Visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Welcome to Clearwater Marine Aquarium where you can experience the world of marine life rescue! Meet rescued dolphins, sea turtles and other resident marine animals while learning about our conservation efforts to protect vital species in the wild, like the threatened Florida manatee and the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Located less than a mile from Coachman Park, Downtown Clearwater and the sugar sand shores of Clearwater Beach, our waterfront location provides beautiful bay views, educational presentations and daily eco-boat tours to discover local wildlife.
100% of the net proceeds generated from your visit goes directly to supporting our mission of rescue, rehab and release of marine life, and the long-term care of our resident animals.
Things To Explore and Enhance Your Visit
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Underwater Views
Explore the Ruth & J.O. Stone Dolphin Complex, featuring nine spectacular underwater windows around this spectacular 1.5-million gallon rescued dolphin habitat. You’ll find our resident bottlenose dolphins swimming by the five connected pools, spending time with their companions and animal care team above or playfully looking back at you through the same window.
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Boat Tours Around the Bay
Experience Florida’s local estuary’s on an exciting, family-friendly boat ride! CMA offers both a Sea Life Safari and the Dolphin & Wildlife Boat Tour every day and seasonal Tropical Sunset Cruises and Sail Into Summer Boat Tours in July!
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Unforgettable Moments with Dolphins
Dolphins are no doubt a fan favorite animal of many. Their playful spirit and beautiful demeanor have won over the heart of many. Here at CMA, we offer daily presentations where guests can learn and be educated about our resident dolphins.
For an even more memorable experience, go poolside and meet our rescued dolphins during one of our VIP or Photo Moment programs.
Traveler Tip: Become a member and save! Members receive discount on most experiences and programs.
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Fresh Gourmet Meals at the Cafe
Looking for something delicious to try during one of your adventures? Look no further than the cafe at CMA! Enjoy tasty made-to-order meals with our new revamped menu. Shark Bites Café offers options for everyone such as cheeseburgers, onion rings, chicken tenders, fresh salads, and more! Enjoy eating in our air-conditioned dining space or out on the open-air Dolphin Terrace with incredible views of Clearwater Bay.
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Our Address
- Address
- 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767
- Phone Number
- (727) 441-1790
Garage Parking at CMA
- Seasonal rates apply.
- Members receive discounted parking.
- Ticketing is located on the 3rd level entrance of CMA.
Directions From
- Take the Courtney Campbell (Hwy 60) heading west.
- Continue to follow Hwy 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd. (Court Street in Downtown Clearwater), across the bridge.
- Turn right onto Island Way.
- Turn Left onto Windward Passage.
- At the traffic circle, take the Causeway Blvd/Clearwater Memorial Causeway eastbound.
- Continue to follow Clearwater Memorial Causeway (Hwy 60).
- Turn left onto Island Way.
- Turn Left onto Windward Passage.
- Take I4 to Tampa.
- Take Veteran’s Expressway to the Courtney Campbell Causeway, heading west.
- Continue to follow Hwy 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd. (Court Street in Downtown Clearwater), across the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
- Turn right onto Island Way.
- Turn left onto Windward Passage.