Shared Dolphin Cruise in Pensacola Beach | Frisky Mermaid
Description
Experience Pensacola Beach's most reviewed dolphin cruise aboard the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid — 3,000+ five-star reviews and a crew called the Disney of the Beach. Cruise 1.5 to 2 hours through the Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay searching for bottlenose dolphins and Gulf Coast wildlife. Our USCG-licensed captain and Mermaid Crew know exactly where to find them and share FINtastic facts about dolphin behavior, local marine life, and Gulf Coast history throughout the cruise. High deck vantage points make dolphin spotting easier for everyone aboard. Morning departures offer calmer waters and easier spotting. Sunset departures let you watch the sky shift from blue to gold while dolphins cruise alongside the boat. All ages welcome — every passenger from 1 day to 100 years old requires a ticket per USCG requirements.
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Depart from behind Shaggy's at 701 Pensacola Beach Blvd and cruise out through the Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay searching for Pensacola Beach's resident bottlenose dolphin pods. Your USCG-licensed captain and Mermaid Crew provide dolphin behavior narration, Gulf Coast history, and local points of interest throughout the cruise. High deck vantage points on the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid make dolphin spotting easier for the whole group.
Cruise the protected waters of the Gulf Islands National Seashore and the Santa Rosa Sound where Pensacola Bay's resident dolphin population is most active. Along the route you will see Fort Pickens, Fort Barrancas, the Pensacola Lighthouse, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Downtown Pensacola, and Fort McRae at Sand Island — landmarks only visible from the water. Return to 701 Pensacola Beach Blvd behind Shaggy's Waterfront Bar & Grill.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ️️EVERY PERSON (1 DAY - 100+ YEARS OLD) NEEDS A TICKET
- ️DO NOT PARK in Shaggy's parking lot, you will be towed. ALLOW EXTRA TIME, you should be behind Shaggy's 30 min prior to departure. There is public parking across the street on the sound side, use crosswalk, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. or at 3 Casino Beach boardwalk @ Casino Beach Public Parking Lot (Beach Ball Water Tower)
- NO REFUNDS for late arrivals, or no shows.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
Reviews(645)
This was an amazing boat ride. We saw dolphins almost the whole time, and some were very close to the boat! We saw a sunset, got wet if we wanted, and heard some interesting stories about the coastline that we could see. Highly recommended!!
Experienced personnel .knowledgeable, friendly and wouldn’t give up until we found dolphins. Highly recommended
Cruise was fun and full of energy. Great staff that were kind, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Tour was canceled but we were never notified. We waited and had to call when no crew had arrived. Offered a much later tour but was ultimately refunded.
Really nice adventure great staff. There were so many dolphins. Music and snacks were available for purchase
Great experience! Got to see dolphins and some babies. Great crew and fun ride. Beautiful sunset and views.
The 2-person crew was great for our 3 pm dolphin tour. The captain wanted us to see the dolphins, so we stayed out a little longer to find them. The captain spotted one, and soon we saw them all around us! The captain docked that huge boat way better than I park my car! I was impressed!
Such an amazing experience! The people were absolutely amazing and so so friendly! It was a beautiful and peaceful experience. Highly recommend
We had an amazing time on this dolphin tour! The crew was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so much fun. We were lucky enough to see several dolphins up close, and it was such a memorable experience. The ride was beautiful and had a great view. If you’re looking for a fun activity while visiting Florida, I highly recommend this tour. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
The cruise was the best part of our whole weekend. I enjoyed it so much. The crew was the best, and the boat ride was fantastic, but getting to see the dolphins was the extreme best. I loved everything about it, and I will be recommending it to my friends and family.
