Dolphin Tour in St. Pete Beach
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St Petersburg, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get on the water in Gulfport and let the captain of the Dolphin Quest get you up-close-and-personal with St. Petersburg’s local wildlife. This 40’ pontoon boat can fit two dozen guests who are keen to see rays, birds, manatees, and dolphins in the wild. You’ll pass by Pass-a-Grille Beach as the tour guide tells you about these marine habitats. A shady seat and restroom on board will keep you cool and comfortable.
- Grab some shade while under the sun on this shaded pontoon vessel
- Spot creatures like dolphins and manatee right from the boat
- Enjoy the privacy and convenience of a restroom on board
- Refresh with drinks available for purchase at the onboard bar
What's Included
- Restroom on board
- Bottled water
- Bar (drinks for purchase)
- Landing and facility fees$3.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 4630 29th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33711, USA
Look for the Salty Pelican Boat Tour signs. We will meet you at Pier 6, left side of Marina Boat Ramp, midway down. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Gulfport
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Pete Beach (Pass By)
Don Cesar (Pass By)
Isla del Sol (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 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
Rafael_T
A staff member contacted us initially to ensure we had everything needed for this event in terms of following up with a call.
Really enjoy the cruise, captain very knowledgeable narrating areas inland as we passed through them.
A very friendly atmosphere.
Overall on a scale of 1-10 hands down 20! I would definitely recommend this cruise.
Reviews
4.9
based on 186 reviews
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Stephen_M, Jul 2026
Nice ride, great friendly captains. Comfortable boat with shade or sun seating. Bonus we saw dolphins
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the ride and appreciated our friendly captains. It's great to hear the boat's comfortable seating gave you the option to relax in the sun or cool off in the shade—and spotting dolphins is always the perfect bonus! We hope to welcome you back aboard for another adventure soon. 🐬☀️
Damian_F, Jun 2026
Great people made the trip fun very knowledgeable of the area I actually learned A lot. Plus they were very accommodating to me and my family
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time on the water with us. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 🐬🌅
Mavis_G, Jun 2026
The trip was easy to book and affordable. My entire family had a great experience We saw many dolphins (up to 7 at a time) and was thrilled to hear the captains knowledge of the area
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad your family had a great experience with us. Seeing so many dolphins is always exciting, and we're happy you enjoyed learning about the area from our captains. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you all again soon! 🐬🌊💙
Mavis_G, Jun 2026
The adventure was great. The captains were friendly and knowledgeable. We saw lots of dolphins that swam around us for a long while. Everyone on the boat was thrilled. The entire experience was 10 out of 10
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled you had a 10 out of 10 experience. Watching dolphins swim alongside the boat is always a special moment, and we're so glad everyone got to enjoy it. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back aboard for another adventure soon! 🐬🌅💙
Kazmin_M, Jun 2026
Tour guides were super knowledgeable of the area. Beautiful views we did see several dolphins on the way back to the dock
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and had the chance to see several dolphins before heading back to the dock. We appreciate your support and hope to have you aboard again soon! 🐬🌅💙
Joy_E, Jun 2026
Very chill vibe from the captains. I got great advice for various things. I felt comfortable aboard. There was restroom facilities and a dozen passengers fit comfortably. I even had my feet up. 😁
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and felt comfortable aboard. It's great to hear our crew could share some helpful local recommendations, too! We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to see you again soon. 😁🌊🐬
Madison_J, Jun 2026
Great experience! Staff is very nice and knowledgeable! Definitely recommend and will be coming back in the future!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed our friendly, knowledgeable crew. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the future! 🐬🌅😊
Mikayla_M, Jun 2026
Great experience you get to see a lot of st Pete. Jacob and Aaron are great ! Would do again. Good value for the price
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed seeing St. Pete from the water and that Jacob and Aaron helped make your trip memorable. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled you found it to be a great value. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard soon! 🐬🌅😊
Cassidy_G, May 2026
This was a fun boat tour! We got to see dolphins up close. The guides were very knowledgeable about the area.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had a fun time and got to see dolphins up close. We appreciate your kind words about our guides and hope to welcome you back aboard for another adventure soon! 🐬🌊😊
JOHN_G, May 2026
We saw many dolphins so the tour was exactly as it was advertised. Also saw many types of birds. The Captain was very friendly & informative. The ride was smooth & pleasurable. I feel it was worth the cost.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad the tour lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed seeing so many dolphins and birds. We appreciate your kind words about our captain, and we're happy you found the experience relaxing and worth the trip. We hope to see you aboard again soon! 🐬🦅🌊
Patrice_P, May 2026
The experience was amazing. We were able to see the dolphins, drink a little wine and enjoyed the view.. the tour guides and captain were friendly and very knowledgeable
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the dolphins, beautiful views, and a little wine along the way. We appreciate your kind words about our crew and hope to welcome you back aboard for another relaxing cruise soon! 🐬🍷🌅😊
Heather_B, May 2026
Great tour! Got to see dolphins right off the bat! The boat was so peaceful and relaxing.
