Island Adventure: Snorkeling and Birding Fun

Embark on an affordable eco adventure in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Explore the stunning natural beauty of the area through birding, shelling, snorkeling, and island hopping. Perfect for friends and family!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • O’Neill’s Marina - Discover the breathtaking coastal ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico with a 3-hour private eco tour starting from St. Pete Beach. Led by an experienced local captain, this family-friendly journey can be tailored to your interests and the time of year.
    Ideal for families, couples, or small groups, this tour provides a peaceful,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • The maximum capacity per group is 6 persons
Additional Information

This tour offers a variety of activities such as birdwatching, shelling, snorkeling, island hopping, and marine biology, or a combination of these exciting experiences! It’s an ideal opportunity to enjoy the water with friends or family at a lower cost than renting a boat, and without any of the associated hassle.
To tailor your experience, kindly…

Location
O'Neill's Marina
Sunshine Skyway Lane South
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christopherdq489kk
Apr 25, 2025
Perfect to Make Memories with Visiting Family & Friends - I sailed with Capt JD when he was the Chief Engineer of USCGC KODIAK ISLAND. He kept the screws turning throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida Straits and especially, the GULF of AMERICA!. Furthermore, Capt JD's First Mate, Bubba, is also a retired Master Chief; however, Bubba is a Boatswain's Mate. As a jack-of-all-trades, he will attend to all your needs while sharing historical/local knowledge with light-hearted humor. Between the two of them, you can be assured to have a safe, fun and informative tour of Tampa Bay and her surrounding waters and islands. My Cousins, visiting from NC, and my Mom all had a wonderful and memorable tour.
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Madyson_s
Feb 19, 2025
great experience - had a blast boating to preserves/islands, swimming, fishing, & shelling! JD was easy to talk to & adjusted our trip to exactly what we were interested in!
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Seaside558865
Aug 31, 2024
Greatest tour in st Pete. - The crew was amazing and trip was fantastic. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Kids had a blast and we were able to explore what we couldn’t in a vehicle.
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C5964dzrachelo
Apr 1, 2024
Fantastic Experience - We had such a a great time out on the water with Jeff. It was the perfect way to have the boating, shelling, fishing and snorkeling experience without having to own/bring all the stuff. Jeff was so great at communicating and working with us when he thought the weather would put a damper on things and super flexible. We would 100% recommend St. Pete Eco Tours to everyone.
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Bhagyesh_j
Mar 22, 2024
Super fun! - Overall, had a great time! Went Fishing and snorkeling, and chilled on the beach. They also brought snacks and music very generously.
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Abbylmason
Mar 20, 2024
Sunset/Sunshine Skyway Evening tour of a lifetime! - We had the most fantastic tour! We will definitely book again next time we are here. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great time on a tour like this!!!
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M6411ktjohns
Aug 28, 2023
Great sunset cruise - Thanks to Captain JD and his "cabin boy" ;) for a memorable evening. The sunset cruise was a perfect Florida Experience for us and our friends from the windy city. Absolutely recommend the experience!
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David79838
Aug 25, 2023
What a day!! - We cannot praise JD and Bubba enough for the wonderful experience they provided during our dolphin watch / shelling / snorkelling voyage. Thank you so much for looking after us and providing beer / wine / water and just generally being perfect hosts, we cannot praise you enough and have no hesitation in recommending your trips to anyone wanting a great trip. Cheers guys.
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Tia
Jul 29, 2023
Fantastic Time with Friends! - My girlfriends and I had such a wonderful time with Captain JD and Bubba! We saw dolphins, osprey, and pelicans, went snorkeling, found great shells, and lounged in the shade on Shell Key. It’s been the highlight of our trip! I highly recommend St. Pete Beach Eco Tours - you’ll have a blast!
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Bmwahouske
Mar 14, 2023
Awesome & Fun Boat Experience with friends - Bubba and Jeff were the most personable, fun and interesting guys to lead this tour. They were so accommodating from the minute we got out of the car to board the boat to the very end and we had so much fun! They not only brought us on a fun tour but made sure we had a great time on the island that we stopped at--set up beach chairs for us to sit down on, set up a fun "cornhole" game in the sand for us and made us feel very special. I would definitely go again with these guys and would recommend for anyone looking for a fun activity on their vacation.
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From $546 (Per Boat)
up to 1 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).