Lasting for approximately 2 hours, the tour will take you from Clearwater Bay out of Clearwater Pass and on the beautiful emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. During your journey you will search of the Sun Coast’s favorite: the Bottlenose dolphin. In addition to guaranteed dolphin sightings, your Captain will highlight some fascinating facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast and point out popular celebrity mansions along the way. The tour offers something for everyone, from Tommy the Turtle Explorer Time for the kids and drink packages available for purchase. Sit back and relax as you spot these beautiful creatures diving over the horizon and perhaps getting closer to the ship for a closer peek. Get up close and personal with these majestic animals, and witness memories that will last a lifetime.

Make use of the Tampa Bay CityPASS® on your trip to Tampa. The pass includes prepaid admission to Tampa Bay’s must-see attractions, including Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay. Save 52% or more off the price of the same tickets purchased separately. CityPASS® tickets offer convenient instant delivery and are valid for 9 consecutive days, allowing ample time to experience each attraction. Save 54% or more on prepaid admission to 5 attractions: • Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay – Single-day admission to Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay including all shows, exhibits, and rides • The Florida Aquarium – General admission • ZooTampa at Lowry Park – Single-day admission, including unlimited rides, entry to all wildlife shows, animal mingles, and chats with the Animal Care team Plus your choice of admission to 2 of the following attractions: • Clearwater Marine Aquarium – General admission • The Tropics Boat Tours Dolphin or Sunset Cruise - Admission to Dolphin Exploration Tour, Happy Hour Dolphin Exploration Tour, or Sunset Celebration Cruise • Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) – Admission to permanent exhibits, including Dinovations Lab, Connectus, and Idea Zone • Glazer Children's Museum - General admission Reservations may be required at some attractions. Visit my.citypass.com for up-to-date attraction information including reservations, entry instructions, hours of operation and helpful tips to plan your visit.

Visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium to learn about all of the rescued and resident animals. Catch some of the daily presentations and make sure to watch the daily programs in the theatre. Boat tours, animal care experiences and behind-the-scenes tours will add at least another hour to your day.  Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an indoor/outdoor facility with air-conditioned areas inside and open air outside. Enjoy the views of Clearwater Bay from the harbor view deck and stranding deck. Discover a variety of animals including dolphins, pelicans, sea turtles, otters, sharks, and other animals.  The majority of residents cannot be released due to a variety of reasons, so you can visit them in their permanent habitats and learn their stories. See a number of animals currently undergoing rehabilitation in the working animal hospital. The presentations and talks throughout the day aim to educate you in a fun way about the work going on to take care of the marine life and the environment. 

Sit back, relax, and let your driver fight the highway traffic from Central Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy convenient and complimentary pickup and drop-off from many hotels in Orlando to take the worry out of your day. Find out why Clearwater Beach is one of America’s beaches. Choose between the following tour options offering something for all the family: • Clearwater Beach Day Trip with Marine Aquarium Admission: Meet Winter, the dolphin from the blockbuster movie “Dolphin Tale,” at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Watch dolphins frolic from the underwater viewing platforms, and learn more about their incredible skills and natural habitats. • Clearwater Beach Day Trip with Pirate Cruise: Set sail aboard Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise for an afternoon of adventure in the Gulf of Mexico. Get lost in the antics of treasure hunts, face painting, water gun games, stories, and dancing. During the cruise, enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks. • Clearwater Beach Day Trip with Dolphin Encounter Boat: Venture from Orlando to Clearwater Beach then board the Dolphin Encounter boat for a ride into the Gulf of Mexico. See dolphins in their natural habitat, and watch them play as you enjoy the sun and sea. • Clearwater Beach Day Trip with Deep-Sea Fishing: Explore the beach in the morning then have the opportunity to catch and keep a variety of fish in deep-sea conditions. Receive all the necessary fishing equipment, including a fishing license. This excursion goes 10 miles (16 kilometers) into the gulf, which takes 45 minutes each way. • Clearwater Beach Day Trip with Lunch: This transportation-only trip will whisk you away from the theme parks of Orlando to the powder-white sands of Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a day to do as you please with an included lunch gift voucher for use at a beachside restaurant. Kayak in crystal clear water, or walk the promenade of the resort’s fishing pier. • Clearwater Beach Day Trip and Sea Screamer Boat Ride: Journey out to Clearwater Beach for a thrilling ride on the Sea Screamer – the largest speedboat on the U.S. East Coast. Witness wild dolphins jumping through the wakes created by the large boat. • Clearwater Beach Day Trip with Express Bus Transportation: Choose this express transportation option to avoid all the pickup stops and go directly to the beach. Once there, lounge on the white sand, jump through the turquoise waters, explore the pier, get some fresh-caught fish for lunch, and more.

This sunset celebration cruise is a 1 hour and 45–minute tour from Clearwater Bay through Clearwater Pass. Sail the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico as you view the magnificent Florida sunset. And, if you’re very lucky, you may witness the legendary green flash (a beautiful flash of green is said to sometimes appear over the waters just as the sun is setting). Your Captain will point out some interesting facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast, as well as popular sights along the way. Guests can purchase a wristband with drink packages available for purchase, and a special champagne toast at sunset. Now you can sip cocktails as you watch the sun set over Florida’s deep blue waters. Take part in this luxury cruise through Clearwater Pass, and take the stress out of your busy routine as you lay back in the lap of luxury.

