Dolphin Quest: Gulf of Mexico's Best Dolphin Tour

Embark on an unforgettable dolphin sightseeing cruise with Dolphin Quest. Cruise through picturesque waters, witness the legend of John’s Pass, and meet playful bottlenose dolphins!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk - John’s Pass Village is a historic fishing village. You will be sure to see lots of fishing boats and shops along the water front. Take a look at the water, that’s where we cruise and see the dolphin play!
  • Madeira Beach - Madeira Beach or Mad Beach as the locals would say, is a beautiful beach town along the…
What's Included
  • Guaranteed dolphin sightings or next trip free (applies to 12pm, 2pm, 4pm cruises)
  • Restrooms available on-board
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks and drinks are not included but are available for purchase.
Additional Information

Embark on the finest dolphin excursion, the Dolphin Quest, in the visually appealing waters of Boca Ciega Bay, located on the Gulf of Mexico! Our exceptional 40-foot boat, certified and inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard, offers the optimal way to traverse the coastal waters. Comfortably seated by the waterfront, enjoy the tales of John’s Pass, admire…

Location
140 Boardwalk Pl W
Boardwalk Place West
You may find us in John's Pass Village, halfway down the boardwalk, just below the docks. Look for our DOLPHIN QUEST sign. Make sure to check in AT LEAST 1 HOUR prior to receive your boarding pass. There is public metered parking throughout John's Pass. Allow EXTRA time for parking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tourist38892828810
Jan 24, 2026
Absolutely amazing experience - I had such a great time on the Dolphin Quest! The crew, especially , were so friendly and made the whole trip enjoyable. We saw so many dolphins, including moms with their babies, which was amazing to watch up close. The boat was comfortable, the views were beautiful, and the staff made sure everyone had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this tour if you want to see dolphins!
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Angela8195
Jan 22, 2026
Dolphin Quest - Our guides, Rik and Kirsten were so knowledgeable and informative. My entire family enjoyed it. We saw lots of dolphins.
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Beatrice_d
Jan 20, 2026
Super Saturday in Madeira Beach in Florida - Lots of dolphins sighted! Wonderful unforgettable experience followed by fine food - fisherman fish! A successful weekend fun!
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Diane_f
Jan 18, 2026
Great - The other people were noisy so I couldn’t hear everything she was saying. Since this was my second trip this week, I generally knew most of the information.
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Sylvie
Jan 7, 2026
A nice tour to go see and learn about dolphins - Omg it was so nice!! The captain ( I forgot his name, so sorry )and the host Kirsten were so friendly, knowledgeable and kind, better than I expected! We saw many dolphins and learned so much! All that and they even brought blankets to cover ourselves if it got cold further from the shore. This is a must in the area, thanks a lot for this nice experience
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Debbi_o
Jan 7, 2026
Gret dolphin tour - It was my mom, my daughter and myself. We had a great time, saw many dolphins and Kirsten and Steve made the trip really enjoyable.
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Deborah_h
Jan 4, 2026
Dolphins - We saw a lot of dolphins Kirsten was really knowledgeable and answered all our questions She was also friendly and funny We had a wonderful time
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Carrie_b
Jan 2, 2026
It took a little bit to... - It took a little bit to see the Dolphins but once we did it was great. Kirsten and Captain Steve were great! Highly recommend!!
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Brianna_f
Dec 30, 2025
We had a great time on... - We had a great time on the tour. We had our friends from South Korea with us and they enjoyed the experience.
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Min_l
Jan 1, 2026
Wonderful Dolphin Watch Cruise in Winter - A great and relaxing cruise for Dolphins watch in St Pete Bay. We saw a lot of dolphins. The tour guide lady and the captain are very nice. A negative side is too cold during the cruising due to the particular chilly weather on the day of 12/30/2025. Also one-hour earlier arriving at the dock seems unnecessary.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).