On Sunday, we took the Dolphin Racer out of South Pasadena based on my niece's recommendation from her trip a few weeks earlier--and it did not disappoint! From the moment we boarded, the atmosphere was fun and upbeat. The music playlist was perfect for a day on the water, and the crew (Matt and JC) kept the energy going the entire trip. The highlight, of course, was the dolphins. They showed up right on cue and put on an amazing show, swimming alongside the boat and giving everyone plenty of opportunities for photos and memories. This was a fantastic experience for all ages, and we had so much fun. We will definitely be doing it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun outing on the water! read more

We booked the Dolphin Racer tour today 07/03 for our whole family. The tour lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours. The weather started out nice, but it became very hot as the trip continued. The dolphin sightings happened in the middle and again toward the end of the trip, for a total of about 10-20 minutes. That was definitely the highlight of the experience--our kids really loved seeing the dolphins. However, between and after the sightings, there was a lot of walking on the beach under the hot sun. The walking felt long and tiring, especially for the kids, and there was no shade. During the tour, an elderly woman also started feeling unwell due to the heat, and an ambulance was called to assist her. Overall, while seeing the dolphins was a wonderful experience, I would recommend preparing for a long amount of walking and strong sun exposure, especially for families with young children or elderly guests. read more

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Fun ride. Not choppy at all. We saw dolphins! Great crew. The boat actually works attracting dolphins.

We saw stunning dolphins flipping and jumping in the waves. We also saw many swimming all around us the entire time! It is a very inexpensive, lovely trip out into the gulf waters! The captain and his helper aren't the best at greetings, they were both stressed over dehydration and freaked us out before we got on, saying "We're sick of people having to go to the ER". However, once we were on the water their personalities lit up and we had a blast! We were hot so I recommend a handheld fan for slow driving moments. read more

I took my visiting friends on this ride and they were thrilled with all the dolphin sitings. Super pricing with Groupon.

We had a wonderful time was so cool seeing dolphins jump behind the boat !!Such a beautiful boat ride .

My son and I took an afternoon dolphin trip using a Groupon a while back, and we really enjoyed it. There was ample free parking at the dock, and the boat is fast, clean, and plenty of seating. It helped that it was a beautiful day, and we saw a lot of dolphins, swimming in the surf behind the boat and jumping out of the water. It was a really fun afternoon and a great experience! read more

This was the best dolphin tour I have EVER been on! We saw dolphins NONSTOP! I can't even count how many! We went 10/21 Sunday for the 1045am tour. The tour is upbeat with jokes, music, and the boat goes fairly fast for a lot of it. The dolphins enjoy playing in the wake. This definitely beats seeing dolphins at an amusement park! You get up close and personal with them here for 1/4 of the price. Make sure you sit in the back! Tips: there is a bathroom on board but it's quite small so go before you get to the dock! They sell drinks for $2 onboard like water and soda. Good for kids & adults. read more

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What an exciting day on the water and watching the dolphins play behind our boat!!! My bestie from Jersey really loved the Florida experience of beaches and sunshine!!! read more

Dolphin Racer Speedboat - Tours Near Me - South Pasadena, Florida

We are locals so we have been several times and saw lots of dolphins close up and had a blast on this tour but unfortunately today we brought a visiting family and they weren't jumping as close nor for very long - so it was just kinda hot and a little boring for the kiddos - but for the adults it was still great scenery and the captain was entertaining pointing out the area and overall a nice ride. You cannot predict nature so not sure I would chance taking a family with younger kids again when it's really hot out. The captain and mate were wonderful. They have drinks on the boat for $2 each which was perfect we bought lots of water. The check in was fast and easy. read more

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OMG WOW this was INCREDIBLY fun. We did the cruise in February of 2020 pre-COVID. The staff was informative and friendly. We got some great dolphin encounters, RIGHT when we were about to give up. It was a beautiful day on the bay and it was a super fun time. Having been away from FL for 3 years at this point, it was nice to play tourist and sit back and enjoy a speedboat and dolphin watching! We got soaked but came prepared and had a great time. read more

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We had a great time and saw lots of dolphins jumping alongside the boat wake! The crew was friendly. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Great fun ! Crew is lively and attentive. Our kids had a blast! Great way to explore the southern bays and islands. read more

