This was Amazing!! We had a blast. 90 minutes is just enough time to really experience the dolphin boat tour. The tour guides were amazing. They provided a lot of information about the body of water and all the wildlife. The educational experience really made a difference. Plus seeing the pod of Dolphin and the newborns was great! Would definitely take visitors again. read more

We took the Dolphin Quest cruise with Captain Jim. He was so knowledgeable about the marine life and took time to answer questions. We learned so much and enjoyed a beautiful cruise on the bay. read more

Sierra and Capt Greg are the ones you want to give you the tour/ride out to Shell Key Island! Sierra knows her shells and went the extra mile to make the trip memorable and no so much as a tourist attraction event! I was fortunate this time to find a Lightning Welch shell read more

We decided to work with Funerals at sea to help with our Fathers memorial after our last experience with Hubbards Marina. John who runs the Funerals at sea and his wife made sure everything went according to plan. It was a little rough on the waters but went smoothly we didn't feel rushed or uncomfortable in the process. Honestly Captain Mike and Brandi were amazing and definitely made the experience even more memorable. Capt Mike slowed down for us to see some dolphins not once but twice and Brandi was so incredibly sweet she helped the kids make necklaces and held their hand for them to throw flowers in for my family. Definitely a way better experience than last time and I was able to finally put my father in his resting place. read more

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Staff was friendly, and we caught a bunch of fish, I'd call that a successful trip! There's also a restaurant in the marina that you can take the fish to and they'll clean and cook them for you read more

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The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the bay and its wildlife! We would definitely go back! We were able to spot a whole family of dolphins as we were boating back down from the Redington Beach area towards Johns Pass. read more

It was a great time with the family, but seemed like everyone was catching the same small fish. The seats for the long ride out there were very uncomfortable though. The request for tips were quite aggressive. Still a great experience with the family though. read more

We booked a dolphin cruise out of Hubbard's Marina and things went very well. The booking people were friendly and helpful, and the shop was clean. The boat crew, including Captain Zack were both engaging and entertaining with good knowledge of the cruise area. We saw lots of dolphins, jumping Rays, and an Osprey nest with a mother and two fledglings in the nest. We were also given information on the expensive homes, boats and history on this route. Overall a great 90 minutes on the water, worth the time to do. read more

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We went on The Dolphin Quest boat ride today with Captain Jim and Kirsten. We always do the Dolphin Quest boat ride when we come to Madeira Beach (probably have done it 10 times over the years). Today was the BEST time we have ever had. Plenty of dolphins to be seen but the additional information from both Kirsten and Jim made it such a great experience. Also very affordable drinks and snacks available for purchase. Music playing was also great... not so loud as to be annoying but nice for the boat ride. read more

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Let me tell you.... This was Amazing!! We had a blast. 90 minutes is just enough time to really experience the dolphin boat tour. My friend was visiting from Ohio and this was the perfect treat for her. The tour guides were amazing. They gave a great presentation and provided a lot of information about the body of water and all the wildlife. The educational experience really made a deferent. We got to see some dolphins. Really nice houses. And enjoyed some sailing time. Looking forward to doing it again. read more

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Took the Egmont Key excursion with bestie for a gorgeous beach day that did not disappoint! Captain Zip and Captain Colin were fun hosts and shared facts about the key and local area! Egmont Key was pristine for sunning, hiking, shelling and viewing: Fort Dade, lighthouse, collecting shark teeth, and seeing Gopher tortoises! Total of 5 hours with 3-hours on key! Will do this again soon!! read more

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We really enjoyed our ferry ride to Egmont Key. I wish I could recall the captain and first mate names - but the first made had a beard and long braided hair and the captain was a silver haired very kind middle weight gentleman. They were informative along the way to and from and the captain even paid for our sodas on the way back in b/c we didn't have cash. The marina itself was easy to access and mostly calm. The check in gentleman was a bit unfriendly and angry in his delivery of orders- but perhaps he had good reason. Just not the most friendly start the day. All of what he said was likely valid, it was just the angry tone in delivery that felt off. All and all, I would definitely book again if we come back to the area! read more

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Wonderful trip to Egmont Key with Capt'n Zip & Crewman Collin‍ The boat trip alone is as terrific as the key. Gorgeous turquoise water and fantastic shelling read more

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I don't know where to start But From the email about booking to the day we returned and they set up our catch to be cooked at a near by restaurant on the boardwalk Simply AMAZING Thanks to all the staff at Hubbard Marina read more

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We took the ferry to/from Shell Key Island and found these guys to be thorough and efficient- you'll receive an email outlining exactly what to expect the day of your fare Directions and parking were very clear We reserved the 10:00am departure and returned on the 12:30 I happened to find a lovely shell and the guys offer to drill a small hole and make a necklace for you, which really made it a memory They do have snacks, shell bags, drinks, etc for sale on board in case you forgot something and a Venmo for tips The driver slowed down and got us some dolphin sightings on the way back so well worth a good tip! read more

