Shell Key Dolphin Cruise & Beach Day from St. Petersburg
Enjoy a family boat day with floats and a beach setup ready for you
Duration
3.5 hrs
Includes
Cruise, floats, photo package
Highlights
Join a family-friendly public cruise aboard a 50-foot boat, with a professional crew and a set itinerary. Mix the atmosphere of a shared boat outing with time to enjoy the water at your own pace.
- Relax on cushioned seating on the open-air deck
- Enjoy music onboard as you spend the day on the water
- Take in views of Shell Key Preserve from the boat
Itinerary
Get ready for the ultimate family beach and boat day! This trip starts with a scenic intracoastal cruise where we’ll slow down and search for dolphins along the way as we head toward beautiful Shell Key.
Once we arrive, the fun really begins with about 2.5 hours at Shell Key. We’ll have a float set up in the water plus a beach set up on shore, so your crew can mix and match the perfect day. Swim and splash, lounge on the floats, hunt for shells, build sandcastles, explore the shoreline, or just kick back and soak it all in!
When it’s time to head back, we’ll hop aboard for a relaxing cruise home through the intracoastal, keeping our eyes out for more dolphins and enjoying the views the whole way.
What's Included
- Photo package
- Free on-site parking
- Onboard restroom
Important details
- Reaching shore requires using a ladder to enter the water, then walking or swimming from the boat, which anchors offshore. Expect to get wet when getting on and off.
- Crew gratuity is not included in the listed price. You can tip separately using cash, Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle.
- Complete a digital waiver before boarding. Everyone in your group needs a completed waiver.
- Bring your QR-coded ticket, digital or printed, for check-in.
- Do not bring outside alcohol, glass containers, or large coolers. Coolers must be no larger than an airline carry-on.
- Do not apply spray sunscreen onboard.
- Complete check-in before it closes 15 minutes before departure. The boat departs promptly at the scheduled time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds within 48 hours, for late arrivals or no-shows. Unsafe-weather cancellations offer a full refund or rescheduling. Trips below passenger minimums are rescheduled or fully refunded. Exception: Florida Resident Tickets are non-refundable; receive a full-value gift card with 48 hours' notice or an operator cancellation.
Product ID: 7682ST
FAQs
Arrive 20–30 minutes before the Shell Key cruise, or 30 minutes early for groups of six or more. Allow extra parking time on weekends and holidays. Park toward the front of MarineMax; if you're driving past boats and buildings, you've gone too far.
Look for a separate email titled "Coastal Cruises Waiver - Must Sign," including in your spam or junk folder. The link goes only to the reservation holder, so forward it to everyone in your group. No printing is needed.
Yes, bring snacks, food, and non-alcoholic drinks in a small personal cooler or bag. Water, soda, beer, wine, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails are available to purchase onboard and are not included in the listed price. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
Meeting details
MarineMax, 6810 Gulfport Blvd S, Slip #3, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