Enjoy a full day of fun as we take you to Florida’s Gulf Coast for an exhilarating ride aboard the Sea Screamer and the chance to see dolphins at play. Dolphins regularly follow the Sea Screamer and can be seen jumping in the waves and playing in the wake the boat creates as it speeds through the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll want to hold onto your hat on board the Sea Screamer! The 72-foot long speedboat is the fastest in the world, featuring dual twin-turbocharged engines that will take you on a 1-hour ride you’re not likely to forget. Although we’ll travel at speeds up to 35 miles per hour, you’ll find the experience both comfortable and safe. The safety and comfort of our guests are our top priority. The Sea Screamer is Coast Guard-licensed and equipped with all the necessary safety features. Once you’re on board you’ll find comfortable bucket seats, restrooms and refreshments available. In addition to the excitement of the Sea Screamer ride, you’ll have plenty of time to relax on a white sand beach and to swim or play in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We also provide a picnic lunch for your enjoyment. At the end of our day’s excursion, we will return to the Orlando area and drop you off at the location you chose.

Every one loves a theme park, but sometimes it is the thrill of the ocean that calls. On this full day excursion you will travel to the powder-white sands of Clearwater Beach and get plenty of time to fish in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Your day begins from a convenient pick-up point in Orlando. You will be whisked away to enjoy a relaxing lunch (if option selected) in Clearwater Beach, before your 4-hour fishing adventure begins. In the company of an experienced guide, the tour sails off the coast of West Central Florida, known for its productive reef and abundant marine life. You will be provided with all the necessary fishing equipment, including a fishing licence. Expect to catch a variety of fish, and keep anything that follows the designated length and weight regulations. You will sail approximately 10 miles out in to the Gulf of Mexico and, depending on the season, your deep-sea fishing excursion may reward you with grouper and snapper. Remember to bring your camera so you can snap souvenir snapshots of your hard work. The tour then cruises back to the dock, where you will get the chance to clean the fish before the return journey to Orlando at a convenient drop-off point. Clearwater Beach is among America’s most beautiful beach locations and was named one of the best by Dr. Beach in 2008. On this exciting voyage out to the ocean you will soon see why.

Spend a day playing and lounging at Clearwater Beach with your loved ones on a day trip by air-conditioned bus. Choose how to spend your time at the beach and benefit from an included lunch (if option selected) at one of its seaside restaurants. Sit back and relax in the knowledge that your ride to and from the beach is organized. Head to one of Florida's most famous ocean locations: Clearwater Beach. Thousands of visitors have flocked to its shores every year since the 1950s, and it continues to offer the state’s premier seaside experience. There is an endless expanse of wide, open beachfront to suit every bucket and spade. Sit back and relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus as you are whisked away from Orlando to the coast and set down in prime beach territory. Enjoy the gently lapping waves, the many bars and restaurants, the iconic Pier, and the beautiful Beach Walk - a near one-mile stretch of winding promenade that links many of the local attractions. Enjoy the beach in your own free time and swim in the sea's warm waters. While it is rarely chilly, even in winter, the soft sand invites you to kick back and dig your toes in. Select the lunch option and dine at a classic beachside restaurant, so you don't miss the view while you refuel with a tasty meal that highlights the local seafood and other tempting dishes. Wander this wonderfully eye-catching stretch of beachfront, including the busy Marina (which offers plenty of sea-going delights, including fishing tours and wave-runner rentals), Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and an enticing array of shops and souvenir stores. Head back to Orlando at the end of the day, with the soft smell of the sea accompanying you.

Start the day with pickup from Orlando in a luxury vehicle, then head towards Clearwater Beach. Hop onboard the Pirate’s Ransom and greet your friendly crew. Learn how Florida was a well-known pirate hangout in the 17th and 18th centuries, and hear stories of Captain Kidd and the infamous Blackbeard. Set sail onto the glistening waters of the Gulf of Mexico and lookout for dolphins swimming in their natural habitat. As you cruise, enjoy 2 hours of family fun including a treasure hunt, face painting, water guns, story-telling, and dancing. During the day, enjoy free time to sunbathe on the white sands of Clearwater Beach or go for a swim. A tasty lunch at a local beachside restaurant is included. At the end of a truly epic adventure, relax on the return journey to Orlando.

Interact with dolphins and other marine mammals at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on a full-day tour to Clearwater Beach from Orlando. Relax on the beach, and marvel at the marine life from the underwater viewing windows and roofless dolphin pools. Pick-up transfers are available from meeting point locations in Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, and Lake Buena Vista. Drive west to Clearwater and meet the animals in Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Famous from the movie “Dolphin Tale,”this is the location that rescued Winter the dolphin after her tail was caught in a crab trap line. Brought to Clear Marine Aquarium to be rehabilitated, she lost her tail but not her spirit. She was fitted for a prosthetic tail, and became a movie star in a film based on her life! Although Winter has now passed away, you are able to see the aquarium she inspired, and all the good work they have created and assistance they have provided others due to her life. Other attractions at Clearwater to keep you busy during the day are a hands-on stingray beach, and many other one-of-a-kind animal homes and exhibits that are truly different. A great day out for all the family, the combination of beach and marine life will leave lasting memories.