Top 6 Dolphin Watching Tours in Florida

1.4-Hour Mangrove Island and Dolphin Watch Sandbar in Fort Pierce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Review of Fort Pierce’s four-hour mangrove kayak and dolphin watch, with wildlife, sandbar time, gear, guides, price, and practical tips.

“Amazing experience with Mark and Fabia. They were knowledgeable and friendly. The best part is no need for cameras they take pics and videos for you and sent them within 30-60 minutes of the adventure ending. Don’t miss out on this one”

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2.Florida Keys: Dockside Dolphin Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · from $107

Meet bottlenose dolphins from a dry dock in the Florida Keys with a short lesson, hands-on play, feeding, and photos included.

“I thought it was really special to see a dolphin up close. We were given instructions and information about dolphin anatomy beforehand. The next day, we were sent photos taken during the trip via a link in an email. This was included in the price.”

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3.Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Review of Osprey’s 2-hour dolphin and manatee paddle tour, with kayaks, paddle boards, pricing, timing, wildlife, and booking tips.

“I have a couple of concerns about this booking. First of all, Viator gives the option to pay right away or wait until 2 days before the tour to pay. I picked the deferred payment option. I completed the booking on Monday, 1/1/23, for a 5-person paddle board/kayak tour on Sunday, 1/7/23, with payment due of $325 on Saturday, 1/6/23. I received confirmation of the booking on 1/1/23. On Thursday, 1/4/23, I got an email from Viator offering $25 off my first booking. I attempted to apply the coupon code through their website, but it wouldn't work. I called customer service and spoke with Jorry, who initially said the coupon…”

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4.Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Sarasota with Olde Florida History!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle Sarasota’s calm waterways near dolphins, manatees, turtles, and mangroves on a two-hour guided kayak or paddle board tour.

“We had sooo much fun!! My wife and I wanted to show our kids some of the real outdoors while on our vacation to Lido Key. It was amazing because we saw dolphins swim right up to our kayaks and we saw two manatees passing by in the clear water. Our tourguide Daniel was very informative and patient with the kids. Our kids had so much fun that we bought a Three Brothers paddle board and had it shipped back to our home. Amazing kayak and paddle board tour in the Sarasota area!”

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5.Fort Pierce: 4-hr Mangroves & Dolphin Watch Sandbar in FL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

Explore Fort Pierce mangroves, spot dolphins and birds, and swim at a tidal sandbar on a small-group four-hour kayak tour.

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6.Dolphin Watching Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Ride a private jet ski through Florida’s Indian River Lagoon to spot dolphins, with calm morning water, baby calves, and free cancellation.

“Took a few friends with me to try and spot some dolphins in the intercoastal of Fort Pierce. This tour exceeded all of our expectations, we saw many pods of dolphins, which our guide tells us are very common around this area in the fall to winter months. We chose a morning slot as it was recommended by their staff, and I highly advise anyone reading this review to take that recommendation. Not only are the dolphins more visible at this hour, the water way is quiet and flat. Absolutely a great vacation choice!!”

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