St Petersburg, Florida

15 Best St Pete Dolphin Cruises

The dolphin runs from John’s Pass and the beaches: small-group eco cruises with snorkel stops, the Dolphin Racer’s speed version and resident pods that perform unpaid. Tampa Bay’s dolphins are year-round locals; the captains know the home addresses.

1.Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

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.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“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…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

2.Dolphin Quest – Sightseeing/Eco Cruise, John’s Pass, Madeira Beach, FL

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.

★ 5.0

“My first time at the ocean and thought they did such a good job explaining everything and taking us out to see other local sights as well. Very low key boat ride which I loved!”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

3.Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise and Eco Tour from Hubbard’s Marina in John’s Pass

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.

“The captain was very nice and funny loved to joke around. Very informative about the area and tried to show us as many wildlife birds and dolphins as possible. Showed us many beautiful homes and boats and their history It was cooler today and windy…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

4.St. Pete Beach Dolphin Racer Adventure

Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat ride from St. Pete with live commentary, chances to see dolphins, and stunning views of beaches and skylines—great value for families and wildlife lovers.

★ 4.5

“This was amazing. The dolphins were jumping with the boat. The guys were great that gave us the tour. Beautiful views. Will do this again.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

5.Dolphin Shelling Snorkeling Cruise in Tampa

Discover Gulf Coast wildlife on this 3-hour Dolphin Shelling Snorkeling Cruise from Tampa, featuring expert guides, dolphin sightings, and shelling fun.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic experience and great day. Captain T is super knowledgeable of the areas, and really welcoming.. thank you we had an amazing time”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

6.St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure

Experience dolphins, shells, and scenic views on a 3-hour boat tour in St. Petersburg. Perfect for wildlife lovers and shell collectors alike.

★ 5.0

“Had very nice weather and saw lots of dolphins which our two grandkids got to see Captain Tom and Paul were super nice guys also saw some beautiful house's on the way to shell island”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

7.Saint Petersburg Eco Segway Tour

Discover St. Petersburg, Florida on this eco-friendly 2.5-hour Segway tour. Visit Sunken Gardens, see wildlife, and enjoy personalized guided insights.

★ 5.0

“Tour was amazing, Louisa was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of St. Pete and the Sunken Garden portion of the tour was truly great. Louisa was rattling off the names of flowers and plants that left my mom and I extremely impressed.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

8.Dolphin Tour in St. Pete Beach

Experience close encounters with dolphins, manatees, rays, and sea birds on a 90-minute boat tour in St. Pete Beach. Expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and great value.

★ 5.0

“Great experience. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Met the expectations. They went through extra effort to find the dolphins and gave a lot if info along the trip.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

9.Egmont Key Snorkeling Dolphin Tour

Discover the Egmont Key Snorkeling Dolphin Tour from Madeira Beach for 4 hours of wildlife viewing, snorkeling, and island history with knowledgeable guides.

★ 5.0

“Just what we were looking for. Plenty of dolphin encounters, relaxing swimming and snorkeling, and a small party of 6. Captain Brian provided excellent local info and smooth sailing.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

11.Guided Kayak EcoTour of Beautiful Shell Key Preserve

Discover Shell Key Preserve with this guided kayak eco-tour. Paddle through mangroves, relax on beaches, and spot dolphins for a memorable nature experience.

★ 4.5

“Very accommodating, anyone could do it. Nick was wonderFULL, very patient and knowledgeable. This tour was not only a hit for our family visiting us, but was also a hit for our 10yro. A lot of stops. I love that he emphasized the importance of…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

12.Private Boat: Island Cruise and Dolphins

Discover Tampa Bay with a private boat cruise that offers dolphin sightings, birdwatching, snorkeling, and optional island trips for an authentic coastal adventure.

★ 5.0

“Captain Justin was very fun and personable and a great boat driver. Took us tubing and that was the highlight!! So much fun and highly recommend!”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

13.Barrier Island, Shelling and Dolphin Tour in St Petersburg, Fl

Experience the beauty of St. Petersburg’s barrier islands with a 3-hour boat tour, dolphin sightings, shelling, and stunning Gulf views—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“Went out with some buddies to check out the dolphins and shell search. It was relaxing and a trip worth talking about. Captain joe was fun, extremely nice, and seemed very confident in his skills and knowledge as captain. He made sure we felt safe…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

14.Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters

Experience dolphin watching, shelling, and snorkeling around Shell Key with a family-friendly boat tour in St. Petersburg, offering stunning views and authentic fun.

★ 4.5

“Captain and skipper were very knowledgeable we loved the experience, no dolphins this time but will be coming again in Sept and joining them again for this excursion.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

More St Pete Dolphin Cruises

5.01-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure Cruise from Madeira Beach$28.00 5.02.5 Hour Shell Key Island Adventure Including Dolphins And Shells2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$59.00 5.0Private boat offering dolphin watching, island excursions and nature tours3 hours (approx.)$400.00 5.0Private Dolphin & Architecture Tour in St. Petersburg, Fl$350.00 5.0Private Sunset and Dolphin Tour in St. Petersburg, Florida1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)$360.00 5.0Private 3-Hour Eco Tour with Island Hopping in St. Petersburg, FL3 hours (approx.)$545.77 5.0Madeira Beach – Shell Key – Dolphins – Half Day Private Boat Tour4 hours (approx.)$429.00 5.0Dolphin Sunset Cruise with Drinks Included1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$34.95 5.0Private 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Cruise in St. Petersburg, FL2 hours (approx.)$417.00 5.0Aqua Sol Adventures-4.5 hour Private Snorkeling,Dolphin,shelling4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$525.00 5.0Dolphin Watching Intercoastal Cruise$28 5.0Tiki Time! A Public Cruise to Sandbars, See Dolphins or Sunset.2 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0Fabulous Florida Sunset Tour Including Dolphins$65.00 5.0Private Shell Key Island Adventure Dolphins And Shells$650.00 5.02 Hour Private Dolphin Eco Bout Tour St Pete Beach Florida$395.00 5.0Private Dolphin Tours, Sunset Cruises personalized tours on the Gulf of Mexico$43.59 Manatee And Dolphin Tour$69.00 Private 4 Hour Shell Key Island Adventure Dolphins and Shells$950.00 2-Hour Clear Kayak Mangrove Eco Tours, St Pete$60.00 Explore Hidden Islands and Dolphins Jet Ski Adventure$225.00

Explore St Petersburg, Florida

Clear kayaks, resident dolphins and Gulf sunsets on schedule.