Dolphin Watching Cruise: Eco Tour Tampa Bay
4.7
230 Ratings
Madeira Beach

Join us aboard ‘The Big Blue Boat,’ the premier, most secure, and steadiest dolphin viewing vessel in the Tampa Bay area. Enjoy the serene, shielded back bay waters while observing dolphins, possibly manatees, numerous sea birds, a bird nesting island, a commercial fishing hamlet, and high-end residences.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Onboard restroom facilities
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees
Location
Hubbard's Marina
Boardwalk Place East
Trip departs from Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes in advance for check-in and boarding.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(230 Ratings)
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Janelle_h
Apr 23, 2024
Enjoyed this tour. - Captain John and his mate were great guides, had great personalities and knew the area well. The dolphins were fun to watch.
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Lsavlen
Apr 22, 2024
Great crew, views and brews!!! Lively tour, would highly recommend! - The boat was not fancy and only served Bud Select or Chardonnay so I was a little leary, but everything was super cold and the limited options made the drink wait very short, bartender was great, captain was informative and funny and played great music which made for a very lively cruise. It was the perfect amount of time for my husband and I. We did the 1 1/2 hour sunset cruise. We were able to see a dolphin as well. Highly recommend. If you can, sit on the left side of the boat along the rail for best view of the mansions on the way out and the sunset on the way back.
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X9913atjanetd
Apr 17, 2024
Boats are fun - It was a pleasant boat ride, very well narrated tour. We didn’t see a ton of dolphins, 2 right at the dock and few out further. Saw lots of birds and was educated on them all. Great experience.
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924barryr
Apr 17, 2024
100 stars for this experience. - Captain Zack and first mate Nick were fantastic. They pointed out about 20-30 dolphins to the group. Zack was very funny and as we sat in the front, we were able to ask more direct questions to him. We went on another cruise before this one, and this experience was so much better. The interaction between the crew and the guests was fantastic. If I could give 100 stars, I would.
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Spclgemini618
Apr 16, 2024
Great time with Family - This is a great cruise for everyone. Captain Dave and his first mate were fun, entertaining and just a good time. Even the people along the shore look forward to this boat coming by everyday. Keep up the good work. I highly recommend this adventure. I have been on quite a few Hubbards boat trips. They are the best.
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Barry_b
Apr 16, 2024
Fun time, great crew, good tour! - Seeing dolphins! Just wanted more of them! The crew did a great job and was very informative. Saw dolphins and also many highlights of the area.
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Shushufontana
Apr 15, 2024
Dolphin tour - We saw dolphins minutes into the tour and then several times throughout the tour. Very informative and knowledgeable crew. We had a great time!
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Preston_s
Apr 14, 2024
Amazing Tour - I couldn’t upload photos as this site limits to low quality images and doesn’t allow RAW due to size. This was an amazing trip. Saw a lot of dolphins and other wildlife. The captain and crew were awesome. All water, alcohol, and snacks are for purchase by cash only.
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Walkert416
Apr 13, 2024
Active dolphins!! - We saw many dolphins, even a moma & her baby. They were very active. Captain was informative about the area. Great trip & I would recommend to family & friends.
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Simonizzze
Apr 11, 2024
Very enjoyable tour - We took this tour on a Wednesday afternoon. It was terrific. We saw dolphins immediately, and in lots of different places. After everyone had plenty of dolphin photos, we saw some incredible homes and natural habitats. Captain Zach was very informative, plus also very witty with a good sense of humor. He made the trip very enjoyable. The boat we took stayed in the intracostal waterway (no ocean voyages), was fully covered, had a bathroom and snacks and drinks to purchase, and was very comfortable to ride on. This tour lasted 90 minutes, was not expensive, and was a pleasant way to spend part of a warm and sunny afternoon. Definitely recommend this tour.
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