Private Boat Tours For Dolphin Watching Near Treasure Island

We had a great time with Captain Allen on our 2 hour adventure! He brought us to two great spots for shelling, and found dolphins and a manatee! Captain Allen got the dolphins to play with us, and it was such a cool experience for my family. Thank you for creating core memories for my family, Captain Allen!

Capt. Allen is the best! He was able to put together a custom package for us to go snorkeling, shelling, dolphin watching, and finish with a sunset cruise. Couldn't be more pleased with the service he provided. Highly recommended

We had so much fun tubing and cruising along seeing dolphins . Allen also took us to a private island where there were so many beautiful shells and fishy’s to see. Beautiful boat plenty of room especially if you have small kids who want to sit and be comfy. Thanks so much Allen. This def was the highlight of our trip!

Great trip! We saw lots of dolly and the sunset was awesome!

Best charter I have ever taken, Allen is great took us to the best shell hunting, swimming island hopping and even got to see a shark really cool, family really loved it 10 stars if possible

Allen was entertaining and professional and very knowledgeable about the area! Spent the day relaxing in a perfect Floridian way...on the water❤️

Private boat tour with Allens Aquatic Adventures is the WAY TO GO! No waiting for crowds to board. So nice having boat all to ourselves! Awesome boat with an Awesome Captain! Capt. Allen knows what he is doing; from safety to having fun on the water! We are from South Dakota and have booked with him multiple times!

We had an absolutely superb experience with Allens Aquatic Adventures! Allen took our group of six out for an unforgettable day exploring Shell Key and Egmont Key Island, and everything about the trip was exceptional. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and Allen made the entire experience even better with his extensive knowledge of the Tampa Bay area. He shared interesting insights throughout the tour and made sure we were comfortable, relaxed, and enjoying every moment. Both Shell Key and Egmont Key were stunning—beautiful scenery, crystal-clear water, and such a peaceful escape. Allen’s professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail truly set this tour apart. If you’re looking for a top-notch boating experience in the Tampa Bay area, we highly recommend Allens Aquatic Adventures. We will definitely be back!

Was a awesome time! Got to see dolphins up close!

Allen was fantastic! Our tour was so much fun. He was funny, charming, organized, and knew how to find all the sea life! We will book him again next time we are in Florida.

This is was my second time hiring Allen for a boat tour. Each time was a great experience. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the amazing views and exploring the islands. Allen is a great guy and I will definitely look him up next time I’m in town.

Our family had a great time with Captain Allen. Fun snorkeling then great assistance by Allen in connection with the wakeboarding. Very nice boat with a great guy!

Did a 4 hour tour with shelling, dolphin sightings, found some sand dollars and cruised around. Heard some cool history and stories from Captain Allen. Great guy, laid back and great with our kids.

Highly recommend!! We got to see a whole team of dolphins, and went to an island where we got to go in the gulf and find shells and sand dollars. My kids loved seeing the dolphins. It really was fun for the whole family.

My family ( 2 adults and 3 kids - 11, 10, 10) went on the 3 hour excursion - knee boarding & shelling. We had a blast! Best time ever! Prior to our excursion, I messaged Captain Allen questions. He responded considerably fast and answered all my questions and made some suggestions too. Capt Allen’s boat is beautiful, spacious, and has a canopy for shade. Capt Allen is friendly & awesome with the kids! He explained the knee boarding directions multiple times to the kids until they felt comfortable. Capt Allen cheered the kids on and gave them huge high fives when they were done. Shelling was fun too. Make sure you bring a bucket to collect all the shells! It was like being on a treasure hunt! Highly recommend Captain Allen!

