So, you’d like a day at the beach? Great idea. And we have the perfect offering for providing a blissful day of sun and sand in the heart of Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast. Not for nothing is this area known as ‘America’s beach,’ as it figures in the national ‘Best Beach’ honors every year. It has been getting the blessing of thousands of visitors every year since the 1950s, and it continues to offer the state’s premier seaside experience, with a seemingly endless expanse of wide, open beachfront to suit every bucket and spade! Today, Clearwater Beach has developed into a destination for all seasons, loaded with eye appeal. It is a superb family destination in every sense, with lots to see and do as well as just enjoy all those uncrowded acres of welcoming, sugar-white sands. We will whisk you from Orlando to the coast and set you down in prime beach territory, within easy reach of the gently lapping waves, the many bars and restaurants, the iconic Pier, and the beautiful Beach Walk, a near one-mile stretch of winding promenade that links many of the attractions hereabouts. The sea can reach a bathwater-warm 84 degrees, while it is rarely chilly, even in winter, and the soft sand positively invites you to kick back and dig your toes in. And you are free to wander this wonderfully eye-catching stretch of beachfront, including the busy Marina (which offers plenty of sea-going delights, including fishing tours and wave-runner rentals), Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and an enticing array of shops and souvenir stores. This is one of our most popular tours, year-round, and, while we may be biased, we don’t think you’ll find a better beach experience anywhere in the state.
So, you’d like a day at the beach? Great idea. And we have the perfect offering for providing a blissful day of sun and sand in the heart of Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast. Not for nothing is this area known as ‘America’s beach,’ as it figures in the national ‘Best Beach’ honors every year. It has been getting the blessing of thousands of visitors every year since the 1950s, and it continues to offer the state’s premier seaside experience, with a seemingly endless expanse of wide, open beachfront to suit every bucket and spade! Today, Clearwater Beach has developed into a destination for all seasons, loaded with eye appeal. It is a superb family destination in every sense, with lots to see and do as well as just enjoy all those uncrowded acres of welcoming, sugar-white sands. We will whisk you from Orlando to the coast and set you down in prime beach territory, within easy reach of the gently lapping waves, the many bars and restaurants, the iconic Pier, and the beautiful Beach Walk, a near one-mile stretch of winding promenade that links many of the attractions hereabouts. The sea can reach a bathwater-warm 84 degrees, while it is rarely chilly, even in winter, and the soft sand positively invites you to kick back and dig your toes in. Lunch is provided at a classic beachside restaurant, so you won’t miss the view while you refuel with a tasty meal that highlights the local seafood and other tempting dishes. And you are free to wander this wonderfully eye-catching stretch of beachfront, including the busy Marina (which offers plenty of sea-going delights, including fishing tours and wave-runner rentals), Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and an enticing array of shops and souvenir stores.
This is one of our most popular tours, year-round, and, while we may be biased, we don’t think you’ll find a better beach experience anywhere in the state!
We make no secret of the fact we are huge fans of Clearwater Beach and the magnificent seaside bliss it offers. But there’s also more to this area than simply enjoying the luxury of sugar-fine sand under your feet.
Right in the heart of this vibrant, three-mile stretch of coastal chic, you’ll find the Clearwater Beach Marina. And, at the center of the Marina is one of the great waterway experiences Florida can offer – the Sea Screamer. Now, the Sea Screamer is not just the world’s largest speedboat. It’s not even just the most exciting way to feel the sea spray in your face. But it certainly is the most enchanting all-round experience with the region’s bottlenose dolphins, who LOVE to play in the wake of this eye-catching speedster. With its dual twin turbocharged engines and specially-designed deep-V hull, the Sea Screamer is the perfect way to roar along the Clearwater coastline and invite the dolphins to leap into its foaming trail as it hits a top speed of 35mph. The 72ft-long boat is fully Coast Guard licensed and includes comfortable bucket seats, two restrooms, and refreshments, and the one-hour tour will provide plenty of views of the panoramic coast hereabouts, as well as the excitement of powering through the waves at full throttle. And, after your exhilarating maritime adventure, you still have the fun and enjoyment of ‘America’s Beach’ –voted the No.1 in the country year after year – to revel in for the rest of the day. Families love the gently-sloping beach and mild waves as ideal for children of all ages, while the long Beach Walk promenade offers an enticing array of shops, restaurants and bars, and then you can hit Pier 60 for that iconic Clearwater Beach photograph. Lunch is also included at one of the many beachfront diners, where you can enjoy classic local fare while still in your flip-flops.So, if you’re ready for your beach day to serve up some sea-going thrills as well, this is the tour for you!
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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, not to mention Hollywood style in the form of their real-life movie star, Winter the tail-less dolphin. It shouldn’t be surprising, therefore, that it is one of our highlight tours, offering the chance to enjoy a real in depth 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 big attraction in every sense, though, is the all-new Ruth and J.O. Stone Dolphin Complex, a series of pools and working areas where the center cares for its complement of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The arrival of Winter in 2005 caught the attention of the movie world, in the form of the box office hits Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, and the Aquarium has been dedicated to Winter and her soul-mate, Hope, ever since. Today, they are the headline banner-carriers for the center, and the daily showcases for their care and attention make for must-see experiences, notably through the huge underwater viewing area of the Window of Wonder. Yes, there’s a lot to do in Clearwater Beach (and lunch is also included), but we think the CMA is top of the lot!