Sunset Dolphin Cruise

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• Yianni's Greek Cuisine
• Dolphin Adventure Island Cruise
• The entire family will enjoy touring the beautiful waters of the Anclote River and the Gulf of Mexico.
• Tarpon Springs Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
• Come have fun at Spongeorama - Dolphin Cruises in Tarpon Springs
• Click HERE to book a trip on our SUNSET DOLPHIN CRUISE

For your pleasure and convenience we offer, cold beverages, beer, wine, margaritas and other tropical drinks on board. You are welcome to bring food on board but please not drinks or coolers. The early sponge divers created a need at the docks for eating places for the boat crews. Then as news of the industry grew, people began coming to the docks to see the sponges.

Yianni's Greek Cuisine

Take stunning photos of the setting sun rays while keeping an eye out for dolphins springing out of the water for their nightly swim! There is no other experience like this one; it is truly one of a kind. As you pass across the clear waters you might see alligators sunbathing on the sandy banks or on dry logs, sometimes rapidly moving into the waters. And Tarpon Springs historical sites, as well as some of the best that nature has to offer. Make that corporate event, birthday, wedding, graduation or anniversary an outing to remember for all your family and friends. Let us work with your favorite local restaurant and bakery for your catering needs.

Dolphin Adventure Island Cruise

What's special about this cruise is that you'll be able to get out of the boat to experience a beach excursion during the day. During each of our dolphin cruise tours, you'll be on the lookout for dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. There's also a chance to see rare birds like the bald eagle, piping plover and American oystercatcher. We recognize that many tourist attractions look very similar, especially if you have never been here before.

The entire family will enjoy touring the beautiful waters of the Anclote River and the Gulf of Mexico.

1-2 times per month we also offer a shelling cruise with a special 2.5 hour trip to the island just to look for shells. For more information visit our booking tab or contact us. We do not allow guests to take any live shells on our boat. The newest and largest sightseeing tour, introducing Dolphin Boat Tarpon Springs.

Tarpon Springs Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise

This natural work of art gets reflected on the clear waters of the river, along the shores, to make for a truly captivating sight. On the gulf side of the island is a beautiful, unspoiled white sand beach stretching from the northern end all the way to the southern tip. On both the northern and southern extreme ends of the island are shallow areas that are constantly shifting due to currents and hurricanes. The “Spanish Well” was discovered by Vasco da Gama and Pinida early in the 16th century. By 1890, the sponge industry was firmly established in Tarpon Springs. The Cheney Sponge Company sold almost a million dollars worth of sponges that year.

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Anclote, an island on the southwest coast of Florida; also, a river flowing into the gulf at that locality dates back to early Spanish times. The Spaniards called these islands Cabo de Anclote because ships had to use a kedge to winch their way through the shallow water or the winding channels. And early French sailors called the islands Cap d’Anclote, which, of course, has the same meaning as Cabo de Anclote. In the next few years, experienced divers from Greece were brought to Tarpon Springs.

The Odyssey II will take over the day-to-day dolphin boat tours Tarpon Springs and dolphin adventure island cruises. The only tour out of Tarpon Springs with a certified naturalist on every cruise. • Daytime Dolphin Adventure – This dolphin cruise is our most popular in Tarpon Springs.

We are located in the heart of the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks.

Today, Spring Bayou, site of the first settlement, is still a delightful place. Visitors can stroll along the winding streets and see houses that reflect the grandeur of the wealthy who came to Tarpon Springs each year to escape the harsh Northern winters. Tarpon Springs still has a peacefulness and quaint charm. The first settlers in the area now known as Tarpon Springs were A.W.

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J.C. Boyer, an adventurer from Nassau, sailed into the Bayou. Our boat has enough room to bring your cake, presents, and food. Gulf of Mexico while listening to music, watching the sites, and enjoying your favorite beverages.

The old lighthouse compound have been partially restored for historic purposes with interpretive signage. We are located at 776 Dodecanese Blvd which is three blocks down on your right after you turn onto Dodecanese from N Pinellas Ave. You may pass MANY signs for Dolphin Cruises and Sightseeing information attempting to detour you to the wrong location. We are directly across the street from World Famous Hellas Restaurant. Get your Shopping done and receive a discount at these retailers with your boat ticket. The river is endowed with saw grass marshes, sea oats, and mangroves and is one of few unspoiled lands in our coastal area.

By booking a private cruise for private parties, family reunions, weddings and corporate events. Spongeorama Cruise Lines has the safest, largest sightseeing boat in Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. At 45 feet, our fiberglass catamaran sits high in the water so that your ride is comfortable and dry. A historic lighthouse was erected on Anclote Key as a aid to navigation in 1886. After falling into disrepair, our Friends group recommissioned the lighthouse in 1995.

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This is the trip you don’t want to miss on your visit to Tarpon Springs. We take you on an exciting narrated dolphin cruise down the beautiful waters of the Anclote River to the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll be looking for dolphins, manatees, birds, the Anclote lighthouse and other historical sites. Our beach excursion allows you to disembark on the Anclote Island to stroll the beach and look for shells. We offer snacks, margaritas, sangria, and soft drinks. For your convenience try to make reservations one day in advance so you will know the current departure times.

Please be sure to use your GPS and confirm the boat you are boarding is located across the street from Hellas. For your pleasure and convenience, we offer cold beverages, beer, wine, margaritas, and other tropical drinks on board. You are welcome to bring food on board, but please do not have drinks or coolers. Our dolphin cruise boat has a full liquor bar, and we offer drink specials regularly. It also has a sound system for music and a snack bar. These features allow us to make your special events memorable.

Do not mistake another cruise line for Odyssey, we have only 1 location with 2 Boats. Once you make reservations with us by clicking Book Now your spot on our cruise is secured. Trees like oak, bay, magnolia, palmetto, and palm are adorned by yellow Jasmin, Spanish moss, and air plants.

By using rubberized diving suits and helmets, they increased harvests. By 1905, over 500 Greek sponge divers were at work using 50 boats. In addition to seeing the history of sponge harvesting, visitors can experience the Greek influence. Greek restaurants and shops are scattered throughout the area.

Seafood, Greek salads, and pastries are particularly popular. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral was modeled after the great Byzantine cathedrals such as St. Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople and is open daily to visitors. We’ll beach the boat and let you and your friends off to party, swim, look for shells, and stroll the beach. • Sunset Dolphin Tour – This dolphin cruise allows you to relax as you view the sunset over the Gulf Coast. Space is VERY limited, each cruise only boards 49 passengers.