Dolphin Encounter Boat Cruise at Clearwater Beach

From$34.24

1h 30m

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Clearwater, USA

About this activity

Experience the magic of Clearwater’s crystal waters on the Dolphin Encounter Boat Cruise! Watch playful dolphins swim alongside the Tropic Boat as you soak up the sun and stunning coastal views. A perfect adventure for all ages!

Highlights

Watch dolphins play in their natural habitat.
Cruise Clearwater's stunning coastal waters.
Relax aboard the comfortable Tropic Boat.
Perfect for families and all ages.
Enjoy panoramic views and Florida sunshine.

Full description

Set sail and cruise the ocean blue on a quest to find dolphins! This is a perfect family-friendly activity and great fun for the nature enthusiast at heart. After you're picked you up from your hotel, you'll head to the Clearwater Beach Marina to catch a boat. The tour will take you from Clearwater Bay out Clearwater Pass on the beautiful emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico in search of the bottlenose dolphin. In addition to offering guaranteed dolphin sightings, your captain will highlight some fascinating facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast as well as point out celebrity mansions along the way. The tour offers something for everyone including Tommy the Turtle Explorer Time for the kids, Just sit back, relax and enjoy the music from the state-of-the-art sound system.

Included / Excluded

Two-hour boat cruise
Booking fees and taxes

Gratuites
Food and Drink
Parking Fees

Meeting point

Start Location

The Tropics Boat Tours, Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA

Important information

Know before you book

Tour duration is approximately 1.5 hours
Reservations are required for preferred times.
Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.
Refreshments available for purchase onboard.
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in.

Know before you go

Check in at the Tropic Boat dock 30 minutes early.
Parking may require a fee; arrive with time to spare.
Wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing.
Restrooms are available onboard the boat.
Don’t forget your camera for dolphin sightings!

Health & restrictions

Dress code

Wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Accessibility

Parking Close By

Reviews

4.8(5,358 reviews)

Tanu Rathi

Oct 2026

5.0

The tour guide Bonni was very knowledgeable and gave us a very good guidance about the center what to do first in the ksc which made our day very sorted and manageable.

Tomáš Wojčík

Oct 2026

5.0

Amazing day of my life 🫶🏻 Gary was greate with perfect tips

Nacho Grosso

Oct 2026

5.0

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’d especially like to highlight Gary for his outstanding service during our visit to the Kennedy Space Center. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the experience. His kindness and excellent customer service really made a difference and made our visit even more special. Thank you, Gary, for making us feel so welcome and for such a wonderful experience!

Additional information

Guaranteed Dolphin Sighting Policy: We offer 100% guaranteed dolphin sightings on all our regular Dolphin Exploration Tours. Our guarantee means in the unlikely event the many wild dolphins in the area are not out to play, we invite you to return at a later date on us. This guarantee does not include a refund of any kind as your complimentary Dolphin Exploration Tour in the future never expires.