
Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 36 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport worth booking?
Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport is a 11-hour experience in Orlando, United States, from $129 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 36 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (36)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $129 per person
Escape the theme parks for a day of fun in the sun on the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Beach. A splashy, wind-in-the-face adventure on a high-speed boat on the open ocean will definitely get your adrenaline pumping. During the boat ride wild dolphins are usually spotted from the boat. They often provide a show jumping and splashing in the waves made in the wake of the boat. The boat ride is 1 hour our through Clearwater Pass into the Gulf of Mexico. Should you wish to include lunch, you will visit an award winning restaurant that's right by the marina and beach. During 2022 a voucher is included to choose from a group menu, in 2023 we will be providing a gift voucher for you to purchase lunch. The afternoon brings you plenty of time to walk the wide and flat boardwalk, meander the shops and cafes, stroll the pier, take a dip in the ocean as well as lay on the white sands of the beach. Clearwater Beach is ranked the #1 beach in the USA - don't miss out on visiting it.
What you get
About this experience
Escape the theme parks for a day of fun in the sun on the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Beach. A splashy, wind-in-the-face adventure on a high-speed boat on the open ocean will definitely get your adrenaline pumping. During the boat ride wild dolphins are usually spotted from the boat. They often provide a show jumping and splashing in the waves made in the wake of the boat. The boat ride is 1 hour our through Clearwater Pass into the Gulf of Mexico. Should you wish to include lunch, you will visit an award winning restaurant that's right by the marina and beach. During 2022 a voucher is included to choose from a group menu, in 2023 we will be providing a gift voucher for you to purchase lunch. The afternoon brings you plenty of time to walk the wide and flat boardwalk, meander the shops and cafes, stroll the pier, take a dip in the ocean as well as lay on the white sands of the beach. Clearwater Beach is ranked the #1 beach in the USA - don't miss out on visiting it.
What's included
Included
- Free Time on Clearwater Beach
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Sea Screamer Boat Ride Admission Ticket
- Lunch Voucher for Local Cafe (if option is purchased)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Clearwater Beach
You'll also be able to enjoy free time at Clearwater Beach. Enjoy lazing on the beach, have a bite to eat, build sandcastles on the pure white sands or maybe swim in the light blue ocean. The Gulf of Mexico are Clearwater is usually for perfect for swimming. Its known to be warmer and have a lot less rip waves then the Atlantic Ocean has, so perfect for families! Clearwater has great restaurents, something for everyone from fast food to fine dining. Should you choose to include a lunch voucher from Gray Line this would be for the Post Corner Cafe, which is a typical style deli offering pizza slices, sandwiches, salads - a nice selection of lunch options.
300 minutes here
You will enjoy a thrilling ride on the Sea Screamer - a one (1) hour long ride on the largest speedboat on the West Coast of America. The dolphins love the Sea Screamer boat and they are often seen jumping in the waves that the boat creates as it zooms through the Gulf of Mexico.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Pier 60
The Gray Line tour vehicle drops you at Pier 60, many guests choose to stroll down the pier at some point in the day - you get some fabulous views of the beach from this angle.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Orlando
This is the pick-up location for all resorts in Walt Disney World. Please wait outside the entrance to the convention center. Departure time from this location is 07:45 am. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop here.
Meeting point
Orlando
Free parking at this location, please park and wait towards the back of the car park, away from the restaurant entrance. Departure time from this location is 07:30 am. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop here.
Meeting point
Orlando
This location has free parking. We pick up at the rear of Icon Park facing Universal Blvd. Near the back entrance to the ticket office, by the wheel. Departure is 07:15 AM. Please inform Gray Line you are boarding. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop here.
Meeting point
Orlando
For Universal Resort Guests. The Pick-up area is the PACIFICA ballroom lobby located at the rear of the resort on Pacifica Way. Departure time from this location is 07:00 am. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop here.
Meeting point
Orlando
Tour departs from 8 am outside the lobby of this location. Gray Line guests can park for free at the hotel. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding the day prior to the tour. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop at all locations.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This is the pick-up location for all resorts in Walt Disney World. Please wait outside the entrance to the convention center. Departure time from this location is 07:45 am. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop here.
Ends at
Free parking at this location, please park and wait towards the back of the car park, away from the restaurant entrance. Departure time from this location is 07:30 am. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop here.
Ends at
This location has free parking. We pick up at the rear of Icon Park facing Universal Blvd. Near the back entrance to the ticket office, by the wheel. Departure is 07:15 AM. Please inform Gray Line you are boarding. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop here.
Ends at
For Universal Resort Guests. The Pick-up area is the PACIFICA ballroom lobby located at the rear of the resort on Pacifica Way. Departure time from this location is 07:00 am. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop here.
