Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key
Description
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1,615)
This was such an amazing experience! Our tour guide was very insightful about the surrounding area and marine life. We got to see some dolphins and go shelling. Overall, a great experience and would recommend anyone who comes to the St. Pete area to give it a try!
Troy was our guide and he was great. The experience was fun and beautiful. He knew a lot about the local lands, sea animals and had a good sense of humor. Would highly advise.
My friend and I had a great time on this cruise! We got to see several dolphins, including a baby!! It was also a very smooth and easy ride. We also got to snorkel and shell a bit on the island. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful tour with Troy!! Saw tons of dolphins and even a shark!! Snorkeling included a dolphin swimming right next to us too. The tour was small group which was nice and the perfect amount of time to both chill and get in the water.
The experience was great, Dave our boat driver was funny and made the trip better. We got too see dolphins up close, manatees, crabs, found sand dollars, and got awesome shells to take back home. I would definitely recommend!
We had an amazing experience with our boat captain! From start to finish, he was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and made our trip so enjoyable. He knew exactly where to take us, and we were lucky enough to see both manatees and dolphins in their natural habitat, which was such a memorable experience for our family. He took the time to share interesting information about the local wildlife,area and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the tour. His enthusiasm and passion for what he does really showed and made the trip even more special. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun, relaxing, and unforgettable day on the water. Thank you for helping create such wonderful family memories!
Overall it was a relaxing trip on the boat. We did see dolphins on the trip and our guide was kind and knowledgeable. However, the boat arrived late without communication to us. There were no shells to be found on the island. We did see a few crabs. I would recommend only if you are looking for a relaxing boat ride and seeing a few dolphins. I would not recommend if you are looking to “snorkel” or find shells.
What an absolute gem found through TripAdvisor! Troy was our guide and we had an absolute fabulous boat cruise. We saw dolphins galore and even some manatees. If I could give 15 stars I absolutely would. Highly recommend for families - he even took pictures of us with our camera. He knew where the marine life was, even had some dolphins play in the wake of our boat. So so amazing!
I absolutely loved it and my tour guide Troy was an amazing guide we saw manatees and dolphins swam next to us and it was very Beautiful
The captain is friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. He shared information about the area as he encouraged us to be on the lookout for wildlife. We saw a few dolphins along the way and enjoyed snorkeling for shells. For my family, this was “the big thing” we did on our trip, and we were happy with it. If we had a bit more time out on the boat and in the water, I would have given a 5 star review.
