10 Sightseeing Tours in Florida That You Shouldn't Miss

May 21, 2022 Layne Dawes

Not just for retirees and theme park enthusiasts, the Sunshine State offers beautiful beaches, pristine diving conditions, and sizzling nightlife. Salsa the night away in a smokin’ hot Miami club, or swing away at one of Kissimmee’s many premium golf courses. An airboat tour of the Everglades is an unforgettable adventure – just look out for alligators! For the risk-averse, a lazy day spent on the soft sands of an Emerald Coast beach is as rejuvenating as a spa treatment.
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1. Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour

750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140, USA Eco Endeavors
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4.9 based on 383 reviews

Eco Endeavors can accommodate up to 12 guests on an Adventure based Eco-Tour through The Ten Thousand Islands of south Florida on our custom built, United States Coast Guard Inspected vessel. Throughout the duration of this 3 hour trip, guests will have the opportunity to see abundant wildlife up close such as dolphin, manatee and several species of birds. We will also stop at an isolated barrier island only accessible by boat to search for rare shells, swim or snorkel. We also offer Private tours for small or large groups directly on our website at EcoEndeavors.org.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Bags to collect shells

Reviewed By abarbyb

Loved it! Captain Lily was amazing. She was knowledgeable and friendly. Made us feel welcomed. Will definitely do again. Can’t believe we were born and raised in FL only an hour away from here and have only done this tour once. Our children loved it. Lots of shells and dolphins.

2. Small-Group Key West Sunset Sail with Wine

255 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA Danger Charters
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Cruise into the sunset with wines from all around the world, imported and domestic beers as well as hors d'oeuvres. This cruise is great for a romantic evening or just to enjoy time with friends. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure to check in.

Inclusions: Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, Wine tasting, Light refreshments

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Reviewed By laurenl698

We had originally planned to do the Dry Tortugas, but it was sold out for our dates. Danger Charters was recommended by our hotel. While we were originally disappointed not to be heading to the Dry Tortugas, I’m so glad we ended up with Danger!! The crew, Capt. Kevin, Dave & Meg were fantastic making sure everyone on board was having a great trip. The snorkeling spot off Cottrell Key was one of the best I’ve seen. Meg pointed out turtles, a sleeping nurse shark among a ton of sting rays and other bright fish and turtles. Next stop was lunch on a beautiful teal blue sandy bottom sand bar. Drinks were flowing for those that wanted the pirate life, while kayak adventures were on hand for the nature enthusiasts. Highly recommended for a first time snorkeler to the more experienced. We will definitely be back to check out their other tours!!

3. 1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale (arrive 30 minutes early)

BlueFoot Pirate Adventures, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA BlueFoot Pirate Adventures
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Prepare for high seas adventure on this fully interactive, family-friendly, 1-Hour Pirate Adventure Cruise (check in is a half hour before the sail time) along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway that’s fun for the whole family! The crew welcomes you with optional pirate ‘tattoos’ (face painting) and lessons in pirate slang. Feel free to dress up the children in pirate attire to make the experience even more fun! Use water cannons to keep pirate villain ‘Barnacle Bill’ at bay as you search for sunken treasure. Cruise along Florida’s Atlantic coast, and admire the expensive homes and yachts in this pirate’s paradise. All kids will receive an official Pirate Certificate and a Treasure Bag at the end of the cruise.

Inclusions: 1-Hr Pirate Themed Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, Interactive Experience including a visit from Pirates!, Optional Pirate Themed Stick-On Tattoos and Face-Painting before Cruise, Family-Friendly Experience with Activities Suitable for Parents and Children, Children receive a Pirate Certificate & Treasure Bag after experience, Learn how to talk like a pirate, and battle a real pirate with real water cannons, Live Narration On Board, Parents can enjoy a separate narration by the captain and learn about the yachts, mansions, & sites

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & Beverages (you may bring your own)

Reviewed By 123marib

Great activity which is enjoyed by not just the kids, but the parents and grandparents. A wonderful wait to get out of the water and learn a little bit about Fort Lauderdale along with having the kids enjoy pretending to be pirates

4. Shared 2 Hours Dolphin Watch Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

Tierra Verde Marina Resort, 200 Madonna Blvd, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA Island Ferry St. Pete Beach
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Hop on a cruise to Shell Key Island and see dolphins and other wildlife while snorkeling. At this pristine wildlife preserve, you'll get to snorkel and observe the wildlife, go for a relaxing swim, or just walk along the beach and collect shells. Depending on the time of year, you'll see dolphins in their natural habitat, along with manatees, rays, and wild birds. All of our rides are semi-private, with a maximum of 6 passengers per boat, so you get to avoid the crowds when you ride with us.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Parking at the marina , Cooler with ice on board, FREE parking at the Tierra Verde Marina Resort, BYOB welcome

Exclusions: Food, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By hannahsD8423MA

My husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Captain Tony. We would definitely do it again! He was super knowledgeable and professional, while making the tour fun! Will do again when we return to St Pete area!

5. Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach

25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA Little Toot Dolphin Adventures
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4.9 based on 2,419 reviews

Adults and children of all ages love the Little Toot because of our “tug boat” shape and power, we create a huge wake that Dolphins love to jump and play in. The Little Toot offers closer dolphin sightings because the boat is lower to the waters edge. We provide a narrated sightseeing tour of Clearwater Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.

