Private Dolphin Cruise: Explore Pensacola Bay Wildlife

Embark on a private dolphin cruise in Pensacola Bay, exploring the stunning sights and wildlife of the area. Spot dolphins, shorebirds, stingrays, and more on this two-hour adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - Enjoy the stunning view of the Pensacola Lighthouse from the water, a truly beautiful sight!
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy your own private adventure on the water for UP TO 6 GUESTS MAX. (Please note, we are limited to 6 people on this boat regardless of age, per Coast Guard Regulations.) On this two hour dolphin cruise, we cover up to a 20 mile round trip, taking in the sights of Pensacola Bay. Along with dolphins, we often spot several varieties of shorebirds,…

Location
Sabine Marina
Pensacola Beach Boulevard
We are located at the Sabine Marina, behind the Sandbar and Grill restaurant. Guests may park in the marina/restaurant parking lot and meet the captain at the gate entrance to the marina behind the restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Jim
Apr 29, 2026
A must do in Pensacola - We have taken several dolphin cruises and this one was by far the best. The crew was very informative and professional. TJ’s boat was clean and you could tell the safety of the guest were top priority. The crew was very knowledgeable about the bottle nose dolphins as well as Pensacola history. We will be back on our yearly trip. Anybody who wants a fun relaxing experience after a busy day should enjoy the trip
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Bc_pcola
Apr 23, 2026
Team outing with perfect dolphin sighting - Excellent staff and boat. They gave great information about dolphins. Boat had a bathroom and cooler for us to put drinks into. I would do their tour again and recommend everyone looking for a fun adventure pending weather.
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B2963bzshannonh
Apr 18, 2026
Party Boat fun! - What a fantastic tour. Captain Carson got us to the dolphin pod quickly and Mary gave us all her knowledge on the pod. What a fun experience! Loved our party boat dance on our way by. Highly recommend!
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148philipb
Sep 25, 2025
Entertaining, informative, and intimate dolphin tour. - This was my second sunset and dolphin tour on Jolly Sailing within the month of September. I had been on a few dolphin tours in Destin and Pensacola Beach. While all were fun and entertaining, I recommend Jolly Sailing for a more personal experience. The reason I say that is Jolly Sailing is a smaller boat so you have a better opportunity to interact with the crew, get your questions answered, and a better ability to see the dolphins up close and unobstructed. The first mate, I believe his name is Matt, is very knowledgeable and entertaining. He answered every question asked, not only about dolphins and marine life, but also about history of the area, geography, and history. On both tours within three weeks I learned different information on each tour. Having fewer people on the boat we were all able to have the opportunity to take videos and photos and experience the dolphins in a more intimate way. And enjoy the beautiful sky and sunset. Taking selfies is easier without being photo bombed. I believe the value I received on both tours was well worth the comparable price I paid on the other tours I had taken. I highly recommend Jolly Sailing as do the others that joined me on the tour. Including our visitors from out state. They were totally satisfied. And yes, I'm a local.
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R1421vdlarryp
Jul 15, 2025
Well worth it! - We had a good private cruise! Paul was a great captain/guide!! My family really enjoyed our time on the water with him. A+++
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Christy_w
Aug 7, 2024
Dolphin Tour - It was great seeing dolphins in their natural habitat. They got close to our boat once or twice. Our daughter is severely autistic and she loved just being on the boat. We got so many good pictures of her just loving it.
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Passport55507970349
Jul 22, 2024
We had a lot of fun very relaxing - Was a lot of dolphins boat in front was tossing food and they were coming out of water a lot was so much fun. If we get to come we will do this again!
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Stlcardinalsforlife
May 28, 2024
An absolute amazing experience - I can’t express how great our experience was. I was proposing to my girlfriend and Captain Roger set it up great. He was absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable. He met us at the gate with a smile and that smile never left. He was always asking if there was anything we needed. The sailboat was an awesome experience and well maintained. At the end we met the owners and they were absolutely delightful and even asked if she said yes (side note she said yes 😊). We absolutely recommend Jolly sailing and if you can request a captain don’t hesitate to ask for Captain Roger.
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Jarrell_r
Nov 8, 2023
Great Experience - This was a great experience. Our Tour Guide was very knowledgeable. We were upfront close to the dolphins. Absolutely amazing experience. Highly recommended.
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X6605nnroberts
Oct 19, 2023
Be prepared for watching the Blue Angels from the sand dunes. Maybe bring some chairs. - Great to see the dolphins. We took the trip that included the Blue Angels air show. We were not prepared to spend 90 minutes on a sand dune. Perhaps our fault for not reading closer. Other than that a great experience. The staff was entertaining and knowledgeable.
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From $375 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).