Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Hop on a cruise to Shell Key Island and see dolphins and other wildlife while snorkeling. At this pristine wildlife preserve, you'll get to snorkel and observe the wildlife, go for a relaxing swim, or just walk along the beach and collect shells. Depending on the time of year, you'll see dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds.

All of our rides are semi-private, with a maximum of 6 passengers per boat, so you get to avoid the crowds when you ride with us.

Options

Mid Day Dolphin/Shell Key

Dolphin/Shell Key: See dolphins and visit Shell Key at the same time! See dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. Then go shelling on Shell Key Preserve.

9am Dolphin/Shell Key

See dolphins and visit Shell Key at the same time! See dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. Then go shelling on Shell Key Preserve.

4:15pm Dolphin/Shell Key

See dolphins and visit Shell Key at the same time! See dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. Then go shelling on Shell Key Preserve.

What's included

Bottled water
Parking at the marina
Use of Snorkelling equipment
BYOB welcome
Cooler with ice on board
FREE parking at the Tierra Verde Marina Resort

Food, unless specified
Gratuities

What to expect

Island Ferry's Dolphin-Snorkeling Cruise takes you snorkeling by boat to Shell Key, and to see dolphins at the same time! See dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. Go snorkeling and shelling on Shell Key Preserve, where you'll find hermit crabs, conchs, rays, horseshoe crabs, and more. Island Ferry is not a drop-off service, but rather the boat stays at Shell Key with you for the entire time. You can take a break from snorkeling and shelling, and sit on our shaded boats with a cold drink. And while you and your family are in the water, the Island Ferry crew stands watch on lifeguard duty. So we keep everyone safe! We provide the snorkel gear and the floating noodles.

Island Ferry of St Pete
St. Pete Beach

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We depart from the beautiful Tierra Verde Marina Resort, located at 198 Madonna Blvd next to the Island Grille Restaurant, and the Residence Inn Marriot.
Please report to the Check-In area at the Island Ferry sign.

End point

We depart from the beautiful Tierra Verde Marina Resort, located at 198 Madonna Blvd next to the Island Grille Restaurant, and the Residence Inn Marriot.
Please report to the Check-In area at the Island Ferry sign.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must check in 30 minutes prior to your departure time. All trips leave promptly at their departure time
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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