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Boat tours near Indian Shores
Island stops, dolphin runs and towed water sports on Tampa Bay, planned around guests coming from Indian Shores.
Your boarding pass
Indian Shores to the ramp
$225
Your day on Tampa Bay
Known for the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary and its rescued pelicans, Indian Shores is a narrow strip of Gulf-front condos and quiet homes. Guests who enjoy watching wildlife at the sanctuary usually want more of it, and a Gulfport dolphin watching cruise is a natural next step. Our launch sits roughly 30 to 40 minutes south by car, and every trip is a private charter.
Boat tours Indian Shores guests take with us begin at our Gulfport launch on Boca Ciega Bay, roughly 30 to 40 minutes south. We don't pick up in Indian Shores or use a local dock.
Morning trips bring calm seas and active dolphins, and late afternoons often catch pods feeding and playing in the wake. Flexible scheduling means you pick the slot, anytime from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Captain Allen plans the route around it. If you don't see your preferred time slot online, call and Captain Allen will do his best to get you out on the water. Condo neighbors in Redington Shores make the same short trip south.
Egmont Key is the standout day trip. An Egmont Key history and beach tour covers Fort Dade, the 1858 lighthouse and gopher tortoises, and snorkeling the fort ruins adds fish and coral in clear water. Gear and instruction are included, so beginners and experienced snorkelers both get in comfortably. The island is reachable only by boat, which keeps its beaches far quieter than the Gulf-front sand back home in Indian Shores, and there is time left for shelling along the shoreline.
Private charters suit special occasions. Couples marking an anniversary can choose a sunset cruise near St. Pete, while groups of friends head for the John's Pass sandbar scene just south of the Redington beaches. Bring your own decorations, snacks and a cooler, and pick the playlist for the Bluetooth speakers.
Budgets vary, and so do our trips. A 2-hour tour at $275 plus fuel covers one activity for the whole group, and longer charters add wakeboarding instruction, tubing or shelling. Prices are for the group, not per person, which keeps a shared trip affordable for families, couples and solo travelers alike.
Once you're aboard, private boat tours Indian Shores families book can mix dolphins, snorkeling and island stops, and boat charters Indian Shores groups reserve run from 2 hours to a full day.
Around town
Most of the town is mid-rise and high-rise condos facing the Gulf, filled with snowbirds and weekly renters. Grandparents hosting family here often book a birthday party boat cruise so three generations can share one afternoon on the water.
The Park Boulevard bridge links Indian Shores to Seminole and the mainland, and homes near it sit on calm Intracoastal water. These guests are a short hop from the fastest route south, which makes an early dolphin trip easy to reach.
The public beach park at the site of the old Tiki Gardens attraction pulls day visitors from inland. Those who want a longer look at the coast can pair a beach day with island stops near Madeira Beach and John's Pass.
Pick your day on the water
Every trip below is open to Indian Shores groups. Rates are per trip, not per person, and the Gulfport boat tour prices list shows each package.
Landmarks near Indian Shores
Familiar spots Indian Shores guests often mention when they plan a day on the water. Our Tampa Bay boat tour photo gallery shows what waits on the Gulfport side.
Meet me at the ramp
Every trip starts at our Gulfport boat launch location, never at a pickup point in Indian Shores.
Captain Allen's tips
From Indian Shores, cross the Park Boulevard bridge into Seminole, then head south toward Saint Petersburg and Gulfport. It is a 30 to 40 minute drive in normal traffic. You can also follow Gulf Boulevard south through Madeira Beach and Treasure Island, which is slower but scenic. Either route ends at the same free lot in Gulfport.
Snowbird season, roughly January through April, is the busiest time on Gulf Boulevard and on the water. Book early, and remember online reservations need 18 hours of notice. Check boat tour rates and availability before you settle on a date.
Summer storms tend to build after lunch, so morning trips are safer from June through September. If the forecast turns, Captain Allen makes the weather call on the day, with no cancellation fee for bad weather. Directions to our boat ramp in Gulfport are worth saving to your phone before you leave.
What our guests say
Recent words from guests who spent a day aboard Making Memories. More Google reviews of Captain Allen's tours cover every kind of trip.
Review from Erin Rosario: My daughter, her best friend and I did the water tubing with Allen’s Aquatic Adventures. Allen was super friendly and personable on our trip! We did the two-hour option and we could have definitely kept going. Allen even took time out to teach the girls about waterboarding. The girls had a really fun time and said they would definitely do it again!
Review from Torre' Walker: Allen is so nice! He really puts your safety first! My crew and I had an amazing time hanging out with him. We would definitely recommend for your next trip.
Review from Kierstin Baldwin: Allen was amazing will be booking in future!!! He was so much fun I just recommended him to my family and brother in law
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Reserve your time online, or call or text with any questions. You can also contact Captain Allen online before the trip.
