Dolphin and Island Tour: Explore Tampa Bay
4.9
64 Ratings
St. Petersburg

Embark on an all-inclusive 3-hour tour with Salt and Mist Sea Tours in the Gulf of Mexico. Experience a dolphin and marine life tour, explore celebrity mansions, and relax on a secluded barrier island. Customize your trip and enjoy oceanfront dining options!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Pete Beach - Barrier Island Beach Day on the Gulf of Mexico

This offers a comprehensive adventure on the stunning turquoise waters of the Gulf! Encounter marine life, tropical birds, and enjoy the serene white sand beaches on barrier islands. It’s a perfect chance to unwind and refresh.

What's Included
  • US Coast Guard Licensed Captain as your guide
  • Bottled Water & Ice included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Marine Fuel expenses are not included
Additional Information

Welcome to Salt and Mist Sea Tours! Enjoy an all-inclusive 3-hour adventure featuring a Bottlenose Dolphin and Marine Life Tour, an Island Architecture Tour showcasing Celebrity Mansions and other waterfront estates, and leisurely cruising around various Islands, Keys, and Bridges in the Tampa Bay area. The tour also includes a stop at a secluded…

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Location
O'Neill's Marina
Sunshine Skyway Lane South
All tours depart from O' Neils Marina in St Petersburg, Florida
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jack6188
Oct 23, 2025
Great time! - This was a great experience! Capt. Joe was so knowledgeable and a great guide. He really asked what we wanted to see/do and made it happen. Can’t wait to try another trip with him. Can’t recommend enough!!
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R5883nklindag
Oct 14, 2025
Return customer because it’s one of the best experiences around Tampa Bay - Another great experience! Return customer if Captain Joe and his boating adventures. The boat is very well kept up, Captain Joe is very friendly, communicative and safe. My friends had a great time
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L2908zjjoshuac
Jun 20, 2025
Fun and safe experience. - Went out with some buddies to check out the dolphins and shell search. It was relaxing and a trip worth talking about. Captain joe was fun, extremely nice, and seemed very confident in his skills and knowledge as captain. He made sure we felt safe and had many interesting stories about the area we were boating around. I will definitely book another tour the next time I visit Florida.
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X607elandyb
Jun 12, 2025
Best boat tour in St. Pete! - We were lucky enough to find Captain Joe for an 3 hour boat trip on our honeymoon. What an incredible experience! He is SO knowledgeable, friendly, and hospitable. After his safety run-down, he gave us his “captains orders”, which was to leave all stress and worry at the dock and to enjoy every minute being on the water. He made that so easy for us! We were lucky enough to see manatees, dolphins, tons of tropical birds, and turtle nests, all while drinking cold one! Eleven out of ten stars. We WILL be back!
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Ashleyfo6956nn
May 26, 2025
Wonderful time - My family had a wonderful time on this tour! Captain Joe was great and put in a lot of effort to find a manatee for my 9 year old son who really wanted to see one. My kids said the boat tour was their favorite part of our trip to Tampa. Would highly recommend!
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Reneestarks
May 16, 2025
Healing, Peaceful and Adventurous - I am a long time customer because Captain Joe is the best Captain ever. I always feel very safe and have a different experience every time. The tours are very peaceful, healing, and adventurous at the same time. We always see dolphin, manatee, turtles, shark, and other things that make the trip unique and tons of fun!! 🤩
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Brionnah823
Mar 11, 2025
YOU MUST GO - This experience made our entire trip, Captain Joe was amazing in every aspect. This is highly recommended and is a must when visiting the area, in the middle of our tour we booked a sunset tour with them. 10/10 a wonderful time!
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Mikerd5614pk
Feb 19, 2025
Great trip - Captain Joe was awesome. Very personable well prepared and very knowledgeable. The boat was beautiful and well maintained. When we go back to Florida we will call Captain Joe for sure.
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Tinaesposito111
Nov 10, 2024
An awesome boat cruise you will not want miss! - Highly recommend Salt and Mist Sea Tours!! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!! Captain Joe is incredible! He is such a kind soul and is so knowledgeable about the area and the Florida wildlife. Our 3 hour boat ride had us gasping at dolphins and birds, with a quick peak at a shark fin. The boat ride was filled with great music and lots of laughter. Enjoyed a quick stop on an island to soak our feet in the water and collect a few beautiful shells, while eating lunch. Looking forward to one of the sunrise and sunset tours next. If you’re looking for something memorable and relaxing to do while on vacation, or even for us locals to unwind, you definitely need to book one of his many tour options. You WILL NOT be disappointed!
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Ashleybe3660sv
Oct 26, 2024
The best birthday - Great time as always, thanks Joe! Great birthday celebration and my doggy had the best time! Really recommend the sunset cruise for birthday evenings!
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