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    Private Dolphin & Island Hopping Boat Tour in Clearwater

    Your captain-led day for island hopping, swimming, and dolphin watching

    5.0 stars• 711 reviews

    Duration

    4, 6 or 8 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 8 people

    Includes

    Private boat, captain, bottled water

    Highlights

    Explore Clearwater-area waterways and barrier islands aboard a private boat with a captain. Shape your time around beaches, swimming, shelling, and waterfront stops.

    • Discover secluded islands and beaches around Clearwater
    • Look for wild dolphins and local wildlife along the waterways
    • Swim and snorkel in the water
    • Gather shells during beach stops
    • Depart from Clearwater, Dunedin, or Indian Rocks Beach

    What's Included

    • Private boat with captain
    • Small cooler with ice
    • Bottled water

    Important details

    • Children under 6 are required to wear life jackets while on board
    • Hard liquor, red wine, and glass bottles are not allowed on the boat
    • Responsible drinking and respectful behavior are required
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 8 guests.

    From$113per person
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    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

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    FAQs

    Travel light and bring towels, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, phones, and other necessary personal items. Watch the weather and bring appropriate clothing; bring something warm in fall, winter, and spring.

    Bring sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. Beer, seltzers, and white wine are allowed, but hard liquor, red wine, and glass bottles are not. Avoid greasy foods, cake icing, and juices that may stain.

    Use the restroom before departure. This private charter has no onboard bathroom; if needed while on the water, you may need to use the water or stop at a nearby island, marina, or restaurant.

    Experience provided by A Boat Day

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    Review summary

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    A Boat Day delivers consistently excellent experiences with a team of talented captains who know how to make time on the water special. Captains Matt, Eric, Will, BJ, and Marcos all get enthusiastic shoutouts for their knowledge of local waters, friendly personalities, and ability to enhance every trip. They're skilled at finding dolphins and manatees, taking guests to secluded beaches for shelling, and creating memorable moments whether you're celebrating a bachelorette party, attending a boat wedding, or just spending quality family time together. The boats themselves impress visitors with their cleanliness and amenities. The pontoon with the upper deck and water slide is a huge hit, adding an extra element of fun to beach stops. Guests love visiting boat-access-only islands to collect sand dollars and seashells, while the dolphin encounters are often described as trip highlights. The captains excel at getting dolphins to play in the boat's wake, and they're happy to snap group photos. Communication is solid, with staff accommodating weather changes when needed. Multiple reviewers mention they'll definitely book again on future trips to the area.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Amazing day with Captain Randy out on the water. Saw a ton of dolphins, even a manatee, the best part of our 40th bday weekend . Thank you!

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    Lauren Rowland

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Amazing day with Captain Randy out on the water. Saw a ton of dolphins, even a manatee, the best part of our 40th bday weekend . Thank you!

    Photo of Lauren Rowland

    Lauren Rowland

    August 31, 2026

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