Dolphin Watching & Shelling Cruise From Gulfport
Pair island time with dolphin spotting on a relaxed public cruise
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Dolphin cruise, shelling, restroom
Highlights
Join a public cruise with a pre-set itinerary that balances time on the water with a relaxed island stop. Go ashore to swim and shell, or stay aboard in the shade and ask the crew about the local area.
- Spot dolphins along the Intracoastal waterways
- Spend up to 1.5 hours swimming and shelling at Shell Key Island
- Pass waterfront homes on the route to and from the island
What's Included
- Onboard restroom
- Cushioned seating
- Open-air deck
- Satellite TV
- Music on deck
Important details
- Complete the digital waiver before boarding
- Arrive before check-in closes 15 minutes before departure and bring your QR-coded ticket
- Outside alcohol is not permitted. If you bring food or non-alcoholic drinks, use a small personal cooler or bag; large coolers and glass containers are not permitted
- Use lotion sunscreen rather than spray sunscreen; spray sunscreen cannot be applied onboard
Cancellation Policy
Cancel non-Florida resident tickets 48+ hours before departure for a full refund. Later cancellations, late arrivals, and no-shows are nonrefundable. Florida resident tickets are nonrefundable; with 48+ hours' notice or crew cancellation, receive a full-value gift card. Unsafe weather: full refund or rescheduling choice. If the minimum isn't met, reschedule or receive a full refund.
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FAQs
Yes. Free on-site parking is available. Do not park in designated trailer spaces, and allow extra time on weekends and holidays when the lot may fill up.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a beach blanket or extra towel for relaxing on the island.
Yes. The boat has a bar with water, soda, beer, wine, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
Meeting details
Gulfport Municipal Marina, 4630 29th Avenue S, Gulfport, FL 33711
Related locations
Shell Key
Admission includedTucked just offshore from the Pinellas Peninsula, Shell Key greets you with a sweep of white sand and water that shifts from pale jade to deep turquoise. The island is car-free, crowd-light, and largely undeveloped, giving it a quality of genuine solitude that is increasingly rare along Florida's Gulf Coast. Shell Key draws beachcombers, kayakers, and birdwatchers who come to walk its shoreline at their own pace. Pelicans cruise the shallows, dolphins surface nearby, and the sand itself is often littered with intact shells, living up to the island's well-earned name.
