Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Established in 1999, Encounters With Dolphins has been safely providing guests the opportunity to view dolphins, learn about Clearwater and enjoy the sand and sun on Compass Island and maybe even take a dip on the island! We are a small business founded on the principal of wanting our guests to have the same experiences we would want to have on our own vacation. We’re also proud of the fact that almost all of our staff are either marine biologist, conservationist or experts in marine wildlife. All of us work tirelessly to ensure that all of our customers have an enjoyable and relaxing time with us!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Come join us on a fun filled, narrated sightseeing tour of Clearwater’s harbor. Enjoy a relaxing ride while you learn about our abundant wildlife, and view the area’s dolphins in their natural environment. Every trip stops at Compass Island where you can collect shells, swim and the kids can even hunt for treasure! Excursions depart from the Clearwater Beach Marina multiple times every day. Spend an hour and a half to an hour and forty five minutes with our highly trained crew in the Clearwater Harbor on board our brand new 40 foot Coast Guard inspected excursion boat. For twenty to thirty minutes during your trip, the boat will stop at Compass Island where you will have the opportunity to shell hunt through thousands of shells, swim and enjoy the island.
Options
Encounters With Dolphins
Encounters With Dolphins Tour
What‘s Included
Dolphin Sighting
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dolphin Sunset Cruise
Malissa B,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great experience and very informative! Got to see a lot of dolphins in their habitat!! Also enjoyed the island stop!
Great Dolphin Tour!
AleshiaW8,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There are a lot of boat tour options off of Clearwater Beach and we were very happy with the Encounters with Dolphins Tour and staff. Checkin was easy, it was a nice and relaxing boat ride, great for kids and adults. The Captain and our boat tour guide Makayla were both great! Lots of dolphin sightings and the island stop was great for the kiddos.
Great Experience!
Bernadette P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The excursion was just wonderful! We saw a number of dolphins along the ride. The captain and host of the boat were super friendly and offered some fun information about the animals in the area. Also, our boat had a cover on it. Made the ride so much more comfortable in the summer heat. A couple items to note: 1) I believe it would have been cheaper just to purchase tickets there and not online. There are several times the boat goes out so no worries about tickets selling out. 2) You have to pay for parking at the marina. Wait to pay for the parking until AFTER you check in with Dolphin Encounters. They give you a code that allows for a cheaper and longer parking time. Overall, would definitely recommend!
Awesome boat ride
Tara M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide and captain. We saw many dolphins including a baby. She gave us information about celebrity homes as well.
Encounters with JUMPING dolphins!
Heather H,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had decided about an hour in that, even if we didn't see any dolphins, we still very much enjoyed this tour! The ladies were wonderful and funny, and being out on the water was amazing! Then, when the dolphins DID in fact show up, in a big way, we were even more thrilled! Thank you both so much! Heather H.
Lots of dolphins!
B6764RLsandraw,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! The stop at the island was perfect!
Clearwater experience 2026 summer trip
Kelly S,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides were great! We saw Dolphins and even manatees. We stopped at a small island for 15 min and we're able to collect so shells.
After paying $75 for two...
Jenna B,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00After paying $75 for two tickets. 10 mins before our scheduled time they canceled it. No warning. No offer of a refund. Very disappointing and unprofessional in my opinion. Wouldn’t recommend booking with them
We had so much fun! We...
Noelle B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had so much fun! We saw so many dolphins and stopping on the island to collect shells was a very cute activity!
Great tour! Saw several groups of dolphins and even 2 baby dolphins. The tour operator was great.
912cynthiap,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great staff and Tour delivered dolphins
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