Overview
Did you know that Tampa Bay is home to over 600 Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins? On this 1.5-hour cruise, your captain and guides will teach you have to spot dolphins making you an expert by the end. You can choose from morning or afternoon departures to fit your schedule.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Carbonated beverages
Bottled water
Professional guide
1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
DVD (available to purchase)
Parking in front of building (parking charges apply)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive
Board the blue boat with yellow top
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
DEPARTURE POINT
PWT3 - History Center/Amalie Arena
Tampa, FL 33602, USA
Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL. Address: 801 Old Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 Directions: Dock (water taxi dock #3) behind the Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water Street. Parking at parking lots on Chanelside drive Board the blue boat with yellow top
What to expect
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Tampa Water Taxi Company
1 hour 30 min
After boarding your cruise, you'll travel out in the bay to see pods of friendly Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins. Your captain will bring you to areas where these dolphins spend their day feeding, playing and raising there young. Just outside Tampa's downtown is the nursery for Tampa Bay's dolphin population where mothers and calves frolic the day away.
Your guide will explain the daily life and habits of the dolphin on this 1.5-hour cruise. When your guides spot the pods of dolphins, the boat will stop within 30 feet (10 meters) or less as the guides have ways to get them to come right to the boats. Keep your cameras ready as you will see dolphins closer than you ever thought. You will be a master of dolphin spotting by the end of your cruise!
After seeing the dolphins you'll head back to to downtown Tampa, cruising the channels and river and learning about the great city of Tampa. -
Tampa
1 hour 30 min
Our tours are a once in a lifetime experience. The captains spot the dolphins every trip. Keep your cameras at the ready as the dolphins will be closer than you ever thought. Your tour starts out taking you past the homes of the rich and famous on you way to the bay were the dolphins live.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Covid-19 Health operation for our tours. We have lowered the capacity of our vessels from 45 to 15 to allow for social distancing of each group on the boat. Our boats will be sanitized between each departure. ALL guests are required to wear a face covering (nose and mouth) at all times. Boarding will be refused to any guest not wearing a face covering without a refund. We care about your and our staff's health. So Thank You for your cooperation it is appreciated.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa
Can I cancel 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Behind The Tampa Bay History Center at the dock Tampa FL.
What's included?
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
- Live commentary on board
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Parking in front of building (parking charges apply)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French, Spanish.
Operated by Tampa water taxi