Yesterday we went wakeboarding and tubing with Captain Allen in Gulfport, St. Petersburg, and from the moment we booked, I knew it was going to be a fantastic experience. Captain Allen’s positive energy, great attitude, and genuine passion for what he does set the tone right away. Even though all of us had wakeboarded before, we quickly realized we’d been making it harder than it needed to be. With just a quick demonstration off the side of the boat, Captain Allen showed us how to get up on the board smoothly and effortlessly. His simple tips made all the difference—our 15-year-old, 19-year-old, and even myself, a 51-year-old all got up easily and were soon doing 180° spins, catching air, and building confidence on the water. This was especially impressive since one of I was just coming off a back injury from hockey the week before! One of my favorite moments was when my special lady—at first a little reluctant—decided to try tubing. Captain Allen took the time to make her feel completely safe, showing her the different speeds he could go so she could choose her comfort level. Before long she was laughing, holding on tight, and having an absolute blast. And yes, she gave the thumbs up for super speed! Captain Allen’s coaching and easygoing nature proved that with the right teacher, the right setting, and the right attitude, anything is possible. After wakeboarding and tubing, we all left with big smiles and great memories. His knowledge of the water, weather patterns, and safety just adds to the experience. If you’re visiting the Tampa Bay area and want an unforgettable day on the water, look no further than Captain Allen. Whether you’re looking to improve your skills or just have an amazing time, he delivers both in spades.

Last Day Family cruise. Went to Egmont Key and saw the tortoises and forts. Went snorkeling a couple places and shelling. Great boat and great captain. Bonus dolphin played in our wake. Don’t change a thing.

Allen was an excellent captain and teacher of water sports! We had never wake boarded before and he patiently and successfully taught everyone who wanted to learn! He made tubing fun and accessible for all comfort levels, and tailored the entire experience to be exactly what we were looking for. Hours after we left, we are still talking about how much fun we had!

Once again Captain Allen has outdone himself!! I had family in from NC, TX and Indiana. We took the 2 hour Shell Island tour. My 80 yr old aunt had a knee replacement two months ago but I knew with the ramps at the marina and Captain Allen’s Boat that it would be straight shot into the boat with one step down she would be able to enjoy the ride. We rode out to Shell island and through the “cathedral” bridge, which was the route I had requested for the picturesque view. He did not disappoint! Once we were at Ahell Island he put down the anchor then got into the water which was waste deep because he got us a close as possible in his boat. My aunt was able to drop into his arms in the water with him giving her a “hug” and she got into the water not going under or even getting her hair wet. She then walked out to the beach in her own accord. My family found some beautiful shells and TWO Sand dollars!! When it was time to leave he got back into the water again and personally helped her into the boat. My aunt was so pleased with the experience and loved Captain Allen! Thank you for making my cousins and aunt’s experience so much more memorable and special Allen’s Aquatics ! It will be something she will never forget. This is my 5th trip out with visiting friends and family because of Captain Allen. He has out done himself this time. We will never forget this trip because of you, Captain Allen!

This is not our first time doing a trip with Allen but it was an absolute BLAST. We went shelling and snorkeling. We saw some cool sea life and had a lot of laughs. Allen always makes the trips fun. We will be back again!

We were not sure what to expect. My grandsons wanted to do water sports. Allen was simply amazing. I could not of asked for anything more!

Captain Allen was THE best! We visited Treasure Island, Florida for the first time with our daughter and her best friend for her birthday. She wanted to go snorkeling so we looked up tours online. We are so glad we found Capt. Allen. His main focus from the time we left the dock to when we got back from our trip, was our daughter and her friend. He asked what kind of music they wanted to “jam” to on the way out to the snorkel site. They were on top of the world. Before we even left the marina and hit open water, we were already seeing dolphins fishing against the sidewalls of the inlet. He slowed down so the girls could see them coming out of the water and talked to the girls about them. When we got out to open water we began to see a pod of adults and baby dolphins. He stopped and turned around so they could again see the dolphins. He then told us that he would try and get them to “play with us” in the wake of the boat. He turned around and approached the pod. As he got close, he again turned around and accelerated away from the pod. Sure enough, dolphins started leaping from the wake of the boat. The girls and myself were so surprised. It was amazing to watch, and we hadn't even gotten to the site to snorkel yet. What a bonus! Captain Allen was super knowledgeable about the area and the snorkel site and took pictures of us all with his own camera without us even asking. He really helped make it a great day for us. It was the highlight of our trip to Treasure Island, Florida for sure.

