The captain very knowledgeable. Points out interesting facts and the bird reserve. We got to get off at Shell Key Island to watch the beautiful sunset. Found a small pod of Dolphins on our way back. We were lucky and saw a huge full moon rising on our way back. Was a perfect time! They have water iced up for you. They have a little bar to buy wine, beer, soda. And a bathroom on board.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bar on board Beer/wine for purchase
- shade
- Bathroom
- Free Parking
- water
Excludes
- No outside alcohol
- TAX 7%
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Park on the left side of boat ramp. Look for the Salty Pelican Boat Tours signs for Boat.
Return
- Park on the left side of boat ramp. Look for the Salty Pelican Boat Tours signs for Boat.
Itinerary
Sit back and Relax on the Dolphin Quest. As we venture across Boca Ceiga Bay looking for Dolphins playing, eating and swimming. We head to the Gulf of Mexico to view the incredible Sunset. You will learn about Dolphins, Sea Birds and Wildlife in the area.
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Reviews
Personable and knowledgeable local captain on small authentic boat. Bob will go the extra mile to make sure you have a great time. We go it all: beautiful bay views, Shell key exploration, bird watching, sunset and dolphins!
Knowledgeable local captain with his small authentic boat - like Uncle Bob from Florida is showing you around on his boat! Bob went the extra mile to show us a good time, and we did. Everything came together: the Shell key, the bay, the sunset, the dolphins. Bring flip flops if you want to walk barefeet on the shore. Free parking onsite!
Great little trip. We went even longer. Beautiful sunset, perfect weather, saw dolphins. Guide was excellent - highly recommend this trip
We had a blast! The guides were great and made the trip a wonderful experience. We will return the next time we visit the area! I highly recommend.
Wonderful sunset boat ride! Saw dolphins, native birds, picked seashells and an amazing sunset! Learned about the local history and had a nice relaxing 2+ hours. Thank you!!
The sunset dolphin tour was an amazing experience! We got to search for seashells, watch a beautiful sunset, and enjoy drinks and snacks on board. The crew was incredibly kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the area. We had such a great time and would definitely recommend this tour! It’s a FAMILY family business!!!
This was an amazing Experience!! I saw lots of dolphins some cool birds and even got to stop on an island to take photos!! My friends and I got lots of sunset pictures on the boat to post on Instagram and the captain didn’t seem bothered about our photo shoots lol . It was a great relaxing experience I highly recommend!!
We had a relaxing ride , saw lots of dolphins, and the captains were great!
Amazing experience! Seen lots of dolphins, learned a little St Pete history, and even collected some shells to bring home
It was great. We saw sights and our tour guides were great (im sorry, im bad with names). We saw dolphins and had a beautiful sunset. It was great!!! I would 100% do it again.
My wife and I went out on this tour with our boys who are in their 20s. The crew was knowledgeable, fun and friendly. We saw lots of dolphins and a nice Florida sunset. A very laid back, enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend.
Captain Bob was great! Him and his son were very welcoming and enjoyable to be with. We saw dolphins, tons of birds and a stunning sunset!
I took my daughter for her 16th birthday and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend. Even got off the boat for a bit and got some shells! Saw a pod of dolphins playing and was able to watch them for quite a bit. Overall great experience
It was a beautiful cruise! The captain & crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. They took us right to where the dolphins live; we took some incredible videos of them swimming in pods with their babies. The bird sanctuary island was amazing to see as well! We didn’t know what to expect, or if it would even be interesting, but we could not believe how tranquil it was there… or how many birds were perched in the trees! It really was as exciting as the dolphin experience! We went to a perfect spot to watch the sunset, and the crew even take photos for you.We highly recommend going with this crew for a cruise!
Loved this experience!! 10/10 recommend if your looking for a tour to do. We saw so many dolphin and even got to visit shell key preserve to watch the sunset. Both of our tour guides were great and knowledgeable!
Very fun experience! Nice workers and amenities. Didn’t see many dolphins due to the time of year, but did see a shark and a manatee. Would recommend!
It was great, staff were so friendly and a must do in St. pete. My kids enjoyed the views and dolphin watching.
The A-Team was amazing! They showed us amazing spots, wildlife and were so kind and knowledgeable! It was a great time and we highly recommend.
Great experience. The guides were amazing and just an overall amazing time! Definitely highly recommend
Fun boat tour! Great guides and we got to see dolphins! Beautiful sunset and they even took pictures from our phones for us of our family at sunset!
Wonderful experience! The crew was amazing and we were able to sight so many dolphins. The boat was clean and bottled water was available. Would recommend!
