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Explore
St. Petersburg
With a Private Boat Tour!

Join Captain JD for unforgettable
dolphin tours, snorkeling, shelling, and scenic
boat rides just off the coast of St. Pete Beach.

Welcome Aboard

Retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran Captain JD invites you to explore the stunning Florida Gulf Coast aboard his 30′ luxury vessel. Choose from private dolphin tours, snorkeling adventures, shelling trips, or a scenic sunset cruise around St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, or Egmont Key. Each tour is custom-built for families, couples, or small groups looking for an unforgettable, eco-friendly experience on the water.

Why Choose Us

Private 30′
Luxury Vessel

Ride in comfort aboard The AnnaLisa, a 30-foot luxury vessel—larger than most in St. Pete Beach. Perfect for families, couples, or private groups seeking a smooth, relaxed experience.

USCG Licensed Captain

Captain JD is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief with decades of maritime experience. You’re in expert hands from the moment you step aboard.

Top-Tier Safety Standards

We proudly participate in the Coast Guard’s Uninspected Passenger Vessel Safety Program each year to ensure your tour is as safe as it is unforgettable.

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Don’t hesitate to book. Captain JD and Bubba are excellent hosts and truly made our trip memorable. This is a great way to get out on the water without having to rent your own boat. The personable service they provide is above and beyond. It allowed us to maximize our time having fun.
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Fun Family Tour My family and I really enjoyed the private 5 hour Egmont Key Eco Tour! The guys were very friendly, and they were fully prepared to provide us with extras that made the tour even more enjoyable. These extras included an empty cooler with ice for us to put our food, beach chairs and an umbrella, drinks and fruit, and beach toys for our daughter to play with. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a fun, relaxing tour!
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Amazing day on the water! This was my second time going out with Jeff. Another great day on the water! Did some fishing, swimming, beach picnic, and tour. Jeff and his crew are very friendly and accommodating. They took us to the best spots, showed us around and let us spend the day doing the things we wanted to do. I highly recommend them and look forward to my next trip with them
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Amazing experience. Absolutely amazing experience. We went to the wrong pier and Bubba guided us to the right place and was super kind about the mishap. Unforgettable. We had the best time with Bubba and JD. They gave us the option of splitting our tour between snorkeling and seeing dolphins. To make the most of our time. We ended up extending the tour ann extra hour and would have done more if we had brought lunch. They only book one a day to keep the tour dependent on the people and what they want to do. Now that’s commitment. They are an awesome team and they made us feel very special and were super accommodating hosts. Both had a ton of information about the area and we learned a lot. We all commented on how safe we felt. We feel lucky to not only have met them but we’re able to ride with them. I’m so glad I chose this company and tour. We did some sight seeing, We all want to go back and do another tour with them. We saw a few dolphins many different birds and fish and also went shelling. They know so much about the wildlife, economy, area and just tons of things. Very highly recommend.
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Great hosts for a day on the bay. What a perfect combination of beautiful beaches and great hospitality. The tag team of Capt JD and Bubba were a lot of fun to be with as we learned about the area. Very laid back for all four of us.
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Wealth of knowledge and fun Captain JD and Bubba did a great job. They had tough conditions with more wind than was forecast, but still came through for our family. We got a chance to snorkel seeing sand dollars, whelks and schools of fish. They got us set up on a few different beaches to enjoy the sights and some fruit and drinks in a perfect setting. Hiked across the Edmont Key National Wildlife Preserve. Bubba was a wealth of knowledge as he explained where to head and what we would see. The beach was BEAUTIFUL and got a chance to see multiple wildlife on our hike. Back on the boat and we got a great tour of the area with multiple dolphin sightings. Lots of local knowledge from these two former Coast Guardsman. They were great with our 10 year old daughter helping her while fishing and keeping her laughing.
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So many dolphins! We had a great time with Captain JD and Bubba! They were great about helping my mother-in-law, who has some mobility issues. We saw so many dolphins! I'd like to take our kids on their nighttime ride out by the Skyway Bridge when they visit later in the year.
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Fantastic Experience We had such a a great time out on the water with Jeff. It was the perfect way to have the boating, shelling, fishing and snorkeling experience without having to own/bring all the stuff. Jeff was so great at communicating and working with us when he thought the weather would put a damper on things and super flexible. We would 100% recommend St. Pete Eco Tours to everyone.
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Great day with a great crew Captain JD and his deck hand were great company and very knowledgeable of the area. They were very hospitable, super relaxed and accommodating and made for a great afternoon on the water. They provided coolers, beach chairs and games and were willing to do anything we requested. Very reasonably priced and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great day in St. Pete. I'll be back!
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Nicole R
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Magical Memories with the captains! Captain JD and Bubba make you feel like family. They are retired coastguard and take pride in the maintenance of their vessel. I wouldn't trust my family on the water with anyone else. They take care of absolutely everything! I mean that! Show up with a swimsuit and a smile and that's all you need. We have booked with them every year since they opened and we look forward to many more. Do yourself a favor and make them part of your vacation tradition in St. Pete!

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OUR LOCATION

Find Us at O’Neill’s Marina

All tours depart from beautiful O’Neill’s Marina in St. Petersburg, Florida — just minutes from St. Pete Beach.

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