Dolphin Racer Speedboat - Tours Near Me - South Pasadena, Florida

So much fun! The captain and first mate are full of information about the area and they really make the trip exciting! The music was good too. We saw about a dozen or so dolphins, including a momma teaching her baby how to swim. A must for anyone vacationing in St. Pete! read more

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Our family had an absolutely wonderful experience today at the Dolphin Racer boat ride. TheCaptain and First Mate were both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This experience truly delivered as promised as we were treated to a truly great show as a many as a dozen dolphins were trailing and jumping in the wake of the boat. We got so much great video footage as well ass dozens of once in a lifetime photos. If you are in this area I highly recommend. Worth every penny. read more

After reviewing all different places decided with this company with all the 5 star reviews. Now I know why! The captain was just excited as we where when dolphins where spotted and like the name they where racing right behind the boat! It brought a tear to my eye and my daughter when there is 5 dolphins jumping. The music was pumping Van Halen Jump on the boat it was such a experience that we will back!!! read more

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This far exceeded expectations! We probably got a little lucky, but on our very first run we got 3 dolphins doing crazy jumps FAR out of the water. So cool! The captain advised that only about 10% of trips get a show that good. For the relatively affordable $25 price point, I thought it was well worth it. Must sign up well in advance!!! read more

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Saw tons of dolphins!!! They're amazing!!! Guide and Captain friendly. Great two hours. I would ride again. Sit at the back at the boat. read more

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Went today and saw several dolphins! The weather was wonderful and the boat ride was great! Would highly recommend!! Wished they did another that afternoon so I could have gone again! read more

Friendly staff and very good about masks and handing out sanitizer. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and put us on the Dolphin right away. Grab a seat in the back for best view. Drinks available for purchase while on board. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience with this company.. loved the crew Captain Dauphin & Jackson.. made it a fun trip with plenty of excitement for the children! They definitely find the dolphins and get them to jump!!!! Totally worth a visit!! read more

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Had a great time spotting leaping dolphins with Captain Mike and First Mate Julia. Temps in the mid 60s and overcast skies didn't stop the dolphins from leaping out for some good photos and videos! Make sure to bring a light jacket and you may get wet if you sit in the back. read more

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This is my second outing with the Dolphin Racer and all I can say is DO IT! The Captains are friendly, knowledgeable and know where to find the dolphins! Today, we had no less than eight surfing and jumping in our wake and my six year old grandson loved every minute. A great value for a great boat ride out and about in South Pinellas waterways! read more

Super awesome experience! It was a scorcher out there, but the captains made sure everyone had plenty of water and offered cold towels for anyone needing it. The seats were HOT when I first sat and burned my bum with a thin cover up on, so bring a towel to sit on! Also, prepare ahead and apply sunscreen. Just a little prep help other than that sit back and enjoy the ride. I'm a local native but my first time on this particular boat and I can say it won't be my last. It will never get old!! read more

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Did this today and it was awesome!!! We saw lots and lots of dolphins and they were jumping way out of the water. Well worth the price! read more

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Capitan Dalton and his first mate pulled through today! We saw dolphins and some cool sights. This cruise is worth the money. We brought our two kids who are 4 and 8 years old, they loved it. If you have a windy day you might get wet. If you do have kids, sunscreen them up in the parking lot, there are no shady spots on this boat. Parking is very close to the boat and everything is pretty straightforward once you get there. Also don't forget some cash to tip the great crew at the end. In the day of everyone uses credit cards sometimes this gets overlooked. (I don't work for them, promise) Great time!! A must for spring break, call and book in advance. Our first choice time was booked, so call to make certain you get on the boat! read more

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We signed up today to do the Dolphin Racer. Captain Mike and Julie were phenomenal. Mike was funny and Julie was sweet and very helpful. They made sure that the experience was top notch. They ensured the boat was in working order and we were all safe. They made sure to let everyone know to be courteous of the small children so that no one gets toppled. I've been on tours before where no one was considerate of others. We were able to see Dolphins right away. They did a great job of setting the expectation that it's not always the case to see them so soon. Mike also did a great job explaining why he was slowing down and the purpose behind boating rules and regulations. They ensured everyone had a great time and we would definitely take their tour again!! read more

I loved the boat's look. It was very comfortable and offered a restroom and drinks on board. There wasn't too many dolphins around but at the end we got an amazing show! Dolphins jumping in and out of the water following the boat! It was so cool. I can't wait to bring my family next time! read more

