This is THE dolphin boat tour to go on, and we have tried several in the Boca Ciega Bay area. A dolphin specialist guides the tour and explains everything about dolphins, and knows how to identify most of the 400+ dolphins in the bay, by name, by their distinctive dorsal fin. We were also guided to an osprey nest in the middle of the bay, on one of the channel markers, where the osprey family were raising their two babies. We were lucky it was a beautiful day, weather-wise, but they also have a canopy over the pontoon boat, which keeps out both hot sun and rain. It's really the best dolphin boat tour around! read more

I don't know where to start But From the email about booking to the day we returned and they set up our catch to be cooked at a near by restaurant on the boardwalk Simply AMAZING Thanks to all the staff at Hubbard Marina read more

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We booked a dolphin cruise out of Hubbard's Marina and things went very well. The booking people were friendly and helpful, and the shop was clean. The boat crew, including Captain Zack were both engaging and entertaining with good knowledge of the cruise area. We saw lots of dolphins, jumping Rays, and an Osprey nest with a mother and two fledglings in the nest. We were also given information on the expensive homes, boats and history on this route. Overall a great 90 minutes on the water, worth the time to do. read more

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This was my second time fishing with Hubbard's Marina. I really enjoyed the boat ride and overall fishing experience; however, several issues made this trip disappointing. I prepaid for 3 dozen shrimp with my trip, and unfortunately all of them were dead. When I approached one of the crew members about the issue, instead of helping resolve it professionally, he became aggressive and threatened to remove me and my son from the boat if I "didn't like it." Another concern was that several people were smoking on the boat, including someone from the crew. This created an uncomfortable environment, especially for families and children onboard. I understand that problems can happen during a trip, but customer service, professionalism, and maintaining a respectful family-friendly environment should always be priorities. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and works on improving the overall customer experience. read more

Took the Egmont Key excursion with bestie for a gorgeous beach day that did not disappoint! Captain Zip and Captain Colin were fun hosts and shared facts about the key and local area! Egmont Key was pristine for sunning, hiking, shelling and viewing: Fort Dade, lighthouse, collecting shark teeth, and seeing Gopher tortoises! Total of 5 hours with 3-hours on key! Will do this again soon!! read more

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Let me tell you.... This was Amazing!! We had a blast. 90 minutes is just enough time to really experience the dolphin boat tour. My friend was visiting from Ohio and this was the perfect treat for her. The tour guides were amazing. They gave a great presentation and provided a lot of information about the body of water and all the wildlife. The educational experience really made a deferent. We got to see some dolphins. Really nice houses. And enjoyed some sailing time. Looking forward to doing it again. read more

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Wonderful trip to Egmont Key with Capt'n Zip & Crewman Collin‍ The boat trip alone is as terrific as the key. Gorgeous turquoise water and fantastic shelling read more

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Awesome time. Friendly folks. Took great care of all the attendees. I will tell everyone about Hubbards.

Wonderful day, Beautiful Blue Waters, Egmont Key.. worth the trip, Historic Landmark Lighthouse and remnants of bootleggers town read more

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We had a terrific time on our dolphin quest. Captain Zach took us on a tour with lots of dolphins jumping and got to see some newborns with their mama. We also saw some manatees. An adventure we would like to bring our grandkids on. read more

We took the ferry to/from Shell Key Island and found these guys to be thorough and efficient- you'll receive an email outlining exactly what to expect the day of your fare Directions and parking were very clear We reserved the 10:00am departure and returned on the 12:30 I happened to find a lovely shell and the guys offer to drill a small hole and make a necklace for you, which really made it a memory They do have snacks, shell bags, drinks, etc for sale on board in case you forgot something and a Venmo for tips The driver slowed down and got us some dolphin sightings on the way back so well worth a good tip! read more

