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Shell Key Island Snorkeling Tour: Dolphins & Wildlife, Max 6Snorkel Shell Key Island and spot dolphins, manatees and rays on a semi-private boat tour with a maximum of 6 passengers.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 16:15★ 4.87 (1,648)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: Guaranteed SightingsDolphin Quest cruise through Boca Ciega Bay on a 40-foot Coast Guard certified boat with live guide.Every day · 12:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.87 (576)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Shell Key Shelling Cruise from John's Pass: Dolphins and seabirdsThree-hour shelling cruise from John's Pass to Shell Key Preserve with wildlife spotting on protected bay waters and gulf beaches.Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 10:00 and 13:30 · Up to age 64★ 4.85 (508)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
St Petersburg Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Gulf Views, Small GroupsSemi-private sunset cruise from St Pete with max 6 passengers. See dolphins in residential canals, Gulf views, bottled water included. Departs daily.Every day · 16:15, 16:30 and 17:30★ 4.90 (484)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: The Big Blue BoatCruise the calm back bay waters of John's Pass on the largest dolphin watch boat in Tampa Bay: narrated tour with restrooms, snack bar.Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages★ 4.75 (468)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Dolphin Racer Adventure Cruise in St. Pete BeachDolphin watching boat cruise from St. Pete Beach with live captain narration and guaranteed dolphin sightings.Every day except Wednesday · First departure 11:00, last 18:30 · All ages★ 4.74 (417)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Gulf of Mexico: Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Dolphin ViewsFeel the breeze on a Gulf of Mexico sunset cruise, spot dolphins, enjoy music and drinks, and relax with included water, cooler, and ice. Departs from Cambria Hotel docks.Next departure: 1 Jun 2027★ 4.79 (386)2hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 67per person
Snorkeling in Tampa: Dolphin & Shell Key Wildlife CruiseSnorkel Shell Key's 1,800-acre wildlife preserve near Tampa with private boat transport and equipment included. 95% of cruises see wild dolphin.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 17:00★ 4.79 (346)3h–3h 30mEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 78per person
Shell Key Preserve Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset CruiseWatch dolphins along Shell Key Preserve on a 45ft catamaran, hunt shells at sunset, and pass under the Pinellas Bayway Bridge's cathedral tunnel.Fri and Sat · 16:30 and 17:30 · All ages★ 4.94 (268)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Cruise: 3-Hour TourThree-hour dolphin-watching cruise from St. Pete with a stop at Shell Island for shelling and swimming. Includes onboard bar.Next departure: 1 Jan 2027 · All ages★ 4.94 (246)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Dolphin cruise St. Pete Beach: Boca Ciega Bay sightseeingCruise Boca Ciega Bay from Gulfport past the pink Don CeSar and Isla del Sol while watching for bottlenose dolphins, with bottled water and restroom access.Every day · 11:00 and 14:00★ 4.93 (195)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels & dolphinsThree hours paddling through mangrove tunnels in Shell Key Preserve with a local guide who knows where dolphins and manatees gather, shallow water.Mon–Sat · First departure 08:00, last 14:30 · From age 3★ 4.98 (186)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Egmont Key Island: Dolphin Cruise & Snorkeling Tour St Petersburg4-hour boat tour from St Petersburg to Egmont Key with snorkeling gear, wild dolphin sightings, and shell hunting on pristine beaches. USCG-inspected vessel, all ages welcome.Every day · 12:30 · All ages★ 4.73 (154)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Shell Key Island: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Hunting from St Petersburg2.5-hour boat tour from St Petersburg to Shell Key with wild dolphins, mangrove wildlife, and shell collecting. Small groups, BYOB welcome, all ages.Every day · 09:00 · All ages★ 4.86 (120)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Private Boat Charter St. Pete: Dolphins, Watersports & SnorkelingPrivate boat charter in St. Petersburg with captain, snorkeling gear and watersports equipment included. You pick the activity, the captain handles the boat.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 19:00★ 5.00 (118)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 285per group
Egmont Key Snorkeling Dolphin Tour: Ruins & Grass FlatsSnorkel Egmont Key's historic ruins or beginner grass flats with gear included, captain narration, and a guide who stays with your group the entire time.Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 4.73 (107)4hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 95per person
