4 Pensacola Dolphin Watching Tours Worth Flying For

1.Pensacola Beach Jolly Dolphin Cruise and Scenic Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend 90 minutes to 2 hours aboard the shaded 42-foot Jolly Dolphin, cruising Pensacola Bay with a captain and crew. Guides such as Mary, Matt, Carson, and Roger share facts about dolphins and local wildlife while you watch for pods, pelicans, sea turtles, and Blue Angels practice flights. The boat has cushioned seats, bottled water, and a restroom.

“Exceptional, informative, and Curt was a delight! In spite of the weather, our captain proved his experience dolphin guide. Took us to an amazing spot where dozens of dolphins were feeding. I’ve been on other dolphin cruises and none measure up to this one.”

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2.Pensacola Frisky Dolphin Sightseeing Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Cruise Pensacola Bay aboard the Frisky Mermaid for about 90 minutes to two hours. Your captain and crew search for wild dolphins, share local facts, and pass Gulf Islands National Seashore. Choose a morning, afternoon, or sunset departure. Onboard are restrooms, snacks, drinks, and a small gift shop. Keep an eye out for turtles, birds, and Blue Angels practice flights.

“Capt. Steve & Deckhand Mary were so much fun! Great dolphin tour. Professional, yet fun & entertaining.”

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3.Frisky Mermaid Dolphin + Scenic Bay Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews

You’ll cruise Pensacola Bay on a private boat for up to six people, searching for dolphins near Gulf Islands National Seashore. Captain Kenzy and the Frisky Mermaid team can tailor the route, add swimming or snorkeling, and welcome a personal cooler. Choose a daytime, sunrise, or sunset departure, weather permitting.

“I booked this experience for my animal loving daughter in the hopes that we would see maybe one dolphin. Our boat captain, Kenzy, knew exactly where to go and how to find them. We saw three individual dolphins very early in our journey, and then Kenzy was able to loRead more”

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4.Pensacola Beach Dolphin and Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

Join Chase-N-Fins at Pensacola Beach for a 60 to 90 minute dolphin cruise limited to 28 people. You may spot bottlenose dolphins near Fort Pickens, the Pensacola Lighthouse, or Naval Live Oaks while guides such as Misty, Alex, and Cody share local stories. Bottled water and restrooms are included.

“Super fun and informative! It was postponed a couple times ans the communication was fabulous! Highly recommend!!”

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