Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise and Eco Tour from Hubbard's Marina in John's Pass
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
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.
What‘s Included
Restrooms Available Onboard
Snacks
Gratuities
Parking Fees
Options
Dolphin Cruise
Reviews
424 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great dolphin experience 👍
Susan C,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome time at Hubbard's and saw several dolphins. Later enjoyed a delicious seafood plate for lunch at the restaurant with a discount and received free corn fritters. It was a very nice day@
Exceptional Experience
Tina C,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain was very informative & funny. Answered every question from the passengers! Boat is clean & spacious, and you can stand up and move around the boat to see things from both sides! Not a bad seat on the boat!!! We saw many dolphins that played around our boat and put on an awesome show. Everywhere we turned, we saw dolphins!!!
Captain Zach and Brandy...
Stephanie B,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Zach and Brandy were great. Saw a bunch of dolphins and was a nice calm ride on the water. Definitely recommend
A sunny and rewarding experience
michael b,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this trip with my sister who lives nearby but has never done the Dolphin Quest! It was great. So many dolphins! What's more Captain Rick was a great skipper and even better we had Kirsten was so knowledgeable about the biology and ecology of dolphins. A great experience
Well worth it! A great way to spend 90 minutes of a vacation day!
898gleno,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to book. Great Captain and first mate - very interesting and easy to see Dolphins and learn more about the history and local information. Amazing stories of hurricane effects. Would recommend.
Great Boat ride
Barbara M,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun dolphin cruise, see dolphins, expensive homes and yachts. Beautiful water and tour guide was knowledgeable .
Medical emergency trip cut in 1/2
Lara S,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The first 1/2 was great. Then there was a medical emergency on the 1pm trip and we rushed back to the dock where paramedics came on board and had to do CPR. We then were all asked to get off the boat. Nothing was said to us to wait or stay over there etc… so we just left. Hoping the gentleman is ok.
Best 90 minute dolphin cruise anywhere in Florida
rudygL4779GC,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best dolphin cruise ever the captain and first mate were very entertaining and ensured that we saw lots of dolphin
Dolphin tour experience
Sudha S,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00the experience was good, We got to see many dolphins. the weather was perfect. The boat tour was excellent.
Dolphin and area tour
Val P,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain (driver) and co-pilot shared great info. We weren’t fortunate to see many dolphins, (and I kept missing their brief surface) but the Knowledge they shared about nature, birds nesting and landscape and homes was great ! Our group of four (us age 56-61 and two college students) highly recommend this tour :)
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