Captain Allen was amazing and we had a blast. The family got to learn how to wakeboard, tubing and he took us to a beautiful island with site seeing. I would definitely recommend this excursion specifically with Captain Allen.

Allen is AMAZING! If you are looking for an intimate boat adventure tailored to whatever you want to do, Allen is the captain for you. He took us snorkeling, and willingly hopped in the water with our 13-year-old twins. He showed them the nuts and bolts of it and was so patient with them. He shared some history of the area with us which was just an added bonus as it is fascinating how time changes shorelines. While snorkeling he discovered and brought to the boat, not one, but two conch shells with surprise crabs in BOTH! We furthered our adventure on a quaint beach where we went shelling and walked along the sandy shore. The twins were eager to try knee boarding and had never tried this before. Allen was patient and explained everything thoroughly -both had successful rides and they LOVED it! We ended our boating adventure with some wicked tubing-he got them both off the tube....eventually! We are grateful for Allen's weather watching and flexibility too-per his recommendation we changed the day of our boating tour due to upcoming crummy weather. To put it simply, he is the BEST! Thanks for a GREAT time! The Linde Family -Northern Minnesota

Captain Allen is super laid back and an amazing Captain. I went snorkeling with my two kids. My kids and I loved it. I highly recommend him!

We had such a great time boating, seeing the dolphins, birds, shelling and handling live sand dollars! The water and areas are beautiful and Allen is the greatest host!

When we arrived at the marina, the water patrol officer told us we had the best tour guide, and by the end of our tour, we have to agree! Our group had 3 teen girls and 2 moms. Captain Allen took the time to ask about our comfort levels and made sure he eased into the excitement for our more timid passengers and really ramped up the fun factor for our adventure seekers! He cheered us on as we took turns on the tube and left us laughing and thoroughly tired! You won’t be disappointed if you book an excursion. Captain Allen seems to love helping groups make memories!

6/5 STARS!! I didn’t know I would be willing to die for a random man I only met once…with that being said I would!! Captain Allen has my upmost respect…he is a man of pure vibes plus patience!! I would recommend doing this trip anytime you are in the area!! Cap. Allen is the future name of our son!!

This was such an AMAZING experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and experience. Captain Allen was so friendly and extremely patient. He taught us everything we need to know about water sports. He made sure everyone was having fun the entire time!

We went out on the water with Capt Allen today and did wakesurfing and went to a beautiful sand bar. Allen is so incredibly friendly and kind and is a wonderful instructor for wakeboarding. We all had the best time! You feel so safe and calm.

Awesome experience and we had a great time! The Captain is an awesome dude and super nice. Highly recommend. We had two boats for a business outing and everyone had a total blast. He’ll also teach you how to wake board and is super patient about it as well. 5 stars!

had an incredible, private boating experience with Captain Allen and his first mate. I am not an experienced swimmer and they were able to guide me around to try snorkeling, something I never dreamed I could do. Thank you to Allen and crew! We will absolutely be back!!

We had a great time! Patient and thorough instructions on the different sports. Awesome tour around for great site seeing! Highly recommended!

Had a very good time in the water snorkeling. Allen is very friendly and skilled captain. We definitely try to go again on his boat next time we are in Tampa area

If you’re looking for a fun way to experience the Florida lifestyle, book a charter with Allen’s Aquatic Adventures! Captain Allen is so fun and flexible, and has a beautiful and clean boat, with a great sound system for your tunes of choice. We hired him for 4 hours of fun. We told him we were up for anything, and he put together a fun plan for us. We went to Shell Key and hunted for shells, drove to a spot where we saw tons of dolphin, went tubing, and explored a sandbar where we saw whelk, fish, a shark, and a stingray. Captain Allen was awesome with my very cautious, non-adventurous daughters when we went tubing. They all loved it, and felt good knowing Captain Allen was looking out for them. We all had an incredible time, and every single one of us said the 4 hour boat adventure was our favorite part of the week. We had a group of 10, and though his boat can only take 6, he was able to find another captain he knows to bring his boat out, so all 10 of us could go explore the water together. Captain Allen is extremely responsive, and parking at the marina is very easy. Stop looking, and just give him a call!

