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

We Are Open! No Impact from the Hurricanes! Escape the mainland and join Coastal Cruises for an ideal day of Dolphin Watching and Shelling in St. Pete! Our three-hour tour begins with a leisurely 45-minute dolphin-watching cruise along the intercoastal waterways in St. Pete, passing by luxurious waterfront homes on the way to one of our favorite…

Location
MarineMax St. Petersburg
Gulfport Boulevard South
Located at Slip 3 in Marine Max directly opposite the black gate. Approximately 5-10min from Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(159 Ratings)
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Allisonwo758mi
Jul 14, 2025
Fun to Shell Key! - We were originally booked on a different island trip but was switched last minute due to mosquitos on Egmont Key. Coastal Cruises made the transition seamless and even refunded each ticket for the difference. Once on the dolphin watching and shelling experience to Shell Key, Chase and Captain Paul made the trip so fun! We saw so many dolphins, with one coming right up to the boat. Captain Paul was very knowledgeable about the area and Chase was always available, providing free water and drinks to purchase. We had a great time on Shell Key and I would definitely recommend this trip and company!
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X4551gjpaulat
Jul 13, 2025
Shell Key Day Cruise - The day cruise was outstanding. My family came to visit from Texas. The afternoon cruise to Shell Key was perfect. We saw plenty of dolphins on the way. My daughter and granddaughters also enjoyed shelling, playing in the sand and swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. Thank you for a wonderful day! Paula T. Palm Harbor, FL
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Tia_r
Jul 10, 2025
Thank you! - We recently went on the Coastal Cruises dolphin watching and shell preserve beach excursion in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it was an absolute blast! From start to finish, the experience was engaging and fun for the whole family. The boat ride was smooth, and we were lucky enough to spot several dolphins playing in the water. The excitement on the kids' faces was priceless as they cheered and pointed out the dolphins leaping and swimming alongside us. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts about the local marine life and ensuring everyone had a great time. After the dolphin watching, we made our way to the shell preserve beach, which was a perfect spot for some fun in the sun. The beach was beautiful, and the kids had a fantastic time searching for unique shells and playing in the sand. It was a great opportunity for them to explore and connect with nature. Overall, Coastal Cruises delivered an unforgettable day of adventure. If you're in St. Petersburg and looking for a family-friendly excursion, this is definitely one to consider!
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205athenab
Jul 3, 2025
Well worth the money! - Nice relaxing trip. Seen lots of dolphins and the shell beach was amazing! We took a sandwich and some water and had a snack on the beach. Found tons of shells!
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P5512yvsharonh
Jun 23, 2025
Best Friends on Vacation - It was a great day. The Capitan & the crew hand were both very knowledgeable of the area and found us a great group of Dolphins to watch and take pictures. I would recommend this adventure to everyone.
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Erica_h
Jun 16, 2025
We had a great time on... - We had a great time on our dolphin cruise and visit to Shell Key. The weather was perfect, the water was beautiful and our captains Paul and Berry were awesome! Great couple of hours, definitely recommend ❤️
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V5442tnjessicaq
Jun 15, 2025
Awesome Trip - it was super fun and we had a great time and had great views we had plenty of cool dolphin sighting! staff were super welcoming! also very clean boat!
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Veronique
Jun 11, 2025
Great family time! - First I have to mention that I missed the trip that I had scheduled, we went to the wrong location (my mistake). They were super understanding and gave me options on different trips that we could be scheduled for. We did the dolphin and shelling tour with captain Noah and Chase, they were amazing! We had a great time on the water with them. I highly recommend St Pete Coastal Cruises!
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Daytrip35158250768
Jun 10, 2025
Enjoyable day! - This trip was well worth every penny! We saw dolphins, and collected many great shells! I learned about the area and they even stopped and took pictures for families in the "tunnel"! Captains were wonderful!
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Heidi
Jun 12, 2025
Shell and Dolphins Tour - Not impressed!! We booked a shelling and dolphin tour and were told we got a upgrade do to not enough people on the tour! The upgrade had no shelling and a few dolphins off in the far distance!! We were taken to a lighthouse instead! No desire to see the lighthouse!!
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From $68
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).