Clearwater Beach Tour & Marine Aquarium

When it comes to some of Florida’s great, undiscovered gems, the new-look Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater Beach is right up there with the best of them. And rightly so. It is a fascinating supporter of marine rescue and rehabilitation.

It shouldn’t be surprising, therefore, that it is one of our highlight tours, offering the chance to enjoy a real in-depth (no pun intended!) experience with this wonderful marine life center. A recent $80million expansion project has created a fresh, new vibe to the Aquarium, and visitors are always amazed at just how much there is to see and do here, starting with the rehabilitation work for a great variety of animals, from dolphins to otters, and continuing through a wide range of experiences, exhibits and additional programs.

With the fact this is a working animal hospital, some of the animals can change on a regular basis, but you will always find rehab viewings of sea turtles, dolphins, stingrays and even sharks, as well as pelicans and the always-playful otters. Some of the animals cannot be released back into the wild, hence they have become ‘mascots’ for the Aquarium.

The tour also offers plenty of free time to enjoy the welcoming sugar-white sands of Clearwater Beach. The azure Gulf waters can reach a bathwater-warm 84 degrees and the soft sand positively invites you to kick back and dig your toes in. You are free to wander this wonderfully eye-catching stretch of beachfront and explore the busy Marina (which offers plenty of sea-going delights, including fishing tours and wave-runner rentals). A $20 gift card per adult and a $10 gift card per child is provided for customers who choose the lunch ticket option, giving you the flexibility to choose what you eat at a classic beachside restaurant. Enjoy the view while you refuel with a tasty meal that highlights the local seafood and other tempting dishes. 

Ticket Includes

• Beach time
• $20 gift card per adult and a $10 gift card per child to use for lunch at a classic beachside restaurant (if lunch option selected)
• Entrance into Clearwater Marine Aquarium home to Winter the Dolphin
• Roundtrip Transportation from International Drive, Disney and Kissimmee areas

Pick-up Time & Schedule

• 7.00am - Pacifica Ballroom at Universal Royal Pacific Resort. (only guests staying at Universal Resorts can choose this location). 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819. Please wait outside the Pacifica Ballroom Lobby.
• 7.15am - ICON Park Orlando. 8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Please wait at the base of the wheel, facing Universal Blvd.  6.20am - Golden Corral Buffet, Lake Buena Vista. 8707 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32821. Please wait outside of the restaurant. 
• 7.30am - Golden Corral Buffet, Lake Buena Vista. 8707 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32821. Please wait outside of the restaurant. Free parking is available.
• 7.45am - Disney Swan Resort. 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. Please wait outside the lobby.
• 8.00am - Charley's Steak House. 2901 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747. Please wait outside of the restaurant.

Duration: 

Around 12 hours in total.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellations for bookings cancelled up to your holiday departure date. No refunds are given for cancellations made post-departure.