Had to take off one star for the incredibly rude girl at the check in window. We were staying at an air bnb and didn't have a printer, which seemed fine because it didn't say we needed to print any tickets. We get to the window and she starts going off, her exact words were "I know it doesn't say it anywhere on there, but you ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have to print the tickets!!" She continued to berate us and most of the other people checking in. It really put a bad taste in our mouth for the tour. The tour itself was great, we saw a lot of dolphins and really enjoyed seeing them jump in the wake of the boat. The captains were super friendly and had a lot of interesting info. So I guess the point is, print your tix even if you have no printer or you're gonna get yelled at. read more

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We decided at the last minute to take this tour and we are so glad we did. We've been on a lot of dolphin tours on the west coast over the years, but this one was by far the best. Captain Dalton went out of his way to find dolphins, communicating with other boaters in the area to find pods. We were treated to quite a show as they rode the waves behind us. The only downside is that the boat has no cover, ie no shade, and we had to wait while others (who came late) paid and boarded. Fortunately, we brought lots of cold drinks with us. They also sell cold drinks on the boat. I highly recommend this tour. read more

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Found a Groupon for a dolphin excursion a week before we had out of town guests this past February. I purchased them and hoped for the best knowing that the weather was cool and had hoped we would see dolphins. Captain Cecil said we would see dolphins and we did! He was a great Captain and took us where he saw the opportunity for us to see dolphin activity. We learned about dolphins and their lives in the Gulf. We saw them having fun on a sunny albeit cool afternoon. Our out of town guests had a blast. We did too. I would highly recommend sitting near the back of the boat the see those jumping dolphins! read more

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Awesome experience! Recommend this excursion! Staff was great! Not only did we see dolphins, the boat ride was great!

We had a tremendous time on the Dolphin Racer. This trip is discounted often through Groupons, which I used, and can be redeemed throughout the year. Check there first. This is an open bow boat--NO shade for the entire run (our's lasted close to 2 hours) and can get pretty hot depending on the time of year-so be prepared (Water-SunScreen-Hats, etc.) The boat holds about 50-60 people and cruises at about 30 knots. The boat's wake entices the dolphins to "body surf". We were totally in awe...it's one thing seeing dolphins leisurely cresting the waves in the bay..it's another to watch them jump and flip out of the water in tandem while chasing the boat. The boat ride alone is worth the price of admission..this is so much more. Such a great venue for kids, adults or a day trip for your out-of-town guests. Tip: Get there early enough and grab a seat towards the back of the boat. The dolphins jump the wake and it is easier to get those lasting photos read more

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Mike & Doug were awesome tour guides. Made the experience super fun and there was social distancing on the boat.

Awesome staff! Super fun but make sure you are prepared to get a lot of sun and bring lots of sunscreen if you don't have a dark complexion! We were out for about 2 hours and it was a lot of fun to see how the captain gets the dolphins but on a show for us! Definitely would come back next time we are in town! read more

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It was great. The captain and first mate were pleasant. We were told there was no guarantee of seeing dolphins, but we saw plenty. We spent about two hours cruising around, it would have been a good trip even if we hadn't seen dolphins, just being out on the water like that. Thank you to the crew! read more

Top notch outfit! Captain Dalton and Captan Mike are stellar stand up gents. Young, cool, fun and very respectful and professional. They gave great commentary on our ride and made some great jokes. We ended up seeing three different pods of Dolphins including a Mom and calf. They followed our boat twice jumping our wake and made for some great photos and videos. I highly recommend going out on this adventure! read more

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We were a group of 6 and we all had a great time! Dalton and Bob were our crew and exceptional!! It was a gorgeous day in St Pete and 8 min after leaving the dock we had dolphins jumping in our wake! The guys were knowledgeable and funny and made the trip even more enjoyable! We didn't have kids in our group, but Dalton and Bob made their day by allowing each a photo op at the wheel! I would recommend and would go back out again with them! read more

Dolphin Racer Speedboat - Tours Near Me - South Pasadena, Florida

It was amazing. The dolphins was so cute and fun. Our captain was fun too. Such a great experiences. I can go everyday :) read more

Dolphin Racer Speedboat - Tours Near Me - South Pasadena, Florida

We've been on this tour many times, we always bring friends and family who are visiting. The staff is always great, and we never fail to see so many dolphins. I've done a lot of dolphin tours in the area and this is by far the best. read more