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Come aboard Chase-N-Fins, a spacious 50 foot long Navy liberty ship that has been customized for relaxing scenic tours! On the two hour tour you will enjoy beautiful views from Pensacola Bay as we cruise the calm inland waters looking for dolphins. We stop along the way to view wild dolphins playing in their natural environment. Often, the naturally curious dolphins will swim right beside the boat! Our crew is well educated about the dolphins and will be happy to tell you about the dolphins as you watch them. In addition to dolphins, you will get a unique water view of local landmarks such as Ft. Pickens, Pensacola Lighthouse, and Naval Air Station Pensacola. Bathrooms are available on the boat. We offer water bottles for sale for $1.00 a bottle, and you are welcome to bring small coolers with drinks and snacks. (no glass please!) We also offer Blue Angels cruises and private tours!
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Kevin L
1 contribution
Well worth it
Jul 2021 • Couples
Boat was good, crew was great, we saw tons of dolphins. My wife and I said half an hour in that a 2 hour boat ride would be worth the price if we saw nothing. The multiple pods of dolphins we watched for 30-45 minutes was great. Well worth it!
Written July 30, 2021
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Chad O
1 contribution
Awesome Time and Charlie is Hilarious!
Jul 2021 • Family
Charlie was absolutely hilarious, extremely entertaining, informative and the consummate host/guide. We learned a lot about dolphins and the area and saw LOTS of dolphins. I highly recommend booking this tour as it’s perfect for a family or couples. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Pensacola Beach. We will book again next year!
Written July 22, 2021
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Kael L
Silver Point, TN2 contributions
Aquatic Charlie is Dolphin King
Jun 2022 • Family
This was my 2nd time on this cruise and I was happy to get to bring my whole extended family. Aquatic Charlie is uh-maz-ing. He kept us all laughing and was so friendly and fun. The information he brought was great and sandwiched in between laughable and sometimes slightly inappropriate dad jokes.
Written June 20, 2022
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gointomexico
Mexico, MO566 contributions
Bad experience
May 2022
We were greatly disappointed in our Blue Angels cruise. Last year, we booked with Jolly Dolphin. That cruise was fantastic, but this year we thought we'd try a different route. We were intrigued by the type of boat that was designated for this cruise, as well as the idea that the crew would narrate the Blue Angels practice. We arrived to check in at the expected boat and was told they were waiting on a part for that boat and we would be loading on a different one on another part of the dock. The replacement boat was a pontoon, with a full cover over the top. It was crowded on this boat (they said 40 people). The absolute worst part was not being able to see much of anything of the Blue Angels practice due to the roof on the boat. They said they would attempt to turn it during the practice so that each side would get a good view. They did not. This review in no way is a bad reflection on Charlie - he definitely knew his stuff on the Blue Angels and did a great job narrating and giving us interesting facts. It's just a shame we weren't able to see what was happening. I understand things happen. But, I think the company should have alerted us prior to arrival of the change in boat and given us the opportunity to cancel if that wouldn't work for us. Wish we would've went back with Jolly Dolphin.
Written May 16, 2022
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thomasis59
Miami, FL56 contributions
Blue Angel's practice cruise Sept 2021
Sep 2021 • Couples
We booked the Blue Angel's practice & dolphin cruise. Capt Charlie was awesome as our cruise director. He has a great personality. He kept us laughing at all his marine based jokes. All joking aside he was very knowledgeable about the marine life that you will see as well as everything you need to know about the Blue Angels practice show. We did see many dolphins in route to NAS along with other wild life, such as sea turtles, birds, & fish schooling.
Capt Charlie put the tour boat just off shore of the NAS and Ft Pickens to watch the Blue Angels practice. We had a great view of the show and many times the Blue Angels passed directly over head at very low altitude. Highlight of the show was the sound of Freedom. Boat was not overcrowded & $25 for the cruise can't be beat.
Written September 29, 2021
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Alison J
3 contributions
Would definitely do again
Jun 2021 • Friends
My mother, sister-in-law and I honestly had a fantastic experience a board a chase n fins cruise. Deckhand Johnny was funny and personable, and captain Kevin found us some great dolphin viewing opportunities. It was a fun experience we would definitely do again and recommend to anyone! I will especially add, Johnny was great with the little kids. He was showing them stuff about the boat and totally captivated their attention.
Written June 29, 2021
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Bill H
Pace, FL17 contributions
Amazing Dolphin and Blue Angel Cruise
Aug 2021
We went on the dolphin/Blue Angel excursion and it was fantastic. Currently the Pensacola Naval Air Station is still closed to the public so visitors to the area cannot go to the Naval Aviation Museum and see the Blue Angels practice. Chase-N-Fins however had a novel idea to add a Blue Angel practice to their dolphin cruise. The cruise left port and went about 9 miles out and we were not disappointed as we were able to watch 4 dolphins feed up close. When it was time for the Blue Angels to start their practice we motored close to the base. I've seen the Blue Angels perform from land but from the water it was a different perspective as some of their runs had the planes go right over the boat. Needless to say the sound of an F18 Super Hornet going low over our boat was incredible. I highly recommend the cruise with the Blue Angel practice when available as it was well worth it.
Written August 16, 2021
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Julia
Holland, MI176 contributions
Awesome time!
Apr 2021
Kids and adults had an awesome time! We saw dolphins and pelicans during feeding time, along with a mom and baby dolphin, which made the kids’ day. Captain Charlie and his crew were super informative, full of puns and dad jokes, and went out of their way to include the kids by letting them ring the bell and sit behind the steering wheel. Bring water and sunscreen.
Thank you for best afternoon!
Written April 21, 2021
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Shannon from Ohio
2 contributions
A fun time for all
Aug 2021
Every time our family visits Pensacola Beach, we book a dolphin cruise with Chase-N-Fins because it's a great time and worth the money as well as fun for all ages. The owner, captain, and deckhand are very welcoming and genuinely enjoy what they do. I highly recommend booking with this company! Shannon from Ohio
Written September 27, 2021
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courtney
Grapeview, WA1 contribution
Amazing
Aug 2021 • Family
Awesome captain awesome experience saw the blue Angels and the dolphins all at once. Captain was funny made jokes told stories my kids had an awesome time.
Encourage bringing a small cooler with drinks it was very very hot!!!!!!
Written August 19, 2021
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