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    Dolphin Snorkeling Tour at Shell Key Preserve

    Snorkel and shell at Shell Key while looking for dolphins from a shaded boat

    4.9 stars• 1.1K reviews
    From$72/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Includes

    Snorkel gear, floating noodles, water

    Highlights

    Explore Shell Key Preserve by boat for snorkeling and shelling, with time to relax in the shade between swims. Look for dolphins, manatees, rays, and wild birds in their natural habitat.

    • Snorkel around Shell Key Preserve's clear shallows
    • Search the shore for shells, hermit crabs, conchs, and horseshoe crabs
    • Relax aboard the shaded boat between water time
    • Enjoy a small-group outing with crew watch while you are in the water
    • Bring your own drinks to enjoy from the onboard cooler with ice

    What's Included

    • Snorkel gear
    • Floating noodles
    • Bottled water

    Important details

    • Arrive for check-in 30 minutes before departure; trips leave promptly
    • A phone number that can receive calls or texts is required, including for international travelers
    • Maximum 6 passengers per boat, including children of all ages
    • An 18% gratuity applies to groups of 7 or more traveling on multiple boats and is not included in the listed price
    • Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before departure to avoid forfeiting your charter fee. No-shows automatically forfeit the charter fee. Full refunds are provided if the operator cancels due to inclement weather.

    FAQs

    All children, regardless of age or weight, require a ticket and count toward the six-passenger boat maximum.

    Free parking is available at the marina.

    Meeting details

    Island Ferry of St. Pete, 198 Madonna Blvd, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

    Experience provided by Island Ferry of St. Pete

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had the BEST time on this snorkel cruise! Captain Dave shared all kinds of fun facts about the houses and geography of the area and guided us safely around. Samantha was super personable and we were excited to have her share her passion about the ecosystem and creatures that we found. The snorkel gear and experience was great. We didn’t see many fish that day, but found super cool shells, sand dollars, a starfish, a sea snail, crabs, a manatee…. Then on the way back we were able to observe a mother and baby dolphin. They hung around for quite awhile, and Samantha got some amazing videos she later shared with us (we were too busy oooing and ahhhing to get our cameras out.). Had some ice cold drinks, chilled on the boat and in the water, explored, hands down 10/10 experience. Can’t wait to go back and do it again!

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    Candi Marsh

    July 4, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had the BEST time on this snorkel cruise! Captain Dave shared all kinds of fun facts about the houses and geography of the area and guided us safely around. Samantha was super personable and we were excited to have her share her passion about the ecosystem and creatures that we found. The snorkel gear and experience was great. We didn’t see many fish that day, but found super cool shells, sand dollars, a starfish, a sea snail, crabs, a manatee…. Then on the way back we were able to observe a mother and baby dolphin. They hung around for quite awhile, and Samantha got some amazing videos she later shared with us (we were too busy oooing and ahhhing to get our cameras out.). Had some ice cold drinks, chilled on the boat and in the water, explored, hands down 10/10 experience. Can’t wait to go back and do it again!

    Photo of Candi Marsh

    Candi Marsh

    July 4, 2026

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