Private Dolphin Tour St. Augustine: 2-Hour Coastal Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins in pods, plus manatees, sea turtles and pelicans in two hours

A private two-hour dolphin tour in St. Augustine's coastal waters for up to six guests with an English-speaking captain. You watch bottlenose dolphins feeding and socializing in their natural habitat, often in pods, with additional chances to spot manatees, sea turtles and pelicans. The tour operates with a sighting success rate over 90% and catering options are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private dolphin tour in St. Augustine

• Board private dolphin tour boat
• Explore coastal waters of St. Augustine
• Observe bottlenose dolphins in pods
• Spot additional wildlife like manatees and sea turtles
• Enjoy personalized catering options (optional)
• Return to dock after two-hour excursion

The experience

The bottlenose dolphin is a streamlined, intelligent resident of St. Augustine's coastal waters and St. Augustine Beach. They live inshore and offshore in groups called pods, and the tour takes you into the areas where they feed and socialize. Your captain navigates the waters for two hours, keeping the group small, no more than six passengers, so everyone gets an unobstructed view and the dolphins are not overwhelmed by crowds.

Beyond dolphins, the route often passes manatees, sea turtles and pelicans. The operator reports a success rate over 90% for dolphin sightings, which means most departures deliver what you came for. If catering matters to your group, you can arrange it ahead of time for a personalized touch during the excursion.

What’s included

• Two-hour private dolphin tour for up to six passengers.
• English-speaking guide and captain.
• wildlife viewing in St. Augustine's coastal waters.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 14:00, from US$ 250 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate7 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (under 16)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dolphin Tours St Augustine

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group is six or fewer and you want dolphins without sharing the boat with strangers. The private format keeps the experience intimate and the sightings uninterrupted.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 16).

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 are the chances of actually seeing dolphins on this tour?

The tour has a sighting success rate over 90%, so most departures encounter bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.

What other wildlife might we see besides dolphins?

Manatees, sea turtles and pelicans are commonly spotted during the two-hour excursion in St. Augustine's coastal waters.

Is the tour guide English-speaking?

Yes, your captain speaks English and leads the tour for your private group.

Can we arrange food or drinks for the tour?

Catering options are available. Contact the operator to arrange a customized experience for your group.