Ends at
Tour departs from 8 am outside the lobby of this location. Gray Line guests can park for free at the hotel. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding the day prior to the tour. The shuttle doesn't automatically stop at all locations.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gray Line of Orlando
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 36 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
36 verified traveler reviews for Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Sea screamer Clearwater
Great trip, saw lots of dolphins. Gary was a great guide. Very helpful and informative. Definitely recommend
via Tripadvisor
Great time!
Sea screamer was great,, saw dolphins and boat tour was great. nice clean beach, Driver and tour person were very good!
via Viator
Not what we signed up for..
The whole trip was pretty much dreadful, even before it started. I booked the speedboat sea screamer dolphin trip for me and my partner and the afternoon before the trip I was sent an email saying the sea screamer wouldn’t be running however they could rebook us on a dolphin cruise which in their words was ‘pretty much the same experience’. I was told if I wasn’t happy I would only be given a partial refund not a full refund which I feel was pretty unfair given the speedboat was the whole point of the excursion. Reluctantly I agreed as we had committed the day to it despite knowing it was a speedboat I had paid for not, what was in essence, a ferry. Having been on the sea screamer before on a previous visit it was a completely different experience. Was told we had to be there 10/15 mins early but the bus arrived 20 mins late so we waited 40 mins in the car park. The journey there was fine in a comfortable coach however our guide had no idea about the boat trips till we asked him after we arrived. He then guided us to the pier where again nothing seemed organised and no one really knew what was happening but we got it sorted in the end. The cruise itself as I suspected was nothing like the speedboat and we never seen a single dolphin and all we got offered was a free ride next time which is no good for people who aren’t local and or on holiday etc. At the very least we should’ve been offered our money back for the boat aspect of the trip considering they moved the goal posts at the last minute and we never seen any dolphins. Trip was advertised as 2 hours but was actually 90 mins. Upon boarding the bus again we were laughably handed a post card to review the trip and upon scanning the QR code it immediately took us to a page to tip the guides? You’d think they’d at last ask us how the trip was before trying to extract even more money from us. We were also told to make sure we were on the bus 10/15 mins early to avoid traffic going home however we had to wait half an hour after the scheduled departure time due to a family being late which meant we left Clearwater at 4pm and didn’t get back till well after 7pm which meant we missed dinner reservations with our families. If people don’t make the departure time they should be left behind as their time isn’t anymore important than ours. Really bad sign when the highlight of the entire trip was the thunderstorms visible from the bus windows. Won’t be using this company again poor service and not worth it.
via Tripadvisor
Clearwater
I was lucky too get Kevin as my Tour guide again and he was brilliant. Lovely day, clearwater nice. Thank you grey line and Kevin 😊.
via Tripadvisor
Misleading itinerary
Viator caused me a lot of unneeded stress on this trip. They told me to be ready to be picked up by 7:50 a.m. I was there in plenty of time and no one came to pick us up until 8:30 am. After reaching out numerous times they finally got back to me in chat and said the driver was on his way but had no ETA. I was concerned because according to the itinerary they sent me, our boat was supposed to leave at 8:00 a.m. it's now 8:30 a.m. and we haven't even been picked up yet. Once the driver got there, he informed me that viator misled me in their description of the itinerary. He said that we would spend the next 2 and 1/2 hours driving in the bus to get to Clearwater Beach. And that we probably would not be boarding the boat until 12:00 or 12:30 pm. The driver was exceptional and next time I'm going to skip booking through viator and go directly to Gray line tour. They seem to have a clearer understanding of of the times and they respond a lot faster. Very disappointed in the poor communication from viator as well as their misleading description in the itinerary they sent me.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Gray Line of Orlando, who run 24 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 68.0 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Orlando.
How much does Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport cost?
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Prices start at $129 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Orlando usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Orlando is not rushed.
Is Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 36 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Orlando, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Orlando can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Orlando and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Orlando within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Orlando?
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Orlando is a park town with a wetland wrapped around it. Multi-day theme park tickets and skip-ahead passes dominate, but the highest-satisfaction days are often the ones nobody plans: airboat runs on the St. Johns, manatee swims at Crystal River, and Kennedy Space Center on a launch day. We rank on wait-time value and how honestly an operator describes what is included. On Outty we rank every Orlando experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Escape Game Orlando: Epic 60-Minute Adventures on I-Drive, Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee, 2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
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January to April, before the humidity and the afternoon thunderstorms settle in. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Orlando?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport?
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Included: Free Time on Clearwater Beach; Driver/guide; In-vehicle air conditioning; Sea Screamer Boat Ride Admission Ticket; and Lunch Voucher for Local Cafe (if option is purchased). Not included: Gratuities; and Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport?
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This is the pick-up location for all resorts in Walt Disney World. Please wait outside the entrance to the convention center. Departure time from this location is 07:45 am. Please inform Gray Line if you are boarding. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport?
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Across 36 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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