8 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.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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6.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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7.Crab Island Dolphin Jet Ski Tour

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

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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8.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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