Shark Boat Tour: Dolphin Watching Adventure

The Shark Boat stands out as the single shark that dolphins adore! The special construction makes it possible to sail at a leisurely pace, producing a perfect wake that dolphins find irresistible. Undoubtedly, it offers the most thrilling means to witness the local surroundings and observe marine fauna activity.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 140 Boardwalk Pl W - During our 60-minute sightseeing adventure, you will take in the sights from the belly of a beast! You will see gorgeous homes, breathtaking islands and waterways and abundant wildlife. When dolphins are near, the Captain and Mate will maneuver the boat to entice the dolphins to play and jump in its wake. Shark Boat offers the…
What's Included
  • On-board restroom facilities
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Parking
  • Gratuities
Location
140 Boardwalk Pl W
Boardwalk Place West
Check in at the Pirate Ship gift shop at LEAST 1 Hour prior to your cruise. The gift shop is across the street from Yogurt city. Head under the boardwalk to find us. John's Pass is a bustling tourist destination with public, metered parking all around and within walking distance to our shop.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Evelyn
Apr 6, 2025
Cute little trip, heat for littles! - The captain and the mate were very friendly and informative, giving really interesting facts about the wildlife in the area. The ride was the perfect length to keep little one I brought entertained! They even kept us out a little extra time to try to get us to see some more dolphins since they weren’t very active that day, but it was a beautiful and fun ride regardless. We did get a really cool and playful jump from a dolphin right in front of us early in the tour. The boat was very clean. I would highly recommend for a nice little boat ride around the bay!
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Betsy_c
Apr 3, 2025
Captain Jim and Chris... - Captain Jim and Chris were great tour guides and made sure we got to have some great sightings of dolphins jumping and playing. Perfect for families with younger children
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Martha_b
Apr 3, 2025
Wonderful experience watching the dolphins following the boat and jumping. - Great experience. We saw many dolphins. Captain Chris and Jeff were very knowledgeable. Would be a great experience for young children.
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Mary_j
Feb 19, 2025
Lots of dolphins - We had a great time. Saw lots of dolphins. The captain and first mate were fabulous. They took lots of pictures of everyone and went above and beyond to help us see dolphins and have fun. I recommend this to all who want a fun adventure.
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Cjc31
Aug 30, 2024
Great, shorter excursion option with a fun crew! - We took this tour with our kids, 10 and 6. Our captain's Jim and Justin were fun, informative and engaging. They even let us stay out a little longer than the allotted time to try to look for more dolphins, which were a little elusive the day we went but we eventually did see some, in addition to some manatees. We appreciated the hour long cruise option which was more affordable and manageable for our schedule than many of the 3-hr cruises with other companies, as well as the bathroom, drinks and snacks available on board. My only suggestion would be to provide clearer instructions on how to find and get to the ticket booth from the street. We didn't realize it was up on the boardwalk. But we asked someone in a shop how to find the shark boat and found our way from there. Overall we'd definitely recommend this cruise!
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Chris_c
Aug 1, 2024
John's Pass in Madeira Beach, FL - We saw more dolphins than any other time! Captain and crew were awesome! The trip was very nice and not too long
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Miguel_v
Aug 1, 2024
Delightful Tour - Wonderful experience all around. Excellent crew and playful dolphins. I will continue to bring my family to this cruise when they visit. I highly recommend!
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Jennifer_n
Jul 27, 2024
Great time - Alex and Tev was amazing we had a great time. We seen what we were looking for. We had a blast even though is was so hot that day
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Deed403
Jul 12, 2024
Capt. Steve - Great tour Capt Steve and 1st mate Justin are a great crew!! We saw dolphins right away and they swam next to the boat. Would definitely do it again! Thanks from Chicago!
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Readytorun13
Mar 27, 2025
Waste of time - Arrived to shark boat and was told that there were not enough people to meet minimum and boat couldn't go out unless each group agree to pay additional the price of an additional ticket. They also offered for us to go out on the pirate boat only to come back and say they were full. Anyways, we had to cancel because one of the groups refused to pay an additional fee, and my daughter was bummed. My advice is to call and make sure they have enough people to go out before booking and paying to park.
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).