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Island Ferry offers one of the most popular dolphin cruises in St. Pete—a two-hour adventure featuring dolphin watching, snorkeling, and shelling at Shell Key Preserve.
Our guided dolphin cruise takes you through the calm, shallow waters where wild dolphins are frequently seen swimming, playing, and riding alongside the boat. Guests often spot manatees, rays, sea birds, and other Florida marine wildlife during the tour. Manatees are very prevalent in the warmer months, but dolphins are a year-round feature of our tour.
Your dolphin cruise also includes time to snorkel and explore the pristine shores of Shell Key, a protected nature preserve filled with marine life such as hermit crabs, conchs, and horseshoe crabs.
If you’re searching for the best dolphin cruise in St. Pete, Island Ferry’s Shell Key adventure is a top-rated choice for families, couples, and wildlife lovers.
Please note: this is not a "Swimming with Dolphins" experience.
Island Ferry's dolphin cruise is not a drop-off service, but instead the boat stays at Shell Key with you for the entire time. You can take a break from snorkeling and shelling, and sit on our shaded boats with a cold drink. And while you and your family are in the water, the Island Ferry crew stands watch on lifeguard duty. So we keep everyone safe! We provide the snorkel gear and the floating noodles. You bring the food and cocktails! Store your items in our coolers (already packed with ice).
We also offer Kayaking Tours to Shell Key.
PLEASE NOTE: We have 4 vessels. If you are travelling with another group, please be sure to book your reservation under the same name if you expect to travel on the same boat with another group who as also booked this tour. Otherwise we cannot guarantee that you will travel together on the same boat.
Includes
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Snorkeling gear, and floating noodles.
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FREE bottled water.
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FREE parking at the Tierra Verde Marina Resort.
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Cooler with ice on board.
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BYOB welcome.
Details
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CDC COMPLIANT Semi-Private Tour
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$64 per person
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Leaves 7 days a week, departures vary by season. Call ahead for exact departure times.
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Bring your swimsuit and towel.
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Trip duration is 2 hours.
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Large groups of 7 or more (on multiple boats) will be charged an 18% gratuity.
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You can purchase tickets online or by phone!
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Cancellations: No refunds for cancellations less than 48 hours before your scheduled departure. No refunds for "no shows". We give FULL refunds if Island Ferry cancels for inclement weather.