Miami · DOLPHIN WATCHING
A short list for a long weekend: 4 dolphin watching trips worth the money, each with its price, a traveller’s verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.
Ride from Miami across the Overseas Highway to Key West, with about five hours on the island. Choose free time, a dolphin watch, a snorkel trip or a glass-bottom boat ride. The day lasts about 15 hours, and boat crews have included Captain Lisa, Brooke, Captain Zane and Ali.
“Dolphin watch and snorkeling I highly recommend as an activity. It was worth the price!!! Beautiful memories”
From Chokoloskee, take a two-hour boat trip into the Ten Thousand Islands with a naturalist guide and no more than five other guests. Look for dolphins, birds, manatees, and other wildlife, and learn about the Everglades’ ecology and history. Captains including Don, Dan, Ray, and Glenn have led trips, but guide assignments can vary.
“Our tour Guide Don was great--totally knowledgeable about the area, the flora and the fauna. He was pleasant, fun, patient as well. We saw all kinds of birds, nests, and Calusa shell formations--centuries old! The 2 highlights were seeing a huge flock of white pelicans resting on the beach of one of the islands. I've seen them at Ding Darling but never as close as we came without disturbing them and having dolphins visiting us and performing! Worth the price of the trip! Again, I've seen dolphins before but never so close. Don led us in singing Flipper's them song and a great time was had by all--Paula, Chatham, MA”
Take a private one-hour sunset cruise around Key Largo Bay with a captain such as Kevin or Brandon at the helm. Your group can include up to six people, with time to watch for dolphins and manatees, see mangroves and waterfront homes, and enjoy the fading light from the boat. The trip starts and ends on Overseas Highway.
“This was a great boat trip! Small group, personalized guide. We saw birds and dolphins and a beautiful sunset! Would recommend!”
Spend about four hours at Hard Rock Stadium watching the Miami Dolphins play an NFL game. Your ticket includes a dedicated seat and mobile entry, with the view set by your seat category. Expect aqua-and-orange crowds, giant video screens, music and a choice of stadium food and drinks. Game dates and starting times vary.
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Pick a boat, a neighbourhood or a stretch of sawgrass.
