Encounters With Dolphins
Encounters With Dolphins
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Boat ToursEco ToursSightseeing ToursDolphin & Whale WatchingNature & Wildlife Tours
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Come join us on a fun, narrated sightseeing tour of Clearwater's harbor. Enjoy a relaxing ride while you learn about our abundant wildlife, and view the area's dolphins in their natural environment. Every trip stops at Compass Island for approximately 30 minutes where you can collect shells, swim and kids can even hunt for treasure! The island stop also makes for great family photo opportunities. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed*. Excursions depart from the Clearwater Beach Marina multiple times every day. Spend an hour and a half with our highly trained crew in the Clearwater Harbor on board our 40 foot Coast Guard inspected excursion boat. If you're looking for something more intimate with friends and family on the water we can accommodate. We offer private charters for large and small groups with our fleet of 3 boating options. We have done weddings/rehearsal socials, proposals, birthday and bachelor parties. Or some choose to just enjoy a nice cruise on the water.
Clearwater, United States
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Travellers' Choice
2023

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(32 reviews)

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Erin N
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Fun boat tour! Saw baby dolphins with their mama pretty close to the boat. Guide was very friendly! They take you onto a tiny island covered in seashells and you can find some pretty cool ones
Written 25 February 2024
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Seeing the baby dolphins is a real treat. Glad you enjoyed it!
Written 4 March 2024
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mckayla r
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
got to see lots of dolphins and learned new information about Florida. While on the small island we were able to hold a live conch shell.
Written 17 February 2024
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So glad you enjoyed it and finding a live conch is cool and rare! Come see us again.
Written 18 February 2024
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patricia d
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
We had a great time! Everyone in the company is helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The boat is a good size, not too big or small and the crew expertly knew where to spot the dolphins. What was really great was that the 1st excursion we took was in very windy weather and we saw no dolphins. This company has a guarantee to see dolphins so we got to go out again 2 days later free of charge and saw a lot of dolphins. I highly recommend this company!
Written 8 February 2024
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You’re right…. Dolphins guaranteed! So rare when we don’t find em …..sometimes they’re just not active or go offshore but that’s why we gladly offer a re-ride. Glad it all worked out for you. Come see us again.
Written 18 February 2024
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Caroline D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
In town for a wedding from cold, grey northern Maine and this hit the spot. Nikki the captain and Jess the guide were engaging and informative….watching the dolphins and hearing all of the stories behind millionaires mile and the history of things really made for an enjoyable afternoon…loved the little beach…have a few shells to take home.
I would absolutely recommend Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins.
Written 8 February 2024
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Thank you so much for the kind review. Nikki and Jess are great along with the rest of our crew. Seeing the dolphins never gets old.
Written 18 February 2024
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Joshua S
Tampa, FL1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
The host and captain were amazing! Super informative and even as a local, I learned new things! 10/10 recommend and will be going back! The dolphins were so cute and amazing to look at, they even swam behind us and flipped up in the air!
Written 26 January 2024
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I l;I’ve watching them jump as well….it never gets old. Thanks for coming out and hope to see you soon!
Written 6 February 2024
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TorontoTwins
Kitchener, Canada30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Great experience seeing the dolphins and a trip to compass island. Very good narrated tour. well worth the money! Highly recommend!
Written 25 January 2024
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Thank you so much for the great review. Glad you had a great time.
Written 26 January 2024
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Julie R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Awesome trip. Jessica pointed out where to look for dolphins, gave great info, even had bags for shells we collected. She even let my daughter wear her coat. Loved it and would do again for sure.
Written 25 January 2024
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Jessica knows all the dolphin’s names. It’s amazing. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and particularly funny. Come see us again!
Written 18 February 2024
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Tyler
Ankeny, IA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
The staff was great and knowledgeable about the local dolphin population. Our kids got to see the dolphins jumping right beside the boat and they enjoyed hunting for shells on the island.
Written 18 January 2024
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So glad you had a great trip. Thanks for the kind words.
Written 23 January 2024
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tyler pham
Goshen, IN6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
The staff were very friendly and also said some facts about the dolphins although I didn’t get to see them jump but they were pretty close to the boat nice trip and I would recommend.
Written 2 January 2024
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Unfortunately we can’t control when they jump but regardless they always amazing to watch! Come tour with us again.
Written 23 January 2024
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Brandon B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Took the sunset cruise and it didn’t disappoint. My wife and daughters have always wanted to see dolphins up close and only 5 minutes into the cruise there wish came true.
Written 1 January 2024
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So glad y’all came out with us. Please come see us again!
Written 23 January 2024
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