Private boat offering dolphin watching, island excursions and nature tours
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St Petersburg, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend some time out on the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the area when you book this private boat tour. Watch dolphins play in their natural habitat as well as the chance to spot manatees, rays, and seabirds. Cruise through picturesque waters, exploring beautiful homes, wildlife preserves, and occasional sandbar parties. Your tour can also be tailored to include snorkeling, swimming, or beachcombing at nearby preserves.
- Swim, snorkel, and soak up the sun on a boat tour
- See dolphins and other wildlife in their natural habitat
- Choose an afternoon cruise to watch a beautiful sunset
- A private boat means a personalized experience
What's Included
- Cooler, ice, water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 9101 Captiva Cir, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, USA
You will be meeting me at Egan Boat Ramp. This location offers free parking and restrooms on site.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
Marsi_W
Capt Bobby was amazing- he was so patient and kind with our kids. My kiddos reeled in a shark, a mackerel and a bunch of trout- all within 30 mins of fishing with him. He tailored the trip to fit all our needs- will book again and highly recommend!
Reviews
4.9
based on 34 reviews
Charity_H, Feb 2026
5 stars wouldn’t be enough to describe how awesome this trip was! Capt Bobby is awesome! We booked as a private excursions just my husband and I on Valentine’s Day and it was incredible! Capt Bobby was kind and talkative, but not so talkative that we didn’t enjoy alone time. He answered our questions and totally accomplished everything we suggested we might like to do and then some! He even got dolphins to jump the wake of the boat right behind us! You can tell he loves what he does and just wants others to experience it too! Everyone needs to book this trip! Seriously. Stop reading reviews and just book with Bobby!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the great review. I’m glad you guys had fun!!!
Stacey_A, Dec 2025
Private boat tour customized to our wishes - Capt. Bobby was great !
We wanted some island beach and shelling time, some birding opportunities and maybe see some dolphins. We did all that and more in our 3 hour tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks so much for coming out!!
Monica_N, Jul 2025
Captain Bobby was an excellent guide. He ensured the trip was kid curated and safe. He was very nice, and very relaxed! Our kids had a blast. The boat was impeccably clean and we would recommend his services to anyone.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks again for coming out!!
Brandon_G, Apr 2025
Captain Bobby was fantastic, kind and very thoughtful. He made sure we maximized the time and we all loved it (including the kids)!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks so much for the review!! I'm glad you guys had fun. Hope to see you again soon.
Roberta_T, Apr 2025
Great family experience. Captain Bobby was an excellent Captain and guide. We shelled and saw so many dolphins. We learned how to fish and saw dozens of fish. Thank for three fun filled hours.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks for the review. And thanks again for coming out!!
Marsi_W, Mar 2025
Capt Bobby was amazing- he was so patient and kind with our kids. My kiddos reeled in a shark, a mackerel and a bunch of trout- all within 30 mins of fishing with him. He tailored the trip to fit all our needs- will book again and highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thanks again for coming out!!
randykeeling, May 2024
We were two couples on vacation in Treasure Island. Our captain, Bobby, was the best. The cleanest boat I've ever seen. He was very accommodating, having plenty of ice for our beverages and plenty of bottled water. He knows the area well and was very informative. We felt very safe. We saw lots of dolphins playing and Bobby knew exactly how to get them to jump behind the wake of the boat. We went to Shell Island and walked around the beautiful island in water that was very warm and shallow. We went to another sand bar near John's pass which was a lot of fun. This trip is a must do if you are ever in the Treasure Island /St. Pete area. We will definitely do this trip again if we ever get back to this area of Florida.
Debbie_R, Apr 2024
Bobby was very informative and a wonderful captain. We were able to see dolphins and a beautiful sunset!
Adrienne_S, Apr 2024
We had a beautiful cruise around Shell Island and to St. John’s Pass. Fun for the whole family, from the grandparents (almost 80) to the kiddos (4 and 6). Captain Bob was awesome, and made it known that it was our adventure to go where we wanted for however long we wanted. Shell Island was beautiful, and we loved cruising around St. John’s Pass looking at the gorgeous homes. Although the dolphins weren’t out that day, it barely mattered because everything else was so much fun!
JaneK, Mar 2024
The excellent friendly service.
Accommodating all our needs and requests.
Providing a wonderful experience.
Alex_B, Mar 2024
Highly recommend! The overall experience was amazing and Captain Bobby was phenomenal! We will definitely be booking again the next time we are in the St. Pete/Treasure Island area.
michelle_c, Mar 2024
The experience was excellent from the beginning, the boat was already and the captain had a life vest for my kid. He was so knowledgeable about everything around the area and we instantly saw dolphins then went to an amazing island to get shells. It was an amazing 3 hour excursion and will definitely go back again and use the same tour guide.
Melissa_B, Jul 2023
Wonderful boat experience!! Bobby was a great host and provided our family with a great day of exploring and sightseeing. Would definitely recommend this boat trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thanks for coming out guys. Hope to see you again!!!
Kimberly_H, Apr 2023
My 78-year-old mother and I enjoyed shelling, dolphin spotting and an astonishing sunset. Thank you guide Zach!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thanks for the review. I'm glad you guys had a good time!!!
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