3 Florida Dolphin Watching Tours Worth Flying For

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

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

Join Mark and Fabia for a four-hour Fort Pierce kayak trip through calm mangrove water and the Indian River Lagoon. You’ll paddle about two miles, spot birds and marine life, stop at a sandbar when conditions allow, then ride back by electric motor. Kayaks, light paddles, life vests, dry bags, and photos are included.

“Mark and Fabian are wonderful guides, very knowledgeable and helpful and efficient. Patient with everyone, took lots of extra time. So many creatures and so much ecology! Relaxing, educational and fun trip”

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2.Florida Keys: Dockside Dolphin Experience

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

Meet a bottlenose dolphin from a dry training dock in the Florida Keys. You’ll get a short lesson on dolphin behavior, conservation, and hand placement, then feed and play with the animal without entering the water. A photographer records the encounter, and photos are included in the $107 price.

“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

Join Three Brothers Boards in Osprey for a two-hour paddle through the mangrove islands of Little Sarasota Bay. You’ll spend about 15 minutes reaching the bay and 90 minutes exploring by kayak or paddle board, with possible sightings of dolphins, West Indian manatees, and other wildlife. Equipment and parking are provided.

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