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My girls and I took the 10 a.m. ferry out to Shell Key Island, leaving from the Ft Desoto boat docks. As someone who struggles with anxiety in new experiences, I was impressed with how thorough and well organized the itinerary was. It enabled me to pack and prepare with confidence, arriving relaxed and ready to enjoy the day. The check in process was clear and simple. I'm glad that I followed the advice of the itinerary and arrived an hour before departure. It gave us plenty of time to get checked in, use the restroom, and organize our belongings. Our Captain and First Mate were very friendly, upbeat guys. We were offered a selection of snacks, drinks and shelling bags for purchase. A little information about our surroundings. The only thing I would hopefully suggest is for education to be shared with everyone about why it's important to leave shells that have living creatures. Our trip back was peaceful. Our First Mate offered to turn everyone's favorite shell into a necklace for them at no charge. Our Captain spotted a pod of dolphins and took a very slight detour so we could all share the excitement. I was grateful to learn there was a Venmo QR code to enable tipping for those of us who don't travel with cash. Tipping is optional, but I really enjoyed our trip and appreciated their kindness and helpfulness getting me, my 2 kids and all our stuff on and off the boat. read more

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This was my first trip with Hubbard's, and unfortunately it wasn't the experience I was hoping for. I booked a 12-hour trip for approximately $158. The boat was scheduled to leave at 7:00 AM but didn't depart until around 7:30 AM. Throughout the day, the captain moved between multiple spots, which reduced the amount of actual fishing time. The trip also returned earlier than expected. Fishing was slow overall, and very few anglers on board seemed to be catching fish. While I understand that no charter can guarantee fish, I expected more effort to maximize fishing time given the length of the trip. I was also surprised by how much emphasis was placed on tips by some of the deckhands. I brought my own bait and tackle, handled my own fish, and even assisted nearby anglers on occasion. One deckhand attempted to help refresh the water in my bait bucket but accidentally dropped and damaged my bait bubbler. Despite this, I was still approached for a tip afterward. To be fair, the crew was generally polite, and I understand that fishing conditions can be unpredictable. However, between the late departure, frequent moves, early return, and overall value received, this trip did not meet my expectations. Based on this experience, I would likely choose one of the other charter options available in the St. Petersburg area for future trips. read more

A very expensive boat ride. The fishing was terrible. You don't have to go out 20 miles to catch a few grunts and small lane snappers. tried to get my unused shrimp and bucket at the end of the trip and it was gone. The first mate said nobody told them anything. june 23rd 10 hr trip. did some pretty hard begging for tips. read more

We felt this is an overpriced ferry to the Shell Island. It is not what is described on their website. The boat ride is maybe 15 minutes one way. The Island beaches aren't that great and broken shells along the shore is rough on the feet. A person can find shells for free at any other beach. Personally not even close to the $40 ticket price. With getting 4 tickets, a big waste of money. read more

What an amazing staff. They were as helpful and supportive throughout the entire trip. We were able to catch 18 fish and they cared for them until we departed. The boat was perfect for the excursion. Everyone from check in to departure was fabulous!!! read more

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Ciara (sierra?) and captain Greg were great and right on time. We found a ton of cool shells and on the ride home they even made us a little shell necklace for my niece. Will definitely come back next time we're in town, beautiful and relaxing day. read more

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This is a no nonsense excursion. We had an easy experience from parking to the return. The staff was super friendly and took great care of us. We left from fort de Soto boat ramp to shell key. It was reasonably priced as well which is nice. You shouldn't have to break the bank to have adventures. read more

Hubbard's Marina - Boating Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Wonderful day, Beautiful Blue Waters, Egmont Key.. worth the trip, Historic Landmark Lighthouse and remnants of bootleggers town read more

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This was my second time fishing with Hubbard's Marina. I really enjoyed the boat ride and overall fishing experience; however, several issues made this trip disappointing. I prepaid for 3 dozen shrimp with my trip, and unfortunately all of them were dead. When I approached one of the crew members about the issue, instead of helping resolve it professionally, he became aggressive and threatened to remove me and my son from the boat if I "didn't like it." Another concern was that several people were smoking on the boat, including someone from the crew. This created an uncomfortable environment, especially for families and children onboard. I understand that problems can happen during a trip, but customer service, professionalism, and maintaining a respectful family-friendly environment should always be priorities. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and works on improving the overall customer experience. read more

We had the best memorial service on board Hubbard's Hubcat 49! Captain Mike & first mate Kyle were great! We even experienced a rainbow, beautiful sunset & dolphins! read more

Had a great time on the Shell Excursion- boat was clean, left and picked up on time! I would recommend!

