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What is the best time to see dolphins in Clearwater Florida?

Clearwater is home to several species of dolphins, including bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins, and Risso's dolphins. The best time to go dolphin watching in Clearwater is during the months of April to October.



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Due to the warm climates and warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, you can see dolphins in Florida all year round. The best time of day to spot dolphins is from sunrise until mid-morning. They are most active at this time of day as they look for food.

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Dolphins can be awake throughout a 24-hour day, but are most active during daylight hours and their activity declines at night. They are most active in the morning, and then their levels of activity drop off throughout the day until it reaches their lowest point at night.

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Panama City Beach At this popular vacation destination in the north of Florida, you can catch a glimpse of wild dolphins swimming in the warm Gulf of Mexico waters. One of the most popular ways to view wild dolphins is by hiring a jet ski and a guide and heading out to known spots where the dolphins hang out.

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Clearwater is home to several species of dolphins, including bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins, and Risso's dolphins. The best time to go dolphin watching in Clearwater is during the months of April to October.

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Wild spinner dolphins feed off-shore at night and return to sheltered bays and coastlines during the day to rest, socialize, tend to their young, and avoid predators.

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Our most recommended Clearwater Dolphin & whale watching. Lasting for approximately 2 hours, the tour will take you from Clearwater Bay out of Clearwater Pass and on the beautiful emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Winter the Dolphin has encouraged millions around the world through her remarkable rescue story. Her enduring spirit will live on in our hearts forever and her legacy will continue to inspire.

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Look For Splashes The first thing you should do when dolphin spotting is to scan the horizon for splashes. Keep your eyes open, scanning from left to right, then moving back to the right. Look for something new and check for any disturbances in the water.

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From May 1st through October 31st, Loggerhead Sea turtles successfully nest and hatch along the beaches of St. Petersburg and Clearwater. With over 20 miles of shoreline, our area is prime real estate for turtle nests. Female turtles come ashore in the dark, dig a hole and lay 100 to 150 eggs at a time.

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Yes, you can swim at our beaches, year 'round! Most visitors find our Gulf water temperatures quite pleasant, especially if they are coming from colder climates. See our chart of average Gulf water temperatures below.

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Join us for one of our fabulous tours on beautiful Clearwater Beach, America's number-one beach! Our Pricing varies from: Adult Ticket $29.99 plus tax. Children's Ticket (ages 4-12) $18.99 plus tax.

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