Shared Dolphin Cruise in Pensacola Beach | Frisky Mermaid
Description
Experience Pensacola Beach's most reviewed dolphin cruise aboard the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid — 3,000+ five-star reviews and a crew called the Disney of the Beach. Cruise 1.5 to 2 hours through the Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay searching for bottlenose dolphins and Gulf Coast wildlife. Our USCG-licensed captain and Mermaid Crew know exactly where to find them and share FINtastic facts about dolphin behavior, local marine life, and Gulf Coast history throughout the cruise. High deck vantage points make dolphin spotting easier for everyone aboard. Morning departures offer calmer waters and easier spotting. Sunset departures let you watch the sky shift from blue to gold while dolphins cruise alongside the boat. All ages welcome — every passenger from 1 day to 100 years old requires a ticket per USCG requirements.
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Depart from behind Shaggy's at 701 Pensacola Beach Blvd and cruise out through the Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay searching for Pensacola Beach's resident bottlenose dolphin pods. Your USCG-licensed captain and Mermaid Crew provide dolphin behavior narration, Gulf Coast history, and local points of interest throughout the cruise. High deck vantage points on the 52-foot Frisky Mermaid make dolphin spotting easier for the whole group.
Cruise the protected waters of the Gulf Islands National Seashore and the Santa Rosa Sound where Pensacola Bay's resident dolphin population is most active. Along the route you will see Fort Pickens, Fort Barrancas, the Pensacola Lighthouse, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Downtown Pensacola, and Fort McRae at Sand Island — landmarks only visible from the water. Return to 701 Pensacola Beach Blvd behind Shaggy's Waterfront Bar & Grill.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ️️EVERY PERSON (1 DAY - 100+ YEARS OLD) NEEDS A TICKET
- ️DO NOT PARK in Shaggy's parking lot, you will be towed. ALLOW EXTRA TIME, you should be behind Shaggy's 30 min prior to departure. There is public parking across the street on the sound side, use crosswalk, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. or at 3 Casino Beach boardwalk @ Casino Beach Public Parking Lot (Beach Ball Water Tower)
- NO REFUNDS for late arrivals, or no shows.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
Reviews(624)
Great crew. Goes out their way to insure we have fun. Family fun, even for adults. Well recommended.
Fantastic cruise! The dolphins and sea turtle sightings were great and the Blue Angel Practice show was awe-inspiring!
It’s super fun and stress free. Easy access to parking and lots of places to see the dolphins from. We had 9 people with us and were able to spread out from the back, front, top, and inside of the boat.
What a wonderful and fun sunset cruise watching for dolphins! There wasn't enough seating for everyone but seriously standing was more fun! The best experience ever and I we were so blessed to see dolphins swimming around us and a pair jumped out together! There is a restroom and beverages available as well. This was a very safe trip for all ages and very a memorable experience we will never forget! The hosts made this so much fun for everyone!
It's a very nice trip around...very peaceful ride...beautiful water ...dolphins were not out for a long time...captain kept going further out to try to find some...finally we got a chance to see a few...they weren't in the mood on our trip...
Wonderful time, captain and first mate were fabulous. Captain even stayed longer for us to have a better experience with the dolphins.
Alley and Heidi were great!! We went to the 6pm dolphin cruise so not only did we see dolphins but we also had a beautiful sunset on the way back to the dock.
Instantly saw some dolphin and that was fun. But trust them when they say you might get a little wet… I laughed so hard when we all got soak! I couldn’t stop laughing. Even now just thinking about the lady next to me that got drenched…still laughing. Sit on top of you want to stay dry.
It has been an unusually windy week out on the water and let’s just say some guests have been getting the FULL Pensacola Beach experience lately! 🌊😂 On a calm day, this wouldn’t be an issue… but we absolutely LOVE that you took the soaking in stride and laughed the whole way through — honestly that is our favorite kind of guest right there! Dolphins instantly AND a memory that still has you laughing thinking about the lady next to you?! That is a story you will be telling for YEARS! 🐬
It was an awesome experience seeing dolphins so close. My grown kids really enjoyed the views. I would recommend doing this when the sun is starting to set.
Hi there! So happy your family had an awesome experience. That is a family moment worth savoring! Pro tip noted and seconded — the Pensacola Beach sunset from the water hits different and we love that you are passing that wisdom along! Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to see your crew back out on the water soon! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
So much fun and so many dolphins! The captain really knew where to find the dolphins and the crew was very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend for a peaceful and fun time!
A captain who knows exactly where to find the dolphins PLUS a knowledgeable and fun crew delivering peaceful good times on the beautiful Pensacola Bay waters — that is the Frisky Mermaid formula right there! 🐬🌊 We are SO thrilled you had such a wonderful experience and that highly recommend means everything to our entire crew! ✨ Cannot wait to welcome you back aboard! ☮️❤️🧜♀️