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My girls and I took the 10 a.m. ferry out to Shell Key Island, leaving from the Ft Desoto boat docks. As someone who struggles with anxiety in new experiences, I was impressed with how thorough and well organized the itinerary was. It enabled me to pack and prepare with confidence, arriving relaxed and ready to enjoy the day. The check in process was clear and simple. I'm glad that I followed the advice of the itinerary and arrived an hour before departure. It gave us plenty of time to get checked in, use the restroom, and organize our belongings. Our Captain and First Mate were very friendly, upbeat guys. We were offered a selection of snacks, drinks and shelling bags for purchase. A little information about our surroundings. The only thing I would hopefully suggest is for education to be shared with everyone about why it's important to leave shells that have living creatures. Our trip back was peaceful. Our First Mate offered to turn everyone's favorite shell into a necklace for them at no charge. Our Captain spotted a pod of dolphins and took a very slight detour so we could all share the excitement. I was grateful to learn there was a Venmo QR code to enable tipping for those of us who don't travel with cash. Tipping is optional, but I really enjoyed our trip and appreciated their kindness and helpfulness getting me, my 2 kids and all our stuff on and off the boat. read more

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Ciara (sierra?) and captain Greg were great and right on time. We found a ton of cool shells and on the ride home they even made us a little shell necklace for my niece. Will definitely come back next time we're in town, beautiful and relaxing day. read more

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Capt Mike and Allie were the best. Went out of their way to find dolphins for us on the way out and back from shell island

This is a no nonsense excursion. We had an easy experience from parking to the return. The staff was super friendly and took great care of us. We left from fort de Soto boat ramp to shell key. It was reasonably priced as well which is nice. You shouldn't have to break the bank to have adventures. read more

Hubbard's Marina - Boating Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Really cool experience. We did the dolphin cruise. Got to see a lot of dolphins. The captain was chill and insightful. Other than dolphins he drove us across the waters describing some of the houses and their prices. A lot of beautiful homes. The woman that was his co-worker was cool. Had a good convo and laugh with her. They serve chips, cookies, slim Jim's, water, soda, water, wine and beer. And they got a little bathroom. I got lit off that Chardonnay.. YA HEARD. read more

Not recommended for experienced anglers. The captain will just drive you to a random reef spot to where you catch a bunching dinks and small grunts. The deckhands don't know anything about offshore fishing and are greedy and will ask for 15 dollar tips each for a 4 hour trip even if the didn't help you at all. Maybe this is a good idea if you don't care about fishing or catching some good eating fish but I would definitely not recommend. read more

We are long time locals and can't say enough good about the folks and services at Hubbard's Marina. We struggled to think of an activity that would be fun for visiting friends, their adult daughter and their 5 yr old granddaughter. The 90 min dolphin watch was the perfect afternoon activity for all of us. The boat crew was knowledgeable and engaging. They provided us with plenty of dolphin sightings and there wasn't a dull moment during the outing. The senior adults enjoyed it as much as the little one. We followed the boat outing with a great, leisurely dinner at one of John's Pass restaurants. We would repeat this trip again to show off our lovely waterfront and wildlife​ read more

Very efficient and well organized operation The staff in my opinion was/is exemplary. They truly cared about your experience. Nicole was over the top! I had a great time and will return. read more

We had a great time on this shuttle boat to Shell Key! An easy 15 minutes to this awesome island for a few hours! The captain and co-captain were awesome, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! *there were hardly any shells, but the swimming (be careful for the tip current) and natural beauty were worth the trip alone! read more

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Mike and Leah were great guides during my shelling trip. We stopped to see some dolphins along the way. Great sight seeing on the way to the shelling spot and on the way back! The guides were very friendly and gave some great recommendations nearby for lunch afterwards. The boat ride was very smooth and they even made free necklaces out of any pieces we picked up. I got to see a live conch swhile we were stopped. Mike had some great educational information about the animal read more

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We had an amazing time out with Captain Zach and Kim. The dolphins were out playing and Captain Zach knew the pod and were to find them. He also talked to us about the pod we saw. The info you learn about the area is also a plus. We cannot wait to do another tour with them. read more

