Dolphin Watching and Shelling: St. Pete Coastal Cruise

Embark on a thrilling dolphin-watching and shelling adventure with Coastal Cruises in St. Pete. Explore pristine islands, swim, and discover the local way of life!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club - Our journey will begin and/or end passing by multi-million dollar waterfront homes. Our guests love taking in these massive estates owned by St. Pete’s local millionaires!
  • Gulfport - En Route to Sand Dollar or Shell Island, we will pass by St. Petersburg’s historic Gulfport community where many sailboats can be…
What's Included
  • Bar On Board
  • Restroom On Board
What's Not Included
  • Outside Alcohol Not Permitted
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Venture off the beaten path and set sail with Coastal Cruises for a delightful day of Dolphin Spotting and Seashell Collecting in St. Pete! Our trio-hour voyage initiates with a leisurely 45-minute tour, devoted solely to dolphin-spotting along St. Pete’s intercoastal waterways, boasting the backdrop of opulent waterfront residences as we journey…

Location
MarineMax St. Petersburg
Gulfport Boulevard South
Located at Slip 3 in Marine Max directly opposite the black gate. Approximately 5-10min from Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kristyk782
Feb 19, 2025
Great Time - Captain Paul and Tony were very fun! They were knowledgeable and made the cruise relaxing. We saw dolphins and enjoyed hunting for shells. They did a great job to include the kids on the boat.
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Don
Feb 15, 2025
Great family outing - Captain Tim and Barry gave the grandchildren a great day. Very informative, lots of dolphins (on payroll per Captain Tim). Most enjoyable, will do again, have several more grandchildren coming to visit.
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S7705fqmikeb
Jan 4, 2025
Great time and knowledgeable Captains! - Captain Cuda and Captain Tony were great! Showed the kids the dolphins and explained about the recent storm damage. It was a cool morning, they offered blankets to keep warm. We were headed to the wrong address and running a little late. Made a call in and they held the boat for us for a few minutes. Great time and good people.
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Jessica
Dec 26, 2024
Great experience! Thank you! - We really enjoyed our daytime cruise. The cruise was the right length with kids. The captains were friendly and well informed. We were able to see dolphins and find seashells on Shell Key Island. Overall, very happy with our experience. Please note: we received notification on the day of the tour that our cruise would leave from a different marina so just be sure to check your texts. Thanks again for a great experience!
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Lablifer
Nov 14, 2024
Dolphins and Shell Island boating - We saw lots of dolphins in Boca Ciega Bay on the way to Shell Island. Comfortable boat with lots of shade, a nice bathroom and a bar. Eighty or ninety minutes on Shell Island for shelling, walking and swimming. Friendly captain and crew.
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Stephaniecr3794rx
Nov 8, 2024
Fun time! - It was a great cruise with a knowledgeable crew and a wonderful experience. Island was beautiful, and we saw a bunch of dolphins. If you like collecting shells, Shell Island was awesome!
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Jason
Sep 3, 2024
Beat boat trip in Florida! - Booked this boat trip while we were in Tampa for a few days during our two week holiday in Florida. One of the highlights of the holiday - boat was really comfortable and spacious, didn’t feel crammed in. The skipper and 1st mate were really friendly and engaging. Would highly recommend.
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Trek443579
Aug 29, 2024
Brilliant trip! - Highly recommend the Coastal Cruises dolphin watching and shelling adventure. Crew Barry and Justice were great, very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was lovely and comfortable and the complimentary waters were a nice touch. We saw dolphins from the outset and spent a relaxing hour on the beautiful beach looking for shells. We will definitely return when we are in the area again. Thank you
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K1127hujens
Aug 28, 2024
Perfect boat ride! - Captains Justice and Barry were fantastic! I was with an elderly woman with a walker and they were extremely helpful and patient getting her on and off the boat. They also did a fantastic job with the tour!
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Abbycd5234o
Aug 14, 2024
Fantastic experience. - Had a great time, the Captains were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. We saw lots of dolphins and the island was beautiful. 100% recommended and well worth the money.
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