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The Florida Aquarium - 30 Years

Wild Dolphin Cruise

Cruise with Dolphins

Enjoy the sea life inside the Aquarium, then venture out to admire the wildlife of Tampa Bay. Step aboard the Bay Spirit II, our 72-foot catamaran, where an experienced naturalist will guide you through the natural beauty of the Bay’s ecosystem. Watch for bottlenose dolphins, countless native bird species, and other amazing creatures that call the Bay home.

Important: A general admission ticket must be purchased for each program participant for the date of your Wild Dolphin Cruise.

Members: Enjoy buy-one-get-one-free on Wild Dolphin Cruise tickets! Please log in to your Member account to receive the discount.

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What to Expect

Ride the Bay Spirit

Cruise Details

Ticket Price
$17 per adult
$15 per child (ages 3–11)
Free for children 2 and under
(plus general admission)

Days and Times
1:00 PM and 2:30 PM daily, weather permitting. Boarding begins 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

Please Note

  • Wristbands will be required to board the Bay Spirit II. Pick up yours from Guest Services upon entry to the Aquarium.
  • Tickets for this experience are non-refundable.
  • The Wild Dolphin Cruise launch is located near the Outdoor Plaza.
  • Boarding will begin 10 minutes prior to departure.
  • Stroller parking will be available as you board the cruise.
  • The Bay Spirit II has limited accessibility for mobility devices.
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SeaTREK

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Penguin Encounter

Join some of our most distinguished animal ambassadors during a special meet & greet with our African penguins.

AquaEd

Participate in interactive family-friendly experiences that bring science, animals, and ecosystems to life.

Stingray Feeding

Help prepare food for our fascinating cownose stingrays and get the opportunity to feed, touch, and even train them.

Sloth Encounter

Experience a close encounter of the two-toed kind. Learn about and feed this captivating species.

Undersea Explorer VR

Settle into your cozy motion seat, strap on your headset, and experience the ocean in 360 degrees — no scuba gear required.

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Elevate Your Experience

Craving an even deeper connection with the creatures around you? Want to treat someone special to an epic adventure? Elevate your visit with one of our premium add-on experiences.