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We took our family on a dolphin cruise this past weekend--4 adults, 3 kids, and my mom, who has some mobility challenges. When we got there, we realized it was low tide and immediately panicked about how we'd get her onto the boat (and back off again!). Enter the amazing crew. Two of the staff members stepped in without hesitation, gently helping her board with such care and professionalism. Their kindness absolutely blew us away. Thanks to them, my mom was able to be part of this special experience. It was the first time in a long while that we've been able to do something adventurous together as a full family. Watching dolphins, laughing with the kids, and making memories with my mom--priceless. This wasn't just a fun outing--it was meaningful. We'll never forget it. Huge thanks to the crew at Hubbard's Marina. You've earned lifelong fans! read more

Hubbard's Marina - Boating Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

we had a great experienc. Easy parking in garage $15 flat rate. place to sit and wait near marina Prior to embarking boat. Very friendly staff and we seen lots of dolphins. We were out there until after sunset which was a little before 8p and went out at 6:30p. You can walk around deck to get photos and it was a wonderful and fun trip. Just the nice boat ride was worth the cost. Discounted rate for people under 20 since they can't consume alcohol. read more

The name of the boat we were on was Dolphin Quest and we saw multiple dolphins! Great job Captain!

We had an amazing time. The crew, Rik and Kirsten were great. Very informative. We saw lots of dolphins.

I know it might sound a little strange but going deep-sea fishing was a bucket list item for me. I live in central Florida now so it's not difficult for me to get to either the Atlantic Coast or the Gulf coast and, quite frankly, going fishing in a group isn't all that expensive. Nonetheless, This is something I had never done in my life but always wanted to. A friend of mine suggested Hubbards Marina, and we scheduled it. We went out on a 41 foot boat and did the six hour fishing. Our captain, Sal, seem to be an expert at his craft. His first mate, scraps, was very entertaining and stumped me on several baseball trivia questions. Between the six of us, we probably caught about 80 lane snappers, five or six grouper (out of season and tossed back,) a couple black Seabass, a mangrove, snapper, and several other species. Once we got on a spot, we were hitting fish so quickly, nobody could keep up with baiting, etc. Sal & Scraps were fantastic and I can't wait to go again! I will certainly request those two gentlemen! If you were looking to do some offshore fishing, and you were in the Tampa area, this was a fantastic experience for me and I highly recommend Hubbards!! This was such a great experience for me. I can't put a value on what it meant to me. Sal and scraps filleted all of our fish for us and we took them home. read more

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The crew was great! We enjoyed our trip out. It's a quick boat trip with lots of time on island to look for shells. Bring a shell bag or buy one on the boat. Wear swimwear under your clothes, there are no changing areas and you may want to swim or wade in for shells. You may have your best trip if you bring chairs and sunshade. It's was a good adventure for all ages the day we went, 8/20/25. read more

Hubbard's Marina - Boating Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

I realize the price of fuel has gone up but the Captain ran at almost trolling speed to the fishing spots. He ran north instead of straight out. Found out he was used to the grounds up north as he was fairly new to this area. Once on anchor he stayed a lot longer than he should have as no one was catching fish. At one stop everyone was catching fish, but he decided to pull anchor and move to another spot that wasn't producing. You should never leave fish to try and find fish. Mates were more interested in listening to Taylor Swift than the clients. Also couldn't seem to put the fish on the right stringers. We ended up at least 8 fish short than what we caught. read more

This was an amazing time. Nothing like going to a deserted island to enjoy a beach day. You can see dolphins to sea turtles and collect all the sea shells your heart desires. read more

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We went on the 12 hour night snapper slapper, excellent trip , skipper had us on the fish the whole trip and worked various wrecks. Crew were great and attentive when required by us. We got some great fish including some big mangroves, Would definitely recommend, we've done a few party boats in SW Florida and this trip was the best we have done with the biggest and best catches to take home. read more

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Had a boat ride over to shell key island. Great service and well organized. I would definitely recommend using Hubbard marina

