13 Dolphin Spotting Stops Worldwide Worth Booking

1.Avi’s Premium Dolphin Tour by Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet Avi’s Water Sports at Goodland Boat Park for a two-hour jet ski trip through Marco Island’s 10,000 Islands. You can share a jet ski with one companion, search for dolphins and marine life, and return to the same launch point. Bottled water, windbreakers on chilly days, and Coast Guard approved life jackets are provided.

“Best guides !!! So fun. We toured and saw Dolphins. Fun anniversary trip weekend. Would definitely visit them again.”

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2.Santa Eulalia: Jet Ski Tour with Optional Dolphin Searching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 235 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $171 per ski, up to 2

Ride a new Sea-Doo GTX 130 Pro from Marina Santa Eulalia with an instructor leading the way. Choose 30 minutes, 1 hour, or a 2-hour dolphin search. You will visit Ibiza coves and beaches, stop for photos or swimming, and use lockers, showers, Wi-Fi, and a saltwater pool before or after your ride.

“The experience was nice. The jet ski seems to be quite new and well maintained. Ridding it through the sea was a great experience. On the not so nice side, the guide accelerates in front of the group until you can’t barely see him, so you have to catch up on your own. I do not recommend this tour if it’s your first time on a jet ski and you are uncomfortable being allowed in the sea. The only instructions we got from the instructors were how to accelerate and break. Nothing else. Additionally, although we booked the option with dolphin searching, the guide never mentioned it and of course…”

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3.2 Hour Shell Island Jet Ski Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149 per ski, up to 2

Set out from Panama City Beach on one jet ski shared by up to two people. Your guide leads you across St. Andrews Bay, searches for dolphins and other wildlife, and stops at Shell Island for beach time and independent riding. First timers are welcome, but operators need a Florida Boaters Safety Card if born after January 1, 1988.

“Super fun! I didn’t see any dolphins but really enjoyed riding the jet ski & having unguided playtime. Wonderful experience!”

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4.Crab Island Dolphin Jet Ski Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $229

Captain a two-person Yamaha Jet Ski from Fort Walton Beach toward Crab Island, Santa Rosa Sound, and the Destin Harbor area while your guide searches for dolphins. Guides such as Corey, Nick, Chris, and Alejandro have earned praise for safety briefings and local insight. Dolphin sightings are possible, not guaranteed, and photos are available as an upgrade.

“Corey was the best guide! He went through all the safety guidelines and what to expect while we were out there. The best part…He put us on so many dolphins! This was literally one of the best experiences of my life!!”

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5.Key Largo Dolphin Jetski Tour for 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $214 per ski, up to 2

Follow guides such as Kevin, Kristi, or Brian through Key Largo’s bay waters, mangrove trails, and open sea on a private jet ski tour for two. You’ll receive a life jacket, see wildlife if conditions cooperate, and get free-ride time to open up the throttle. Morning and sunset departures are available.

“This was such an awesome experience! We hadn’t been on one much before and Kevin made everyone feel comfortable before setting off on our tour. The machines were easy to handle and the tour took to see mangroves and old shipwrecks. The beach resorts on the shore. We don’t see any wildlife today but that’s the risk you take!! Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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6.Clearwater: 1 Hour Jetski Dolphin Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $119 per ski, up to 3

Join VPBR Inc. for a one-hour guided jet ski ride from Clearwater. You’ll receive a life jacket and operating instruction before following a guide along the Gulf Coast. One ticket covers one ski for up to three people, with a 450-pound combined weight limit. Dolphins may appear, but sightings are not guaranteed.

“Leah and her daughters were great. Nice and affordable activity in Clearwater”

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7.Clearwater: Dolphin Jet Ski Tour – 1 SKI FOR UP TO 3 PEOPLE

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $248 per ski, up to 3

You’ll ride with an English-speaking guide from 510 N Osceola Ave around Honeymoon Island and Caladesi State Park. One jet ski holds up to three people, making the $248 group price useful for families or friends. Expect wildlife, scenic stops, photo time, and instruction on Florida boating rules.

“Leaha was responsive, professional and thorough. We had a great time celebrating my daughter's 18th birthday and will definitely do it again!”

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8.Crab Island Dolphin Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $203

Captain a two-person jet ski on a 120-minute guided trip through Destin Harbor, Crab Island, the Gulf, and Santa Rosa Sound. Your English-speaking guide provides instruction, leads the small group, and looks for bottlenose dolphins, rays, and manatees. You also get time for photos and water play, though dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

“We had a fantastic time! Carlos was a great guide! We got to see the dolphins as promised! It was all that we expected!”

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9.Waverunner Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

You’ll ride a two-seat waverunner with a guide from Power Up Watersports in Fort Walton Beach. The 90-minute trip spends about an hour searching for dolphins, stingrays, and manatees, then gives you 30 minutes to enjoy the water. Derek is one of the guides who may lead your outing.

“What a fun excursion! We rented two jet ski's for a family of 3, and it was just us and the tour guide, Derek. After giving us instructions on jet ski operation, we shoved off and practiced a bit outside the launch area and then the guide led the way. We traveled from the launch/marina over past crab island and the guide immediately spotted some dolphins which we gently followed for a bit before he led us through the pass into the gulf. We had smooth seas or we may not have had the opportunity to ski the gulf. Once beyond the pass we cruised west of the pass and…”

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10.Marco Island: Dolphin Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $283 per ski, up to 2

You’ll ride from 750 Palm Point Drive with an English-speaking guide such as Billy or Brad, after a 15-minute safety briefing. The small-group tour combines fast open-water riding, dolphin watching, coastal views, and a possible stop at a shell-covered beach. Ride solo or share a jet ski, with wildlife viewed from a respectful distance.

“This was such a great time. Brad was an excellent tour guide and really made everyone feel confident in his abilities to guide us. I would highly recommend!”

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11.Fort Pierce: Dolphin-Watching Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $249 per ski, up to 2

Join Salty’s Watersports in Fort Pierce for a private 75-minute dolphin-watching ride on a new 2024 Sea-Doo. Your guide provides safety instruction, a life vest, fuel, and photos as you explore the Indian River, a nursery area for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. English and Spanish tours are available.

“Everything promised was kept, we had a friendly guide and the tour itself was exciting and great”

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12.2 Passenger Jet Ski Dolphin Tour from Gilligan’s Watersports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180Best value

Ride a two-passenger jet ski with a guide from Gilligan’s Watersports in Destin. You’ll travel through Choctawhatchee Bay, reach the Gulf, and search for wild dolphins while taking in beaches and coastal views. Guides such as Mason and Jimmy focus on safety and can shape the outing around your interests. The tour lasts about two hours and returns to the starting point.

“To be honest I was a little concerned that our tour guide would be on a pontoon boat, but oh my, this was one of the most amazing excursions we’ve done in Destin. We’ll still do our AJ’s dolphin tour, but will definitely do this again.”

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13.Dolphin Watching Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $249 per ski, up to 2

You’ll ride a jet ski with your own group through Fort Pierce’s Indian River Lagoon, an important Atlantic dolphin nursery. The 75-minute outing focuses on spotting pods, mothers, and young calves. Morning departures are recommended for calmer water and better visibility. The tour is offered in English and costs $249 per jet ski for up to two people.

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