Island Ferry Eco-Tours

06/16/2025

"Dave was wonderful. He made sure we got to see dolphins and a manatee. Thanks so much!!!" says alisha on Google

★★★★★ Dave was wonderful. He made sure we got to see dolphins and a manatee. Thanks so much!!!

06/10/2025

"The small group (6) was perfect for an enjoyable tour! Our tour guide, Meg, was outstanding. She was down to earth, friendly, kind, and knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. We saw several dolphins and enjoyed a lovely time on the Sand island. Would highly recommend this experience!! Thank you!!" says Carmen on Google

★★★★★ The small group (6) was perfect for an enjoyable tour! Our tour guide, Meg, was outstanding. She was down to earth, friendly, kind, and knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. We saw several dolphins and enjoyed a lovely time on the Sand island. Would highly recommend this exp...

06/02/2025

"Nole was an amazing guide we had so much fun! He was the sweetest, and so informative!" says bella on Google

★★★★★ Nole was an amazing guide we had so much fun! He was the sweetest, and so informative!

05/26/2025

"Our experience with Island Ferry was great! Captain Noel was very knowledgeable of the area and of the wildlife you will see and perhaps come in to contact with. This was a small private pontoon with only 5 of us present, so this is well worth the time and money!" says Kamrick on Google

★★★★★ Our experience with Island Ferry was great! Captain Noel was very knowledgeable of the area and of the wildlife you will see and perhaps come in to contact with. This was a small private pontoon with only 5 of us present, so this is well worth the time and money!

05/24/2025

Taylor, our fearless Shell Key tour guide, making friends one claw at a time. 🦀 She’s got the tide, the tour, and the tiny crab squad on her side!

05/19/2025

"There are so, so many things I want to say - but my writing is limited, so I am going to try and get to the point here.

When looking at this tour online, we thought the pricing seemed a little steep. I cannot even begin to tell you how wrong we were and how worth it this trip was.

From the start of the ride, our guide was so kind, fun-hearted, and welcoming and there were SO many dolphins. Time was actually taken to.." says Cory on Google

★★★★★ There are so, so many things I want to say - but my writing is limited, so I am going to try and get to the point here. When looking at this tour online, we thought the pricing seemed a little steep. I cannot even begin to tell you how wrong we were and how worth it this trip was. Fr...

05/18/2025

Our kayaking tours to Shell Key are still going strong! Let Taylor, Tracey, or Kristi take you out for a wonderful kayak experience in the Shell Key Preserve. It all starts and ends with a relaxing 10min boat ride to and back from the island. Visit www.stpetekayaking.com to book!

Kayak Tours on Clear Kayaks or Coastal Kayaks in St Pete at the Shell Key preserve in Tierra Verde | Island Ferry / Coastal Kayak Charters

05/12/2025

"We went on the dolphin cruise this weekend. We had a great time with Captain Dave. I was actually not expecting to see dolphins but Captain Dave was really good about spotting them, we saw about 7 swimming together and we got really really close. Closer than I was expecting. This boat ride was definitely the highlight of my trip. Captain Dave had all kinds of cool information to tell us and some solid jokes. It was all in.." says Alta on Google

★★★★★ We went on the dolphin cruise this weekend. We had a great time with Captain Dave. I was actually not expecting to see dolphins but Captain Dave was really good about spotting them, we saw about 7 swimming together and we got really really close. Closer than I was expecting. This boa...

05/05/2025

"Always a great time. Always meet great people and see great wildlife. It’s great!" says Anthony on Google

★★★★★ Always a great time. Always meet great people and see great wildlife. It’s great!

04/28/2025

"We had an amazing time on our sunset boat tour with Dave! We really enjoyed how small the group was, which made it easier to connect and have fun. Dave’s knowledge and personality made the trip extremely enjoyable! We saw many dolphins and the most beautiful sunset. It truly was the highlight of our trip!" says Esther on Google

★★★★★ We had an amazing time on our sunset boat tour with Dave! We really enjoyed how small the group was, which made it easier to connect and have fun. Dave’s knowledge and personality made the trip extremely enjoyable! We saw many dolphins and the most beautiful sunset. It truly was th...

04/21/2025

"Sean was our captain. He provided a great boat experience for my young kids as it was their first time. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any dolphins but saw a manatee. Stopping at Shell Key was my daughter’s favorite. We found a lot a wonderful shells that she’s sharing with friends as a souvenir. We would definitely do this again when visiting Tampa/St. Pete." says Kym on Google

★★★★★ Sean was our captain. He provided a great boat experience for my young kids as it was their first time. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any dolphins but saw a manatee. Stopping at Shell Key was my daughter’s favorite. We found a lot a wonderful shells that she’s sharing wit...

04/14/2025

"We loved Meg!! She was knowledgeable" says Linda

★★★★★ We loved Meg!! She was knowledgeable