Private Tour
3 Hour Dolphin Private Guided Tour By A Marine Biologist
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Flippin' Awesome Adventures is the only dolphin tour run by a marine biologist. We specialize in hands-on learning and making unforgettable memories.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You will be greeted by your captain on the boat. After loading, a safety briefing, and waiver signing, we will embark on a 3-hour tour (go ahead and sing the theme song for Gilligan's Island). On all your tours, you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of nature's most beautiful creatures. Captain Chris knows all the best spots where you can spot dolphins swimming near the boat, giving you the unique opportunity to observe them in the wild from a safe distance. You may even see other wildlife, such as rays, sharks, manatees, and sea turtles, during your journey. Enjoy interesting facts from an experienced guide. Captain Chris is passionate about educating people about dolphins and other forms of sea life. During your tour, he will be sure to share interesting facts about these amazing creatures and provide funny dad jokes. He will also answer any questions you may have about their behavior or habits in their natural habitat. His knowledge is sure to make your experience even more enjoyable. Relax onboard or take a swim. The Flippin' Awesome Adventures boat can hold up to six passengers plus the captain, so there's plenty of room for everyone onboard. The boat has comfortable seating, so you can relax while taking in all the natural beauty around you. If you're feeling adventurous, there is also a swim platform where you can jump in for a swim or snorkel session. • Guests embark on a short cruise across the bay to Shell Island and jetties. Along the way, they have a chance to spot dolphins and other wildlife. • Stop at Shell and explore the famous white-sand beaches. • Snorkel and explore the underwater marine life guided by Captain Chris
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Snacks
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3 Hour Dolphin Private Guided Tour By A Marine Biologist
Reviews
193 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip with Capt. Sierra.
morganbN1286RT,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great trip with Capt. Sierra. She shared amazing knowledge of the local area history and the marine wildlife we encountered. Her knowledge of the area helped us avoid crowds and seeing a large number of dolphin. It was a great time and we would highly recommend this trip.
Great boat ride for families
728alissad,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While visiting 30A on my kids spring break, boys ages 8 and 11 we decided to do a flippin awesome adventure. We are so happy we did. Captain Sierra was our guide and she was great with all of us!!
Core memories made!
ashleydQ1800NN,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the BEST experience with Flippin Awesome Adventures during our trip to Florida last week! 🌊☀️ From the moment we arrived, Captain Sierra was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. She has such an amazing personality and is so knowledgeable—it didn’t take long before we were all laughing and completely comfortable. It was just me and my two boys (9 and 13), and she made the entire experience so special for us. We learned so much about marine life, saw several dolphins (including babies 🐬), and had a blast snorkeling. The boys found sea urchins and tons of shells, which made their day! Even though the water was a little chilly, it didn’t take away from the experience at all—we had an absolute blast. Truly core memories that we will never forget. ❤️ Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, personal, and unforgettable adventure!
Fantastic educational tour
jaredsQ9361BD,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Capt Sierra was amazing! We had 3 kids and 3 adults. She snorkeled off Shell Island and brought us a bunch of sea creatures to hold while she gave facts and details about each one. It was like a science class on the water…but way more fun than school. We also went to the beach on the Gulf side to hunt for sharks teeth and shells.
Great Personal Tour
chrislV1245TE,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guided tour was great! Captain Chris showed us some marine life and we saw a pod up dolphins feeding and or kids got to find their own marine lime to explore and study themselves. It was a great experience!
What an Awesome Day!
108rachelh,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome day with Captain Chris! The weather started out cloudy, but he found dolphins right away. We got to snorkel around and find all kinds of native species in the water, and Captain Chris explained them in detail, then we released them. He is great with kids, kept their attention, knew how to communicate with them, and what started out as a day with quiet, reserved kids, turned into an amazing adventure where they opened up and got stoked! Highly recommended for families looking for something unique to do for half a day. Thank you, Chris!
Great Tour and Guide
996twilad,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide did an amazing job ! The entire time we had lots of fun. Cierra you did great! If you’re looking for a trip to shell island use Cierra at Flippin Awesome.
My kids favorite part of our beach trip was going on a boat and finding dolphins!
amandalE1884VZ,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Sierra gave us the experience of a lifetime! We were able to get up close to observe a pod of dolphins, saw a newborn dolphin, had shell island all to ourselves for a bit for some shell hunting, hold a sea urchin, and learned lots of fun new marine biology facts. Brought my 5 and 6 year old and they had a blast! Couldn’t have asked for a better morning on the water!
Bill’s Most Excellent Adventure Sans Ted
J9415EEbills,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! We saw the most dolphins on this trip! They were showing off like crazy. Sierra was so knowledgeable and fun as our captain. Who knew sea urchins are buttheads… Sierra knows.
Best boat trip in a long time
Culture62348,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic three hour tour with Chris. He was both super relaxed and very attentive. One of the best trips we’ve ever had. Highly recommend him.
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