Sea Screamer Clearwater: Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour
Dolphins swim and jump in the wake of a 73-foot speed boat built to cover more water than any other tour in Clearwater.
Sea Screamer is a one-hour dolphin watching speed boat tour departing daily from Clearwater at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. The 73-foot vessel reaches speeds over 20 knots and covers more of the Gulf of Mexico than standard tours, with dolphin sightings guaranteed. The boat includes two bathrooms, a licensed Merchant Marine captain, and a crew trained in first aid and CPR; the entire tour is safe for families of all fitness levels.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Dolphin speed boat tour in Clearwater
- Board Sea Screamer speed boat
- Tour Clearwater Harbor sights
- Explore Gulf of Mexico offshore
- Watch for dolphins swimming and jumping
- Enjoy onboard refreshments for sale
- Return to dock after 1 hour
The Experience
Sea Screamer leaves Clearwater Harbor four times a day, and each departure heads straight into the Gulf of Mexico. The speed boat's Deep-V design and power let it cover ground faster than other dolphin tours in the area, which means more time searching and fewer hours wasted on the water. Dolphins are drawn to the wake, and they often jump in it—that is the moment most people come for, and the operator guarantees you will see them.
The boat itself is a 73-foot diesel-powered vessel inspected by the Coast Guard, with two bathrooms aboard and a licensed Merchant Marine captain at the helm. The crew is trained in first aid and CPR. Water is included; soda, beer, and hard seltzer are available for purchase. You can book a few hours before departure, and walk-ons are taken if space allows, though reservations are recommended. Arrive 45 minutes early due to ongoing marina construction.
Each tour runs approximately one hour. The route takes in Clearwater Harbor's celebrity waterfront homes and historic locations before heading into the Gulf, so you get the harbor sightseeing and the open-water dolphin search in a single trip. The schedule—10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm daily—means you can fit the tour around the rest of your day without planning weeks ahead.
What’s included
- Bottled water.
- soda, beer, and hard seltzer available for purchase.
- two bathrooms aboard.
- live guide in English.
Operated by Sea Screamer
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see dolphins without spending half the day on the water—the speed boat covers more of the Gulf in one hour than slower vessels do in twice the time, and the guarantee means you are not paying to search.
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Top questions
What time does the Sea Screamer dolphin tour depart from Clearwater?
Sea Screamer departs daily at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. You can book a few hours before departure, and walk-ons are accepted if space is available, though reservations are recommended.
Are dolphin sightings guaranteed on this Clearwater speed boat tour?
Yes, dolphin sightings are guaranteed on every Sea Screamer tour. The boat's speed and offshore Deep-V design cover more of the Gulf of Mexico than standard tours, increasing the chances of finding dolphins that swim and jump in the wake.
What is included on the Sea Screamer dolphin tour?
Bottled water is included. Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, beer, and hard seltzer are available for purchase during the tour. The boat has two bathrooms aboard and is staffed by a licensed captain and crew trained in first aid and CPR.
How long is the Sea Screamer dolphin watching tour?
Each tour runs approximately one hour and covers Clearwater Harbor, including celebrity waterfront homes and historic locations, before heading into the Gulf of Mexico to search for dolphins.
Is the Sea Screamer speed boat safe for families with children?
Yes, the tour is safe for the entire family and suitable for all physical fitness levels. Sea Screamer is a stable, 73-foot Coast Guard inspected vessel with a licensed Merchant Marine captain and crew trained in first aid and CPR.
Do I need to arrive early for the Sea Screamer dolphin tour?
Yes, please arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time due to ongoing marina construction at the dock.
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