clearwater beach cruise

[steph_goodrum]

We did the boat trip/Tampa Bay aquarium trip a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[christhear]

We went on the speedboat (faster than the screamer) in August. Was on it for between 90 mins and 120 mins. Didn't find many dolphons but he did keep trying. You end up by going past all the stars mansions.

The only thing is to watch out for sunburn. The boat was much to fast to keep any hats on and only with the wind you canget a bit burnt on the face and forhead - probably need factor 50 for this trip.

Also you get to have a go at steering the boat.

[Genie]

We did a catamaran trip at Clearwater , that was great. If you want a good trip have a look at www.swimdolphin.com they do all sorts of trip s. My favourite is the 2 day Keys trip , you get picked up in Orlando , the coach takes you down to Key Largo, you get a trip into a Gator farm where you also do an airboat ride. They have a beach BBQ and you stay the night there ( smashing little tiki bar next door where you can sip a cocktail or two and watch the sunset.) The next day you can for $100 extra swim with the dolphins and then they take you back via Miami , a quick look round the shops and a cruise, then back to Orlando for that evening. A brilliant trip we have done it 3 times and all for $199.

[ALR]

We went to Clearwater but didn't do the dolphin trip. However, we have been on a dolphin trip before. Your kids will really enjoy it. The dolphins swim up at the front of the boat and it's a great photo opportunity. The dolphins we saw out at sea were much smaller than the dolphins at Discovery cove though.

[Sharon G]

This sounds just up my street[msncool]

[andrew01]

We spent a nice day at John's Pass just down the road from Clearwater. They have a selection of boat trips which we really enjoyed.

Margaret

[Mags]

We went on this one last week and had a great time and we both got to drive it which was fab and the ladies hairstyles from the wind are good too.

http://www.thrillerboatrides.com/

[Pegasus928]

When we were in Orlando last year the whole family took a day trip to Clearwater to go on a dolphin spotting trip. www.dolphinadventure.us/tours.htm is the one we used and I must say it was amazing. It was a small boat which made it feel a bit special. We saw lots of dolphins including a baby jumping with his family. Didn't book in the UK but phoned from the villa as we left for Clearwater and booked on the afternoon sailing. The crew were very helpful and refreshments are available on board.

Can't wait to do it again when we go in March.

[msnsmile]