Private Sunset Sail St. Andrews Bay: Dolphins & 46-Foot Sailboat

Watch dolphins play and sip complimentary drinks as you glide through St. Andrews Bay

A private charter on the Daydreams, a 46-foot sailboat, takes up to 12 guests on a two-hour sail around Shell Island and into the Gulf of Mexico to watch dolphins and end at sunset. The captain and first mate help plan the itinerary to suit your group. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks are included, and you can bring your own food and drinks aboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset sail and dolphin watching

• Sail around Shell Island
• Watch dolphins during sail
• Enjoy sunset over horizon

The experience

St. Andrews Bay stays calmer than the open Gulf, which is why the Daydreams operates here instead of further out. You'll sail around Shell Island and into the Gulf of Mexico, watching for dolphins throughout the trip. The boat is a 46-foot Beneteau monohull, built for comfort on the water, and the captain and first mate are there to help you plan what the evening looks like: how long you stay in one spot, where you head, what pace suits your group.

Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks are on board. You're also welcome to bring your own food and drinks if you want to make an evening of it. The charter runs two hours and ends with the sunset over the horizon. Service animals are allowed, and infants sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Complimentary beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.
• captain and crew.
• a flexible itinerary planned with your group's preferences in mind.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:15, 15:30 and 16:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Paradise Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this private charter if your group wants to set the pace and choose where to sail: the captain works with you to build the evening rather than follow a fixed schedule. A shared group tour would move on a set timeline. Here, you decide how long to linger watching dolphins or where to position for the sunset.

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Top questions

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.

How many people can fit on the Daydreams sailboat?

The Daydreams holds up to 12 guests, so a large family or group books as one private charter instead of splitting across multiple boats.

What's included in the charter price?

Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary. You can also bring your own food and drinks aboard. The captain and crew are included to sail and help plan your route.

Will we actually see dolphins on this sail?

Dolphin watching happens throughout the trip as you sail around Shell Island and into the Gulf of Mexico, though sightings depend on where the dolphins are that day.

How long does the charter last?

The sail runs two hours, ending as the sun sets over the horizon.

Is this sail suitable for people who get seasick easily?

St. Andrews Bay, where the Daydreams operates, stays much calmer than the open Gulf, which helps. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though you should consider your comfort on the water when booking.