Pensacola Beach Dolphin Cruise & Scenic Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Experience Pensacola Beach's most reviewed dolphin cruise aboard the 50-foot Frisky Mermaid — 3,000+ five-star reviews and a crew called the Disney of the Beach. Your private two (2) hour cruise through the Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay will have you searching for wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, osprey, herons and Gulf Coast marine and wildlife.
Our USCG-licensed captain and Mermaid Crew know exactly where to find them and share FINtastic facts about dolphin behavior, local marine life, and Gulf Coast history throughout the cruise. High deck vantage points make dolphin spotting easier for everyone aboard.
Morning departures offer calmer waters and easier spotting. Sunset departures let you watch the sky shift from blue to gold while dolphins cruise alongside the boat.
All ages welcome — every passenger from 1 day to 100 years old requires a ticket per USCG requirements.
What's Included
- Shaded seating aboard the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid
- Restroom on board
- High deck vantage points for optimal dolphin spotting
- Life jackets for all passengers in all sizes
- No coolers allowed, food & bev available for purchase onboard.
- No parking on site. Available at Casino Beach or across the street sound side.
- Pets are not allowed on ticketed tours.
Meeting Location
701 Pensacola Beach Boulevard
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Gulf Islands National Seashore (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ️️EVERY PERSON (1 DAY - 100+ YEARS OLD) NEEDS A TICKET
- ️DO NOT PARK in Shaggy's parking lot, you will be towed. ALLOW EXTRA TIME, you should be behind Shaggy's 30 min prior to departure. There is public parking across the street on the sound side, use crosswalk, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. or at 3 Casino Beach boardwalk @ Casino Beach Public Parking Lot (Beach Ball Water Tower)
- NO REFUNDS for late arrivals, or no shows.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Pensacola Beach Dolphin Cruise & Scenic Sightseeing Tour?
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Activity code: C-130605P3
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Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 648 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Shaded seating aboard the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid.
- Restroom on board.
- High deck vantage points for optimal dolphin spotting.
- Life jackets for all passengers in all sizes.
- No coolers allowed, food & bev available for purchase onboard.
- No parking on site. Available at Casino Beach or across the street sound side.
- Pets are not allowed on ticketed tours.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pensacola Beach Dolphin Cruise & Scenic Sightseeing Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pensacola Beach Dolphin Cruise & Scenic Sightseeing Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Shaded seating aboard the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid
- Restroom on board
- High deck vantage points for optimal dolphin spotting
- Life jackets for all passengers in all sizes
- No coolers allowed, food & bev available for purchase onboard.
- No parking on site. Available at Casino Beach or across the street sound side.
- Pets are not allowed on ticketed tours.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ️️EVERY PERSON (1 DAY - 100+ YEARS OLD) NEEDS A TICKET
- ️DO NOT PARK in Shaggy's parking lot, you will be towed. ALLOW EXTRA TIME, you should be behind Shaggy's 30 min prior to departure. There is public parking across the street on the sound side, use crosswalk, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. or at 3 Casino Beach boardwalk @ Casino Beach Public Parking Lot (Beach Ball Water Tower)
- NO REFUNDS for late arrivals, or no shows.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
