Shared Dolphin Cruise in Pensacola Beach | Frisky Mermaid
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Pensacola, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There are dolphin tours and then there’s the Frisky Mermaid: a boat tour that tempts you with a mer-mazing time on the water. Come aboard this boat for a scenic cruise around Pensacola Beach, either in the morning or evening. Depending on which time you choose, you may be able to see a variety of marine life in the waters such as fish, turtles, and dolphins. No matter when you sail, the Gulf breeze and warm sun accompany you.
- Learn "fin" facts about Pensacola from your captain and crew
- Bring extra cash to purchase food and beverages on-board
- Keep your camera at the ready for dolphin sightings
- Check the Blue Angels schedule for a chance flyby sighting
What's Included
- Restroom on board
- Shaded seating aboard the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid
- Life jackets for all passengers in all sizes
- High deck vantage points for optimal dolphin spotting
- No coolers allowed, food & bev available for purchase onboard.
- No parking on site. Available at Casino Beach or across the street sound side.
- Pets are not allowed on ticketed tours.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 701 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, USA
Behind Shaggy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill Pensacola Beach NO REFUNDS for late arrivals. No parking on site, parking is available at Casino Beach or across from Shaggy's on the sound side, use crosswalk.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Pensacola Beach (Pass By)
Gulf Islands National Seashore (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- ️️EVERY PERSON (1 DAY - 100+ YEARS OLD) NEEDS A TICKET
- ️DO NOT PARK in Shaggy's parking lot, you will be towed. ALLOW EXTRA TIME, you should be behind Shaggy's 30 min prior to departure. There is public parking across the street on the sound side, use crosswalk, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. or at 3 Casino Beach boardwalk @ Casino Beach Public Parking Lot (Beach Ball Water Tower)
- NO REFUNDS for late arrivals, or no shows.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Diane_S
This boating and adventure was a fun and informative experience. I loved seeing the Blue Angels, the nursery pod of dolphins and the hammerhead shark, amongst everything else. The captain and first mate were awesome. I highly recommend this
Reviews
4.9
based on 629 reviews
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Austin_C, Jul 2026
Very good energy, the crew was very interactive and explained things very well. The boat trip was very smooth and enjoyable.
Jeri_B, Jul 2026
Friendly staff, love that they had drinks and snacks for sell. I would recommend and most definitely will be back
Timothy_L, Jul 2026
It was a great experience enjoyed the boat ride only thing is there was no dolphins the captain was real good safe driver enjoyed the people that work on the vessel it was an all-around perfect trip
Autumn_L, Jul 2026
Our family of 8 had a great time. Heather was knowledgeable about the dolphins and did a great job getting everyone excited about the trip. Thanks Frisky Mermaid!
Ragan_G, Jun 2026
Great crew. Goes out their way to insure we have fun. Family fun, even for adults. Well recommended.
Myrna_M, Jun 2026
Fantastic cruise! The dolphins and sea turtle sightings were great and the Blue Angel Practice show was awe-inspiring!
Katherine_H, Jun 2026
It’s super fun and stress free. Easy access to parking and lots of places to see the dolphins from. We had 9 people with us and were able to spread out from the back, front, top, and inside of the boat.
tamera_m, Jun 2026
What a wonderful and fun sunset cruise watching for dolphins! There wasn't enough seating for everyone but seriously standing was more fun! The best experience ever and I we were so blessed to see dolphins swimming around us and a pair jumped out together! There is a restroom and beverages available as well. This was a very safe trip for all ages and very a memorable experience we will never forget! The hosts made this so much fun for everyone!
Tracy_S, Jun 2026
It's a very nice trip around...very peaceful ride...beautiful water ...dolphins were not out for a long time...captain kept going further out to try to find some...finally we got a chance to see a few...they weren't in the mood on our trip...
Michaelle_L, Jun 2026
Wonderful time, captain and first mate were fabulous. Captain even stayed longer for us to have a better experience with the dolphins.
Becci_M, Jun 2026
Alley and Heidi were great!! We went to the 6pm dolphin cruise so not only did we see dolphins but we also had a beautiful sunset on the way back to the dock.
MaryAnn, Jun 2026
Instantly saw some dolphin and that was fun.
But trust them when they say you might get a little wet… I laughed so hard when we all got soak!
I couldn’t stop laughing. Even now just thinking about the lady next to me that got drenched…still laughing. Sit on top of you want to stay dry.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It has been an unusually windy week out on the water and let’s just say some guests have been getting the FULL Pensacola Beach experience lately! 🌊😂 On a calm day, this wouldn’t be an issue… but we absolutely LOVE that you took the soaking in stride and laughed the whole way through — honestly that is our favorite kind of guest right there! Dolphins instantly AND a memory that still has you laughing thinking about the lady next to you?! That is a story you will be telling for YEARS! 🐬
Dawn_O, May 2026
It was an awesome experience seeing dolphins so close. My grown kids really enjoyed the views. I would recommend doing this when the sun is starting to set.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi there! So happy your family had an awesome experience. That is a family moment worth savoring! Pro tip noted and seconded — the Pensacola Beach sunset from the water hits different and we love that you are passing that wisdom along! Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to see your crew back out on the water soon! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Kimi_r, May 2026
So much fun and so many dolphins! The captain really knew where to find the dolphins and the crew was very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend for a peaceful and fun time!
