Explore Clearwater Beach by Private Boating: Dolphin Watching and Island Hopping Adventure

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels as most of the time is spent relaxing on the boat, with optional swimming and light walking

Overview

Cruise Clearwater Beach's vibrant waters aboard a private Funship charter. Encounter playful dolphins, explore pristine barrier islands like Caladesi and Honeymoon, and swim in the Gulf’s clear waters on this half-day adventure designed for small groups.

Explore Clearwater Beach by Private Boating: Dolphin Watching and Island Hopping Adventure

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Date

Tue, Nov 4

Travelers

Settle into the teak seats of a 25-foot double-decker boat, the Tahoe Funship, as it hums away from the marina and glides toward the sunlit waters off Clearwater Beach. The Gulf of Mexico stretches wide and blue, daring you to lose yourself in its calm push and pull. This half-day private boating experience is tailored for those who crave waterborne adventure laced with moments of relaxation, all framed by Florida’s distinctive barrier islands.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Book Early to Secure Your Spot

This private boat tour accommodates up to 8 passengers and is popular, so advance booking ensures preferred dates and times.

Bring Swimwear and Water Shoes

The tour includes stops for swimming and shelling on islands with sandy and rocky shores, so appropriate footwear is recommended.

Apply Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect yourself and the local marine environment by using biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen before boarding.

Stay Hydrated.

Though bottled water is provided, bring a refillable bottle to keep hydrated throughout your boating adventure, especially in the summer heat.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins
West Indian manatees

History

Honeymoon Island was once part of a much larger landmass, protected through local conservation efforts that preserve its rare pine forest ecosystems.

Conservation

Operators emphasize responsible boating to minimize impact on delicate island environments and marine wildlife, including strict adherence to no-wake zones and wildlife distance guidelines.