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Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John's Pass, Madeira Bch, FL

4.9574 reviews

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Join us on the Gulf of Mexico’s best dolphin tour, Dolphin Quest, as we cruise through the picturesque waters of Boca Ciega Bay! Our top-notch 40-foot U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified sightseeing tour boat is the best way to explore the intercoastal waters. Sit back and relax on comfortable waterfront seats as you take in the legend of John’s Pass, view the beautiful homes of Treasure Island and meet our most playful residents—the bottlenose dolphins! Watch them swim, jump and entertain you throughout your experience on the Dolphin Quest!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guaranteed dolphin sightings or your next trip is on us! (only applies to 12pm, 2pm and 4pm cruises)
  • Restroom on board

What's not

  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages are available for purchase on board.
  • Snacks and drinks are not included but are available for purchase.

Itinerary

  1. John's Pass Village is a historic fishing village. You will be sure to see lots of fishing boats and shops along the water front. Take a look at the water, that's where we cruise and see the dolphin play!

    4 h

  2. Madeira Beach or Mad Beach as the locals would say, is a beautiful beach town along the Gulf of Mexico. You will find so much to do here. Everything from shopping to boating to eating.

    8 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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  • 5Dolphin cruises are a must. This one was great!

    Had a great time on an afternoon dolphin cruise recently. Kirsten and Captain Sully put on quite a show. They're knowledgeable about the area, and know right where to find the dolphins. Because they've been working near these dolphins for so many years, they can easily identify and name them. The tour was educational, relaxing, and a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend it and will likely be back.

    LeraAnnevia Tripadvisor

  • 5Amazing!

    Love this! Highly recommend! They were very knowledgeable about dolphins and we got to see them close!

    BeachBumGuy85via Tripadvisor

  • 5Better than expected! 10/10 highly recommend

    This was such a fun experience! The captain and the woman were so funny, friendly and amazing. The views , info we received and all the things we learned about dolphins was worth the whole experience BUT in addition to that we saw several dolphins and babies!! Highly recommend. I didn’t expect it to be so great with the very low and reasonable price. Better than expected by far!

    Pepper_Rvia Viator

  • 5Awesome dolphin experience

    The captain and the co-captain make the trip very interesting with all the information they gave us.

    Mary_Svia Viator

  • 5Awesome

    Very good experience , we enjoyed it and we will definitely do it again, thanks Team was very nice and friendly

    Bouchra_Cvia Viator

  • 5Dolphin Quest - a must do at John’s Pass

    Today’s Dolphin Quest experience was the best we have had yet. We have been on it at least 10 times over the years and today was the most enjoyable largely due to Kirsten and Captain Jim. They were fun and very knowledgeable. We saw quite a few dolphins and the music playing was just loud enough to be enjoyable without being annoying or distracting. Very affordable drinks and snacks available. Highly recommend!!

    Kenneth_Cvia Viator

Know before you go

Meeting point
You may find us in John's Pass Village, halfway down the boardwalk, just below the docks. Look for our DOLPHIN QUEST sign. Make sure to check in AT LEAST 1 HOUR prior to receive your boarding pass. There is public metered parking throughout John's Pass. Allow EXTRA time for parking.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 35 travellers
Operated by
Dolphin Quest
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in St Petersburg

  • Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 212 experiences we list in St Petersburg.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 212.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About St Petersburg

St Petersburg is a Florida city on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf, known for its Dalí museum, waterfront parks, murals and beaches.

St Petersburg lies at the tip of the Pinellas peninsula in Florida, with Tampa Bay on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. It earned the nickname the Sunshine City, and its downtown waterfront has parks, a long pier and a harbour full of yachts. The Salvador Dalí Museum holds one of the largest collections of the painter's work outside Europe, and the Museum of Fine Arts and the Chihuly Collection add to the arts district.

Top-ranked sights in St Petersburg: St. Pete Beach, Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum, North Straub Park.

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