Group Tours & Family Activities in John's Pass

Group Tours are also available at John’s Pass for a number of activities, mainly on the Gulf. Some of the noted ones include:

1. Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center

Located on the southern part of the Village, this center boasts close to 200 animals, including alligators, lizards, pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits, snakes, sloths, skunks, fish and others. A combination learning center and rescued animal habitat, interacting closely with the denizens at this unique location is a treat that children and adult visitors rarely forget.

2. Dolphin Quest – An Eco-Friendly Dolphin Cruise Tour

Frequently cited as the best eco-friendly dolphin tour in Florida, there are up to four trips daily. Trips for smaller, private parties can also be organized. The dolphins are usually captive from wildlife rescue operations but roam free in their natural habitats. The tours visit beautiful spots along the coast, such as Boca Ciega Bay. The interactions with dolphins can be educational as well as fun for whole families and tour groups.

3. Hubbard’s Marina

This group offers 5, 10, 12, 39 and 44-hour party boat fishing tours. They also offer dolphin watching nature cruises and eco tours, corporate rentals and a daily sunset cruise with beer and wine. Another adventure is to take the Egmont Key Ferry, getting out to the island which is accessible only by boat. There are 3-hour beach shelling ours, and a variety of kayak, paddleboard and cabana rentals on offer for family and friends.

4. Florida Tiki Tours

This company offers an usual assortment of dolphin watching and sunset tours, but advertises special deals for romantic and family occasions, such as bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, weddings and office events & meetings. They also offer a number of sandbar tours.

5. Locked Up Escape Room Experience

This is a unique experience, where people are “kidnapped” or “locked up”, that is, restrained in situations which they are to escape from. This attraction should be pursued by those who are looking for something totally different to break up their day.

6. Shell and Beach Walks

Offered thrice a week and starting a couple hours before sunset, this leisurely 90 minute walk along the beaches has been hailed as a small gem in terms of finding and learning about shells and the local wildlife, such as turtles and beach birds. The educational value, in the backdrop of a gorgeous Florida sunset, is sure to leave an impression on children and adults.

7. The Royal Conquest Pirate Ship Tour

Kids will love the one-and-a-half hour tour aboard the authentic Pirate Cruise in St. Pete Beach FL, with crew all playing the role of pirates as would happen a couple of hundred years back. The cruise takes in the beautiful beaches and water, as well as dolphin tours and other kid-friendly entertainment.