ClearWake Watersports

We were visiting Clearwater for the first time to see the Phillies play during Major League…read moreBaseball Spring Training. While looking for things to do when we weren't at the games, the Little Toot Dolphin Adventure kept appearing near the top of almost every recommendation list. It absolutely did not disappoint. We couldn't believe how many dolphins we saw, and how close they came to the boat. It was an incredible experience. The commentary from the staff was also very informative and helped make the trip even more enjoyable. We would definitely do this again on future visits to the area.

I'm an over planner so I deduced this would be the best boat due to the wake the stir up. I booked…read morewith them before arriving in Clearwater. The captains all clearly talk to each other and share dolphin sightings because they tend to congregate. The night before my trip with Little Toot I went on a sunset cruise with another company and saw dolphins riding their wake. I was excited to be at the back of their boat and see it for myself. You can see the Little Toot boat in one video We went out at 11. I know earlier is better but it was New Year's Day and I knew I'd want to sleep in. We saw a few dolphins here and there eating. I thought we'd go in without the exciting part. But, the captain took a survey to see if anyone was opposed to staying out a bit longer. Of course, no one objected. He found a couple of playful dolphins for us and I got to see them ride the wake. I'd seen this in a whale watching tour in Monterey Bay (California) but it was nice to see Atlantic bottlenose playing. This boat is close to the water where I've always been on larger boats in California. It's nice being to close. Even from my kayak, dolphins have been further away. I think the only way to get closer would be with captive dolphins. I did learn that there are two boats with the company. Not sure if one is better.

Sunset at Clearwater beach on the Little Toot II.

Sunset Cruise

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Family of 5 playing in the waves

Fins Up Clearwater

(10 reviews)

The family absolutely loved it !!! Captain Mike and Aliza were the best. We definitely do this…read moreagain hands down ! -Love the Arizona Family !!!!

I was looking for an early morning dolphin tour, and fortunately I found Fins Up Donuts and…read moreDolphins tour. The tour leaves at 9:45am out of Clearwater Beach Marina. You get a Dunkin Donuts donut and a 1 1/2 hour tour of Clearwater Bay and, if the tides are in your favor, the Gulf of Mexico. Eliza was our tour guide and Captain Mike steered our vessel. Both were very friendly and informative. Of course the boat tours can't control how many dolphins you see, but I saw the most dolphins I've ever seen on a boat tour here in Florida on this boat tour. I believe that was because dolphins seem to be more active earlier in the morning. We saw probably over 20 dolphins, including baby dolphins that still had stripes (meaning it was a newborn)!

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Sunset

Schooner Clearwater

(38 reviews)

1.6 mi

Our sunset cruise was absolutely amazing! The Captain, the crew couldn't have been more friendly or…read moreaccommodating. They welcomed us aboard and we immediately felt welcomed. After a quick safety briefing we were on our way to watch one of the most beautiful sunsets ever. The ship was equipped with a bunch of beanbags to lounge on and we had plenty of room to relax. As an added bonus we were escorted back to the dock by a small pod of dolphins. An absolutely amazing trip from start to finish! Bring your favorite wine and have a great time like we did.

Wife and I went on a sunset cruise and it was an amazing experience!! Beautiful views with fresh…read moresea breeze and romantic sunset on the water!! Would definitely go again!

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A Boat Day

(43 reviews)

I had the wonderful opportunity to experience The Buccaneer Funship Boat. Excellent communication…read moreand Spectacular service from the start of booking this experience. I was very pleased with how well Captain Randy communicated and provided additional insight. Upon closer to the time for our day I had a follow up conversation with Cassie who provided even more information that brought comfort not only to me but my guests as well. They provided a cooler with ice and water as well as numerous floats and shelling bags. The whole experience was relaxing and refreshing. Our captain for the day was Jordan and she was Spectacular with keeping us on time and showing us around. We did a 4 hour boat tour but were able to have time on the slide and visit two islands. Truly an unforgettable experience for families and groups alike. 10/10 will be booking again for a longer time. Thank you for providing a wonderful experience.

Great experience from start to finish. The boat is spacious and the service is great. We…read moreexperienced the double decker boat with the slide. We brought our food and drinks and there was enough storage on the boat for all of our stuff. Our captain navigated us well and took us to the best spots to see dolphins and a nice quiet private beach. Then he showed us the perfect spot to stop and take a ride on the slide. The whole process was seamless and the experience was great. I highly suggest you book with them!

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The Salty Mermaid Beach Boats

(6 reviews)

Was part of a group that chartered this boat. Captain Tony…read moreand Captain Phil were excellent-- safety oriented as expected (and regulated) and provided an excellent trip. Our group provided our own food and music, so can't comment on that but they did have a good sound system! Really nice guys, would definitely use them again if I were hosting an event.

The Salty Mermaid crew made our short journey to Bird Island and back a pleasant experience. They…read morewere the "hostess with the mostest" while everyone was enjoying their float time. I highly recommend The Salty Mermaid for your next boating adventure

The awesome Captain Tony and Captain Phil

Clearwater Beach!

