Dolphin Quest: Gulf of Mexico's Best Dolphin Tour

Embark on an unforgettable dolphin sightseeing cruise with Dolphin Quest. Cruise through picturesque waters, witness the legend of John’s Pass, and meet playful bottlenose dolphins!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk - John’s Pass Village is a historic fishing village. You will be sure to see lots of fishing boats and shops along the water front. Take a look at the water, that’s where we cruise and see the dolphin play!
  • Madeira Beach - Madeira Beach or Mad Beach as the locals would say, is a beautiful beach town along the…
What's Included
  • Guaranteed dolphin sightings or next trip free (applies to 12pm, 2pm, 4pm cruises)
  • Restrooms available on-board
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks and drinks are not included but are available for purchase.
Additional Information

Embark on the finest dolphin excursion, the Dolphin Quest, in the visually appealing waters of Boca Ciega Bay, located on the Gulf of Mexico! Our exceptional 40-foot boat, certified and inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard, offers the optimal way to traverse the coastal waters. Comfortably seated by the waterfront, enjoy the tales of John’s Pass, admire…

Location
140 Boardwalk Pl W
Boardwalk Place West
You may find us in John's Pass Village, halfway down the boardwalk, just below the docks. Look for our DOLPHIN QUEST sign. Make sure to check in AT LEAST 1 HOUR prior to receive your boarding pass. There is public metered parking throughout John's Pass. Allow EXTRA time for parking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nancy_l
Aug 21, 2025
Great dolphin tour! It... - Great dolphin tour! It was fun and our tour guys explained everything and when to look out for dolphins! We did see quite a few as expected!
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Paradise70299
Aug 21, 2025
The best dolphin tour!! - This dolphin tour was unbelievably awesome! Captain Steve and 1st mate Kirstin were so great and very knowledgeable. We learned so much about dolphins and got to see many of them up close . We even witnessed mating several times. lol. The owner was great also and it was an all around fantastic experience. The tour was well worth the money and we would highly recommend it!!
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Ginnylondon
Aug 15, 2025
A great trip, will not disappoint. - This is the fourth time we have gone on a dolphin cruise with Dolphin Quest and again it did not disappoint. We had a lovely time, saw lots of dolphins up close and Kirstin is very informative about dolphins and their lives and Colin who drove the boat was funny. Restroom on board and refreshments available at reasonable prices. Well worth it. Book the trip you will not be disappointed.
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Pina_s
Aug 15, 2025
Dolphin Quest - Great experience, easy to register and find. Our granddaughters loved the dolphins and there were lots of dolphins! Colin and Kierstin were evening. Entertaining and educational.
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Jesseka_g
Aug 15, 2025
Dolphin tour - Had a great time. Saw lots of dolphins amd learned a bunch of interesting facts. The guides were friendly.
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Emilia_s
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing - It was my third experience, my husband and my sister-in-law‘s first we had an amazing time and was amazed of how many dolphins we were able to see thank you Steve and Kristen for your professionalism and your funny stories
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432elaine
Aug 10, 2025
Awesome dolphin quest!0 - This was a great experience!! Loved our knowledgeable captain and dolphin whisperer. :) I highly recommend the sunset cruise!!🩵
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Guide240376
Aug 9, 2025
Dolphins - Awesome job! We saw lots of dolphins! Up close and personal! We learned a lot about dolphins too! very fun time .! nice boat ride too
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Kathleen_p
Aug 6, 2025
Great experience! - Captain Steve and Kirsten were great. Loved the follow up from your team. The trip gave us the experience of seeing the dolphins up close in their habitat and some great information.
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Rebeccagl3514iv
Aug 19, 2025
Parents of young children, beware - This tour had such great potential. The crew seemed very knowledgeable and passionate about the care of dolphins and sharing the experience of seeing the dolphins. There were a lot of dolphins we got to see. It was a beautiful day and a comfortable boat ride. The reason I give them a 1 star is because the speaker, with all that she knew about dolphins, chose to share about the dolphins sex encounter that we then proceeded to stay right beside for about 5 minutes. The speaker used many slang words to describe body parts and sexual behaviors, slang which also applies to humans. There were seven or more children on the boat, 3 of which were quite young (all the way down to about seven). There seemed to be no regard for the presence of children on board. She also spoke of the use of drugs by both people and shared how dolphins get high and “baked” on puffer fish that they pass around. “Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy getting intoxicated,” is what she said. There was no reference to this being an adult dolphin cruise. The presence of these children was quite obvious. When approached afterwards, a partial refund was granted upon demand. However the captain said “It’s just nature”… there’s nothing “just nature” about the slang that was taught to these children and emphasizing human intoxication. Everyone on that boat is a paying customer and that mom should not have had to pay for a sex education talk she did not sign her children up for. The narrators should be trained better to speak of what is pertinent to the dolphin tour instead of teaching promiscuity and drugs. So sad. Again, this tour had such great promise. Know your audience and respect the rights of children and their parents. Very, very disappointed.
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).