3
Good day out for family.
Ian and Cael were fantastic. Mother nature worked in our favor for dolphin sightings. Our shelling spot was beautiful and plentiful.
Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters
At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 15min
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Location
- St Petersburg, United States
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 87 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 42
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Adventure Cruises Inc.
- Meeting point
- Our meeting point is a local restaurant and small marina. Seadog Brewing Co. at 9610 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island. Free Parking is available.
Description
Our Shell Island and dolphin tour is fun for families of all ages, the tour includes a stop at Shell Key preserve, a popular nature preserve known for numerous different types of shells. Snorkeling equipment is available for use at Shell Island. Please note that snorkeling at the Island is not always possible due to weather conditions. During the tour we will be looking out for wild dolphins, numerous dolphins inhabit the waters around the area. Our vessel is a US Coast Guard inspected vessel carrying up to 42 passengers. The vessel is easy to board both at our dock and the beach. The boat also offers plenty of shade for those trying to stay out of the sun and it is also equipped with a restroom. Please arrive at our location no LATER THAN 1.15pm
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 1:30 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $55
- Senior (ages 65–90)
- $55
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- $55
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $45
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
In demand: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
St. Pete Beach
Join us aboard Adventure 1 A Coast Guard inspected vessel for a cruise around St.Pete beach, enjoy collecting shells at Shell Key for Approx 45Mins. During the tour we are always looking for our local dolphins. The boat is equiped with a bathroom and two thirds of the vessel are under shade. A great family adventure, fun for all ages
What's included
Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
87 reviews
How it compares in St Petersburg
- No. 46 by number of reviews among 210 tours in St Petersburg
- Starting price $55 is close to the typical $59 for tours of similar length in St Petersburg
Excurgo comparison of 210 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters take?
Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters lasts about 2h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this St Petersburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:30 PM.
How much does Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $45, adults from $55. Infants go free.
Does Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters sell out?
It can: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our meeting point is a local restaurant and small marina. Seadog Brewing Co. at 9610 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island. Free Parking is available. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 42 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 87 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Adventure Cruises Inc..
Reviews(87)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Great boat trip, good value for money 😊
Great few hours boat trip. We saw Dolphins, collected shells and attempted snorkelling however the tide was quite rough so not a lot to see Hosts Ian and Taylor were really great sharing information about the different areas along the journey and top tips about the area too
J
So much fun
It was wonderful. Our captions and first mate were so funny, up front and honest. We had the best time and seen so many dolphins and collected so many shells. It truly was an amazing experience. I dont remember the capitals name but Ian was great. Thank you all for this amazing experience wouls definitely do again.
J
Great experience
This was such a fun addition to our vacation! The guides are great and meet up is easy to find. It is right at the brewery. You can also bring your own refreshments. While not guaranteed of course, we did see so many dolphins! Shell Key is awesome and got soo many cool shells.
M
Lots of fun!
We had a great time! We saw a lot of dolphins on our way out to shell key. And when we got there, there were so many shells! We weren't able to snorkel because of the recent tropical storm, but that didn't matter! We had a wonderful excursion and the staff was very friendly. We traveled with our two kids and this was just enough time for everybody to not get bored.
S
We seen many dolphin...
We seen many dolphin going to look for shell on the island.. and some more on the way back in the bay area.. also go to see an manatee.. it was a good trip..
J
Great time
Fun little trip to see dolphins and collect shells. My teenager even enjoyed it. She put her phone away and just took in nature.
5
Dolphins and shells!
This was a wonderful experience with dolphin sightings and great shells! The only thing I’d say is remember your drinks and sunscreen. I forgot drinks and we were HOT!! It’s Florida we should have known! Would do this again!
C
Good trip for us
We had a good time. We were able to see alot of dolphins ( even a baby just a couple of days old). We connected many larger shells and large sea dollars. Unfortunately the water was stirred up pretty good and Telly really warm but that’s no control of the facility.
C
An absolute treasure
Absolutely a treasure to remember. The shell island was a surprise. For my husband who is 70 and never experienced this was memorable
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| Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters | 2h 15min | 4.6 (87) | $55 | |
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