Top Clearwater Water Tours

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!

Take a daytime or evening cruise around Clearwater, Florida aboard the Calypso Queen. A lunch or dinner buffet, as well as an open bar featuring rum punch, wine, and beer, is included. The evening cruise includes a DJ and dancing.

Enjoy the exclusivity of a private boat trip for you and your party during this half- or full-day excursion. Your captain guides you through waterways for up-close views of wild dolphins and stops at secluded islands where you have time to relax on pristine beaches and swim in the Gulf of Mexico. Feel free to customize the itinerary with your captain to suit your group's interests. Price is per boat.

Watch as day turns into night off the coast of Florida on this sunset cruise from Clearwater. Enjoy the scenery and peaceful calm of a late-afternoon cruise on board a double-decker catamaran vessel with plenty of space to stretch out and soak up the breathtaking view. Watch a beautiful Florida sunset as the sun glows and gently settles into the Gulf of Mexico. Toast the new evening with a glass of Champagne.

Spice up any Florida vacation with a cruise on Tampa Bay. Beginning in Clearwater, enjoy a beautiful sunset (depending upon the time of year) and listen to live music on board the elegant 'StarLite Majesty' yacht. Choose from one of the open-air observation decks or the climate-controlled dining cabin inside. For dinner (at own expense), choose from several delicious gourmet meal entrees along with salad, dessert, and coffee or tea. Then dance the night away or take a romantic stroll along the deck.

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 8 passengers. Sit back and relax on the very comfortable, 25 foot double-decker 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!

-A 2 hour Daysail is the perfect way to enjoy our smooth afternoon sea breeze as it powers us along the coast of Clearwater Beach. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or if this is your first time sailing, the Schooner Clearwater will be a memorable visit. - IMPORTANT- plan to arrive 45 minutes before departure time for mandatory check in to collect your boarding passes. We require a timely check in to report our passenger count for the USCG and to ensure everyone enjoys a 2-hour cruise -Our USCG credentialed Captain & Crew will welcome you on board like an old friend and treat you to a relaxed memorable visit. -Expect a 5 Star "True Sailing Experience" on our 52' custom steel Schooner sailing vessel. -Our motto is "We SAIL and We SAIL Well"!

- Our motto is "We SAIL and We SAIL Well"! - 2 hour Sunset sail is the perfect way to enjoy a Gulf coast sunset off Clearwater Beach. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or if this is your first time sailing, the Schooner Clearwater will be a memorable visit. -IMPORTANT- plan to arrive 45 minutes before departure time for mandatory check in to collect your boarding passes. We require a timely check in to report our passenger count for the USCG and to ensure everyone enjoys a 2-hour cruise -Our USCG credentialed Captain & Crew will welcome you on board like an old friend and treat you to a relaxed memorable visit. -Expect a 5 Star "True Sailing Experience" on our 52' custom steel Schooner sailing vessel.

Our one-of-a-kind floating Tiki Bars are the newest and best way to experience the water. These tiki boats are a lot of fun and should be on everyone’s bucket list! Take in views of Clearwater Beach from the Gulf of Mexico and admire the many stunning homes and boats which line the harbor, all while sipping your favorite drink. Our tours offer up-close encounters with dolphins, manatees and other wildlife. Bring your own beverages of choice, food or snack. We provide USCG certified captains, coolers with ice, and Bluetooth radio to play your favorite tunes. Why pay for over priced drinks at a land bar, when you can bring your own drinks on a floating Tiki Bar!

We offer a 4 hour trip starting between 9 AM and 11AM. Pickup is available at two locations, Clearwater Beach recreation center docks or Bellair Boat Launch docks. Both locations usually have ample parking available. This is a private charter, meaning your group will be the only passengers. Children are welcome, but for their safety small children will be required to wear life jackets. You may spend up to two hours exploring the beaches or islands; the rest of the time will be spent cruising. If you prefer all 4 hours can be spent cruising and sight-seeing. Activities include snorkeling, dolphin watching, shelling, swimming, sight seeing, island exploration, bird watching and much more. If desired, we stop at Caladesi or Honeymoon Island and other nearby remote beach areas for picnics and other activities.

Spice up any Florida vacation aboard an exciting dance cruise on Clearwater Bay. Beginning in Clearwater Beach, relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and listen to live music on board the elegant StarLite Majesty yacht. Choose from the open-air observation deck or select the air-conditioned dining cabin inside. Either way, the view is incredible and the party is just getting started. Upgrade to include a 3-course lunch; there are six delicious meals to choose from, plus a variety of beverages available to purchase.

We offer the exclusive clear kayak tour of Tarpon Springs! Looking for an adventure? Our guides will take care of setting up the kayaks, guiding you along the way, help you search for manatees, and educating you about the are - all you have to do is come and paddle with us!

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 8 passengers. Sit back and relax on the very comfortable, 25 foot double-decker Funship 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 charters are perfect for family outings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, bachelor(ette) parties, marriage proposals, romantic getaways, reunions, spreading ashes, or any other reason!

Our Evening Sunset Cruise is a 2 hour cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway, Clearwater Pass, and into the Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting). Your crew will point out interesting Gulf Coast sights, including the ICW's abundant dolphins! Our boat is a 46-foot long, 2 deck vessel certified by the Coast Guard to carry 49 passengers. We limit cruises to 35 people to ensure a comfortable and spacious cruise for all guests. A complimentary champagne toast is included for all guests age 21 and over. Beer, wine, hard seltzers, and soft drinks are available for purchase while on board.

Beach Excursion aboard a Private Boat Charter. Looking for a fun day on the water book your next charter with Reel Runner Gulf Adventures. We will take you to a beach that is only accessible by boat called Three Rooker Bar off of the city of beautiful Tarpon Springs.

THE PRICE IS FOR A 4-HOUR BOAT CHARTER AND INCLUDES UP TO 6 PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP. A Boat Day offers private, customized half-day and full-day boat charters for small groups of 1-6 passengers. Sit back and relax on the very comfortable, 24 foot Hurricane Deckboat 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!

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.

Create your own private boat tour to see the area! Stop at an island and swim, look for dolphins and other wildlife, catch a sunset out in the gulf, this is your trip and I am here to make it wonderful for you!

The Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, and the surrounding areas can provide a variety of saltwater fishing opportunities, but if you need a break from the harsh saltwater environment or if the wind is making it difficult to fish consider freshwater bass fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Tarpon. Whether you're a Tampa resident, vacationer or on a business trip looking for a trophy fish, this bass fishing trip is a fun and healthy outdoor activity. This fishery provides some of the best bass fishing the state has to offer. Enjoy the wildlife sights, peace, and quiet not provided in the city. Enjoy a day on the water that has clear water perfect for fishing. All tours are guided by a licensed, professional and local expert. Your tour includes all fishing rods and reels, both right and left-handed, along with all the tackle and all other necessities, including safety equipment. So grab your hat, sunglasses, and camera, step on board, cast a pole, and wait for the tug on the other end.