Pier Dolphin Cruises, St. Petersburg

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Pier Dolphin Cruises
800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg; (727) 647-1538
COST:$20, $17 seniors and military with ID, $12 ages 3-12. Under 3 free.
WHAT WE LIKED: The boat wends its way through the waters surrounding some of St. Petersburg's most valuable real estate on Snell Isle, making this almost like a tour of the pretty rich and almost-famous. The captain is full of anecdotes (we think mostly true) about who lives where, and many of the names will sound familiar. The boat also tours the Coast Guard station near the USF campus, so it's a treat to see some of those cutters up close. And most of the times we've been on the boat, we've seen dolphins, a couple of which delight in riding and flipping through the boat's wake.
WHAT WE DIDN'T: On a dead calm day in the summer with no dolphin sightings, it can be very tedious. But be careful on a really windy day; boarding can be tricky as the boat bounces up and down.
INSIDER TIP: If you have a tiny tot, be sure to bring a camera. The captain will often offer the chance for them to "drive" the boat, which makes for a nice photo op.
WORTH THE TICKET?Sure, especially if you've never seen the city from the water. It gives you a real sense of living someplace special. And those friendly dolphins are definitely a bonus when they hit that wake.
THE BASICS: The Dolphin Queen takes you on a 90-minute, 13.5-mile tour. Restrooms are available. Snacks, drinks, beer and wine available for purchase. Tours leave at 11:30 a.m. and 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Subject to change; call for updates.
Anne Glover, Times staff writer

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