Response from Host, May 2026
A captain who knows exactly where to find the dolphins PLUS a knowledgeable and fun crew delivering peaceful good times on the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters — that is the Frisky Mermaid formula right there! 🐬🌊 We are SO thrilled you had such a wonderful experience and that highly recommend means everything to our entire crew! ✨ Cannot wait to welcome you back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
patricia_f, May 2026
Fun Dolphin tour to go on while in Pensacola Heidi was very entertaining and fun. Even saw some babies Dolphin baby's that is.
Response from Host, May 2026
Heidi being entertaining and fun while baby dolphins stole the show on the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters?! 🐬💙 That is an absolutely perfect Pensacola Beach afternoon right there! We love that you clarified — dolphin babies are absolutely the stars of the show every single time! 😄🌊 Thank you so much and we cannot wait to welcome you back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜
Carrie_S, May 2026
AMAZING! Our crew was Steve, MJ and Tucker. The weather was perfect and we found many dolphins. Twice, a pod of dolphins were swimming/surfing with our boat. It was an experience unlike any other! HIGHLY RECOMMEND ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from Host, May 2026
Captain Steve, MJ and Tucker delivering TWO separate pods of dolphins surfing alongside the boat on a perfect weather day?! 🐬🐬🌊 That is the kind of once in a lifetime moment that the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters were made for! We are SO incredibly proud of this dream team and absolutely thrilled that the stars aligned for such an unforgettable experience! Five stars from you means the absolute world to our entire Frisky Mermaid crew! Cannot wait to welcome you back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Bernard_S, May 2026
The Captain and crew added to the positive experience. I've been on several dolphin and sunset cruises. For my family that was with me, it was their first. Of all the ones I've been on, this is the one I would recommend over the others.
Response from Host, May 2026
Coming from someone who has experienced multiple dolphin and sunset cruises, choosing Frisky Mermaid as the one to recommend above all others is the ultimate compliment and we are truly humbled! 🐬🌅 Introducing your family to the magic of the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters for the very first time makes it even more special! 🌊 Our incredible Captain and crew pour their hearts into every single cruise and knowing it stands above the rest means everything to us! Cannot wait to welcome you and your family back aboard for many more memories! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Ellen_H, Apr 2026
Was an amazing experience so many little one and playful!!! Wouldn’t change a thing ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
So many playful baby dolphins and not a single thing to change — that is a PERFECT day on the Pensacola Bay waters right there! 🐬💙 Those precious little ones have a way of stealing every heart on board and we are SO thrilled they put on such a show for you! 🌊 Thank you for the amazing energy in this review — we absolutely cannot wait to welcome you back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜♀
Skylar_C, Apr 2026
This was an awesome experience! I would do i.t again! The boat ride was amazing and we also got to see dolphins.
Response from Host, May 2026
Awesome, amazing AND would do it again — music to our mermaid ears! 🐬🌊 Cruising the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters with dolphins making a special appearance is truly a experience like no other and we are SO thrilled you loved every minute! Cannot wait to welcome you back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Janice_J, Apr 2026
Didn’t get to see many dolphins but the 2 young ladies were extremely nice. Very friendly and did their best to find dolphins .
Response from Host, May 2026
Sometimes the dolphins play a little hard to get — but our crew never stops trying and that effort means everything! 🐬🌊 We are so grateful for the grace and kindness in this review and SO proud of our two amazing ladies for bringing their best energy and friendliness every single time regardless! ✨ We would love to have you back aboard on a dolphin-filled day — they will definitely show up and show out next time! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Nancy_H, Apr 2026
This was an awesome experience and saw lots of dolphins. The captains were very knowledgeable with dolphin facts! We were they only couple aboard with an entire group of teens on a band trip and the captain went above and beyond to spend time with us an wanted us to be sure we were comfortable. Awesome captains!
Response from Host, May 2026
A romantic dolphin cruise shared with an entire band trip of teens and the captain still made sure you felt like VIPs — now THAT is going above and beyond! 🐬💙 Lots of dolphins, incredible knowledge and a crew that genuinely cares about every single guest on the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters is the Frisky Mermaid way! 🌊 We are SO proud of our awesome captains for making sure you both felt comfortable and special the whole time! Thank you for this wonderful review and we cannot wait to welcome you back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
HazelWhitacre, Apr 2026
There were five of us in our party - three adults and two small children - ages 2 and 6. It was a fabulous experience for all of us. The most exciting part was the return when the dolphins were surfing in our wake.
