Spot dolphins and soak up Santa Rosa Sound scenery on a relaxed, family-friendly cruise
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1.5 to 2 hours
Up to 49 people
Life jackets, Restroom
Cruise the Pensacola Beach Bay and Santa Rosa Sound on a 1.5 to 2 hour ride. Watch for dolphins and enjoy family-friendly fun aboard spacious vessels.
Arrive early; the boat departs on time with no refunds for late arrivals or no-shows. Coolers are not allowed. Passengers must be able to climb stairs; the boat is not wheelchair accessible; infants up to 12 months require a ticket and must wear a life jacket; trips require a minimum of 15 passengers.
No cancellations within 24 hours for individual tickets. No refunds for no-shows or late arrivals. Trips require at least 15 passengers; if not met you may be rescheduled or refunded. Weather decisions are made at boarding time; trips may be rescheduled or refunded. Groups/private: Full refund >2 weeks; 50% forfeited 2–1 weeks; full amount forfeited ≤1 week.
Pensacola Beach Bay • Santa Rosa Sound
With a perfect track record across thousands of reviews, this Pensacola operation consistently delivers memorable experiences on the water. Guests rave about frequent dolphin sightings, including playful pods that swim alongside the boat and occasionally adorable babies showing off. The Blue Angels viewing cruises are particularly popular, offering spectacular vantage points with the bonus of hearing actual radio transmissions between pilots during practice runs. The crew stands out as a major highlight. Captains like Steve, Ally, and MJ receive repeated praise for their knowledge, navigation skills, and entertaining commentary. Several reviewers specifically mention MJ's corny humor adding genuine fun to the journey, while others appreciate how the staff makes everyone feel comfortable from boarding through docking. The smooth rides, relaxed atmosphere, and stunning coastal views round out what many describe as one of their best vacation activities. Groups of all sizes seem to have equally great experiences, with many vowing to return on future trips to the area.
We celebrated our 24 year anniversary on an evening cruise and the captain and Mary our deckhand were amazing. The cruise was phenomenal. We were very lucky to have seen several pods of dolphins. The crew really knows so much about these amazing creatures. They shared with joy and laughter and made the experience perfect!!!
Jeremy Bauer
September 23, 2025
We celebrated our 24 year anniversary on an evening cruise and the captain and Mary our deckhand were amazing. The cruise was phenomenal. We were very lucky to have seen several pods of dolphins. The crew really knows so much about these amazing creatures. They shared with joy and laughter and made the experience perfect!!!
Jeremy Bauer
September 23, 2025