Best value at the beach. We are a family owned boat tour operator in Madeira Beach. We specialize in private boat tours to secluded sandbars and barrier island beaches. Along the way we'll see dolphins, local wildlife and beautiful waterfront homes. Once anchored at your beach of choice you can indulge in shelling, a leisurely beach walk and swimming in the clear blue waters. Your're welcome to bring your own snorkel equipment. Our goal is to make you safe, comfortable and to have fun engaging in the activities you choose. It's going to be a special day you won't forget.
In demand: 9 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
View John's Pass via Madeira Beach channel while searching for dolphins and local wildlife
An undeveloped barrier island off Tampa Bay's Gulf Coast. A perfect spot for swimming, shelling, bird watching and enjoying paradise.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Madeira Beach - Shell Key - Dolphins - Half Day Private Boat Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $449 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
It can: 9 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by That's What Sea Said Charters.
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Capt Mike was wonderful and the boat was safe and clean! Fantastic day out on the water, beaches and sandbars!!
Thanks so much for the nice review Kirt. Glad you all enjoyed your day on the water. Thanks for booking with me.
Captain Mike was amazing. Perfect communication while booking after booking and during the boat trip. Mikes boat was easy to find, clean and everything was perfect. Mike brought us to two beautiful spots and let us determine what we wanted to do. I would go with captain Mike every day if could. Mike was excellent. Thank you for an amazing time.
I’m happy you enjoyed your day on the water Kim. Thanks for the great review. Hope to see you again on a future trip.
Hands down the best experience we had while visiting Madeira. Captain Mike checked all things off of our bucket list during our boat tour. He was fun, knowledgeable and accommodating. If you’re look for something fun to do with your family and friends I highly recommend taking a private boat tour with Captain Mike. Fun for all ages.
Thanks for the great review Alyssa and appreciate you booking with me. Glad you all enjoyed your day on the water.
Worth the extra cost to do individually rather than on larger boat. Beautiful 4 hour trip with experienced captain. Be right on the water as you travel through the intercoastal and a bit of the gulf to a couple small "keys" / sandbars to walk and swim. Captain Mike communicated well via text; provided cooler for lunch and ice cold waters, access to personal music and most importantly heard us. When I was excited to see several dolphins he took the time on the way back to slow down and even waited for a pod to come nearby so they would follow the boat and jump in the wake. They looked happy and free - Best part of the day (he even grabbed a short video and sent it to us via text).
Thanks so much for the favorable review Teresa. It was a pleasure to meet you and your son. Glad you enjoyed the day on the water. Capt Mike
My family and I had the best day out on the water with Cpt Mike! My husband and I booked as a group of 5 with 14 and 10y old boys and my mother as well. Everything was a breeze and tailored to our preferences including departure time. We enjoyed shelling, swimming and taking in the scenery along the bay. But, the highlight was definitely when Mike got a pod of dolphins to play in the boat’s wake! We will be sure to recommend this trip to anyone we know coming to the area and hope to one day make it back ourselves!
Thanks for the nice review Kelly. It was a pleasure meeting your family and talking about lacrosse with your son. Enjoy your summer and thanks again. Capt Mike.
We had a wonderful afternoon on the water with Captain Mike. He accommodated our schedule, and when we arrived we went straight to his boat. So easy. Mike toured us around, showed us points of interest and gave history or the area. We saw dolphins to and from Shell Key. His boat was clean and full of extras, like a football for my son to toss. It felt like going out on a family member’s boat. Highly recommend.
Thanks for the great review Katelyn. Glad you all enjoyed the day on the water. Hope to see you and the family in future travels. Capt Mike
Capt Mike was very accomodating and provided an excellent, personalized experience. My family never felt rushed as we moved thru the itinerary, and Mike was very informative when we had questions on local history or sites. 10/10 we will book w Capt. Mike next time we are in the area.
Thanks for the nice review Aaron. It was a pleasure to show you our gulf waters and happy you all enjoyed the day. Look me up when you visit again. Capt Mike.
Went out as a family of six and had a great time. It was a four-hour experience exploring different sandbars and islands around the St. Pete Beach area. Mike was very informative, friendly, and made the trip enjoyable for everyone
Thanks so much for booking with me and glad you enjoyed the day. I appreciate the nice review. Capt Mike
The experience was four hours and included two stops on two different beaches along with the trip there and back on the water. Shelling was enjoyed by all. On the way back, Captain Mike was able to find some dolphins to view which was also a highlight. He had asked about music and jokingly, I said the girls would request Taylor Swift. He had a playlist with her music and other similar artists. It was a great time and he is very knowledgeable about the area. Local recommendations on supper spots and parking, both appreciated. He was very attentive to tell the kids when it would be bumpy or going faster, which my daughter appreciated. He reached out the next day about an interesting starfish like animal we found. I would strongly recommend booking a tour with Captain Mike!
I'm so glad you all enjoyed the day shelling and learning about our gulf coast. Thanks for booking with me and leaving the great review. Capt Mike
We had the best day with Captain Mike. When we saw dolphins he got them to play in the boat wake, and we also saw a couple manatees. We went to one of the keys to hunt for shells and swim, and took us through the intercoastal on the way back. We highly recommend booking with Captain Mike!
Thanks for booking with me Lisa and it was great meeting you and the family. Thanks so much for the kind review. Safe travels.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Beach - Shell Key - Dolphins - Half Day Private Boat Tour | 4 hours | 5.0 (22) | $449 | |
 3 Hour Dolphin Snorkeling and Shell Key Adventure St. Pete Beach | 3 hours | 4.8 (40) | $60 | View |
 Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours | 2 hours | 4.9 (1,647) | $79 | View |
 Shell Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL | 20 min | 4.9 (344) | $39 | View |
 2.5 Hour Shell Key Island Adventure Including Dolphins And Shells | 2h 30min | 4.9 (120) | $59 | View |
 Tiki Boat cruise to John's Pass Sandbar, Madeira Beach. | 2 hours | 4.9 (96) | $79 | View |
 Private Luxury Boat Charter to Egmont, Fort DeSoto and Shell Key | 2 hours | 5.0 (6) | $650 | View |