Sunset cruise on a 25 foot Contender bay boat across Ponce Inlet

Dolphins. Manatees.
Golden-hour skies.

Private wildlife and sightseeing cruises on New Smyrna Beach and Ponce Inlet. Small-boat, small-group, zero tour-bus energy.

Three ways on the water

Pick your pace.

All tours are private — just your group, up to 4 passengers total.

2 hours

Sunset Cruise

$200

A quiet run through Ponce Inlet's back waters as the sky turns orange. Bring a drink, bring someone you like.

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3 hours

Sightseeing Tour

$300

Cruise the inlet and inner coastal waterways. Great for first-timers who want the view without the rods.

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4 hours

Dolphin & Manatee Tour

$400

Our wildest-wildlife trip. Scenic backwaters where dolphins and manatees cruise in their natural habitat — perfect for families.

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Why people book these

What to expect on the water.

Quiet, private, personal

No crowds, no shared seats, no canned tour script. Just you, your group, and a captain who actually knows the water.

Real wildlife, real habitat

Bottlenose dolphins are residents here year-round. Manatees are common from spring through fall. We go where they actually are, not a tourist loop.

Family-friendly

Kids love it. Grandparents love it. The boat is smooth, the ride is calm, and we'll stop for anything interesting.

Picture-perfect sunsets

Ponce Inlet faces west across the Indian River — the sunsets are absurd. Bring a camera.

Tour FAQs

Everything you might be wondering.

We can't guarantee wildlife — they're wild. But our success rate is very high. The backwaters around Ponce Inlet hold year-round resident dolphin pods, and manatees are common from spring through fall. Brenden knows where to look.

Absolutely. Our tours are designed to be smooth, low-stress, and family-friendly. We'll slow it down, tell stories, and stop for anything interesting. Up to 4 passengers total.

Sun protection, a light jacket for evening cruises, and whatever snacks or drinks you want (non-glass). A camera or phone for the wildlife. We provide everything else.

Yes — and we love setting them up. Let us know in advance and we can help with timing, route, champagne, whatever you need. The sunset cruise is hard to beat for a proposal.

Those boats are big, loud, and packed with people. Ours is a private 25' bay boat with you and your group — max 4 people. It's personal, quiet, and flexible.

We'll build a hybrid trip. Tell us what you want and we'll put rods on board to pass around while we look for dolphins. Best of both worlds.

Book your cruise.

Call or text (386) 748-1585 to reserve your slot. Sunset cruises fill up fast.

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