Clearwater’s Island Hop and Dolphin Watch Boat Tour promises an exhilarating 2-hour adventure. Guests can explore islands, swim in shallow waters, and witness the captivating movements of dolphins. With a lively atmosphere and friendly crew, this tour offers a memorable outing worth considering. The affordable price, flexible booking options, and spacious boat only add to the appeal. What else might this tour have in store for adventurous travelers?
This experience made our article of Clearwater’s 15 Top Dolphin Watching Tours.
Key Points
- The Clearwater Island Hop and Dolphin Watch Boat Tour is a 2-hour experience that includes sightseeing, swimming, and dolphin watching.
- The tour departs from the Paddle Pub Dolphin & Party Tours Clearwater Beach location and visits a shallow island for swimming and relaxation.
- Passengers can bring their own beverages, and the tour features lively music and a social atmosphere with opportunities for dancing.
- The tour includes a boat ride, a bathroom on board, and a cooler for guests’ beverages, but gratuities and parking are not included in the $59.99 per person price.
- The tour has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 3 reviews, with praise for the comfortable and spacious boat, friendly crew, and the enjoyable swimming experience at the island stop.
Tour Overview
The Clearwater Island Hop and Dolphin Watch Boat Tour is a popular 2-hour excursion that departs from Clearwater Beach. Priced at $59.99 per person, this tour is likely to sell out.
The Clearwater Island Hop and Dolphin Watch Boat Tour is a popular 2-hour excursion that departs from Clearwater Beach, priced at $59.99 per person.
Guests can take advantage of free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and a reserve now, pay later option is available.
The tour includes 40 minutes of sightseeing and marine life viewing, 40 minutes of swimming at a shallow island, and 40 minutes of dolphin watching.
Onboard amenities include a bathroom, coolers for drinks, and live music.
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Itinerary
Starting from the Paddle Pub Dolphin & Party Tours Clearwater Beach location, the itinerary takes guests on a journey through the bay.
The 2-hour tour begins with 40 minutes of sightseeing and marine life viewing. Next, guests anchor at a shallow island for 40 minutes of swimming and beach relaxation.
The final 40 minutes are dedicated to a boat cruise and dolphin watching. While the main sites passed are for reference only, the itinerary is subject to change to ensure the best possible experience.
The tour offers a fun, lively atmosphere with music onboard.
Experience Highlights
With a fun day on the water, guests can look forward to an island stop during this boat tour.
Guests can look forward to an island stop during this fun boat tour on the water.
The experience highlights include:
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Anchor at a shallow island for swimming and beach relaxation
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Enjoy lively music and social atmosphere
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BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverages)
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Keep an eye out for dolphins and marine life
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Dance if a song request is played onboard
The tour provides a lively, private boat atmosphere where guests can swim, relax, and spot wildlife along the way.
Inclusions
This boat tour includes the essentials for a fun and comfortable experience.
It features a boat ride through the bay, a visit to a shallow island, and a bathroom on board.
Coolers are provided for guests to bring their own beverages, and lively music plays throughout the tour.
While gratuities and parking aren’t included, these added conveniences help create a private, social atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.
The tour delivers the key elements needed for an enjoyable day on the water, from sightseeing to swimming and relaxation.
More Great Tours NearbyWhat to Bring and Important Information
Visitors are recommended to bring a few essential items for the Clearwater Boat Tour, including swimwear, a towel, their own drinks, and sunscreen.
Visitors should pack swimwear, a towel, their own drinks, and sunscreen for the Clearwater Boat Tour.
The tour allows passengers to bring their own beverages on board, so having a favorite drink or snack is encouraged. Plus, the boat has a bathroom on board, but a scarf or cover-up may be helpful for changing.
Song requests are welcome, and dancing is required if requested.
The meeting point is at the Papaya Street Plaza, where guests can access the docks behind the Marriott hotel.
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Swimwear
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Towel
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Drinks
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Sunscreen
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Scarf or cover-up
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Customer Reviews
Customers have generally rated the Clearwater Boat Tour quite positively, with an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 3 reviews.
Reviewers praised the tour’s comfort, spacious boat, and friendly crew. One notable experience was the enjoyable swimming at the shallow island stop.
The private boat atmosphere also contributed to a lively, social experience. While some details of the itinerary may change, the tour appears to deliver on its promise of a fun day on the water with the opportunity to spot dolphins and other marine life.
Getting to the Meeting Point
To access the Clearwater Boat Tour‘s starting location, visitors will need to walk through the Papaya Street Plaza, which is located behind the Marriott. The dock is easily accessible from this public plaza:
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Follow the signs or look for the branded tour boats docked in the water.
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The plaza offers plenty of space to gather and check-in with the tour operators.
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Restrooms and other amenities may be available within the plaza for convenience.
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Parking options are nearby, though not included in the tour price.
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Once ready, proceed to the dock to board the boat and begin the adventure.
Sum Up
The Clearwater Island Hop and Dolphin Watch Boat Tour is a must-try adventure for those seeking an exciting and memorable outing. With its mix of sightseeing, swimming, and dolphin watching, combined with a lively atmosphere and friendly crew, this tour offers a great value for money. With flexible booking options and positive customer reviews, it’s the perfect way to explore the beauty of Clearwater’s coastline.
📍 This experience made our list of the 15 best Dolphin Watching Tours in Clearwater
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