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1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa
4.1
674 Ratings
Tampa
Did you know that Tampa Bay is home to over 600 Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins? On this 1.5-hour cruise, your captain and guides will teach you have to spot dolphins making you an expert by the end. You can choose from morning or afternoon departures to fit your schedule.
Did you know that Tampa Bay is home to over 600 Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins? On this 1.5-hour cruise, your captain and guides will teach you have to spot dolphins making you an expert by the end. You can choose from morning or afternoon departures to fit your schedule.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tampa Water Taxi Company - After boarding your cruise, you’ll travel out in the bay to see pods of friendly Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins. Your captain will bring you to areas where these dolphins spend their day feeding, playing and raising there young. Just outside Tampa’s downtown is the nursery for Tampa Bay’s dolphin population where mothers…
- Tampa Water Taxi Company - After boarding your cruise, you’ll travel out in the bay to see pods of friendly Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins. Your captain will bring you to areas where these dolphins spend their day feeding, playing and raising there young. Just outside Tampa’s downtown is the nursery for Tampa Bay’s dolphin population where mothers and calves frolic the day away.
Your guide will explain the daily life and habits of the dolphin on this 1.5-hour cruise. When your guides spot the pods of dolphins, the boat will stop within 30 feet (10 meters) or less as the guides have ways to get them to come right to the boats. Keep your cameras ready as you will see dolphins closer than you ever thought. You will be a master of dolphin spotting by the end of your cruise!
After seeing the dolphins you’ll head back to to downtown Tampa, cruising the channels and river and learning about the great city of Tampa.
- Tampa - Our tours are a once in a lifetime experience. The captains spot the dolphins every trip. Keep your cameras at the ready as the dolphins will be closer than you ever thought. Your tour starts out taking you past the homes of the rich and famous on you way to the bay were the dolphins live.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
- Live commentary on board
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Parking in front of building (parking charges apply)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Parking in front of building (parking charges apply)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Covid-19 Health operation for our tours. We have lowered the capacity of our vessels from 45 to 15 to allow for social distancing of each group on the boat. Our boats will be sanitized between each departure. ALL guests are required to wear a face covering (nose and mouth) at all times. Boarding will be…
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Covid-19 Health operation for our tours. We have lowered the capacity of our vessels from 45 to 15 to allow for social distancing of each group on the boat. Our boats will be sanitized between each departure. ALL guests are required to wear a face covering (nose and mouth) at all times. Boarding will be refused to any guest not wearing a face covering without a refund. We care about your and our staff’s health. So Thank You for your cooperation it is appreciated.
Location
PWT3 - History Center/Amalie Arena
Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive
Board the blue boat with yellow top
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(674 Ratings)
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James_m
Jul 15, 2026
Fun Time - The captain was very entertaining. Gave us some history of the surrounding area. Showed is some sites.
Explained a lot about dolphins. We actually saw about 10 dolphins.
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Destiny_b
Jul 10, 2026
10/10 Experience - I had such a great time on the dolphin watching cruise. The guide, ( I can’t remember if his name was Mark or Martin), was very nice and knowledgeable. I learned a lot of interesting facts about dolphins. The boat ride was really relaxing and it was nice seeing the dolphins in their natural habitat :)
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Carolyn_l
Jul 3, 2026
Fun Boat ride! - Captain Mark is wonderful! Whether you see dolphins or other marine mammals or not, it's a wonderful and relaxing boat ride with interesting facts and great music!
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Elena_g
Jul 2, 2026
Dolphins sight seeing experience - It was a great experience we will do it again my kids had so much fun .the gentleman was very nice too we enjoyed the music too.thank you very much sir
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Sharon_h
Jul 2, 2026
Great tour! - Mark has a great playlist… and he was right! The dolphins 🐬 love Earth, Wind, and Fire 🔥 The kids enjoyed themselves as well!
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Lisa_w
Jun 29, 2026
Fun trip! - Fun trip out looking for dolphins! Captain Mark was very knowledgeable about the area and dolphin life and very entertaining! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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U4119wdlisah
Jun 24, 2026
Beautiful - What a beautiful sight!!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. I got to see dolphins close up for the first time. Price wasn’t to expensive and just well worth it for my family.
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783masont
Jun 27, 2026
Great Dolphin Tour - Great experience. Tour guide was great and loved seeing all the dolphins in the bay. Wish it was longer but that was partially due to a marine warning that day.
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Luz
Jun 22, 2026
Wish I was able to see more - There were not many dolphins out at this time too many boats around was able to see one while it was by the sea wall
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Carol_t
Jul 1, 2026
Cancelled due to weather - It was canceled due to weather I was really excited to go
I hope my money gets refunded like I was told it would’ be
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