Inclusions: Narrated Tour with Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Parking - Available at the Marina Parking Lot for a small fee, Beer, wine, soda & water available for purchase (cash only)

Reviewed By Lindsey Y

Last minute my husband and I decided to take our daughter and quite frankly ourselves on a dolphin siting tour. Of the many different boats and charters that you can pick we are here to tell you that little toot is truly outstanding and one of a kind! Captain Will and Liz are the best- most informative- down to earth folks you’ll want to spend all day with them! The wake of little toot is large and so fun for the dolphins to splash in ... you’ll know what I mean when you choose little toot!

6. Sunset Sail in Key West with Beverages Included

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, 601 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA Floridays
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Key West is famous for fabulous sunsets and Floridays is famous for our spectacular uncrowded champagne sunset cruise. Our reputation for personal service and attention to detail on our sunset cruise is legendary. Being out on the water for a Key West sunset is like being IN the sunset itself. There is nothing quite like it. Who knows, you may get lucky enough to witness that elusive green flash!

Inclusions: Restroom on board, Champagne, flavored mimosas, white wine, margaritas, selection of craft beers, Bottled water, Soda/Pop

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Reviewed By RamonaF541

I booked this trip due to the smallness of the group and am also a sailboat fanatic. This turned out to be fabulous, and much more intimate than the large catamaran trips. It was nice to be snorkeling without hoards of people flailing around you. The staff was engaging and fun, and kept us happy with beverages after fun in the water. I highly recommend Floridays and also recommend the afternoon tour as the reef is not busy with large catamaran groups. Thank you Floridays for a splendid afternoon!

7. Dolphin Sightseeing Tour on The Footloose Catamaran from Panama City Beach

4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City, FL 32408, USA Paradise Adventures Catamaran
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This 2 hour cruise along the Gulf Coastline and Bay area offers a great opportunity to photograph local wildlife and scenery. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beer, sangria or non alcoholic beverage on-board the Footloose catamaran while touring. The stocked bar on board is cash or credit card to make additional beverage and snack purchases. As you cruise around the Gulf and Bay areas, you'll have the best chances of finding dolphins, and there's no better place to be than on the water in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Inclusions: 2-hour sailing tour on 'Footloose' Catamaran, 1 complimentary beverage per person on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional beverages (available for purchase)

Reviewed By rickymeza

Booked this excursion for me and my family of 6 that were here at PCB on vacation. Check in was easy and the staff was so friendly and attentive. The ride was awesome and we even got to see some dolphins on multiple occasions on our way to watch the sunset. The atmosphere was amazing with music and drinks; the whole thing was fun for the whole family!

8. 2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida

200 Seminole St, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA Clearwater Sunset Boat
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Our Evening Sunset Cruise is a 2 hour cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway, Clearwater Pass, and into the Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting). Your crew will point out interesting Gulf Coast sights, including the ICW's abundant dolphins! Our boat is a 46-foot long, 2 deck vessel certified by the Coast Guard to carry 49 passengers. We limit cruises to 35 people to ensure a comfortable and spacious cruise for all guests. A complimentary champagne toast is included for all guests age 21 and over. Beer, wine, hard seltzers, and soft drinks are available for purchase while on board. Please note - the boat departs at the listed time. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to facilitate check-in and boarding.

Inclusions: Restroom on board

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9. Wynwood Graffiti Golf Cart Small-Group Tour

301 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127, USA Wynwood Art Walk
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Beat the heat and discover the art of Wynwood on this relaxing, entertaining, and educational 1-hour, covered golf cart tour. With the driver/guide leading the way for this small group, travel from one location to the next in search of the best displays in the neighborhood. See and take pictures of the amazing street art and murals on the buildings. Discover the works of Shepard Fairey, Retna, D*Face, and Aec Interesni Kazki, to name a few.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Small-group tour (maximum 5 guests per cart)

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Reviewed By Austin H

There was laughter, awe, excitement, and tears on this tour. Lance gave us an amazing tour experience throughout Wynwood filled with insight into Miami, Wynwood, and street art more generally. Some additional pros beyond the art were the length of the tour, only one hour, and the golf carts. Miami is extremely warm and humid and many tours can be miserable if you're out walking in the sun. I cannot recommend this tour enough, even if you have not been interested in street art in the past.

10. Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time Sailing

3605 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA Island Time Sailing
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The 3-Hr Shell Island Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise aboard the  Island Time sailing catamaran is a great way to have fun in the sun and enjoy the best of what Panama City Beach has to offer! Cruise over to Shell Island where you and the whole family can snorkel to find exciting shells and sealife, swim up to the island to explore, paddle board around the boat, or slide down the water slide. After about an hour you will depart the island to head out to the Gulf for sightseeing and dolphin watching and sailing! The cruise ends with contests and dancing.  (Please note: This tour departs from Panama City Beach, FL, which is about 3 hours East of Pensacola.)

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Use of paddle boards, Use of water slide, Use of life jackets

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Snacks & Drinks (available for purchase)

Reviewed By shaneq436

Best time I’ve ever had, my wife and I are down from Indiana for a family vacation/extended honey moon. We had the time of our lives

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