Florida Aquarium
- Address: 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa
- Hours: Open daily 9:30am - 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Admission: Adults: US$19.95, Children (under 12yrs): US$14.95. Separate fees for tours
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good for Kids,
Nature & Wildlife,
Scuba Diving
Florida Aquarium Reviews
We've found 44 Florida Aquarium reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Joteish B, April 2013
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
It was just okay. We did get to see 2 dolphins. It was brief and then we turned around and headed back to the aquarium. After seeing those two dolphins, we were hoping to keep going because we hadn't seen anything the entire tour, but....It was just okay.
Review by Javier S, Canada, April 2013
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
The staff is friendly, but interpretation is very light and for the cost it leaves you wanting more. The Tampa aquarium itself is shockingly poor when it comes to exhibitions and one on one interactions with docents or anyone that can help you understand Florida's water ecosystem. If you have been to the Shedd Aquarium or the Vancouver Aquarium or any other aquarium of a larger urban centre you will be disappointed. If this will be your first aquarium visit, then at least you won't know all the great things that could be done but the Florida aquarium doesn't have or do.
My guess: they don't have enough money to be better.
Review by Karen H, March 2013
Doing what: Dive with the Sharks at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
It was a great experience, everyone was super nice.
Only thing was I wish more time in tank with sharks. And when multiple people go with you, would have been nice to know where the cameras were to get good pictures...
Review by Ingrid F, March 2013
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
I was pleased with the experience and the knowledge of the guide. The staff was also quite friendly.
Review by Melody S, March 2013
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
We had fun on your tour. We got to see a few dolphins in the bay. the bay was very beautiful scenery. Our tour guide was very informative and helpful.
Review by Sonia F, February 2013
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
first and more important: we couldn't see any dolphin!
It was a nice journey and the people on the Cruise was nice with us, but my kids got disapointed.
Review by Judy H, November 2012
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
Wonderful, not very many dolphins were out at the time but we all can't be
that lucky!!!
Review by Lana P, November 2012
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
Tour was educational and fun. Very comfortable ride!
Review by Rebecca F, November 2012
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
Tour was very nice and we got to see some dolphins and learn some history about Tampa Bay!
Review by Ablavi A, November 2012
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
I didn't see any dolphin.
But it is ok.
The name of the cruise ship is misleading.
Review by Swathi S K, October 2012
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
The narrator did a wonderful job. I am writing here just to appreciate her knowledge of the place and the way she pronounced each and every single word so clearly. Please do pass this on to her. You were wonderful. We would like to come back again just for that.
Review by Theodore S, June 2012
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
The trip was just ok, didn't see much and the boat dolphin spotter seemed a bit clueless - didn't seem to realize that dolphin swimming toward the boat would swim under and come up on the opposite side.
The truth is I saw more dolphin up close in the canal at the hotel.
Review by Tracy G, May 2012
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
Crew was excellent and knowledgeable. Wish we saw dolphins though.
Review by Julie G, May 2012
Doing what: Dolphin Cruise from The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
My sisters and I enjoyed the tour. We were disappointed that we did not see any dolphins, it would have been a real treat for my sisters visiting from New York, but one cannot control nature. We enjoyed ourselves inspite of the weather and the absence of the dolphins, I would recommend the tour and would go on it again,.
Review by Lora K, April 2012
Doing what: Tampa Trio Pass: Florida Aquarium, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo and MOSI
Florida Aquarium was an excellent pit stop for our family. We enjoyed the otters and shark exhibits immensely.
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