Dolphin Tour to Sand Dollar Island From St. Pete Beach
Shell, snorkel, and look for dolphins on a Sand Dollar Island cruise
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Onboard bathroom, music
Highlights
Cruise from St. Pete Beach to Sand Dollar Island, a half-mile sandbar near Fort De Soto and the Shell Key preserve. Search for shells, explore shallow water, and keep watch for marine life along the way.
- Look for dolphins playing in the boat’s wake
- Collect sand dollars and shells along the beach
- Explore the sandbar near Fort De Soto and Shell Key preserve
- Snorkel in shallow water with little current
- Watch for sea turtles, manatees, and other marine life
What's Included
- Onboard restroom
- Music
- Children's life jackets
Important details
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure
- Board directly from the beach at one of three St. Pete Beach locations
- Expect to step into knee- to thigh-deep water during boarding and unloading
- Requires climbing a forward ladder when boarding and unloading
- Secure loose items in a backpack or shoulder bag so both hands are free for the ladder
- Wear a bathing suit and bring towels or weather-appropriate layers
- Florida resident fare requires valid Florida ID
- Property parking fees apply when parking on-site and are not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full reservation price.
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FAQs
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you miss your pickup’s departure time, the boat can’t return for you; you’ll need to get to the next pickup location. If you arrive after the final departure, you miss the boat and won’t receive a refund.
You board directly from the beach behind the resorts. Pickup points are Sirata Beach Resort (5300 Gulf Blvd), Postcard Inn (6300 Gulf Blvd), and Dolphin Beach Resort (4900 Gulf Blvd). After parking, walk out onto the beach to the yellow roof hut near the water.
Yes. During boarding and unloading, you may need to step into the water up to knee-to-thigh height. The vessel uses a forward ladder for loading and unloading.
