Miami · DOLPHIN WATCHING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 dolphin watching tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from Miami to Key West by bus, then choose free time, dolphin watching, snorkeling, or a glass-bottom boat tour.
“The staff were so incredible, very kind and helpful, we had a fantastic time. The water is beautiful and you will so much sea life and dolphins. Thanks again captain Lisa and Brooke 😍”
Review of the two-hour Everglades boat tour, with dolphins, birds, manatees, shelling, small groups, guide quality, price, and practical tips.
“Seeing the dolphins and the estuary! Dan was very knowledgeable and offered up suggestions of things to do.”
Cruise Key Largo Bay at sunset on a private six-person boat, with chances to see dolphins, manatees, mangroves, and local wildlife.
“Great location. You can grab a drink at the tiki bar and bring it on the boat. The boat ride passed through a beautiful area with mangrove trees and sea life. We spotted a parent-child manatee pair. Sunset of course was spectacular.”
Review this quiet Everglades boat tour through the 10,000 Islands, with small groups, birding, dolphins, and Florida Master Naturalist guides.
“Everglades National Park Dolphin, Birding and Wildlife Boat Tour (2 hours) Our 1.5 hour boat tour was during a cold spell. We did see dolphins playing in the wade of the boat, bird of prey (eagle & eaglet / Osprey with its two babies) in their nests but no wildlife. Our guide gave a small lecture on mangrove, how he became an operator for the National Park and also he did identity birds & type of dolphins we were looking at. If one decides to tour with this company, the tour boat (a high sided John boat) has 5 uncomfortable chairs and a small bench to carry 6 passengers. There…”
Miami private boat tour with celebrity homes, dolphin spotting, Raccoon Island, snorkeling, Haulover Sandbar, music, and swimming.
“A great way to spend a couple hours exploring the bay. Monica was our captain and she was a total joy. I recommend.”
Ride from Miami to Key West with six hours to explore, plus optional dolphin watching, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat, or jet ski tours.
“Took 5.5 hours to get there and then boat trips were cancelled due to wind so had 6 hours to wonder around and eat then 4.5 hours drive back got picked up at 6.30 am so a long day”
Pick a dock, a neighbourhood or a road out of town.
