Dolphin Watching and Shelling: St. Pete Coastal Cruise

Embark on a thrilling dolphin-watching and shelling adventure with Coastal Cruises in St. Pete. Explore pristine islands, swim, and discover the local way of life!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club - Our journey will begin and/or end passing by multi-million dollar waterfront homes. Our guests love taking in these massive estates owned by St. Pete’s local millionaires!
  • Gulfport - En Route to Sand Dollar or Shell Island, we will pass by St. Petersburg’s historic Gulfport community where many sailboats can be…
What's Included
  • Bar On Board
  • Restroom On Board
What's Not Included
  • Outside Alcohol Not Permitted
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Leave the mainland behind and embark on a delightful adventure with Coastal Cruises for a day of Dolphin Watching and Shelling in St. Pete! This three-hour excursion begins with a leisurely 45-minute cruise through the intercoastal waterways of St. Pete, passing by luxurious waterfront homes, on the way to one of Florida’s beloved local shelling…

Location
MarineMax St. Petersburg
Gulfport Boulevard South
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mobile15304362830
Mar 9, 2026
Unbelievable experience and value for your money - Absolutely amazing experience and value for your buck. The crew was phenomenal, so friendly and engaging with our group of young gymnasts. Time on the beach looking for shells and opportunity to see dolphins surf on the water was priceless. Great way to end our visit to the Tampa area!
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Janet_w
Mar 9, 2026
Great half day tour - They were very accommodating. We didn’t see dolphins on our way to the island but they took us to a spot after where we saw many.
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H3545agcaroll
Mar 9, 2026
Highly recommend! - Captain and crew were outstanding! Very personable and informative with a great sense of humor with good taste in music. Loved our time on the cruise. We are from Seattle, and will recommend anyone visiting the area to not miss out on this fun adventure. We'll be back!
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Joanne_m
Mar 7, 2026
Had a great time saw lots... - Had a great time saw lots of dolphins & got some great shells ! The crew were outstanding (Dillon & Gavin) will do it again
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Catherinepq9413ib
Mar 4, 2026
A Fun Boat Ride!! - This boatride/cruise was so perfect in every respect!! The boat, the weather, our friends, the captain, everything was just wonderful!! And, yes, we saw dolphins!! Everywhere!! Thank you for a fun and memorable day!!
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Robert_o
Mar 2, 2026
Great 3hr boat ride viewing dolphins and picking shells - Paul (in charge) was very personable and was always checking if you needed anything. Got close up to many dolphins and they slowed and stopped the boat to watch. Shell Key was a great stop for picking shells. Viewing the houses and boats on the way out and back in was worth the ride itself. All 5 of us enjoyed this trip and would do it again.
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Krystalbv4106th
Mar 1, 2026
Fun and great day seeing dolphins - Tony and Paul made our experience engaging and fun! They were friendly, kind and helpful. They found a handful of great spots to see multiple dolphins. Thank you for a great day!
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Wander611360
Feb 28, 2026
Book a charter here-you won’t regret it! - This trip was truly amazing. We had Captains Paul and Tony and couldn’t have asked for more fun and interactive Captains. We had a big family group of 10 and there was plenty of room for us to sit together. Everything was so clean including the on board bathroom. The Captains were so attentive and did everything they could to make the charter perfect, while making us feel safe. We saw more dolphins than we could count and they were so close the boat and playful both on the way in and out. The Captains were so very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The sea shell hunting was also fantastic. The kids had blast finding shells everywhere and swimming in the ocean a bit. It was the perfect length of charter and balance of boat ride, dolphin viewing and seashell/ocean time. Bella was also very helpful when booking over the phone and so friendly. The communication was amazing between all the texts and emails, it made it so easy to plan and get there-they literally think of it all. If you are debating between other charters-you need to book this one! Worth every penny and we will be sure to come back every year! Thank you Coastal Cruises, Bella, Captain Tony and Paul for a truly unforgettable family experience.
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Staceyll9412by
Feb 27, 2026
Amazing!! - Capt Paul and First Mate Gavin were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and fun! A member of our group had some mobility issues and they were incredibly kind and helpful. We saw mom and baby dolphins and found some of the most beautiful shells I have ever found. Highly recommend!!
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T4267uojanicej
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 2026 - Captain Paul and first mate Gavin did a great job. We had a physical challenge with one of our friends. They were attentive, gentle and made sure he was safe. Saw many dolphins. Boat was well kept and clean. Thanks to the crew for making it a great adventure.
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