Dolphin Quest: Gulf of Mexico's Best Dolphin Tour

Embark on an unforgettable dolphin sightseeing cruise with Dolphin Quest. Cruise through picturesque waters, witness the legend of John’s Pass, and meet playful bottlenose dolphins!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk - John’s Pass Village is a charming historic fishing village. Visitors can enjoy numerous fishing boats and waterfront shops. Be sure to gaze at the water, where cruises offer a chance to see dolphins at play!
  • Madeira Beach - Known affectionately as Mad Beach by locals, Madeira Beach is a stunning beach town on…
What's Included
  • Guaranteed dolphin sightings or next trip free (applies to 12pm, 2pm, 4pm cruises)
  • Restrooms available on-board
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks and drinks are not included but are available for purchase.
Additional Information

Embark on the finest dolphin excursion, the Dolphin Quest, in the visually appealing waters of Boca Ciega Bay, located on the Gulf of Mexico! Our exceptional 40-foot boat, certified and inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard, offers the optimal way to traverse the coastal waters. Comfortably seated by the waterfront, enjoy the tales of John’s Pass, admire…

Location
140 Boardwalk Pl W
Boardwalk Place West
You may find us in John's Pass Village, halfway down the boardwalk, just below the docks. Look for our DOLPHIN QUEST sign. Make sure to check in AT LEAST 1 HOUR prior to receive your boarding pass. There is public metered parking throughout John's Pass. Allow EXTRA time for parking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marcia_j
Apr 20, 2026
Wonderful day on the... - Wonderful day on the Dolphin cruise. The Captain did a fab job navigating (& a great sense of humor). The First Mate was so informative & knowledgeable. It was a successful cruise sighting & coming upon dolphins especially the pod with the new calves which we all enjoyed for a good amount of time.
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Lisa_b
Apr 13, 2026
Captain & First Mate keep waters & tours safe. - Wonderful family friendly experience!! Captain has much knowledge and keeps everyone smiling! ...We did experience a jet skier that was rude on the water yet, Captain and first mate took their job seriously and keeping safety first took appropriate action to make sure they were reported! Great job! Continued tour 💯 professionally! We will be back!!!
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Angela
Mar 31, 2026
Loved this!! - Loved this cruise! We saw many pods of dolphins and were educated during the boat tour. The staff were friendly and accommodating when they had to move our cruise due to an illness on their end. Highly recommend!
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Kim_s
Mar 29, 2026
Nice time with the right... - Nice time with the right amount of talking, not too much, not too little and always enjoyable. We really enjoyed our cruise!
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Dwightb199
Mar 29, 2026
Great experience !!! - Very friendly and informative crew. Lots of dolphins and sunshine.
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Diane_h
Mar 16, 2026
The captain Mike and mate... - The captain Mike and mate Nick were very knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw a bunch of dolphins!!
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514lisar
Mar 14, 2026
Excellent dolphin cruise! - The captain and first mate were entertaining and very knowledgeable. The book with unique dolphins and their names and bond partners was fascinating and fun. We saw several dolphins up close and each were known by name by our first mate! The cruise itself was comfy and spacious, smooth and peaceful with island music in the background for the island vibe, which I love. They even offered to take family photos with our own devices. Great experience and great value.
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Vickii_v
Mar 14, 2026
Dolphin tour - Dolphin tour was wonderful and a great learning experience. Kirsten lead an educational and interesting conversation and captain Rik kept us in a steady pace.
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Teresa_k
Apr 4, 2026
Good low key ride with lots of dolphin sightings - Saw a few pods of dolphins & learned a lot about them. Took a little ride around the area. I enjoyed the low key ride but my teens prefer the speed boat rides.
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Donna_r
Apr 2, 2026
Cute tour - You’ll get to know a bit about the area and some fun characteristics as well as see dolphins and an osprey nest.
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).