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The Salty Mermaid Day Cruise

Cruisin Tikis Clearwater

4.9

(40 reviews)

Go time. Awesome views and kickback captain (Bryan). Live our experience. Bring it drinks and enjoy…read morethe cruise.

This was our second trip with Captain B (Brian). Such a fun excursion in Clearwater. Was just three…read moreof us, but that meant we had control of the BT speaker. This time we did the sunset cruise. View was amazing. Would highly recommend.

Sunset

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Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise

4.5

(177 reviews)

Ive done this 3 times and two out of the 3 were great experiences. One of them maybe a 3 out of 5…read more They cant all be winners I guess. Sometimes the pirates on board just arent as enthusiastic and entertaining. They dont allow kids up top at the drinking deck which is cool. Unlimited beers but you can only get one at a time and it takes 20-30min to get the 2nd one. Probably a better experience for kids more than adults. The Cannons were fun very realistic. Great sunset

We went for my wife's birthday with the grandkids! It was a great time for all ages! Fun, treasure…read morehunts, squirt gun fights, dance party, sunset and wine!

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Clearwater Jetski and Funboat Adventures

4.4

(19 reviews)

2.2 mi

So much fun! The people who work here are great and me and my group of friends all had such an…read moreawesome experience! I called and the gal on the phone was so nice and friendly. She really explained how it all works. Once we figured out the location we headed over and they were waiting for us. Thank God we called ahead as after we got there, people were lining up! Great jet skis, doubles, and we switched drivers mid way through our hour time slot. Lots of fun waves and the ski was fun to manage. Definitely worth it and do it when you are here in the area.

This was the best part of the trip! We had so much fun and didn't even expect it. Captain Adam was…read moreamazing and fun!! He did whatever we wanted. We got to see dolphins and celebrities houses. We got to swim at the one tree island and the sand bar. We got to see conchs and sand dollars and sea urchins. Was such a good price $50/person. BYOB. For a hour and a 1/2. Right inside the Marriott.

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Thriller Clearwater

4.5

(24 reviews)

1.6 mi

Had a ton of fun here. If you are touring here and confused af, but you are looking for some fun…read moreboat ride, this may be the one to venture! We were looking for a fast boat ride, with not too-crowded boat, and at least one hour boat ride. And this checked all items on the list. They claimed that this is the fastest boat around here, going at 50-60 mph, and the boat was indeed really fast. Everyone on the boat was having so much fun getting a little wet. A bonus is that they let us drive it too! Although it was only for less than a minute, the tour guide also took pictures and video while we were driving. It was little sad that we couldnt get to see dolphins, but i dont blame them for it

By far the best thing we've done on our vacation!!! The…read morecaptain and 1st mate were awesome, funny, and just as excited as we were when we saw the dolphins. Another boat got together with our boat to create a big wake and the dolphins were playing and jumping out of the water. Even the little baby dolphin. My husband had a blast driving the boat. It was so exciting and the captain answered any question I had and actually gave some great info on wildlife that we saw. I saw a small stingray but missed my picture of it. Ah well, everything else was just amazing! One of the best things to do here. We highly recommend!!

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Clearwater Fun Boat

(46 reviews)

We actually got to see a lot of dolphins which surprised me....they came right up to the boat and…read moreeverything. The guys that run this boat tour were extremely friendly and super helpful. We actually showed up about an hour early because we weren't sure if it would be busy and they helped us pay for parking because the meter wasn't working. Plus.... free ice cream!

Decently priced. Comfortable boat. Free ice cream. And we actually saw dolphins! I mean, what more…read moredo you need? I enjoyed the ride the crew was certainly nice and fun.

Dolphins seen on the tour

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Highland Recreation Complex

3.9

(47 reviews)

4.1 mi

Super cool area. Went here with my daughter for a karate tournament and the place was awesome. Only…read morething that was terrible is the vending machines. They kept getting stuck and it robbed me of like $3 lol.

