Glide through Boca Ciega Bay on a 1.5-hour Dolphin Watching Cruise with Hubbard’s Marina. Enjoy close encounters with dolphins and coastal wildlife from a comfortable, narrated boat tour departing Madeira Beach.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; no strenuous activity required
Wildlife
History
John's Pass Boardwalk, origin point for cruises, dates back to the 1840s and remains a hub for fishing and boating culture.
Conservation
The bay’s fragile ecosystems are protected through sustainable boating practices and local wildlife monitoring efforts.
Hubbard’s Marina
Glide through Boca Ciega Bay on a 1.5-hour Dolphin Watching Cruise with Hubbard’s Marina. Enjoy close encounters with dolphins and coastal wildlife from a comfortable, narrated boat tour departing Madeira Beach.
Hubbard’s Marina in Madeira Beach, Florida operates a range of fishing charters, wildlife cruises, shelling trips and boat rentals designed for anglers and families. The marina’s offerings include short half-day trips and extreme offshore expeditions: 3‑hour Shell Key shelling trips departing Johns Pass; 1.5‑hour Dolphin Watching Nature Cruises on a Coast Guard‑certified boat; 5‑hour half‑day, 5‑hour trophy shark, 10‑hour all‑day, 12‑hour night, 12‑hour extreme aboard Flying HUB 2, 39‑hour overnight, 44‑hour full‑moon and other offshore fishing trips that travel from 9 miles to as far as 100 miles to the Florida Middle Grounds.
Target species across trips include gag, red and grey grouper, mangrove snapper, snapper species, porgies, black sea bass, amberjack, wahoo, tiger and hammerhead sharks, and goliath grouper. Many trips provide bait, cut bait or communal live bait, and offer tackle guidance and ready-to-fish setups. All Day Rentals are available with pick-up between 9 AM and 5 PM for day or overnight exploration of the Madeira Beach coastline. The fleet includes vessels used for the Flying HUB 2 extreme trips and boats certified for passenger safety. Hubbard’s Marina presents a menu of experiences that accommodates families, anglers of varying skill levels and wildlife enthusiasts seeking dolphins, seabirds and coastal scenery. Trip lengths, offshore distances and species targets are specified for each charter so guests can choose the right adventure. Trip descriptions list bait, tackle, species, duration and offshore distance to help guests choose. Dolphin cruise includes narrated Boca Ciega Bay sightseeing and passes fishing villages and mansions nearby.
Tours Offered
11
From shelling to 44‑hour offshore trips
Pickup Hours
9 AM–5 PM
All Day Rentals pick-up window
Certified Boat
Coast Guard‑certified
Safety-certified vessels on select cruises
Target Species
Grouper, Snapper, Shark
Trophy and inshore species targeted
Select a fishing charter, shelling trip, dolphin cruise or rental and check trip details for bait, tackle and offshore distance.
Bring binoculars for distant wildlife viewing
Binoculars enhance spotting dolphins and birds especially beyond the immediate shoreline.
Wear sunscreen and a hat
Even with covered seating, sun exposure on open decks is significant during daytime cruises.
Arrive early for smooth boarding
Check-in at least 15 minutes before departure to avoid delays and pick your preferred seat.
Motion sickness preparations may help
If you’re prone to seasickness, consider taking remedies before boarding to stay comfortable.
Sunscreen
Protects skin from intense sun during open-deck cruising.
summer
Binoculars
Enhances wildlife viewing beyond the boat’s immediate surroundings.
Light jacket
Useful for cooler breezes on the water especially during fall and winter mornings.
fall
Motion sickness pills
Helpful for those susceptible to seasickness during the cruise.