
Discover the charm of Egmont Key with a scenic ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park, including wildlife sightings, historic sites, and plenty of beach time for just $49.95.
“The boat ride was outstanding, we enjoyed being on the ride, we will be going back again. The island was great, not enough time to see it all so look for us in the future. Loved the forts. Beach was outstanding.”
Discover Gulf Coast wildlife on this 3-hour Dolphin Shelling Snorkeling Cruise from Tampa, featuring expert guides, dolphin sightings, and shelling fun.
“Nice ride from marina slip in Madeira Beach down to Shell Key Preserve. Good info about the area, the opportunities to charter and do other activities, local info on the sandbar, restaurants, things to do. Good anchor down and time allotted to snorkeling. A bit…”
Experience a scenic 20-minute ferry ride from Ft. DeSoto to Shell Key, with ample time for shelling, swimming, and wildlife spotting in pristine surroundings.
“This experience was fun for the whole family. My granddaughter enjoyed the boat ride and finding beautiful shells on the island. The shell necklace from the first mate was a big hit! Take sun screen no matter the time of the year.”
Discover Egmont Key on a 4-hour ferry trip from St. Pete Pier, with history, snorkeling, dolphin sightings, and stunning views under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
“Really amazing! Staff was very attentive. Absolutely beautiful! Hope to do this again. Boat ride was very relaxing”
Discover the family-friendly Pirate Adventure Cruise from Madeira Beach, offering engaging activities, stunning views, and great value for $42 each.
“We really enjoyed this pirate cruise despite the weather. The crew was awesome and very funny! They really made it a great experience! I highly recommend this cruise.”
Clear kayaks, resident dolphins and Gulf sunsets on schedule.