Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Established in 1999, Encounters With Dolphins has been safely providing guests the opportunity to view dolphins, learn about Clearwater and enjoy the sand and sun on Compass Island and maybe even take a dip on the island! We are a small business founded on the principal of wanting our guests to have the same experiences we would want to have on our own vacation. We’re also proud of the fact that almost all of our staff are either marine biologist, conservationist or experts in marine wildlife. All of us work tirelessly to ensure that all of our customers have an enjoyable and relaxing time with us!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Come join us on a fun filled, narrated sightseeing tour of Clearwater’s harbor. Enjoy a relaxing ride while you learn about our abundant wildlife, and view the area’s dolphins in their natural environment. Every trip stops at Compass Island where you can collect shells, swim and the kids can even hunt for treasure! Excursions depart from the Clearwater Beach Marina multiple times every day. Spend an hour and a half to an hour and forty five minutes with our highly trained crew in the Clearwater Harbor on board our brand new 40 foot Coast Guard inspected excursion boat. For twenty to thirty minutes during your trip, the boat will stop at Compass Island where you will have the opportunity to shell hunt through thousands of shells, swim and enjoy the island.
What‘s Included
Dolphin Sighting
Snacks
Options
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Reviews
2,230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun trip
Chris A,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great family fun and staff. Thanks
Great experience
P4559PLandrewc,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time and definitely an experience
The kids loved it! They saw lots of dolphins and some mothers with babies.
Janet G,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice! The kids loved the boat ride and seeing the dolphins. The right length of time for kids. The guide and captain did a great job and were very nice.
Dolphin tour
salimcc,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00VERY ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE-we were 10 people in our group-6 adults and 4 children. The staff was very kind and attentive.
Great time on the water
Navigate59979,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour! We saw so many dolphins (even a week old baby!) The tour guides were funny and charismatic and very knowledgeable. The tour was great for kids and even provided them a souvenir at booking! We highly recommend!
Great Experience
Angela T,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We seen so many Dolphins. Our Captain and tour guide were very knowledgeable. Very nice time. Shelling on the little island was fun too!
Lots of dolphins
danielabO1663BM,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour took us on a well shaded pontoon boat to a nearby area close to the marina where we saw no less than 20 dolphins. We spent time watching them eat and play. The guide was very information and funny. Then we went on a small island to get shells. Very friendly and I appreciated the shade on the boat.
Water fun
Marie S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fun thing to do with the kiddos to get them out and about for a little bit or to take a quick little break from the beach.
Great experience...
Shonta T,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great experience w/friendly & knowledgable tour guides. Especially appreciated the dolphin factoids etc. Got to see about 3+ sightings & baby dolphin. Gorgeous weather & great sunset - good time.
Perfect
matthewhP281UM,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The captain and the assistant were wonderful! We learned about dolphins and what they do to hunt for food. We were able to find a pot of dolphins and watch them work for a little bit and then we are amazing sunset.
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