We are really glad we booked this for Mother's day.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you chose to celebrate Mother's Day with us and that the dolphins made an appearance right away. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back aboard for another relaxing cruise soon! 🐬🌸🌅
Amy_D, May 2026
Friendly crew, gave great descriptions of the surrounding coastline, safety first, described where the life jackets were.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our crew's knowledge of the area. Providing a fun experience while keeping safety a top priority is important to us. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🌊🐬😊
Anita_R, May 2026
Beautiful Waterview of the bay. Captain was knowledgeable sharing about the surrounding sites. And we did see dolphins!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views of the bay, learned about the local area, and got to see dolphins along the way. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🐬🌅😊
Nancy_B, May 2026
This is a well run family business. Father and son are professional, courteous, friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and great at finding dolphins. We definitely recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! As a family-owned business, your kind words truly mean the world to us. We're so glad you enjoyed your time on the water and appreciated our crew's hospitality and local knowledge. Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🐬💙🌅
Dargena_D, May 2026
Prepare for the weather. Wear comfy clothes. Staff was amazing. They provide cold water no need to bring any.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and appreciate you sharing those helpful tips for future guests. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another adventure soon! ☀️🌊🐬💙
Sue_L, Apr 2026
Lovely boat tour managed to see dolphins the guys working on the boat were very approachable and informative
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and got to see dolphins along the way. We appreciate your kind words about our crew and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🐬🌅😊
Alyssa_C, Apr 2026
It was an incredible experience. We saw a bunch of dolphins, enjoyed a lovely tour with the captains, and would absolutely recommend it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you had an incredible experience and enjoyed seeing so many dolphins. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard for another memorable cruise soon! 🐬🌅😊
aniket_P, Apr 2026
Very fun saw manatee and dolphins! The driver took his time to actually find them and it was not where he drove and came back but he actually took time 2 see and find them for us.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled you got to see both manatees and dolphins during your trip. Our crew always does their best to find wildlife for our guests, so we're glad you noticed the extra effort. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another adventure soon! 🐬🩵🌊
Kirstie_Y, Apr 2026
Captain Bob and Aaron gave a very fun, safe, and informative tour of the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area. They pointed out historical buildings and even stopped for photo ops! We saw many different native birds and dolphins in the area. When they spotted dolphins, they drove the boat near them and let us spend time there to enjoy the views, until the dolphins moved on. Highly recommend if you are visiting the St. Pete area!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with Captain Bob and Aaron and appreciated the local history, wildlife, and photo opportunities along the way. Thank you for your recommendation—we truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back aboard the next time you're in St. Pete! 🐬🌅💙
Matthew_A, Apr 2026
This was such a cool experience. First of all the boat is located in this tucked away marina that is exactly what you think of when you think of Florida living. As far as the dolphins, we saw to solo dolphins in the first half of the trip, but the ride itself was beautiful. On the back half we had to of seen 15 dolphins swimming in pods and we were able to get very close to them. It was awesome to see so many having a good time in their natural habitat.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beauty of our little marina and had such an incredible experience watching the dolphins in their natural habitat. Seeing those larger pods is always a special treat! We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable cruise. 🐬🌅💙
Adam_R, Apr 2026
You go out on to the water and search out dolphins, get a bit of a tour on the water..good vibes, free water and wine and beer is for sale if I remember correctly.
We saw probably a total of 10ish dolphins...some jumping and some of them close to the boat...was absolutely awesome!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your great review! We're thrilled you had such an awesome time and got to see so many dolphins, including some up close and jumping! We appreciate your kind words and are so glad you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🐬🌊😊
CHERYL_C, Apr 2026
I was looking for something special to do with my granddaughter on my last day here and we booked the tour and had an awesome time seeing the dolphins and then going over to the island with the birds the captains were awesome. We really enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend going with them.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're honored you chose to spend your last day with your granddaughter aboard our tour. We're so glad you enjoyed the dolphins, Bird Island, and our crew. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you both back the next time you're in the area! 🐬🩵🌅
Rafael_T, Apr 2026
A staff member contacted us initially to ensure we had everything needed for this event in terms of following up with a call.
Really enjoy the cruise, captain very knowledgeable narrating areas inland as we passed through them.
A very friendly atmosphere.
Overall on a scale of 1-10 hands down 20! I would definitely recommend this cruise.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the entire experience, from our communication before the tour to your time on the water with our crew. A 20 out of 10 truly means the world to us! Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon. 🐬🌅💙
Janet_H, Mar 2026
Beautiful day for a dolphin tour with my friend. We saw 5 dolphins, a bird sanctuary and the cathedral bridge.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you and your friend enjoyed a beautiful day on the water and got to see dolphins, the bird sanctuary, and the iconic Skyway Bridge. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🐬🌅💙
Stephen_F, Feb 2026
Easy to book very affordable and fun time for everyone I would do it again.
Great experience alota humor hey.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you found the booking process easy and had a fun time on the water. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure—and a few more laughs! 🐬😄🌅
Donna_B, Oct 2025
You are not guaranteed to see dolfins but we did. So many babies and mamas. The weather was beautiful
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad the dolphins decided to make an appearance—and seeing moms with their babies is always such a special experience. We're happy you had beautiful weather and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🐬☀️💙
Amanda_G, Sep 2025
Absolutely amazing! The captain’s were so friendly and very informative! We were celebrating my girls’ birthday and they made it special for them
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're honored you chose to celebrate your girls' birthday with us, and we're so glad our crew could help make it extra special. We appreciate your kind words and hope to celebrate with your family again in the future! 🎉🐬🌅💙
Gerald_G, Jul 2025
The tour guides were amazing and they tried their hardest to get us out on the water but the weather told us not to. We did get to see 2 dolphins that was amazing. The women was very dedicated to us seeing the wild life and she helps with saving the wildlife. The only bummer was that because of the weather we went out for 15 minutes. But she offered another ride
Karla_M, Jul 2025
Great experience, we saw lots of dolphin, we had fun, very good tour, great temperature, good music, nice
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