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Clearwater Dolphins & Donuts Cruise

Start your day on the water with a family-friendly Clearwater morning dolphin cruise — plus free donuts onboard. Beat the crowds, enjoy cooler morning air, and watch for dolphins in the sparkling morning light.

Adults $28 • Kids $19 • Under 2 free

Morning is a great time to get out on the water — calmer vibes, fewer boats, and beautiful light for photos. Dolphins often cruise and feed in the area, and you may even see them playing near the boat’s wake or right along side the boat.

Duration: ~1.5 hours

Departs from: Clearwater Beach Marina

What you’ll see: dolphins • coastline views • morning wildlife

Includes: free donuts + live narration

Onboard: shaded seating • full restroom • snacks & beverages available • coolers available

Best for: families • visitors • anyone who wants a low-stress morning activity

Book Tour by Phone  727.933.7777

Why This Sunset Cruise is Different

Dolphins in the morning

Morning is a great time to get out on the water — calmer vibes, fewer boats, and beautiful light for photos. Dolphins often cruise and feed in the area, and you may even see them playing near the boat’s wake or right along side the boat.

Free donuts onboard

Enjoy complimentary freshly baked donuts while you cruise — the perfect way to turn a dolphin tour into a memorable morning experience (especially with kids).

Comfortable boat built for sightseeing

Our boat is set up for great viewing and comfort: full restroom onboard, shaded seating for sun protection, comfortable padded perimeter seating and a dedicated forward viewing area for dolphin spotting

What to Expect

1) Easy morning boarding and Easier Parking

Meet at Clearwater Beach Marina. Arrive 30 minutes early so you can board calmly and pick your seats.

2) Coastal cruise + dolphin searching

We’ll cruise along Clearwater’s coastline and look for dolphins surfacing and swimming nearby. Our crew shares fun facts about dolphin behavior and the local area.

3) Photo-worthy moments

Bring your phone/camera — the morning light is ideal for photos. If dolphins show up near the boat, we’ll help you get the best angle.

4) A relaxing start to your day

This tour is built to be simple and easy: beat the crowds, best time to get parking at the marina, calmest waters (typically) — just a feel-good morning on the water.

What’s Included

1.5-hour morning cruise

Dolphin sightseeing + narration

Free donuts served onboard (all ages)

Shaded seating + comfortable padded perimeter seating

Full restroom onboard

Snacks and beverages available for purchase

Dolphin surfacing near a tour boat in Clearwater during morning light
Guests watching dolphins from the front viewing area on a boat tour
Dolphin swimming in the boat’s wake during a Clearwater dolphin cruise
Group taking photos of dolphins on a Clearwater morning boat tour

Bring Your Own Snacks & Beverages

You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages. We also have snacks and refreshments available for purchase onboard.

What to bring

sunglasses + sunscreen

camera/phone for photos

water bottle

light layer (mornings can feel cooler on the water)

Have a questions? Talk to a Fins Up Representative now! 727.933.7777

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — donuts are complimentary and served onboard while you cruise.

Yes — you can bring your own. Snacks and beverages are also available for purchase onboard.

About 1.5 hours.

Yes, there’s a full restroom onboard.

Yes — it’s family-friendly and kids love the donuts + dolphin spotting.

If conditions aren’t safe, we’ll reschedule or issue a full refund (according to our cancellation policy).

Clearwater Beach Marina, Fins Up Sales Booth, located next to Salt Cracker Restaurant. Arrive 30 minutes early.

Mornings are often the best time to spot dolphins. Dolphins are commonly seen, but they are wild animals. Our captain and crew know the best places to look, but if we don’t spot them, we will honor our Dolphin Sighting Guarantee and allow you to book another trip for free.

OTHER TOURS WE OFFER

 Fins Up Clearwater’s Dolphin Tour & Island Adventure is a 2-hour Clearwater dolphin cruise with an island/sandbar stop. Departing from Clearwater Beach Marina, this family-friendly tour includes dolphin watching, wildlife spotting, and time to relax or explore a private island.  Learn more about our Clearwater Dolphin Tour & Island Adventure

From $19 for kids • Adults $28 • Under 2 free

Book Tour by Phone  727.933.7777

A Clearwater sunset cruise with the bonus of dolphin sightings. We head into the Gulf for unobstructed sunset views, then enjoy the glow of Clearwater Harbor and bridge lights at twilight. Learn more about our Clearwater Dolphin Sunset Cruise

Book Tour by Phone  727.933.7777

Adults $28 • Kids $19 • Under 2 free

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