1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Did you know that Tampa Bay is home to over 600 Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins? On this 1.5-hour cruise, your captain and guides will teach you have to spot dolphins making you an expert by the end. You can choose from morning or afternoon departures to fit your schedule.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Covid-19 Health operation for our tours. We have lowered the capacity of our vessels from 45 to 15 to allow for social distancing of each group on the boat. Our boats will be sanitized between each departure. ALL guests are required to wear a face covering (nose and mouth) at all times. Boarding will be refused to any guest not wearing a face covering without a refund. We care about your and our staff's health. So Thank You for your cooperation it is appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tampa Water Taxi Company
After boarding your cruise, you'll travel out in the bay to see pods of friendly Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins. Your captain will bring you to areas where these dolphins spend their day feeding, playing and raising there young. Just outside Tampa's downtown is the nursery for Tampa Bay's dolphin population where mothers and calves frolic the day away. Your guide will explain the daily life and habits of the dolphin on this 1.5-hour cruise. When your guides spot the pods of dolphins, the boat will stop within 30 feet (10 meters) or less as the guides have ways to get them to come right to the boats. Keep your cameras ready as you will see dolphins closer than you ever thought. You will be a master of dolphin spotting by the end of your cruise! After seeing the dolphins you'll head back to to downtown Tampa, cruising the channels and river and learning about the great city of Tampa.
Tampa
Our tours are a once in a lifetime experience. The captains spot the dolphins every trip. Keep your cameras at the ready as the dolphins will be closer than you ever thought. Your tour starts out taking you past the homes of the rich and famous on you way to the bay were the dolphins live.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Professional guide
1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
DVD (available to purchase)
Parking in front of building (parking charges apply)
Options
11am Departure
11am departure; 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
2pm Departure
2pm departure; 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
Reviews
621 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience seeing multiple dolphins in the bay.
aliciamP1638LL,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience. Booked the 11am but was kindly given the option to join the 2pm or get a refund because the 11am was cancelled. I joined the 2pm and we saw quite a few dolphins throughout our trip. Dolphins jumping in the wake in front of a large ship was really awesome to watch!!!
Tour guide was very...
Jessica T,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was very knowledgeable! It was fun to hear all the dolphin facts as we looked for dolphins!
The experience was...
Yenny M,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was amazing. They guaranteed dolphin sightings and we definitely got it! Our guide was amazing as well. He made it fun and educational!
It was great! The boat...
Stacey F,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great! The boat ride was relaxing!! We got to see quite a few dolphins, and got a great education about them also! Our driver was great too!
Friendly tour guide and many dolphins
aandt83yahoocom,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was excellent. Starting with our captain/guide. He was very nice and cordial to everyone. We were able to catch sight of many dolphins.
Dolphin tour
michellemV268KV,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I did this tour today and had an incredible experience. Mark, our guide, was really knowledgeable and we learned some really interesting facts about dolphins. He also provided a bit of information about the local history. We encountered several pods of dolphins during the entirety of the cruise and on a few occasions they swam right up to the boat! This tour was worth every penny. I highly recommend doing this excursion and hope you all have Mark as your guide!
Epic dolphin tour!
Claudia H,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great morning activity! The captions was awesome and the kids loved their first boat ride as we got to see dolphins in the wild!
Great Tour on a Great Day!
Robert K,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Did the 11am Tour. Got to see tons of dolphins and learned a bunch of cool facts about Tampa. Definitely a great way to get out on the water and it’s not expensive either.
Great experience seeing wild dolphins
SteveChell,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with a superb guide who enabled us to see a number of wild dolphins. Great value too
Mark was a lively and...
Raquelle H,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Mark was a lively and informative guide. He safely drove the boat and kept us intrigued with facts about dolphins. We wanted to see more of the dolphins, but we saw several glimpses. It was still a beautiful day and experience.
From US$30.77
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