Our experience at Highland Park Recreation Center was mixed. There were staff members we genuinely…read moreappreciated, but overall, this was not the right fit for our son. One of the biggest concerns was that the program seemed to expect children to simply comply rather than meet them where they were developmentally. Children who need extra guidance, emotional support, or individualized approaches may struggle here. Our son's classroom had approximately 15 children with a lead teacher and an assistant, which seemed like it should have allowed for more individualized attention, but that wasn't our experience. The quality of care also depended heavily on which teacher was present. Our son did much better with the morning lead teacher, who built a positive relationship with both our family and our son. We noticed a significant difference in his confidence and behavior under her care. Unfortunately, our experience with the afternoon teacher was very different. Nearly every pickup involved a list of problems or corrections. Rather than collaborating with us on strategies that worked for our child, it often felt like we were being lectured. We rarely felt that anyone was interested in asking what was successful at home or how we could work together. Communication from administration was also disappointing. There were times when it was difficult to reach the director, and concerns did not always feel acknowledged. At one point, I was spoken to disrespectfully in front of administration without meaningful intervention. That left me feeling anxious about bringing my son each day instead of confident that we were partnering with the school. As parents, we spent a great deal of time building our son's confidence at home. Unfortunately, we often felt that the environment at the center undermined those efforts instead of reinforcing them. Rather than focusing on prevention and helping children succeed, it sometimes felt like the emphasis was on correcting behavior after problems occurred. For example, recurring conflicts between certain children continued despite opportunities to separate them proactively. To be fair, there were positives. The morning teacher was caring, communicative, and made a noticeable difference in our son's experience. We also understand that recreation center programs are different from private preschools. If you're looking for reliable childcare, this program may meet your needs. However, if you're looking for a preschool environment that emphasizes emotional support, individualized guidance, and strong collaboration with parents--particularly if your child has ADHD, AuDHD, sensory needs, or simply needs more patience--I would encourage you to ask detailed questions before enrolling. This review reflects our family's personal experience, and ultimately we chose a different educational environment that we believe is a better fit for our son.

Huge yellow slide

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Last day in Florida

Clearwater Community Sailing Center

(10 reviews)

2.0 mi

This place is impressive from the outside. As someone who knows nothing about sailing, I thought…read morethe grounds would be bigger, but they are straight and to the point (which totally worked out). My company hosted an event here and the staff was very accommodating. Our main contact was Erin and she was so helpful and knowledgeable. The event turned out great, we had about 300 kids involved in an open water tournament and everyone had a great time and an unforgettable experience ! Safety was huge for this community center too, they went the extra mile to insure that our participants would be safe during their open water experience. It would be great to have another event here! Only downside is sand flies ! I'm paying the price with SOOOO MANY BITES. But I realize they are part of the natural habitat so I'm still giving them 5 stars!

We recently held our annual Holiday party here, we did have to bring in our own decorations, but…read moreyou cannot beat the beautiful view. We were very happy and heard many good things from our staff about how wonderful the luncheon was. They do have an inside and outside space, we had about 60 people and they put up several tables for us, we didn't use the outside space, but I would imagine if both areas were used it would fit a great deal of people, the outside is open but covered.

Spellbound Images by Wendy

December 2015

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Sand Key Park

(133 reviews)

1.9 mi

I had the pleasure of exploring this park, guided by bird watching expert friends, early on a…read moreSaturday morning during spring migration. We saw more birds than people as I think most folks just go to the beach. This park includes three distinct environments... beach, freshwater marshes and forest all very close to each other, with easy-to-follow unmarked trails and clean public bathrooms. We walked and explored and enjoyed for several hours, seeing osprey with young chicks, a pileated woodpecker, herons, ducks, a variety of stunning warblers, a loggerhead shrike and more! We also saw a variety of native butterflies and plants/trees/flowers, so I contributed those identifications since that's more my area of expertise. I was thrilled to see, for the first time in my life, the elusive Blue-Winged Warbler! Score! While I didn't obtain a photo, the sighting was definite and confirmed by my friend / guide / birding expert! Life is great when a small group of friends explore a beautiful and serene park, taking our time to really take it all in and as a bonus, I am able to add to my growing bird life list.

Great time at Sand Key Park! Love the it's only $5 for parking all day. There are restrooms with…read morechanging rooms. Also, a shower outside to rinse off. The beach is nice and wide, so plenty of space to spread out. The beach is also clean! There are lifeguards, but not this day. I think they are there typically in the summer.

Sand Key Beach Lifeguard House

Sand Key Beach

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Sand Key Beach Pathway

Mega Bite

4.4

(38 reviews)

1.6 mi

Super kid friendly! Staff was amazing. And the caption made sure we left happy! If you're in the…read morearea I highly recommend. My kids left there with the largest smile on their face, you can't put a price on that!

MegaBite Dolphin Tours...hmmm sounds kinda fishy....but let…read moreme tell ya they delivered!! Very cool sunset tour and dolphins all around!! Swimming alongside the boat!! Highly recommend these folks!

Mega bite

Sunset

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DK Farms & Gardens

(37 reviews)

5.4 mi

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

Omg this place is like heaven. I never wanted to leave. Staff is AWESOME and KIND, let us ask…read morequestions. Staff are always loving toward the animals and have special bonds with them. Food truck was delicious. As a Florida girl I've seen tons of farms, but never one this clean. Goats were so sweet... but I'll warn you they do jump on you lol. Also the new baby capybara are so cute they make these cute little chirps a MUST SEE. Now seeing all the one star reviews I would like to let y'all know it was VERY REASONABLY priced and I'm guessing the people who are saying it's overpriced never has know how much vet bills, animal food, shelter and lots more goes into taking care of ton of animals. It is SO worth it for the price and would definitely recommend it to everyone

DK Farms this was such a magical event! Megan was 10/10. Will book again. Lucky even charmed the…read morejuggler!