Tarpon Springs Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise

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• ATTENTION BOATERS
• Only the Dolphin Beach Cruise Tickets are available online
• Sunset Cruises & Special Events
• Odyssey Cruises is Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock’s Original Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
• Boat Tours in Tarpon Springs - Island Beach and River Cruises in Tarpon Springs - Florida
• The Salty Mermaid Beach Boats
• Boat Tours in Tarpon Springs - River Cruises in Tarpon Springs - Florida

They also offer the best seat in the house for Florida’s famed sunsets. This is where you’ll channel your inner adventurer, scouring the beach for the biggest, most splendid seashell. Whether you’re spotting playful dolphins or toasting to the fiery sunset, it’s all about diving into the fun without actually having to wear a wetsuit.

ATTENTION BOATERS

We booked with Odyssey Cruises in Tarpon Springs for the boat ride to the island. There are several cruise providers and charters along the Sponge Docks, but I chose this one because they have a trained naturalist onboard. Though it’s great to just cruise along and see pretty sites, I’m always a fan of learning. Part of me expected the information from the naturalist to be information a tourist might not know but which is common knowledge to a lifelong Floridian like me.

Only the Dolphin Beach Cruise Tickets are available online

We’ll beach the boat and let you and your friends off to party, swim, look for shells, and stroll the beach. Spongeorama Cruise Lines has the safest, largest sightseeing boat in Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. At 45 feet, our fiberglass catamaran sits high in the water so that your ride is comfortable and dry.

Sunset Cruises & Special Events

I'm an introverted book-lover who generally prefers nature and animals to people so you won't often find me at theme parks or crowded beaches. Instead, I share hiking adventures, kayaking adventures, Florida history and historic sites, and small towns. And because we could all use a luxurious place to rest, I plan to share more upscale hotels, spas, and wellness resorts in the future. Anclote Key Preserve State Park is an uninhabited island three miles from Tarpon Springs and only accessible by boat. It still stands and warns boats of the shallow waters around the island.

Odyssey Cruises is Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock’s Original Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise

Your trip will be narrated by our Captains who are Tarpon Springs locals and have been exploring these waters for over 30 years. Learn about Tarpon Springs culture, site see Florida's natural wildlife, and enjoy Florida's beautiful weather, all from the comfort of our cruise. Take a relaxing boat ride out to the beautiful open waters of the Gulf of Mexico to experience the extravagant Florida sunset. Take stunning photos of the setting sun rays while keeping an eye out for dolphins springing out of the water for their nightly swim!

This is the trip you don’t want to miss on your visit to Tarpon Springs. We take you on an exciting narrated dolphin cruise down the beautiful waters of the Anclote River to the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll be looking for dolphins, manatees, birds, the Anclote lighthouse and other historical sites. Our beach excursion allows you to disembark on the Anclote Island to stroll the beach and look for shells. We offer snacks, margaritas, sangria, and soft drinks. We listened to the safety speech, boarded the boat, and pushed away from the dock.

On both the northern and southern extreme ends of the island are shallow areas that are constantly shifting due to currents and hurricanes. In the next few years, experienced divers from Greece were brought to Tarpon Springs. By using rubberized diving suits and helmets, they increased harvests. By 1905, over 500 Greek sponge divers were at work using 50 boats.

The photographers and birders in the group headed for the interior parts of the island where grasses sway in the breeze and the birds nest. I had hoped to get close up shots of the lighthouse to include with my other photos of lighthouses in Florida. This tour, however, didn’t go to that part of the island.

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Anclote, an island on the southwest coast of Florida; also, a river flowing into the gulf at that locality dates back to early Spanish times. The Spaniards called these islands Cabo de Anclote because ships had to use a kedge to winch their way through the shallow water or the winding channels. And early French sailors called the islands Cap d’Anclote, which, of course, has the same meaning as Cabo de Anclote. Our cruise line is handicapped accessible and offers a snack bar, full bar, music, viewing areas, and restrooms. • Sunset Dolphin Tour – This dolphin cruise allows you to relax as you view the sunset over the Gulf Coast.

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The World-Famous Sponge Docks are roughly a half mile long on the Anclote River. From the municipal marina at one end to the working docks at the other, the riverfront is a hive of boat traffic, foot traffic, and thriving businesses. The largest Greek community in Florida calls Tarpon Springs home. They are descendents of the Greek immigrants who made sponging a staple of Tarpon Springs history.

In the evening, the aroma of Mediterranean spices and seafood dishes wafts from restaurants. Gift shops line Dodecanese Boulevard, selling sponges as well as soaps, tee shirts, hats, and other knick knacks. Hawkers still make a living here, too, their stalls opened to the foot traffic to sell cruise excursions like the one we’re about to take. Our dolphin cruise line offers trips for the sensitive moments in life as well. If you've recently lost a loved one, we can provide the proper send-off as you scatter his or her ashes at sea.

During each of our dolphin cruise tours, you'll be on the lookout for dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. There's also a chance to see rare birds like the bald eagle, piping plover and American oystercatcher. Looking for a little Romance or just the most relaxing way to end the day? We will cruise down the Anclote River into the Gulf of Mexico. Our captain will narrate the entire trip where you will learn about the history of Tarpon Springs and the famous Sponge Docks.