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The Dolphin Encounter Tour and Clearwater Beach Tour

Dolphin swimming near Clearwater Beach during The Dolphin Encounter Tour in Orlando.

Explore the fascinating wonders of the Gulf Coast (including dolphin sightings) on this 2-hour boat excursion on Clearwater Beach!

Highlights

  • Enjoy this dolphin exploration boat tour through the Clearwater Pass and onto the Gulf of Mexico!

  • Board the Tropic Boat and begin your pursuit for Wild Dolphins.

  • Soak up the tranquility of the Gulf of Mexico and its emerald-green waters.

  • Happen upon the Sun Coast's favorite resident: the bottlenose dolphin.

  • Enjoy some light-hearted family time on board with Tommy the Turtle-themed activities.

  • You'll have plenty of time to relax on the white sands of the Clearwater beach afterward.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a delicious lunch to your experience with a variety of culinary options.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip transfers from the meeting point

  • 2-hr boat cruise on the Tropics Boat

  • Driver/guide assistance

  • Lunch voucher (Optional)

Exclusions

  • Optional gratuities

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Set out into the crystal-clear waters of Clearwater Beach Marina on a quest to find dolphins! This family-friendly activity is great fun for all. Get picked up from the meeting point, and head to the Clearwater Beach Marina, where you'll board a boat. This tour lasts about 2 hours, where you'll be out on the calm emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico in pursuit of the Sun Coast's favorite animal: the bottlenose dolphin.

Apart from guaranteed dolphin sightings, you'll also happen upon some fascinating facts about the natural wonders the Gulf Coast houses. You'll be pointed out some celebrity mansions along the way. If you're traveling with children, they'll have some dedicated Tommy the Turtle Explorer Time. All in all, you're promised a relaxing and enjoyable time onboard the waters of Clearwater Beach! Enjoy the remainder of your afternoon sitting on the glistening white sands of Clearwater beach before heading back home.

Optional Lunch

After your excursion, meander about the beach-front promenade to the lunch cafe. Here, you'll have plenty of culinary options to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for some pizza, pasta, fish & chips, gyros, hot/cold sandwiches, burgers, or salads- you'll find it all. Children can choose grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, chicken fingers, pasta, fish & chips, soft drinks, ice tea, and more. Your culinary needs are taken care of!

Important Information

  • Don't forget beachwear, towels, and sunscreen.

  • Lunch vouchers will be provided to each paid adult and child purchased ticket.

Lunch Menu

You have plenty of options: pasta, pizza, hot & cold sandwiches, fish & chips, gyros, salads, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, chicken fingers, & ice tea/soft drinks.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID while boarding.

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your pickup to avoid delays.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Pickup Points

We have pickup points throughout the tourism corridors of Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, and Kissimmee including the Disney and Universal areas. Wait outside the meeting point as the guides will not go into lobbies or stores to look for guests.

  • 7 AM: Universal- Pacifica Ballroom at Royal Pacific

  • 7:15 AM: ICON Park (Back of complex below the Wheel)

  • 7:30 AM: Crossroads Plaza - Gooding's Supermarket

  • 7:45 AM: Disney Swan Hotel (1190) Zone 4

  • 8 AM: Maingate Lakeside Hotel - (1232 Zone 4)

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