The very first trip we made was on Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise…. You can not miss this one on the dock as it looks just like a real pirate galleon and from the moment you step on board you are immersed in the folklore of a pirate. There is plenty to keep the kids amused with face-painting,water gun fights and tales of pirate adventures and they get very excited on seeing the dolphins leaping along side the boat. Adults are also entertained with free beer,wine and soft drinks but remember go easy on the drinks if you are driving. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours on a hot day and one which we have done more than once.

Our next trip is on the Sea Screamer…A monster power boat which zooms through the waves with a huge wake which attracts the dolphins .This is one trip where you may need to sit tight as it can get a little bouncy on occasions but you cannot beat the exhilaration of the wind  in your  hair  …breathtaking !

If however you are looking for a slightly  more relaxed atmosphere,then try the Dolphin Encounter Sunset Trip ..this was one of our favourites as we cruised the bay and toasted the sunset with a glass of fizzy stuff !  We took some great photos of the sunset from the upper deck.This trip and the Sea Screamer guarantee you dolphin sightings or you get another trip free.

Finally our latest excursion was on Little Toot a forty foot tugboat.We had an amazing encounter with a mother and baby dolphin and a protective show of dolphin displeasure.Little Toot has a shallow draft and so can go closer in to the shore allowing it to cruise past the beautiful homes of the rich and famous of Clearwater Bay.

All that sailing makes you hungry and just the excuse that you need to round the day off with a delicious meal of fish and chips at Britt’s restaurant……..Great!