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Start your morning with a 90-minute cruise through Boca Ciega Bay aboard Hubbard's Marina. Breakfast, mimosas, and likely dolphin sightings make this an ideal short excursion from Madeira Beach.
Start your morning with a 90-minute cruise through Boca Ciega Bay aboard Hubbard's Marina. Breakfast, mimosas, and likely dolphin sightings make this an ideal short excursion from Madeira Beach.
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On a cool Florida morning the sun slips up over Boca Ciega Bay and the slip at 140 Boardwalk Pl W begins to hum. Hubbard's Marina has been running cruises out of John's Pass in Madeira Beach since 1928, and the Breakfast Club Cruise condenses that local knowledge into a relaxed 90‑minute outing that pairs a freshly prepared morning meal with reliable wildlife viewing. Boarding at John's Pass, you’ll move easily from the crowded boardwalk onto a stable passenger boat and set a gentle course through the pass into the protected waters of Boca Ciega Bay. The crew pours mimosas and crafts Bloody Marys while recounting neighborhood history and pointing out the area's defining natural features: wide shallow flats, mangrove fringe, and the channels where bottlenose dolphins hunt and play. Pelicans and ospreys patrol the surface; if you’re lucky a pod of dolphins will ride the bow wake within sight of the boat. What makes this cruise a standout is its balance of comfort and access. It’s short enough for families and travelers intent on a full day of beach time, but long enough to reach quieter stretches of the bay where shorebirds and estuarine life gather. The breakfast service turns a standard nature cruise into a social morning—ideal for celebrating a special occasion or simply getting an easy, scenic start to the day. Practical details matter: check‑in is busy—plan to arrive at the marina at least 30 minutes before departure, and the operator recommends allowing an hour for parking and John's Pass foot traffic. The tour is 90 minutes long and non‑refundable within 24 hours. Children must be accompanied by a parent. The crew’s local knowledge sharpens the trip: expect short narrated segments that point out historic tidbits and explain the coastal ecosystem. Photographers should stand on the bow or starboard rail for the clearest views of dolphins and birds; bring polarized sunglasses and a zoom lens to make the most of close wildlife encounters. Dress for sun and sea spray—light layers work best. Seasickness is uncommon in Boca Ciega Bay’s protected waters, but sensitive riders should prepare. For visitors staying in Madeira Beach, the Breakfast Club Cruise is one of the most accessible ways to experience Tampa Bay’s coastal wildlife without a long boat transfer. Hubbard's Marina’s decades of operating in John's Pass give the trip a local character that feels both reliable and friendly—an efficient, scenic, and sociable way to spend a morning on Florida’s Gulf waters. After disembarkation, browse Hubbard's Marina gift shop and the John's Pass boardwalk cafes; the compact village makes it simple to extend your morning into a full day. Bring a card or cash for parking, snacks, and souvenirs and quick lunches.
The Breakfast Club Cruise runs 90 minutes from boarding to return.
Check in at Hubbard's Marina at 140 Boardwalk Pl W in John's Pass; plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Bookings are non‑refundable within 24 hours of the cruise—check cancellation terms when you book.
Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Dolphin sightings are common but not guaranteed; the crew knows productive areas and sightings happen frequently.
Parking is available near John's Pass but can fill during peak times—allow extra time to find a spot.
Hubbard’s Marina in Madeira Beach, Florida operates a range of fishing charters, wildlife cruises, shelling trips and boat rentals designed for anglers and families. The marina’s offerings include short half-day trips and extreme offshore expeditions: 3‑hour Shell Key shelling trips departing Johns Pass; 1.5‑hour Dolphin Watching Nature Cruises on a Coast Guard‑certified boat; 5‑hour half‑day, 5‑hour trophy shark, 10‑hour all‑day, 12‑hour night, 12‑hour extreme aboard Flying HUB 2, 39‑hour overnight, 44‑hour full‑moon and other offshore fishing trips that travel from 9 miles to as far as 100 miles to the Florida Middle Grounds. Target species across trips include gag, red and grey grouper, mangrove snapper, snapper species, porgies, black sea bass, amberjack, wahoo, tiger and hammerhead sharks, and goliath grouper. Many trips provide bait, cut bait or communal live bait, and offer tackle guidance and ready-to-fish setups. All Day Rentals are available with pick-up between 9 AM and 5 PM for day or overnight exploration of the Madeira Beach coastline. The fleet includes vessels used for the Flying HUB 2 extreme trips and boats certified for passenger safety. Hubbard’s Marina presents a menu of experiences that accommodates families, anglers of varying skill levels and wildlife enthusiasts seeking dolphins, seabirds and coastal scenery. Trip lengths, offshore distances and species targets are specified for each charter so guests can choose the right adventure. Trip descriptions list bait, tackle, species, duration and offshore distance to help guests choose. Dolphin cruise includes narrated Boca Ciega Bay sightseeing and passes fishing villages and mansions nearby.
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