Really cool experience. We did the dolphin cruise. Got to see a lot of dolphins. The captain was chill and insightful. Other than dolphins he drove us across the waters describing some of the houses and their prices. A lot of beautiful homes. The woman that was his co-worker was cool. Had a good convo and laugh with her. They serve chips, cookies, slim Jim's, water, soda, water, wine and beer. And they got a little bathroom. I got lit off that Chardonnay.. YA HEARD. read more

We had a terrific time on our dolphin quest. Captain Zach took us on a tour with lots of dolphins jumping and got to see some newborns with their mama. We also saw some manatees. An adventure we would like to bring our grandkids on. read more

Awesome time. Friendly folks. Took great care of all the attendees. I will tell everyone about Hubbards.

We had a great time on this shuttle boat to Shell Key! An easy 15 minutes to this awesome island for a few hours! The captain and co-captain were awesome, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! *there were hardly any shells, but the swimming (be careful for the tip current) and natural beauty were worth the trip alone! read more

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We are long time locals and can't say enough good about the folks and services at Hubbard's Marina. We struggled to think of an activity that would be fun for visiting friends, their adult daughter and their 5 yr old granddaughter. The 90 min dolphin watch was the perfect afternoon activity for all of us. The boat crew was knowledgeable and engaging. They provided us with plenty of dolphin sightings and there wasn't a dull moment during the outing. The senior adults enjoyed it as much as the little one. We followed the boat outing with a great, leisurely dinner at one of John's Pass restaurants. We would repeat this trip again to show off our lovely waterfront and wildlife​ read more

We had an amazing time out with Captain Zach and Kim. The dolphins were out playing and Captain Zach knew the pod and were to find them. He also talked to us about the pod we saw. The info you learn about the area is also a plus. We cannot wait to do another tour with them. read more

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Captain Zack and Brandi were funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. -KarLa from Las Vegas, NV

We took our family on a dolphin cruise this past weekend--4 adults, 3 kids, and my mom, who has some mobility challenges. When we got there, we realized it was low tide and immediately panicked about how we'd get her onto the boat (and back off again!). Enter the amazing crew. Two of the staff members stepped in without hesitation, gently helping her board with such care and professionalism. Their kindness absolutely blew us away. Thanks to them, my mom was able to be part of this special experience. It was the first time in a long while that we've been able to do something adventurous together as a full family. Watching dolphins, laughing with the kids, and making memories with my mom--priceless. This wasn't just a fun outing--it was meaningful. We'll never forget it. Huge thanks to the crew at Hubbard's Marina. You've earned lifelong fans! read more

Hubbard's Marina - Boating Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Not recommended for experienced anglers. The captain will just drive you to a random reef spot to where you catch a bunching dinks and small grunts. The deckhands don't know anything about offshore fishing and are greedy and will ask for 15 dollar tips each for a 4 hour trip even if the didn't help you at all. Maybe this is a good idea if you don't care about fishing or catching some good eating fish but I would definitely not recommend. read more

Everyone was very friendly. The crew members went out of their way to make sure that everyone had a good time. I like that the boat has air conditioning so you can take a break every now and again. I came home with tons of fish!! read more

Zip and Nick were amazing! would totally recommend to anyone looking for a fun time and we saw dolphins

I know it might sound a little strange but going deep-sea fishing was a bucket list item for me. I live in central Florida now so it's not difficult for me to get to either the Atlantic Coast or the Gulf coast and, quite frankly, going fishing in a group isn't all that expensive. Nonetheless, This is something I had never done in my life but always wanted to. A friend of mine suggested Hubbards Marina, and we scheduled it. We went out on a 41 foot boat and did the six hour fishing. Our captain, Sal, seem to be an expert at his craft. His first mate, scraps, was very entertaining and stumped me on several baseball trivia questions. Between the six of us, we probably caught about 80 lane snappers, five or six grouper (out of season and tossed back,) a couple black Seabass, a mangrove, snapper, and several other species. Once we got on a spot, we were hitting fish so quickly, nobody could keep up with baiting, etc. Sal & Scraps were fantastic and I can't wait to go again! I will certainly request those two gentlemen! If you were looking to do some offshore fishing, and you were in the Tampa area, this was a fantastic experience for me and I highly recommend Hubbards!! This was such a great experience for me. I can't put a value on what it meant to me. Sal and scraps filleted all of our fish for us and we took them home. read more

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The ferry to Egmont was awesome. Between Josh and the other guy whose name escapes me they went out of their way to make sure everyone was having a good time. They played the best jams, made sure everyone had what they needed, and pointed out every dolphin, manatee, frigate, turtle, etc. along the way. Highly recommend. 6/5 stars. read more

The crew was great! We enjoyed our trip out. It's a quick boat trip with lots of time on island to look for shells. Bring a shell bag or buy one on the boat. Wear swimwear under your clothes, there are no changing areas and you may want to swim or wade in for shells. You may have your best trip if you bring chairs and sunshade. It's was a good adventure for all ages the day we went, 8/20/25. read more

Hubbard's Marina - Boating Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida