Dolphin and Sightseeing Boat Tour in St. Pete Beach
by Salty Pelican Boat Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$80Overview
This 90-minute boat tour sails through Boca Ciega Bay, offering views of local landmarks and opportunities to see bottlenose dolphins. The trip starts near Gulfport, a waterfront village known for its marina and historic casino. Passengers can walk the marina and enjoy the town’s coastal atmosphere before heading into the bay. The boat continues past Isla del Sol, where palm-lined homes and calm waters are common sights, and dolphins are often spotted. Along the route, the tour passes the pink Don CeSar hotel on St. Pete Beach. Built in 1928 in Mediterranean Revival style, this hotel has hosted celebrities and presidents and served as a military hospital during World War II. From the water, its towers stand out against the white sand and Gulf waters. The boat provides onboard restrooms and cruises at a relaxed pace with warm Gulf breezes and coastal views. This small-group boat tour highlights the waterfronts of Gulfport and St. Pete Beach while offering dolphin watching in the bay. Facility fees and landing charges are not included.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Gulfport
The tour begins in Gulfport, a waterfront village with a colorful marina where sailboats and pelicans are common sights. Visitors can stroll by the historic waterfront casino and enjoy the town’s blend of Old Florida and artsy beach culture before the boat continues into Boca Ciega Bay to look for dolphins.
30 min
St. Pete Beach
The boat passes along St. Pete Beach, known for its white sand and turquoise Gulf waters. This stretch of coast features swaying palms and seabirds overhead, with dolphins often visible offshore. The famous pink Don CeSar hotel is a distinct landmark along this shore.
Don CeSar
The boat cruises past the Don CeSar hotel, built in 1928 by Thomas Rowe in Mediterranean Revival style. The hotel has hosted celebrities, dignitaries, and presidents and served as a military hospital during World War II. From the water, its pink towers rise above the sand and waters, making it one of Florida’s most photographed landmarks.
Isla del Sol
The route includes passing Isla del Sol, an island community between Gulfport and St. Pete Beach with palm-lined homes and calm bay waters. Dolphins frequently swim in this area, adding to the wildlife observations during the cruise.
Meeting point
Look for the Salty Pelican Boat Tour signs. We will meet you at Pier 6, left side of Marina Boat Ramp, midway down. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
End point
Look for the Salty Pelican Boat Tour signs. We will meet you at Pier 6, left side of Marina Boat Ramp, midway down. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Dolphin and Sightseeing Boat Tour in St. Pete Beach
by Salty Pelican Boat Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$80Overview
This 90-minute boat tour sails through Boca Ciega Bay, offering views of local landmarks and opportunities to see bottlenose dolphins. The trip starts near Gulfport, a waterfront village known for its marina and historic casino. Passengers can walk the marina and enjoy the town’s coastal atmosphere before heading into the bay. The boat continues past Isla del Sol, where palm-lined homes and calm waters are common sights, and dolphins are often spotted. Along the route, the tour passes the pink Don CeSar hotel on St. Pete Beach. Built in 1928 in Mediterranean Revival style, this hotel has hosted celebrities and presidents and served as a military hospital during World War II. From the water, its towers stand out against the white sand and Gulf waters. The boat provides onboard restrooms and cruises at a relaxed pace with warm Gulf breezes and coastal views. This small-group boat tour highlights the waterfronts of Gulfport and St. Pete Beach while offering dolphin watching in the bay. Facility fees and landing charges are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gulfport
The tour begins in Gulfport, a waterfront village with a colorful marina where sailboats and pelicans are common sights. Visitors can stroll by the historic waterfront casino and enjoy the town’s blend of Old Florida and artsy beach culture before the boat continues into Boca Ciega Bay to look for dolphins.
30 min
St. Pete Beach
The boat passes along St. Pete Beach, known for its white sand and turquoise Gulf waters. This stretch of coast features swaying palms and seabirds overhead, with dolphins often visible offshore. The famous pink Don CeSar hotel is a distinct landmark along this shore.
Don CeSar
The boat cruises past the Don CeSar hotel, built in 1928 by Thomas Rowe in Mediterranean Revival style. The hotel has hosted celebrities, dignitaries, and presidents and served as a military hospital during World War II. From the water, its pink towers rise above the sand and waters, making it one of Florida’s most photographed landmarks.
Isla del Sol
The route includes passing Isla del Sol, an island community between Gulfport and St. Pete Beach with palm-lined homes and calm bay waters. Dolphins frequently swim in this area, adding to the wildlife observations during the cruise.
Meeting point
Look for the Salty Pelican Boat Tour signs. We will meet you at Pier 6, left side of Marina Boat Ramp, midway down. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
End point
Look for the Salty Pelican Boat Tour signs. We will meet you at Pier 6, left side of Marina Boat Ramp, midway down. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in St Petersburg
- St. Petersburg Guided Sightseeing Tour in Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart
- St. Pete Beach Small-Group 2-Hour Sunset Cruise
- Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset and Glow Tours in St Petersburg
- Dolphin Shelling Snorkeling Cruise in Tampa from St Petersburg
- Calypso Breeze Tropical Party Cruise in St Petersburg with Dinner and Drinks
- Suncoast Horizon Sunset Sailing in Treasure Island, Florida