All Clearwater Tours & Excursions in 2026

Our family spent our last evening in Clearwater with a laid back sunset cruise around the Gulf. Captain Tracy and crew were wonderful, experienced hosts and ensured everyone on board were safe and taken cared of. The boat (which doubles as a dive boat) was spacious and accommodated quite a number of people to my surprise. The cruise treated us to a beautiful golden sunset as well as a pod of dolphins in the wild. The boat can get a bit rocky so if you're sensitive to that you might want to reconsider or take motion sickness medication. Pro tip: it can get quite chilly on the boat so a wearing layers like a light jacket or a sweatshirt and long pants is highly recommended.

The crew was extremely friendly. They allowed the kids to “drive” the boat. Handed out shark teeth to them as well. The crew went out of their way to team up with another boat and coax the dolphins to ride behind us in the wake, which produced an amazing show of jumping and driving for a spectacular dolphin experience. We got tons of pictures. The dolphins were very close to the boat and the kids were just thrilled. (Parents too) Also, a plus, that we were allowed to carry on our own drinks and snacks.

My husband and I truly enjoy our travel experience on Encounter with the Dolphins Tour. We had a 11am departure time and were raini with overcast. We were concerned that the trip would be cancelled. The Encounter Team were very helpful in keeping us abreast of weather and they made every effort to monitor weather and when it was safe we were able to travel safely as scheduled had a great experience .

We had the absolute best time. Ended up that our original booking time was cancelled and they offered us a spot on their sunset sail later in the day. We enjoyed every bit of it. It was relaxing, the sunset was gorgeous, and everything was just perfect.

Never got to go because of the hurricane. They said we could use it when we came back to Florida but it's been a minute, I'm sure they forgot. I don't Blane them one bit. I will however book the week of from now one so I don't loose my money. $250 was alot. To me. We are coming this October so hopefully we will finally get to go. It looks like so much fun.

From the moment we pushed off, we could see little fish swimming all around under our kayaks—it was so cool and really beautiful. I usually get eaten alive by mosquitoes, but surprisingly, I didn’t get bitten at all! There weren’t many out, but if you’re someone they usually go after like me, I’d still bring something like Skin So Soft just in case. The water was super calm, and the sky had some patchy clouds that made everything look kind of magical. Each kayak had lights under it that you could change to different colors, which made the whole experience even more fun. I used mine to take a few pictures of my cousin. They turned out okay, but if you want great photos, it’s worth getting the picture package—those come out way better. The area is known for manatees and dolphins. We didn’t spot any that night, but I live nearby and see them all the time, so if you’re visiting, there’s definitely a chance you’ll see some. We also paddled through this really pretty spot where trees and brush surrounded us—it felt like something out of Disney World, but in real life. At one point, we passed a little private dock with a lantern and chairs. It looked like the perfect place to sit and drink coffee (someone’s lucky backyard!). The guide was awesome—super friendly and full of info about the area. He even gave tips on places to check out after the tour. The paddle was just the right amount—not too long, not too short—and really easy. You can also do a tandem kayak if you want someone else to help paddle. Overall, this was such a fun and relaxing night out with family and friends. Definitely a five-star experience and something I’d recommend to anyone!.

We were hesitant to book a segway tour because we were concerned about the difficulty in operating them, and they also look kinda silly.... but this was a fantastic experience, my wife and kids had an awesome time! Mike was our tour guide and was really great. The afternoon tour was quite hot on that afternoon, but Mike included stops along the way for water breaks. The segways were very easy to navigate and so much fun to ride, it was a great way to experience Clearwater, I would highly recommend this tour!

Staff was very friendly! Captain and Mate were extremely nice, and fun, and made the experience so enjoyable. We even got to see a Dolphin jumping in the boats wake. That was my first time ever to parasail, and I was a little nervous, but Captain Matt and Mate Brad made the jitters go away and gave us a magnificent sky view of Clearwater. Will definitely go parasailing again. I feel you travel to Clearwater Beach, go see Chute Em Up Parasailing, you won't be disappointed! Thanks for the GREAT memory!! 💙🛥