St Petersburg: Private Island Cruise & Dolphin WatchingPrivate boat cruise in St Petersburg with Captain Tyler. 2–5 hours exploring islands, dolphins, bird sanctuaries and sandbars. Tubing and snorkeling included.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 20:30★ 5.00 (106)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 534per group
St Pete Beach: Private Shell Island Dolphin & Snorkeling TourFeel the sea breeze on a private St Pete Beach charter with dolphin watching, Shell Key shelling, and snorkeling gear included. Easy boarding, shaded boat, restroom onboard.Mon, Wed and Fri · 13:30 · All ages★ 4.61 (87)2h 15m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Madeira Beach private boat tour: Dolphins and Shell KeyFour-hour private boat tour from Madeira Beach to Shell Key with a live English-speaking captain. Search for dolphins and local wildlife.Every day★ 5.00 (22)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 449per group
St. Petersburg Sunset Champagne Charter: Dolphins & SkywaySunset boat charter in St. Petersburg with champagne, charcuterie and snacks aboard a 38-foot yacht. Most trips feature dolphins near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.Every day · 18:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (10)2hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Snorkeling in St Petersburg: Private Islands & Egmont KeySpend 4.5 hours snorkeling the Gulf's clearest waters around Egmont Key, Shell Key and Passage Key on a private boat with all gear included. Bring your own food and drinks.Every day★ 5.00 (4)4h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 425per group
Shell Key Island tour: Dolphins, shells & mangrovesTwo-and-a-half-hour boat tour from St Petersburg to Shell Key with wild dolphin sightings in Dolphin Bay, shell hunting on the beach.Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00★ 5.00 (3)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 750per group
Sunset Cruise St Petersburg: Skyway Bridge & DolphinsOne to two hours on a private boat from Gulfport Marina watching the sunset, passing under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge's lights, and looking for dolphins along the way.Every day · 19:00★ 5.00 (1)1h–2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 335per group
The top 12 of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Key Island Snorkeling Tour: Dolphins & Wildlife, Max 6Our pick | US$ 79 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 1,648 | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 16:15 | English |
| Dolphin Racer Adventure Cruise in St. Pete BeachBest value | US$ 30 per person | 1h 30m | 4.74★ · 417 | Every day except Wednesday · First departure 11:00, last 18:30 | English |
| Private Boat Charter St. Pete: Dolphins, Watersports & SnorkelingTop rated | US$ 48 per personUS$ 285 per group (split 6 ways) | 2h | 5.00★ · 118 | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 19:00 | English |
| Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: Guaranteed Sightings | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.87★ · 576 | Every day · 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Shell Key Shelling Cruise from John's Pass: Dolphins and seabirds | US$ 45 per person | 3h | 4.85★ · 508 | Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 10:00 and 13:30 | — |
| St Petersburg Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Gulf Views, Small Groups | US$ 79 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 484 | Every day · 16:15, 16:30 and 17:30 | English |
| Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: The Big Blue Boat | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.75★ · 468 | Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Gulf of Mexico: Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Dolphin Views | US$ 67 per person | 2h | 4.79★ · 386 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| Snorkeling in Tampa: Dolphin & Shell Key Wildlife Cruise | US$ 78 per person | 3h–3h 30m | 4.79★ · 346 | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 17:00 | English |
| Shell Key Preserve Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset Cruise | US$ 57 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 268 | Fri and Sat · 16:30 and 17:30 | English |
| St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Cruise: 3-Hour Tour | US$ 43 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 246 | Next departure: 1 Jan 2027 | English |
| Dolphin cruise St. Pete Beach: Boca Ciega Bay sightseeing | US$ 40 per person | 1h 30m | 4.93★ · 195 | Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
Dolphin Watching St Petersburg at a glance
- Our pick: Shell Key Island Snorkeling Tour: Dolphins & Wildlife, Max 6, US$ 79 (2h, 4.87★ · 1,648).
- Best value: Dolphin Racer Adventure Cruise in St. Pete Beach, US$ 30 (1h 30m, 4.74★ · 417).
- Top rated: Private Boat Charter St. Pete: Dolphins, Watersports & Snorkeling, US$ 48 (2h, 5.00★ · 118).
Real price per person across the 23 options: US$ 30–US$ 159 (median US$ 63). With 100+ reviews: 17 of 23.
Of the 23 options: 20 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 15 kid-friendly, 7 private and 14 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.