Dolphin Tours Pensacola
A boating adventure with Fun in the Sun Boat Rides is a must do if you’re visiting Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Navarre, or Perdido Key.
A boating adventure with Fun in the Sun Boat Rides is a must do if you’re visiting Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Navarre, or Perdido Key. We have numerous pickup locations throughout the area and can even pick you up at your private dock if you’re staying on the water
Fun in the Sun is owned and operated by a group of the best fishing guides in Pensacola. When you climb aboard with one of our captains you are in the hands of someone with extensive experience and someone who knows the area and local waters as well as anyone.
Our goal is for you to have a fun and exciting time while on our boats. With that being said we basically tailor each trip around what you and your family or friends want to do. All of our trips are private cruises with a designated captain provided. This way we can ensure a more one on one experience and keep the crowd on the boat limited to your group of family and friends.There’s a long list of things to do, but we can dolphin watch, visit beaches only accessible by boat, or hit up one of the local waterfront restaurants or bars.
Coming to Pensacola and not spending some time on a boat is a huge mistake, so if fishing doesn’t peak your interest and climbing aboard a boat with fifty other people isn’t what you classify a good time give us a call and let’s setup a private trip for your group.
TWO HOUR PRIVATE DOLPHIN CRUISE/SCENIC BOAT TOUR
• UP TO SIX GUESTS – YOUR PRIVATE TOUR
• DOG FRIENDLY
• CRUISE IN SHADE OR SUN
• OFFERED IN MORNING OR AFTERNOON
• SOFT DRINKS INCLUDED
• YOU CAN ALSO BRING YOR OWN FOOD & DRINK – ALCOHOL PERMITTED
• FASTEST DOLPHIN/CRUISE BOAT IN THE AREA CAN COVER MORE GROUND IF NECESSARY
• CUSTOM TRIPS AVAILABLE
• SHORT STOP ON REMOTE BEACH/ISLAND IF DESIRED
This scenic trip typically covers approximately a 20 mile round trip through Pensacola Bay , Santa Rosa Sound and the Gulf of Mexico ( when conditions are calm). Sights include The National Seashore, Fort Pickens , Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort McRae , Pensacola NAS and the Gulf Breeze Peninsula.
You typically will encounter dolphin, ospreys, pelicans, cormorants , skimmers and herons .
Eagle sightings are possible , especially during the colder months ( November – April )
Turtle , shark and sting ray sightings are more common in the warmer periods. On occasion we encounter manatees during summer/fall which are typically found in more southern waters. Schools of fish feeding on the surface aren also common during from spring through fall.
If you would like to experience some fishing, catch and release is available for a small up charge.
THREE HOUR PRIVATE DOLPHIN CRUISE SCENIC BOAT TOUR
• UP TO SIX GUESTS – YOUR PRIVATE TOUR
• DOG FRIENDLY
• CRUISE IN SHADE OR SUN
• OFFERED IN MORNING OR AFTERNOON
• SOFT DRINKS INCLUDED
• YOU CAN ALSO BRING YOR OWN FOOD & DRINK – ALCOHOL PERMITTED
• FASTEST DOLPHIN/CRUISE BOAT IN THE AREA CAN COVER MORE GROUND IF NECESSARY
• STOP ON REMOTE BEACH/ISLAND – SWIMMING PERMITTED
• EXPLORE GIANT SAND CLIFFS
• STOP AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS/BARS IN THE AREA
• NATURE STOP TO EXPERIENCE A LOCAL ESTUARY WHERE YOU CAN CATCH HERMIT CRABS AND SMALL AQUATIC LIFE IF DESIRED ( EQUIPMENT PROVIDED)
• CUSTOM TRIPS AVAILABLE
This scenic trip typically covers approximately a 20 + mile round trip through Pensacola Bay , Santa Rosa Sound and the Gulf of Mexico ( when conditions are calm). Sights include The National Seashore, Fort Pickens , Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort McRae , Pensacola NAS and the Gulf Breeze Peninsula.
You typically will encounter dolphin, ospreys, pelicans, cormorants , skimmers and herons .
Eagle sightings are possible , especially during the colder months ( November – April )
Turtle , shark and sting ray sightings are more common in the warmer periods. On occasion we encounter manatees during summer/fall which are typically found in more southern waters. Schools of fish feeding on the surface aren also common during from spring through fall.
THIS TRIP IS SIMILAR TO THE TWO HOUR TRIP BUT CAN TAKE YOU TO THE GRAND LAGOON AND PERDIDO AREA OR UP SANTA ROSA SOUND TO
NAVARRE BEACH .
If you would like to experience some fishing, catch and release is available for a small up charge.
SIX HOUR PRIVATE CUSTOM TOUR
• YOUR CUSTOM TRIP
• PERFECT FOR THE ULTIMATE NAUTICAL EXPERIENCE
• CRUISE TO DESTIN OR ORANGE BEACH AL ( FLORA BAMA LOUNGE “Crab Island”)
• EXPLORE FRESH WATER TRIBUTARIES / TIDAL RIVERS
• STOP AT LOCAL BARS / RESTAURANTS
• EXPLORE PRIVATE BEACHES
• GREAT FOR BACHELOR /BACHELORETTE PARTIES
• CAN FERRY SMALL GROUPS TO REMOTE BEACH FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES OR OTHER OCCASIONS
• OTHER SPECIAL REQUESTS FOR THE TRIP OF YOUR DREAMS
Boats
Plenty of shade or sun depending on your preference. Very stable and quiet while cruising . We have BlueTooth stereo if you like play your favorite tunes while cruising .
Captain
He has been exploring the local waters for 35 years . Spending over 200 days a year on the water .
Widely recognized as one of the best fishing guides in the business he has taken his extensive knowledge of the local wildlife and incorporated it into the best nautical tour anyone could ask for. If you like to enjoy the aquatic life, Captain Bob nows where to find dolphin, turtles , rays. sharks, occasional manatees and schooling fish. He and his wife Rita, are avid bird watchers as well . Osprey, cormorants , pelicans , blue heron, white heron , green heron and king fishers are all sea going birds that are possible to see on your trips. Captain Bob knows the best secluded beaches and tidal estuaries where you can encounter crabs and small fish that thrive in these areas. He can also take you to some of the finest restaurants and bars on the water. He knows all of the local points of interest such as Fort Pickens, For McRae, Pensacola LightHouse , Pensacola Naval Air Base , Destin Harbor and Orange Beach .
Come have some fun with Captain Bob Potomski
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Testimonials
My wife and children were dying to go on one of the dolphin tours,but I was not interested in being on a boat with fifty other tourist, so we opted for a private trip. The fam saw all of the dolphins they cared to and I was able to enjoy my beers in peace.
We did the two hour Pensacola Bay adventure and it was an absolute blast. We departed from Portofino and went to sand island near Pensacola Pass where the kids played on the giant sand hills.
What a Blast! Our captain picked us up in Pensacola within walking distance of our hotel and took us to the Florabama for some frosty adult beverages. Sight seeing on the way was awesome, a beautiful body of water.
The visit Destin tour is awesome, but be prepared for some riding time. We opted to visit Crab Island for some swimming and playing in the water instead of going to the boardwalk and it was a great decision.
My wife and I did the private Pensacola Bay boat ride while we were visiting Pensacola Beach on our anniversary vacation and it was great. We ask if we could go later and it was not a problem, we went at sunset and the captain took us to a private beach.
We took a wonderful 2 hour boat ride with Captain Bob! We saw a shark, several dolphins, some birds with their babies in their nest, and some cool landmarks! Our tour guide was friendly and helpful with tips on things to see and do.
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