Sand Dollar Island Dolphin Cruise From St. Pete Beach
Cruise to Sand Dollar Island for dolphin spotting, shelling, and snorkeling
Duration
3 hours
Includes
On-board bathroom, Music
Highlights
Ride from St. Pete Beach to Sand Dollar Island, a half-mile sandbar near Fort De Soto and the Shell Key Preserve. Watch for dolphins along the way, then spend time shelling and snorkeling in shallow water.
- Cruise to Sand Dollar Island near Fort De Soto and Shell Key Preserve
- Look for dolphins riding the boat’s wake on the way out and back
- Collect sand dollars and shells like horse conchs and shark eye shells
- Snorkel around the sandbar in shallow water suited to novice snorkelers
- Board directly from the beach and step into water up to knee to thigh height
- Arrive 30 minutes early to meet the boat at your selected beach pickup point
What's Included
- On-board bathroom
- U.S. Coast Guard-inspected vessel
- Guide
- Children’s life jackets
- Refreshments
- Music
- Fully sanitized surfaces
Things to know
Resorts may charge a parking fee; confirm the amount with Greetwell before booking. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase onboard. No refunds are offered if you miss the boat.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No shows will be charged the full price of the reservation.
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.
Meeting details
St. Pete Beach
