Top Clearwater Nature and Wildlife

Embark on a scenic journey to find bottlenose dolphins on this dolphin-watching cruise near Clearwater in Florida. From Clearwater Bay to the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy the incredible views along the Intracoastal Waterway. See and hear about the celebrity mansions on the coast, and listen as the captain shares interesting facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast region. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed on this exciting tour.

Established in 1999, Encounters With Dolphins has been safely providing guests the opportunity to view dolphins, learn about Clearwater and enjoy the sand and sun on Compass Island and maybe even take a dip on the island! We are a veteran owned and operated small business founded on the principal of wanting our guests to have the same experiences we would want to have on our vacation! All of us work tirelessly to ensure that all of our customers have an enjoyable, relaxing time with us!

Adults and children of all ages love the Little Toot because of our “tug boat” shape and power, we create a huge wake that Dolphins love to jump and play in. The Little Toot offers closer dolphin sightings because the boat is lower to the waters edge. We provide a narrated sightseeing tour of Clearwater Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.

Enjoy a refreshing Ice cream on-board our brand new 50 passenger catamaran. This tour is a great way of exploring the beautiful Clearwater Beach for the whole family. The boat is fully shaded to protect customers from the sun.

50 foot Shark themed vessel. The only shark that dolphins love. Covered vessel with sun area. Padded seats and restroom.

The Circle of Heroes is the nation's first underwater dive memorial honoring our Veterans. 24 life sized statues located in Tampa Bay representing each of the Armed Forces. Located 10 miles off the Pinellas County coast in 40 feet of water. The Circle of Heroes is a premier international diving destination.

THE PRICE IS FOR A 4-HOUR BOAT CHARTER AND INCLUDES UP TO 8 PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP. A Boat Day offers private, customized half-day and full-day boat charters for small groups of up to 10 passengers. Sit back and relax on the very comfortable, 27 foot double-decker Platinum Funship with a slide, as you cruise the waterways with a Captain as your guide. Your boating adventure will get you up close to wild dolphins and take you to secluded barrier islands so you can go shelling on pristine beaches or swim in the Gulf of Mexico.  Our private boat tours are perfect for family outings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, bachelor(ette) parties, marriage proposals, romantic getaways, reunions, spreading ashes, or any other reason!

Go in search of bottlenose dolphins on this dolphin cruise from Florida’s Clearwater Bay to the beautiful, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy $5.00 "You Call it" cocktails during this Happy Hour Dolphin Exploration Tour! Listen to great music as your Crew highlights interesting facts about the Gulf Coast and our Celebrity homes in the area. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed!

Private charter up to 6 people. You call the shots. Pick your activity. Price includes fuel and USCG licensed captain. No additional charges.

Offering fun on the water with private charters for up to six people. Whether your looking for a fun day at the beach, fishing, watching the sunset, or just going for a stroll on the water...you adventure awaits.

Get out on the water with a fishing charter from Clearwater. You'll have the chance to try your luck at fishing in the Gulf of Mexico while admiring the coastal scenery, including Caladesi Island State Park, which is only accessible by boat. Species you might catch include redfish, black drum, trout, cobia, and jack crevalle. Even on windy days, there are many spots to fish.