Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Overview
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2 hours
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Hop on a cruise to Shell Key Island and see dolphins and other wildlife while snorkeling. At this pristine wildlife preserve, you'll get to snorkel and observe the wildlife, go for a relaxing swim, or just walk along the beach and collect shells. Depending on the time of year, you'll see dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds.
All of our rides are semi-private, with a maximum of 6 passengers per boat, so you get to avoid the crowds when you ride with us.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must check in 30 minutes prior to your departure time. All trips leave promptly at their departure time
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Island Ferry's Dolphin-Snorkeling Cruise takes you snorkeling by boat to Shell Key, and to see dolphins at the same time! See dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. Go snorkeling and shelling on Shell Key Preserve, where you'll find hermit crabs, conchs, rays, horseshoe crabs, and more. Island Ferry is not a drop-off service, but rather the boat stays at Shell Key with you for the entire time. You can take a break from snorkeling and shelling, and sit on our shaded boats with a cold drink. And while you and your family are in the water, the Island Ferry crew stands watch on lifeguard duty. So we keep everyone safe! We provide the snorkel gear and the floating noodles.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Parking at the marina
Use of Snorkelling equipment
BYOB welcome
Cooler with ice on board
FREE parking at the Tierra Verde Marina Resort
Food, unless specified
Gratuities
Options
4:15pm Dolphin/Shell Key
See dolphins and visit Shell Key at the same time! See dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. Then go shelling on Shell Key Preserve.
9am Dolphin/Shell Key
See dolphins and visit Shell Key at the same time! See dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. Then go shelling on Shell Key Preserve.
Mid Day Dolphin/Shell Key
Dolphin/Shell Key: See dolphins and visit Shell Key at the same time! See dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. Then go shelling on Shell Key Preserve.
Reviews
1,563 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So many dolphins!
Eliza E,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was absolutely amazing. Dave was great showing us around, he was super funny and we saw so many dolphins! Snorkeling was great. Definitely book this trip!
Dave was so friendly and...
Kristen R,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave was so friendly and informative. The trip was so much fun and beautiful views. Highly recommend!
Beautiful
Paige G,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this trip alone last year and really enjoyed it! Everyone was very kind and it was a beautiful day.
Great time!
LenaBu21,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Troy had excellent customer skills and was very personable.
Great time snorkeling and seeing dolphins!
michelemJ2468IV,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time on the snorkeling, dolphin cruise to Shell Key! Troy was a great tour guide and the weather was gorgeous! Highly recommend!
Great trip for a shorter excursion.
Kathleen L,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely trip and Capt. Dave did his best to find dolphins and rays as well as explaining the area to us.
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LenaBu21,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Troy went above and beyond to make our tour interesting and adventurous.
2 hour dolphin and shell tour
GoPlaces728660,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with our captain Troy! We saw several dolphins very close to our boat, and it was a beautiful morning to stroll on Shell Key. Would definitely do this trip again!
Captain Noel was amazing....
Jen G,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Noel was amazing. He took the time to help kids find sand dollars, hermet crabs on sand bar and then took them to shell island. He was full of information on the trip there and back. We have done other shelling trips in the past this was by far the best.
Adventure
deserayt2026,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was wonderful! Went with my mom, sister and son and it was a blast, saw a lot of dolphins, wild life but only one manatee but greatful to see that one. Our tour guide Noel was awesome and very professional and friendly! Would definitely recommend to others!
From US$75.00
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