Baby Dolphins Make a Splash and a Special Fireworks Cruise!

The resident dolphins of Boca Ciega Bay are saying hello to newborn calves! Each year, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins that call these waters home begin to rear their young. After a pregnancy of 12 months, most local mothers give birth between May and August. Here in Boca Ciega Bay, births are most frequent in June.

Calves are usually born tail first! They’re approximately three feet long and weigh between 22 and 44 pounds. The calf's skin is darker than the adults for the first few weeks and they even have stripes, known as fetal folds, due to the way they rest in the mother’s room - in the shape of the letter ‘C’!

To see a baby dolphin in the wild is such a treat! Reports from aboard the DolphinQuest confirm that at least two babies have been spotted by guests thus far. Could there be more? While we can’t guarantee that you will see a baby dolphin, chances are higher now than at any other time during the year!

Oh, and just a reminder - you are guaranteed to see dolphins on our first three DolphinQuest tours of each and every day of summer!

Is The Flying Dutchman Real?!

Sailors tell tall tales of a ghost ship that portents doom to all of those unlucky to see it! The Flying Dutchman, as it’s known, sails the high seas striking terror into the hearts of pirates! Read more about it… and set sail, if you dare.

🎆Independence Day Fireworks Cruise!🎆

Tickets are going FAST for our Independence Day Fireworks Cruise! Set sail aboard the Royal Conquest from 8 p.m. on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th to witness majestic fireworks launched from Madeira Beach! We may be a bit biased in saying that there is no better viewing location than aboard a real pirate ship…

Independence Day Fireworks Cruise aboard the Royal Conquest! Cruise departs Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th at 8 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m.! Guests will receive UNLIMITED beer and wine as well as an amazing view.

Father’s Day Aboard the Royal Conquest!

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18th. How does celebrating with a crew of swarthy pirates sound? With unlimited beer and wine, Dad can kick back and relax as the family undertakes a grand adventure through Boca Ciega Bay! Coupled with the dining and shopping options at John’s Pass Boardwalk, consider Dad’s Day sorted.

Meet a Pirate: Captain Steve!

Captain Steve Schumacher grew up around boats in his home state of Georgia. In his early twenties, Captain Steve took his 1980 Cal 2-27 sailboat to Key West. Over the next 17 years, Captain Steve enjoyed the Caribbean life, calling the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Bahamas home as well. After spending a few years aboard a tall ship, Captain Steve moved to Madeira Beach, Florida, where he got swallowed up by the Shark Boat - and the rest is history! Join Captain Steve on any given day as he captains the Pirate Ship Royal Conquest, DolphinQuest and on occasion, his beloved Shark Boat.

June is the first month of summer and we’re kicking it off the right way at John’s Pass! Book a cruise today online or by by calling us at 727-423-7824.