That the captain and his partner are really friendly tell you about the dolphins and the birds and that you will see dolphins
Such a great experience! It was a small group of 10 people and we had a blast. Beautiful sunset, dolphins, and learn a little history. Would definitely book again!
Best part of our trip! Everything that was promised, was delivered. Lots of dolphins and a gorgeous sunset. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Additionally, we had scheduled this for a different day and when it got rained out, they offered us a refund OR reschedule. We really appreciated the flexibility with this. Overall amazing experience, highly recommend!
We had a beautiful night on the water. We saw dolphins, visited little bird key where we saw so many pelicans, frigate birds, ibis and cormorants. We caught a beautiful sunset in the gulf and enjoyed chatting with Captain Tom and Avery. Higjly recommended.
Saw many dolphins, beautiful sunset, little bird island and all the local islands. Hosts were excellent and took the time to highlight area and wildlife.
We had a great time, our captain was very nice and informative. We got to see a lot of dolphins which was wonderful. Highly recommend.
What a fantastic experience. Crew really friendly and knowledgeable. Saw dolphins, hundreds of pelicans and lots of other wildlife. Smooth cruise across the bay and beautiful sunsets. Would 100% recommend this trip.
Enjoyable sunset tour saw dolphins and a bird island. The captains were great and we all had a nice time. Definitely recommend the trip.
Our family of 6 celebrated the 4th in the most perfect way. We did see some dolphins, but it was the sunset and fireworks while on the cruises that put the cherry on top! The captains were nice, informative, attentive, and had a sense of humor. So worth it! Our 7 year old was the only child on the boat, and he had an amazing, and she 4th as well. 10000% recommend. Love Danta, Ami and Dax.
It was so relaxing and educational plus we saw a whole pod of dolphins! It was amazing.
I would highly recommend this boat ride. Captain Bob and Avery were super fun and knowledgeable. They pointed out a whole bunch of stuff I didn’t know about. She was an amazing bartender too. We had perfect weather.
Great sunset, friendly crew, and fun dolphin sightings. A relaxed, wonderful way to end the day. Overall a great experiance.
Great evening on the water spotting dolphins and watching an amazing sunset. Would definitely use Salty Pelican Tours again :)
We had an amazing experience! The crew was incredibly kind, enthusiastic, and made everyone feel welcome from start to finish. The small group size made the tour feel much more personal and enjoyable. We saw so many dolphins, which provided incredible photo opportunities, and the sunset was absolutely breathtaking. It was the perfect evening on the water, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable experience!
Had a great cruise, seeing the sights, saw a bunch of dolphins and a beautiful sunset. The Captain was amazing, full of fun information, and determined to find the dolphins for us to see.
We had a great time. Saw quite a bit of dolphins and a beautiful sunset. Captain Bob and Captain Aaron were great guides!
Awesome experience! So cool and such beautiful views! Such a ton of dolphins, manatees, and a beautiful sunset! The captains were great and so nice, Avery had so many good local recommendations and she was so sweet and helpful!!! 10/10 recommend!
We had a relaxing and enjoyable time with Bob and his son Aaron cruising around as the sun began to set. The boat was comfortable and they were good hosts. We were able to visit with them and learn about the area and how the hurricanes impacted it. Well worth an evening of your vacation as being on the water is always magical at sunset.
Bob and his son were great to meet and knew a lot about the area. The sunset trip was beautiful and well worth the time!!
The trip was Relaxing and fun. We saw some dolphins and learned a lot about the area
We had a great time on a friend trip for the sunset cruise. We saw dolphins!
2nd year going on this sunset cruise. Dolphins were very active this year. Last year saw maybe 2, this year I lost count. Very enjoyable. Would definitely go again.
I called because the posted schedule in the website was a little wonky. I’m glad I did because the time on the website was indeed incorrect. The customer service was excellent! Very courteous and kind. The boat was spotless and the crew were great! There were only 7 customers on board, which was great for me but, not for the company. We saw a lot of Dolphins and the sunset was AMAZING! Would definitely go on another excursion with them! Highly recommend!
We had a great time on this dolphin and sunset tour. The crew was friendly and welcoming, and we saw a few dolphins during the trip. The sunset views were absolutely beautiful and made for a relaxing evening on the water.
We had a great time on the Sunset/Dolphin Cruise. Crew was friendly and informative. We saw a few dolphins and the sunset was amazing. We will definitely come back and do it again soon!
Had an amazing time on this tour, the weather was beautiful as well as the sunset. We saw many dolphins during our tour! The captains were amazing with explaining what we were seeing and answering all of our questions!
Really nice. We were able to see the sunset & a lot of Dolphins were out. Love the crew! Beautiful views!
The whole experience was beautiful and nice. Got see many different birds and a lot of dolphins. All in all 10 out of 10
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