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1 hour 30 minutes
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Cruise with us on "The Big Blue Boat," the largest, safest, and most stable dolphin watch boat in the Tampa Bay area. You will be cruising in the beautiful, calm and protected back bay waters while seeing dolphins perhaps manatees, lots of seabirds, bird nesting island, commercial fishing village and million dollar homes.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Join us at Hubbard’s Marina for West Florida’s ORIGINAL and most exciting Dolphin Watch and wildlife encounter. “The Big Blue Boat” is the largest, safest, and most stable dolphin watch boat in the Tampa Bay area. Offering comfortable seating, restrooms, and an onboard snack-bar with cold soft drinks, beer, chips, candy, and snacks. Stroll on board and enjoy a real Florida experience! Make beautiful sights memorable…bring a camera and binoculars, cash for drinks and snacks. Reference books on sea life, wildlife, and history are available inside our gift shop as well. All tours are fully narrated, informative and fun. Our vessels are U.S. Coast Guard certified.
Restrooms Available Onboard
Snacks
Gratuities
Parking Fees
405 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
JOHN G,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
Found dolphins right at the beginning of the trip but then didn't see any others until we return to dock
Janine K,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fun time on the water. Saw dolphins just swimming and also playing in the wake of the boat. Good times
Trek17657946945,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fantastic! Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and FUN! Thank You!!
966steveq,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Dolphin Quest was fantastic!! Captain Steve and his 1st Mate Grace were very informative! AND the Captain found many many dolphins for us to video & photograph! I would highly recommend this adventure!! Big Papa Q & Jeannie Q
jenniferrP3579LF,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Captain Steve and mate Grace were great! They were both very knowledgeable and entertaining! We saw a mom and her calf for quite some time. We also got to see some beautiful homes, a tiki boat and pirate ship along the way. It was a great experience, I highly recommend this tour!!
danii0208,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I went on this dolphin tour solo, and I loved the tour guides, their extensive knowledge, and their charisma and humor! Got to see dolphins, and got facts about the storms and aftermath, and how the community has rebuilt after. 10/10 would recommend!
Sarah S,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great time and Great staff. Well worth the price and wonderful to get out on the water. Saw a number of dolphins, osprey and nest and tons of pelicans! Crew very knowledgeable. 3 thumbs up! 😁
Rebecca M,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had a great time! Saw lots of dolphins, beautiful homes, and the guides were very informative and funny!
rogersW8543XM,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We loved the dolphin watch cruise. We saw plenty of dolphins and learned a lot about the area. It's a fun thing to do if you are vacationing in the St. Petersburg beaches area.
ann m,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
Parking is across the street from the tour company's meeting place. I didn't know the area and wound up parking in the very expensive ParkMobile-serviced open lot just across the street to the side of the much more reasonable parking garage, which I did not see until I'd already paid ParkMobile. Please include in your reservation information the location of the parking garage, so others don't have this happen. If I missed it in your reservation message, my apologies for complaining!
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