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$65 per adult

3 hours

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Sand Dollar Island Sunset and Brews Cruise

A fantastic combo of adventures, the sunset and brews cruise offers dolphin watching, sand dollaring, and exploring. Topped off with a serene cruise back from the island, watching the sun set over the water, drink in hand.

“Sip” back and relax on a dolphin-watching, sand dollar-collecting, sunset tour!

A memorable adventure you and your kids are sure to talk about for years to come!

Departing two and a half hours before sundown, the cruise combines the memorable Sand Dollar Island Dolphin Tour with a sunset ride back to St. Pete Beach. Watch for dolphins, collect sand dollars, and then savor the picturesque sunset with a relaxing beverage.

This three-hour tour ferries you out to Sand Dollar Island, a half-mile sand bar situated off the coast of Fort Desoto and Shell Key preserve. Stroll along the beach looking for sand dollars and other awesome shells you won’t find on the coastline beaches. Fill your bag with horse conchs, shark eye shells, and tulip shells to create a one of a kind collection.

Once you’ve got your fill of shells, explore the shallow, crystal blue water. With no current, it’s perfect for novices and kids to snorkel.

Overview

2.5 hours before sunset
laid-back
3 hours
family-friendly
Features
On-board bathroom
U.S.C.G.-inspected vessel
Friendly expert guides
Refreshments
U.S.C.G licensed captains
TripAdvisor stars 1,420 TripAdvisor reviews
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Google Reviews stars 1,253 Google reviews
Parasailing fun! My friends and I parasailed for the first time at this location. The staff and crew put all our worries at ease, were very professional and outlined all safety protocols. We had the best time flying high above the beautiful coast, saw some marine life, and enjoyed the entire experience. Highly recommend this!
Dana B
TripAdvisor review
Three hours of pure fun! At the recommendation of another traveler who’d heard great things about this sunset cruise to Sand Dollar Island, we decided to book. We were not disappointed. The spirits were high, the mood was light, the drinks and orange juice were free, and the music and service were superb. Best of all was the time on the island where we spotted dolphins and found several sand dollars. To top it all off, after cruising by million dollar mansions, we enjoyed a glorious sunset over the ocean. Highly recommend!
Susan
TripAdvisor review
Worth every penny! Everything about our parasailing trip was awesome, start to finish! They ran on time, had all the safety protocols you would want, friendly & fun staff on shore and DEFINITELY on the boats! You just couldn’t ask for a more exciting, beautiful activity on the water. We’ll be back for more - maybe jetskis next time!
Gail T
Google review

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Frequently asked questions

What's your cancellation/refund policy?

Full refund before 24 hours of activity, no refund within 24 hours of activity. Reschedule or full refund if due to weather.

Are we guaranteed to see dolphins?

We cannot guarantee that we will see dolphins each day, but we do have a 98% success rate of seeing dolphins on our dolphin watching tours. This is because the dolphins are here year-round and our captains are very familiar with where to find them.

Is there shade on the boat?

Yes, but shaded spaces are limited.

Can we bring our own personal coolers?

Small coolers with non-alcoholic drinks only (water, juice, gatorade, etc). No glass.

Do you provide food?

Yes! We have a variety of basic snacks available for purchase.

Do you offer military discounts?

Yes! Show government ID during sign-up process.

When should I arrive?

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time.

What should I wear?

Beach attire is recommended since you will be able to get off on the island and swim to look for sand dollars.

Do we get to swim with the dolphins?

No, you will not swim with the dolphins. The dolphins that we are viewing are wild. We will watch these dolphins in their natural habitat.

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