Dolphin Cruise Pensacola: 2-Hour Bay Sightseeing Tour

Dangle your feet in the bay and watch for dolphins from the bow

A 2-hour public dolphin and wildlife sightseeing cruise in Pensacola Bay led by Captain Kirk aboard the Condor, a sailing vessel where you can relax in comfy seats or explore the boat: sit on the sides with your feet in the water, do the Titanic pose at the bow, or feel like you're surfing at the front while searching for dolphins, rays and shorebirds. The cruise includes bottled water, sodas, juice boxes and snacks. The guide speaks English and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relaxing dolphin and sightseeing cruise

• Relax in comfy seats with views
• Look for dolphins, rays, shorebirds
• Explore the Condor boat
• Do the Titanic pose on board
• Dangle feet in the water
• Feel like surfing or flying on bow
• Join Captain Kirk for the cruise

The experience

The Condor leaves the marina for a 2-hour cruise through Pensacola Bay, where you'll search for dolphins and other wildlife against the backdrop of Ft. Pickens National Seashore. Captain Kirk leads the tour, and the boat itself is part of the experience. It's built for movement. You can stay in the comfy seats below deck with a view, or get up and walk around the boat, sit on the sides with your feet dangling in the water, climb to the bow to feel like you're surfing or flying, or even take the wheel and help drive.

The cruise works for everyone from small children to grandparents because there's no single way you have to experience it. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Specialized infant seats are available. You're welcome to bring your own food, alcohol or a small cooler, and the boat has plenty of room below to store bags. Bottled water, sodas, juice boxes and snacks are included.

What’s included

• Bottled water, sodas, juice boxes and snacks.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• plenty of storage space below deck for bags and personal items.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Condor Sailing Adventures

Is this one for you?This is a shared public cruise, so you'll be with other travelers. It's built for groups and families rather than private bookings. The 2-hour format works if you want a morning or afternoon activity without committing to a full day, and the boat's design means you control how active or relaxed your experience is: stay seated if you prefer, or spend the whole time exploring the Condor and moving around the deck.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wildlife might I see on the Pensacola Bay dolphin cruise?

The cruise focuses on dolphins, but you'll also search for rays and shorebirds while cruising past Ft. Pickens National Seashore. What you spot depends on the day and the season, and Captain Kirk will point out what's around.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the cruise?

Yes, you're welcome to bring alcohol, food or a small cooler aboard the Condor. The boat includes bottled water, sodas, juice boxes and snacks, so you don't have to bring everything yourself.

Is there a way to help steer the boat during the cruise?

The Condor lets you get hands-on. You can drive the boat yourself during the 2-hour cruise if you want to take the wheel, which is one of the ways the experience stays active and fun for different ages.

What's it like to sit on the sides of the boat with your feet in the water?

You can dangle your feet from the sides of the Condor while staying safely aboard, which gives you a closer feel for the bay and the water while you're searching for dolphins and wildlife.

Is there parking at the marina where the cruise departs?

Parking at the marina itself is limited, but there's a free overflow parking lot on the other side of Aloha Wine & Liquor nearby, and public transportation options are available in the area.