Always have a great time with Captain Allen. Friendly and knowledgeable. Our third time out and we can't wait to go again!

Took our 5 kids. They all had a fantastic time! Captain Allen was so much fun and the kids really liked him. By far the best experience we have had. Easy to book. Definitely recommend! Can’t wait for next year.

We highly recommend Allens Aquatic Adventures. My son and I had a 3 hour tour with Captain Allen who was so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. The boat was clean and comfortable. He was able to get some dolphins to follow us in his boat's wake. We then went to a little sandbar he found where we found conch, shells, stingray and fish. He then took us to Shell Key where we walked around and collected lots of shells. Even though it was a bit cold, he made this adventure the highlight of our trip to St. Pete. Thanks Captain Allen for a wonderful time!

Captain Allen Aquatic Adventures is a top notch boating experience! He does what ever mix of fun experiences you want and for how long to do each one. His boat is clean , well maintained, plenty of power, has a great sound system (your choice of music or none if that’s your preference), ample seating options and a Bimini shaded area too! He is so nice and laid back and wants you to get a great day out on the water and if you want to stretch your legs he will bring you to an uninhabited island only accessible by boat. He offers tubing, wake boarding, water fun, will try and give you sightings of dolphins & manatees, and other activities too. We had a blast on our half day excursion.

We took a two hour ride with Captain Allen today in order to get in some much needed water skiing and a tour of the area. Allen is truly a nice guy, his boat is clean comfortable and modern. He really knows the area. It was a windy day, so we depended upon him to find a relatively calm spot and he did not disappoint! We not only had the ski, but we surfed with a couple of dolphins, and got a tour of the intercoastal as well. A GREAT day!

Captain Allen was incredible! We spent the afternoon wakeboarding and waterskiing. He was an amazing instructor and made everyone feel comfortable and at ease — from the beginners to the experienced water sports enthusiasts in our family. Thank you!

Spent Black Friday with Captain Allen. He is absolutely AWESOME. He is friendly and ensures safety while having fun! After our water sport fun Captain Allen brought us in a great tour and we played with Dolphins.

We had a fantastic evening with Captain Allen at the helm. We viewed beautiful waterfront homes, saw a fantastic sunset and then the magical bridge light tour! What a perfect tropical evening for the six of us!

Highly recommend this! Everything was perfect. Allen was extremely accommodative of our requests. Had an amazing sunset private cruise.

We had the best time! Couldn’t recommend enough! Such a fun day out for family or friends. Allen personalises everything to ensure you have the best time!

Captain Allen never disappoints. He took us on a sunset/snorkel/bridge lights cruise and it was the best day ever. There is nothing better than diving for sand dollars while the sun is setting. The views are breathtaking. We try to book with him every time we visit FL because it really is truly the most wonderful experience. If you want to make the best memories ever, book with Captain Allen. We are still reminiscing & cannot wait to book with him again!!!!

Thank you Allen’s Aquatic Adventures! We had the best time out on the water. I can’t wait until our next trip! We brought 4 children 11-17. They were so patient, kind, and made my son’s birthday! We tubed, knee boarded, and wake boarded. Highly highly recommend! 5⭐️

Allen & Becca were awesome with our crazy crew! Highly recommend & we will definitely use them again when we’re back in St Pete. Such a fun day!!

Captain Allen is amazing! We went snorkeling, shelling and cruising the intercostal waterways! This was our second time booking with captain Allen and we plan to book again if we are ever back in the area!