Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Upgrade Options

4.7 (170 reviews) 12 hours Free cancellation

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170 reviews

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A beach made for the whole family! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Clearwater Beach Bus — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Escape the theme parks and let us transport you to the white sands and turquoise waters at Clearwater Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. We have plenty of options for your day on the beach so let us help you plan the perfect day.

Whether you want to lie back and just relax all day on the beach, or have us set up your lunch or an afternoon activity, it can be done easily.

The Sea Screamer is a 1 hour fast speedboat rides from which you will see the dolphin jumping in the water behind the boat.

Fancy a deep sea fishing boat, the Queen Fleet boat provides everything you need for an afternoon out drift fishing.

Captain Memo is a pirate ship boat ride, we include drinks and activities for the children - extra fun for the families!

Dolphin Encounter is a boat ride into the Gulf of Mexico to spot wild dolphins. Its a gentle paced boat 90-minute trip.

For the most free time on the beach choose the Clearwater Beach Bus!

Lunch can be included at a beachside restaurant if you choose to.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line of Orlando

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lots of free time to relax and enjoy the beach
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Pick up and drop off at Disney, Universal, Orlando & Kissimmee area meeting point locations.
Included: Additional activities and boat rides (unless the option is purchased)
Included: Roundtrip transportation from Central Florida to Clearwater Beach

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Additional activities & boat rides (unless the option is purchased)

Itinerary

Clearwater Beach

6 h 30 min

White sand beach, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, a marina full of different boat tour options, a pier out into the water.....

This is the ultimate day to relax at a beach that has been rated #1 in the United States by many travel websites!
Clearwater Beach Marina

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Deep sea fishing is a 4-hour cruise that takes you 10 miles out into the Gulf. Everything you need for an afternoon fishing is included where grouper & snapper are often caught.
Stop 3

one hour Admission not included

Captain Memo is a wonderful family boat ride where you board a pirate ship. Face painting, hats and fun games await you as well as firing the cannons on this high seas adventure.
Stop 4

2 hours Admission not included

The Dolphin Encounter boat tour lasts approximately two hours and will take you from Clearwater Bay out Clearwater Pass on the beautiful emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico in search of the Sun Coast’s favorite…the Bottlenose Dolphin. In addition to offering guaranteed dolphin sightings, your Captain will highlight some fascinating facts about the natural wonders our Gulf Coast offers as well as point out celebrity mansions along the way. Fun and games for the smaller family members are also included on this boat!
Stop 5

45 min Admission not included

The Sea Screamer Boat Ride takes guests on a 'wind in your hair' adventure into the Gulf of Mexico where dolphins are often seen jumping in the flume of the boat makes.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

For Universal Resort Guests. Pick-up area is the PACIFICA ballroom lobby located at the rear of the resort on Pacifica Way. Departure time is 07:00am.
This is the pick-up location for all resorts in Walt Disney World. Please wait outside the entrance to the convention center. Departure time is 07:45am.
Free parking at this location, please park and wait towards the back of the carpark, away from the restaurant entrance. Departure time is 07:30am.
This location has free parking. We pick up at the rear of Icon Park facing Universal Blvd. By the back entrance to the ticket office and the wheel. Departure is 07:15AM.
Free Parking at this location. This stop will be assigned to guests that do not contact Gray Line to confirm their pickup location & time. Departure time from this location is 08:00am.

End point

For Universal Resort Guests. Pick-up area is the PACIFICA ballroom lobby located at the rear of the resort on Pacifica Way. Departure time is 07:00am.
This is the pick-up location for all resorts in Walt Disney World. Please wait outside the entrance to the convention center. Departure time is 07:45am.
Free parking at this location, please park and wait towards the back of the carpark, away from the restaurant entrance. Departure time is 07:30am.
This location has free parking. We pick up at the rear of Icon Park facing Universal Blvd. By the back entrance to the ticket office and the wheel. Departure is 07:15AM.
Free Parking at this location. This stop will be assigned to guests that do not contact Gray Line to confirm their pickup location & time. Departure time from this location is 08:00am.

Using your ticket

You MUST contact Gray Line Orlando (Phone or Whats app messenger +1-407-522-5911 / [email protected]) and let them know which pick up location you choose.

We have a large amount of pick up locations and multiple vehicles picking up, the numbers do not reflect the pick-up order. Pick up times vary between 7.00-8.00am location dependent. Exact time will be given upon reconfirmation.

If you reserve after 9pm the evening prior to tour, or you haven't confirmed a pick up location/time with Gray Line Orlando, you will be assigned to be picked up at the last stop ‘ Charleys Steakhouse Parkway Blvd, Celebration/Kissimmee’ at 2901 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747. Meeting Point time at Charleys Steakhouse is 8:00am.

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring your beach wear and towels
If you select a boat ride option, and the boat ride is cancelled for any reason, you will receive a refund of the boat tour optional price.
We note this is note wheelchair accessible as not all the boats are accessible.

Options

Clearwater Beach Bus

Roundtrip transportation from Central Florida to Clearwater Beach for you to enjoy free time on the Gulf of Mexico! Driver-guide assistance
Dolphin Encounter Boat & Beach

Roundtrip transportation to Clearwater Beach from Central Florida, plenty of free time to enjoy the beach & the Dolphin Encounter Boat Ride
Captain Memo Pirate Cruise

Roundtrip transportation to Clearwater Beach from Central Florida, plenty of free time to enjoy the beach & the Captain Memo Pirate Boat Ride
Sea Screamer Boat & Beach Day

Sea Screamer Boat at the Beach: Roundtrip transportation from Central Florida to Clearwater Beach, plenty of time to enjoy the beach and a ticket on the Sea Screamer Boat Ride into the Gulf of Mexico.