We saw several dolphins and they stayed with us for quite a while. I will never go through them again they guy was very rude to me after everything and I was calm and didn't even make a big deal about it but I'm very upset and so we're my kids we lost out on the boar ride and 100$ be on time! . Everyone was so pleasant and we appreciated the occasional comedy releaf. Thanks in advance. The captain and the narrator were both awesome ladies that made it very fun. Its got lots of shells at the edge and nothing else. The captain and tour guide were great; very interactive and informative. The Tropics Boat Tours Dolphin or Sunset Cruise - CityPASS We own a condo on Sand Key - and it's been my observation that the dolphin are most active and playful in the Gulf when it is warm and sunny. Every trip stops at Compass Island where you can collect shells, swim, snorkel and the kids can even hunt for treasure! Please Note:Program can be cancelled due to weather conditions, or not meeting the minimum passenger limit. Watch as the dolphins jump in and out of the water, then spend the rest of your afternoon swimming, fishing, and boating. Our research is editorially independent but we You basically attract dolphin by becoming a floating object and sweetening the waters with chunks of ballyhoo, Spanish sardines or pilchards. All prices are subject to change. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-55440519', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruises goes into the Gulf, but on sunny days, I see other cruises in front of our condo with the dolphins playing in their wake. Most operators serve food and provide complimentary beer, wine, and rum punch. Where is the largest population of dolphins? Great experience!!! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 12-Day Amsterdam to Berlin River Cruise | 50% Off, 7-Day Prague & Castles of Bohemia River Cruise, Air & 8-Day Paris to Honfleur Seine River Cruise, 6-Day Scottish Highlands Escape Guided Tour, Air & 8-Day Turkey Tour w/ Daily Breakfast, Ready for Adventure? Buy Tickets. I would at the very least check with them the day before for morning trips or in the morning for afternoon trips. They move in pods of about 10. During that time, you're most likely to spot them between 10 a.m. and noon, and then from 2 p.m. till it gets dark. Where to See Ruth & J.O. Age determined by examining growth rings in a tooth, just like a tree! Encounters With Dolphins (Clearwater) - Tripadvisor