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St. Petersburg, Florida Dolphin & whale watching

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St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key

1. St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key

Soak up the beauty of Egmont Key island on this catamaran cruise. Take in breathtaking views of St. Petersburg, snorkel with tortoises, and maybe even spot the island's resident dolphins. Meet the crew in St. Petersburg and hop on board the 60-foot catamaran that will lead you to Egmont Key. Sail on an air-conditioned vessel with bottled water and bathrooms for your comfort and feel free to bring your own food and drinks on board. Pass under the Sunshine Skyway bridge on your way to the island and admire St. Petersburg from the water. Keep an eye out for the friendly dolphins that call these waters home. Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the island. You could go for a stroll along the white-sand beaches towards the historic Fort Dade and Egmont Key Lighthouse. Alternatively, enjoy a dip in the water and use the snorkeling equipment provided to search for tortoises and other native wildlife. Finally, sit back and relax for the return journey to St. Petersburg and take in one last view of the island and city from the water.

St. Petersburg, FL: Weedon Island Kayak Tour

2. St. Petersburg, FL: Weedon Island Kayak Tour

As you paddle through the clear blue waters and seagrass meadows of the Weedon Island Preserve search for manatees and dolphins. After hanging out with your underwater friends, make your way to the winding mangrove tunnels. These mesmerizing tunnels stretch for miles and are some of the longest tunnels in all of Florida. While paddling through these tunnels, be on the lookout for mangrove crabs, mullets, and countless varieties of birds that nest inside the mangrove forests. All along the way, your experienced tour guides will be answering all of your questions and will educate you about the history and wildlife of the Weedon Island Preserve.

St. Petersburg, FL: Private 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Cruise

3. St. Petersburg, FL: Private 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Cruise

One of the largest populations of bottlenose dolphins in the world lives among the coastal lagoons and bays of Florida’s gulf coast. Come and meet some of them on this private dolphin watching cruise from St. Petersburg, FL. Join a private excursion from St. Pete and try to spot these marine mammals in their natural habitat as you explore Florida's Gulf Coast, an area that many bottlenose dolphins call home. This private tour can be customized according to the wishes of you and your group. Bottled water and fruit are also provided for all participants.

St. Petersburg, FL: Private Florida Gulf 6-Hour Boat Tour

4. St. Petersburg, FL: Private Florida Gulf 6-Hour Boat Tour

Experience all that the waters of the Florida Gulf at St. Pete have to offer on a family-friendly boat trip. Customize your experience to your group's interests, such as dolphin watching, fishing, snorkeling, shelling, birding, or island hopping. Create memories that will last a lifetime as you take in the natural scenery and cruise by local landmarks, like the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Stop At Fort De Soto Park to visit the beach and explore the history of the fort, swim, or snorkel around the ruins. Up next, discover Egmont Key State Park and see its historic lighthouse. Enjoy a fun and educational experience in this tropical paradise, and choose how to make the most of your time there.

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We really liked the route and the information given by the guide. We saw: dolphins, birds and mini black crabs in the mangroves. Nice experience