Mary was our deck hand and provided a lot of helpful information. She was also great with kids.
Highly recommend this tour. The captain didn't d a fabulous job as well.
Response from Host, May 2026
Those little ones just made a memory they will carry forever and that makes our mermaid hearts absolutely FULL! Mary is such a natural with kids and her wealth of knowledge about the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters makes every cruise both magical and meaningful! 🌊 A fabulous experience for every age from 2 to adult is exactly what Frisky Mermaid strives for every single day! Thank you for the highly recommend and we cannot wait to welcome your beautiful family back aboard! ☮❤️🧜♀️
Jodie_W, Apr 2026
This was such a cool experience! Saw so many dolphins. They followed us back, jumping in the wake in the back of the boat. Great deck hand and captain. I highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dolphins jumping in the wake ALL the way back?! 🐬🌊 They clearly did not want the adventure to end and honestly neither did we! Our incredible captain and deckhand know these beautiful Pensacola Bay waters like the back of their hands and getting a dolphin escort home is just pure Gulf Coast magic! ✨ Thank you so much for the highly recommend — it truly means the world to our crew! So glad you had such a cool experience and we cannot wait to welcome you back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Mary_R, Apr 2026
Capt Steve and Mary made this trip fun and super interesting. We saw many dolphins playing, jumping, and surfing! Did you know bottlenose dolphins whistle from their blowholes and blush in their bellies when excited? You’ll learn that and more! So glad we picked this trip.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dolphins blushing in their bellies when excited?! 🐬💙 Captain Steve and Mary dropping the most fascinating dolphin facts while delivering jumping, playing AND bow-surfing dolphins on the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters — that is an unbeatable combination! We are SO glad you picked this trip too and love that you left not just with incredible memories but with knowledge that will make you see dolphins differently forever! 🌊 That is the Frisky Mermaid magic right there! Cannot wait to welcome you back aboard for more fun, more dolphins and more amazing facts! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Pam_G, Mar 2026
We absolutely love the Friskey Mermaid crew ! We always see dolphins, everytime we have been, this time was extra special as they surfed with the boat which is the coolest thing I've ever seen!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dolphins surfing the bow and wake is honestly one of the most breathtaking sights the Pensacola Bay waters have to offer and we are SO thrilled you got to witness it! 🐬🌊 The fact that you keep coming back and ALWAYS see dolphins means everything to our Frisky Mermaid crew — you are officially family around here! ✨ Thank you for the love and loyalty — each visit means the absolute world to us! Cannot wait to make your next trip even more special! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Curtis_B, Mar 2026
Had a wonderful time! The crew were very nice and engaging with everyone. Took time to inform about the dolphins we were seeing and make the little ones comfortable.
Response from Host, May 2026
THIS is what Frisky Mermaid is all about! 🐬💙 A crew that takes time to educate, engage and make every single guest — especially the little ones — feel completely at home on the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters is truly something special! 🌊 Wonderful times and warm hearts on every cruise is the standard we hold ourselves to and we are SO thrilled it showed! Thank you for this beautiful review and we cannot wait to welcome your family back aboard for more magical moments! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Hollie_N, Mar 2026
Loved the dolphin cruise! Saw a bunch of dolphins! Would definitely recommend! The crew was so kind and interactive!
Response from Host, May 2026
Kind, interactive crew AND a bunch of dolphins?! 🐬💙 That is exactly the Frisky Mermaid experience we pour our hearts into every single day on the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters! Thank you so much for the wonderful review and the big recommend — we cannot wait to welcome you back aboard for more dolphin magic! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Shelby_J, Mar 2026
Fun family friendly experience! MJ was a great tour guide! Seen a lot of dolphins and had a good time
Response from Host, May 2026
MJ + lots of dolphins + good family times = a perfect day on the Pensacola Bay waters! 🐬🌊 Thank you so much — we love hearing that MJ made your experience so memorable! Cannot wait to welcome your family back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
Carly_G, Feb 2026
MJ was excellent and very knowledgeable. Great experience and lots of dolphins despite the foggy conditions.
Response from Host, May 2026
MJ finding dolphins in FOGGY conditions?! That is pure skill right there! 🐬🌫️ We are SO proud of her and thrilled she delivered such a great experience no matter what the Pensacola Bay waters had in store that day! Thank you so much for the wonderful review — MJ is absolutely beaming! Cannot wait to welcome you back aboard on a clear day! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
john_f, Nov 2025
Great experience! Highly recommended. We saw several pods of dolphins.
MJ rocks! She told us all about dolphins!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Great experience! Highly recommended. We saw several pods of dolphins.
MJ rocks! She told us all about dolphins!
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