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
2pm Departure
2pm departure; 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
11am Departure
11am departure; 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
Reviews
605 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing dolphin tour with a great guide
Cece J,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mark was an amazing tour guide with impressive knowledge about dolphins. We were lucky enough to see so many dolphins that day, which made the whole experience unforgettable. It was such a fun and memorable trip, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Tour guide was so informative, and we really enjoyed ourselves
maryspug,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful time was running a few minutes late, and our tour guy was waiting for us.
Great tour and lots of dolphins
705cecem,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was an amazing tour guide with impressive knowledge about dolphins. We were lucky enough to see so many dolphins that day, which made the whole experience unforgettable. It was such a fun and memorable trip, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone!
We had a wonderful...
Karen B,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful outing. We saw many dolphins and learned a lot of facts about them. The size of the boat is good amd made the dolphin viewing easy to do.
Just perfect
289debraa,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an absolute marvelous time
Dolphin Tour
X2551SLwillr,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Mark was great! Very knowledgeable and pretty funny. Courteous and prompt service. Will definitely book again.
FUN!!
marysQ7253UF,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We definitely saw dolphins, including one that was surfing off of a tugboats front wake. Very cool. Our Captain was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Cruise experience
Vicki O,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice & knowledgeable Captain. We saw dolphins and was a beautiful morning excursion. A very casual experience.
Great Dolphin Tour
Nicole P,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We showed up with time to spare. Rick let us know that we would leave promptly. There was a restroom in the building that we could use. We were able to store our 2 small suitcases and bag on the boat. It was fun to go explore and try to find dolphins. We were able to see a couple of different groups of dolphins. He gave the dolphins room to feel comfortable and safe. Rick was great to let us watch and gave us many interesting facts about dolphins and other birds. He also gave us a great tour of the bay. Getting in and out of the boat was easy with steps to get on. It was a fun way to spend time in Tampa.
Sight seeing fun
S W,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience! Saw dolphins, tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. My 12 yr old and I loved this
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