Dolphin Watching Cruise: Eco Tour Tampa Bay

Join us aboard ‘The Big Blue Boat,’ the premier, most secure, and steadiest dolphin viewing vessel in the Tampa Bay area. Enjoy the serene, shielded back bay waters while observing dolphins, possibly manatees, numerous sea birds, a bird nesting island, a commercial fishing hamlet, and high-end residences.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 170 Boardwalk Pl E - Join us at Hubbard’s Marina for West Florida’s ORIGINAL and most exciting Dolphin Watch and wildlife encounter. “The Big Blue Boat” is the largest, safest, and most stable dolphin watch boat in the Tampa Bay area. Offering comfortable seating, restrooms, and an onboard snack-bar with cold soft drinks, beer, chips, candy, and…
What's Included
  • Onboard restroom facilities
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees
Location
Hubbard's Marina
Boardwalk Place East
Trip departs from Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes in advance for check-in and boarding.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(351 Ratings)
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Phillip
Jun 13, 2025
Granddaughter Visit to See the Dolphins! - It was a perfect day to enjoy the Dolphin Cruise out of John's Pass at the Hubbard Marina! Our granddaughter LOVED it! We must have seen two dozen dolphins including some baby ones that had just recently been born! The Captain and Crew were awesome! So knowledgeable! It was a great day, for sure! Also appreciated the discount on our parking in the garage! ,-)
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K2225lxmelissas
Jun 10, 2025
A Heartwarming and Unforgettable Dolphin Cruise Experience - We recently took a dolphin cruise with Hubbard’s Marina and had one of the most meaningful family outings we’ve experienced in years. Our group included four adults and three children, along with my mother, who has limited mobility. When we arrived, we were surprised to find it was low tide, which made boarding the boat especially challenging. We were genuinely worried my mom wouldn’t be able to join us—and heartbroken at the thought. But the incredible staff at Hubbard’s Marina completely saved the day. Two kind and professional crew members went out of their way to assist her. With compassion and confidence, they helped her aboard safely and without hesitation. Thanks to their care and selflessness, we were all able to enjoy a beautiful cruise together. Watching dolphins with my mom, surrounded by family, was something we’ll never forget. We are beyond grateful for the experience and can’t thank the staff enough. This is more than just a tour—it’s a company with heart. Highly recommended!
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Angela_c
Jun 7, 2025
Fantastic - It was an absolutely beautiful day and very enjoyable. Cannot wait to go back. The entire area was enjoyable.
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R7305olpamk
Jun 6, 2025
Fun, easy cruise! - It was a pleasant cruise. Lots of good and shopping around the tree dock. Captain was knowledgeable. Saw dolphins but don't expect a show like at the aquarium!!!
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Pamela_k
Jun 6, 2025
Dolphin cruise - Easy walk up. Lots of food and shopping around dock area to enjoy before it after your cruise. Captain very knowledgeable about the area. We saw dolphins as promised but didn't expect a show like at all aquarium. Dolphins did what dolphins do!!!! We saw manatees too.
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Cameo_w
May 28, 2025
We were able to see a lot... - We were able to see a lot of dolphins on our cruise. The boat staff were witty, fun and knowledgeable.
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Bridget_g
May 23, 2025
Very professional and had... - Very professional and had lots of fun! Met our expectations. They had a great parking rate that is offered
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Misss20
May 21, 2025
Amazing! - We did the 90 minute Dolphin watching tour with Captain Dave who was funny and knowledgeable. We saw lots of dolphins including a mum and her 2 day old baby. He told us interesting facts about the area as we cruised around. Saw ospreys as well as some really cool houses with plenty of opportunities to take photos. A morning well spent!
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R4735bkchrisl
May 19, 2025
Good trip - Easy to book on line and around $30 pp. Park in the garage across the road from the check in office. You get parking all day for $7 if you’re on one of the trips. Just take your parking ticket (from machine) to their office and they pre pay bar code it. Saves you over $20 for the days parking. This is a 90 minute excursion around the bays on a canopy covered boat. Cool shade from the sun. The captain explains as he goes and is clearly a local with good knowledge. We saw Osprey, bald eagles and an abundance of dolphin. Key buildings and land areas on route were also pointed out and explained. Really easy going 90 minutes. Thoroughly enjoyed and worth every penny or dime. PS you can take your own snacks and drinks on board, but there’s a mini bar available if you need anything at a reasonable price.
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Laurieht1115zg
May 19, 2025
Great time on the dolphin cruise - The boat's captain was very knowledgeable and made the trip fun and engaging. The boat had plenty of seating and had snacks and drinks available for purchase. Great experience.
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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).