Avoid Hubbard's Marina Pirate Ship at all costs. I missed my scheduled boat due to a misunderstanding about the departure time, and I fully acknowledge their policy states missed trips are the customer's responsibility. I'll also be honest--I came in frustrated and did give some attitude in return. However, as someone with a background in customer service and business ownership, that's exactly when a company should try to de-escalate and offer solutions. That is NOT what happened here. Instead, the employee at the counter, Shelly, was immediately rude, dismissive, and confrontational. There was zero attempt to offer any kind of solution--no rescheduling, no credit, nothing. She escalated the situation and seemed more focused on arguing than helping. When I requested a refund because of how the situation was being handled, she repeatedly went behind closed doors to discuss things out of earshot, multiple times, rather than handling it professionally. I was told I would be refunded, yet I was given no receipt, no email, and no confirmation of any kind--even after asking. Trying to salvage the day for my child, I returned shortly after and purchased tickets for a later boat. After paying AGAIN, the situation escalated even further. The owner, Jennifer, called and refused to allow us to board--despite having just accepted payment for the second trip. When I demanded an immediate refund, I was insulted, called "stupid," and sarcastically asked what "planet" I live on. That level of behavior from someone in an ownership/management position is completely unacceptable. At that point, the situation broke down entirely. After being treated poorly both in person and over the phone, insulted, and refused confirmation for refunds, I also responded in a way I'm not proud of. At this point, I am still waiting for my refund, have received no confirmation of any kind, and received no services rendered. From a consumer standpoint, this raises serious concerns. In Florida, taking payment without providing services and failing to issue a refund may violate the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), Chapter 501, Florida Statutes, which prohibits unfair or deceptive business practices. It may also raise issues under general contract law depending on how transactions are handled. This business not only demonstrates poor customer service, but also a concerning lack of professionalism and communication when handling disputes involving customer payments. Proceed with extreme caution. UPDATE: I have been successfully refunded. read more

It was a great time. Captain Zip and Frist mate Kim were great, fun friendly and a great value. We will do this again for sure. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Awesome day! Boat captains were great -knowledgeable of the area lots of dolphin citings Well worth the trip !!! read more

Always seen Hubbard's marina going to St. John's pass and saw Ben Mallah on YouTube talking about it. So we decided to do a 5 hr charter and what a great time we had. The boat felt a little crowded around the railing when everybody was fishing but the deck hands were super knowledgeable and very helpful. The captain was very attentive and if the fish weren't biting a whole lot he would move the boat to a better spot. We 10/10 would do this again and I look forward to bringing more friends with me to go next time! The owner is also a Cleetus fan so I always come out and fish with hubbards when I get the chance. Don't hesitate and book a trip with them! You won't regret it! read more

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TAKE THIS TOUR! 3 hour tour. The weather wasn't getting rough. Our pontoon vessel was not tossed. If not for the skillset of our pontoon crew the beach goers would not have had fun...nor made it to the island. Thank you Captain and the Crew, the Ticket Booth too. Loved this trip. The island was FANTASTIC. Taking all our guests that come to stay with us in Florida. Next time I'm doing the snorkel tour. read more

Hubbard's Marina - On Egmont Key with my Hubbard's rental umbrella! Grateful for amenities. - Boating Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

This was a great fishing trip. The crew was fantastic. The Captain knew where the fish were hitting and kept the ship over them.

We had an amazing time. The crew was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We all caught multiple fish, and while they weren't large, we had an absolute blast reeling them in one after another. Hubbard's even had a service to clean the fish so that we could eat our catch that night at the restaurant next door (Friendly Fisherman.) We would highly recommend this half day trip and plan on doing this again next time we are in town! read more

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I went on the Egmont Key ferry today 7/18/25. I knew from previous trips just how hot it can be on the interior of the island, and Capt. Robyn Leal pointed this out and advised everyone to hydrate. She was fantastic. Captain Robyn pointed out sea life and made sure that everyone, especially the children were able to see the many dolphin along the way. She gave a lot of information about Fort DeSoto, marine life, Egmont Key, so it was educational as well as entertaining. She made it fun, even the trip back when we were sweaty, dirty and tired, great music and great attitude. I would highly recommend this 5 hour trip, two hours on the boat and 3 hours on the island. Nicely priced, a lo of fun and if Captain Robyn is in charge, you'll likely have a great time! read more