Blues Cruise: Dolphin Tour + Watch the Blue Angels Practice
Dolphin Cruise on the way to watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Acrobatic Flying Team Practice!
Quick Details
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Ages: All Ages
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Duration: 2.5 hours
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Weather Policy: Florida weather can be a handful, but don't fret! Decisions regarding weather are made by our seasoned Mermaid Captain & Crew. In case of unsafe water conditions, rest assured, you can either be rescheduled or refunded.
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Will we see dolphins: Since they are in their wild natural habitat, we cannot guarantee dolphin sightings; however, we do have a pretty high success rate and you'll learn a lot about them and more on the trip. They are also federally protected so there is no swimming with dolphins on our tours.
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When is the best time to see dolphins: The best time is whatever time you want to go. We see dolphins at various times throughout the entire day. You'll find out why and much more on this cruise.
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Will you get seasick: Our vessel stays within the calmer sound or bay waters and you will be able to see land the entire time. We do not go into the Gulf.
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🕶️ Is there Shade & Seating: Yes, both indoor and outdoor.
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🦺 USCG Safety: Certified USCG Captain & Crew, life jackets (sizes: infant and up) and all required safety equipment is onboard.
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🅿️ Parking : Free public parking across the street (East) from Shaggy's. You will receive a detailed confirmation email with instructions after booking. Do NOT park at Shaggy's, you will be towed.
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Feel the buzz and hear the engines roar when you take this dolphin cruise to watch the Navy Blue Angels practice near naval air base NAS Pensacola. On our smaller vessels (carrying up to 6 passengers each), our secluded beach stop is the fan favorite tour to watch the Blues fly.
Passengers
From
$ 45
Private Charter
All ages • Up to 49 passengers
$ 1,799
Watch the Blue Angels Practice from a boat in Pensacola!
Are you ready to get Frisky? The Frisky Mermaid, our 52 ft. vessel, accommodates up to 49 passengers and operates two-hour dolphin tours year round throughout the day. On Blue Angels Practice Dates, you can hop on a three (3) hour tour, catch some mermazing views and have some family-friendly fun watching for dolphins on the Blue Angels dolphin cruise in Pensacola!
2024 Schedule
- Completed
*Indicates an autograph day in the Museum following the Blue Angels Practice
The Blue Angels Practice Cruise Flight Plan
On Blue Angels practice days, you’ll board your dolphin cruise or charter a pontoon boat and be your own captain for a picturesque cruise around the beaches of Pensacola. On the way, relax in the shade while watching for dolphins. While you are not guaranteed to see dolphins, you likely will and you will have fun and be entertained by the mind-bending
displays of flight precision.
Dolphin Blues Cruise Adventure is a 2 ½ – 3 hour tour depending on the vessel. Pontoon rental time slots vary. Experience dolphins and wildlife in their natural habitat on one of our family and friendly vessels with a local USCG licensed Captain & Crew. Don’t miss this affordable opportunity to encounter these fascinating and intelligent mammals of the sea along with other marine life.
2025 Tentative Blue Angels Practice Dates
(Based on last two years)
March: 25, 26
April: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
May: 6, 7, 13, 14, 15 unscheduled, 16 unscheduled, 21, 27, 28
June: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 24, 25
July: 15, 16, 17 unscheduled, 18 unscheduled, 21
August: 20, 26
September: 3, 4 unscheduled, 5 unscheduled, 9, 10, 16, 23
October: 21, 22
2025 Blue Angels Show Dates
Dee and Steve were awesome!
Dee and Steve were awesome! Clean boat, clear directions and helped us make the best of our time! If you get a full day you might get a chance to see the Blue Angels practice flight from the bay! Awesome experience!!! We will return, thanks again!
– Justin Cook - GOOGLE
Great Tour!
Great Blue Angels/ Dolphin tour. Had a great time, great crew and experience. Highly recommend! Allison and Riley 👍 great crew!!!
– Jason Wilson - GOOGLE
Will do it again!
This was our first time on one of the cruises! Took 3 girls 8,10,12 and they had an absolute blast and so did I! Lots of dolphins and staff was fun and knowledgeable highly recommend! And we will definitely be doing this again when we visit the area
– Betty Ringhiser- GOOGLE
Don’t worry. We’ll find them. We always do
It was getting late in the day. We had run low on hope, it wasn’t looking like we would complete our voyage with a single dolphin sighting. Captain Steve and Aly, heads on a swivel assured us that we would locate our quarry. Without a shred of doubt, Captain said, “Don’t worry. We’ll find them. We always do.” Then it happened. With a commanding voice, our Captain called out for all to hear, “Dolphins Port side!” We had put our faith in the right man. His masterful command of the vessel brought us within centimeters of the dolphins. Our trip saved! Truly a man of which legends are made. Thank you Captain. God speed
– Blake Poer - GOOGLE
We had the BEST U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tour
We had the BEST U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours & Boat Rentals tour this morning ! I swear my inner child came out . The boat crew couldn’t of been any better and so incredibly welcoming . Coming back from Ft Pickens yesterday I saw this boat in the water and commented on what a cool boat it was not knowing it was a tour boat . The Blue Angels are sooooo incredibly amazing , talented and really pull on your heart strings just watching them . I teared up . When America is in such a mess right now , you look up to the sky and listen to those jets fly and suddenly you’re frozen in time and all your soul wants to say is thank you and AMEN today seriously just touched a part of me that I’ve been missin so incredibly bad MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA
– Nicole Frederick - FBRelated Activities
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- Female Captains Available
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