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Cruise Tampa Bay with a private captain who knows where dolphins play, birds roost and sandbars appear. This two-hour St. Petersburg boat trip mixes wildlife viewing, swimming and optional tubing with upgradeable routes to Shell Key and Egmont Key.
Cruise Tampa Bay with a private captain who knows where dolphins play, birds roost and sandbars appear. This two-hour St. Petersburg boat trip mixes wildlife viewing, swimming and optional tubing with upgradeable routes to Shell Key and Egmont Key.
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Operated by Captain de Jong Charters · St. Petersburg, Florida
The motor hums, the city skyline slides back and the bay opens: sunlight skins the water and dolphins arc ahead as if pointing the way. On this private two-hour boat trip from St. Petersburg you move from protected bayou into open water, stopping at a bird sanctuary, skimming past waterfront homes, and cutting the engine for a quiet float where the Gulf breathes against the hull.
easy.
2 hours (upgrades available to 3–5 hours).
Suitable for all fitness levels; basic mobility to climb a short ladder for swimming is helpful
Yes—trips are family-friendly; infant seats are available and the boat is stroller-accessible, though parents should supervise near the swim ladder.
Yes—captains commonly stop for swimming and provide snorkel gear; use caution with currents and only swim during designated stops.
Expect bottlenose dolphins, wading birds like herons and roseate spoonbills, pelicans and occasionally sea turtles near sandbars.
The operator cancels for unsafe conditions; full refunds are typically available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the trip.
Egmont Key and nearby islands contain 19th-century ruins and a lighthouse—remnants of the region’s maritime and military past.
Do not attempt to feed or approach dolphins and maintain distance from nesting birds; stick to marked channels and avoid trampling dunes or vegetation on sandbars.
Captain de Jong Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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