Pensacola Beach Dolphin Cruise & Scenic Sightseeing Tour

Dolphinately a good time - dolphins playing in the bay.

Frisky Mermaid watching the Blue Angels practice

Stern on Frisky Mermaid Pensacola Beach FL

Duration1h 30m - 2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 49 travelers

Overview

Experience Pensacola Beach's most reviewed dolphin cruise aboard the 50-foot Frisky Mermaid — 3,000+ five-star reviews and a crew called the Disney of the Beach. Your private two (2) hour cruise through the Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay will have you searching for wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, osprey, herons and Gulf Coast marine and 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.

Options

Fireworks Cruise

Most Popular Dolphin Tour

Duration: 2 hours: 1.5 HOUR TOUR UP TO 2 HOURS
Dolphin Boat: Boat is equipped with a restroom onboard, shaded areas as well as an interior cabin.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Sodas, water, snacks and Mermaid Merchandise available onboard for sale. No coolers allowed.

Blue Angels Scheduled Practice

Watch the US Navy Blue Angels : Search for dolphins and other marine and wildlife

Boat

What's included

Shaded seating aboard the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid
Restroom on board
High deck vantage points for optimal dolphin spotting
Life jackets for all passengers in all sizes

No coolers allowed, food & bev available for purchase onboard.
No parking on site. Available at Casino Beach or across the street sound side.
Pets are not allowed on ticketed tours.

What to expect

Pensacola Beach
Pass by

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.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Pass by

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Behind Shaggy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill Pensacola Beach
NO REFUNDS for late arrivals. No parking on site, parking is available at Casino Beach or across from Shaggy's on the sound side, use crosswalk.

End point

Behind Shaggy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill Pensacola Beach
NO REFUNDS for late arrivals. No parking on site, parking is available at Casino Beach or across from Shaggy's on the sound side, use crosswalk.

Additional 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9 (658)