Nature and Wildlife Tours in Clearwater at a glance
- Our pick: Clearwater Beach: Dolphin Boat Tour & Wake Sightings, US$ 37 per person (1h 15m, 4.90★ · 5,909).
- Top rated: Clearwater Beach Private Snorkeling: Dolphins & Secluded Islands, US$ 540 per group (4h, 4.96★ · 128).
- Best value: Clearwater: Dolphin Sightseeing Tour & Compass Island Swimming, US$ 36 per person (1h 30m, 4.83★ · 2,291).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 32–US$ 110 (median US$ 54). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly, 2 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Clearwater
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9 options
Clearwater Beach: Dolphin Boat Tour & Wake Sightings Narrated dolphin tour aboard the Little Toot tug boat in Clearwater Harbor. Low-profile boat creates wake dolphins jump in. Shade and sun seating available. Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (5,909 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 37 per person
Clearwater: Dolphin Sightseeing Tour & Compass Island Swimming Narrated harbor cruise from Clearwater Beach Marina spotting dolphins, swimming and shelling on Compass Island. 90 minutes, small groups, marine biologists on board. Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (2,291 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 36 per person
Tarpon Springs: Clear Kayak Manatee Tour & Sponge Docks Paddle a clear kayak through Tarpon Springs' Spring Bayou searching for manatees. Includes Anclote River, mangrove islands, and Greek Sponge Docks history with a guide. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.93 (301 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Dolphin watching tour Clearwater Beach: Guaranteed sightings Dolphin tour on the Gulf Coast near Clearwater Beach with a live guide, coolers and onboard bathroom. You're guaranteed to see dolphins or your money back. Every day · 8 start times, 11:00 to 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (324 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Clearwater Beach Private Snorkeling: Dolphins & Secluded Islands Private pontoon boat tour from Clearwater Beach for up to 6 guests: cruise the barrier islands, snorkel in Gulf waters, search for dolphins. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 13:30 ★ 4.96 (128 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 540 per group
Kayaking Tarpon Springs mangroves: Wildlife spotting with a guide Kayak through Tarpon Springs mangroves on the Anclote River with a wildlife expert guide, spotting birds and learning about Florida's ecosystems before. Every day · 6 start times, 09:00 to 19:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.92 (90 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Clearwater Beach Kayaking: See-Through Kayak Wildlife Tour Paddle a clear kayak through Clearwater's turquoise water for 2 hours with a marine wildlife expert, spotting dolphins and rays, then explore a boat-only bird preserve island. Every day · 09:00 and 12:30 · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (27 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Private Clearwater boat tour: Swim, dolphin-watch, islands Want to swim at hidden sandbars and hunt shells on islands only reachable by boat? This 5-hour private charter with Captain Chris. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 14:00 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 575 per group
Kayaking in Clearwater: Anclote River mangroves & Sponge Docks Kayak the Anclote River through mangroves with a wildlife guide for two hours, spotting native species and learning Florida ecosystems before floating. Sat and Sun · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Beach: Dolphin Boat Tour & Wake SightingsOur pick | US$ 37 per person | 1h 15m | 4.90★ · 5,909 | Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Clearwater Beach Private Snorkeling: Dolphins & Secluded IslandsTop ratedPrivate | US$ 540 per group | 4h | 4.96★ · 128 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Clearwater: Dolphin Sightseeing Tour & Compass Island SwimmingBest value | US$ 36 per person | 1h 30m | 4.83★ · 2,291 | Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Tarpon Springs: Clear Kayak Manatee Tour & Sponge DocksGroup of up to 10 | US$ 79 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 301 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Dolphin watching tour Clearwater Beach: Guaranteed sightings | US$ 32 per person | 1h 30m–1h 45m | 4.91★ · 324 | Every day · 8 start times, 11:00 to 19:00 | English |
| Kayaking Tarpon Springs mangroves: Wildlife spotting with a guideGroup of up to 12 | US$ 54 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 90 | Every day · 6 start times, 09:00 to 19:00 | English |
| Clearwater Beach Kayaking: See-Through Kayak Wildlife TourGroup of up to 10 | US$ 84 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 27 | Every day · 09:00 and 12:30 | English |
| Private Clearwater boat tour: Swim, dolphin-watch, islandsPrivate | US$ 575 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 96 per person if 6 go | 5h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 14:00 | English |
| Kayaking in Clearwater: Anclote River mangroves & Sponge DocksGroup of up to 8 | US$ 110 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Sat and Sun · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Clearwater Beach Private Snorkeling: Dolphins & Secluded Islands (US$ 540 per group) · Private Clearwater boat tour: Swim, dolphin-watch, islands (US$ 575 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Tarpon Springs: Clear Kayak Manatee Tour & Sponge Docks (US$ 79 per person) · Kayaking Tarpon Springs mangroves: Wildlife spotting with a guide (US$ 54 per person) · Clearwater Beach Kayaking: See-Through Kayak Wildlife Tour (US$ 84 per person)