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1st Departure:
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01.10.2009
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Provider:
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Dream Catcher Explorations
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Destination:
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North America > USA > Florida > Barrier Islands
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Duration:
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4 Hours-on weekends
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Skill Level:
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Intermediate
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This all in one tour includes dolphin watching, snorkeling, tubing rides, shelling, fresh fruit, and refreshments. Depart from Clearwater, FL for a 35min. boat ride along the Intercoastal Waterway to a remote island 4 mi. off the coast. See all kinds of marine life including the Bottlenose Dolphin. The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin is most commonly encountered of all. They sometimes swim along side the boat, almost close enough to touch.
Just before we get to the Island the tubing rides begin. It's actually more like riding a wing then a tube. I've heard riders compare it to some of the best roller coaster rides they've been on.
If you survive the tubing rides you get to go snorkeling. Off the beach you'll encounter spider crabs, schools of minnow, maybe some stingrays, and at the right time of year, manatee have been encountered in as little as 4 feet of water. Some fallen trees have made a perfect habitat for sheep head, blue crab, and many other sea creatures to be seen.
And if you like to collect seashells you'll be in heaven. There are tons of shells, coral, sand dollars, and sea sponges to collect. The rule is; "No Live Shelling"-everything else is up for grabs.
Fresh watermelon is always available to get rid of the saltwater taste. Refreshments are also complementary along with the fresh air, sunshine, and a great view of the Gulf of Mexico.