Key Largo is a place where the line between wild nature and human experience blurs—in the best possible way. And Dolphins Plus Bayside is a shining example of that harmony. As one of the most respected marine mammal facilities in Florida, Dolphins Plus offers interactive, educational, and conservation-driven dolphin encounters that delight guests of all ages.

Even better? It’s also the departure and return location for all Captain Sterling’s Everglades Tours—making it the perfect starting point for a day of discovery, connection, and adventure.

🐬 What Is Dolphins Plus Bayside?

Located on Florida Bay in the heart of Key Largo, Dolphins Plus Bayside is a sanctuary for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and a hub for marine education. Their mission? To foster respect, understanding, and stewardship of marine mammals and their ecosystems.

Guests can enjoy:

• Swim-with-dolphin programs in natural lagoon environments
• Shallow-water encounters for young children or non-swimmers
• Trainer-for-a-Day experiences that offer hands-on learning
• Education programs led by marine biologists and conservationists

Dolphins Plus is not a theme park—it’s a place of purpose, protection, and partnership.

🌐 Learn more: https://www.dolphinsplus.com

🚤 Captain Sterling’s Tours Depart and Return Here

We’re proud to call Dolphins Plus Bayside our home base. All of our eco tours begin and end right here, giving guests a seamless and unforgettable Keys experience.

Start your day with a dolphin encounter, then step onto our eco tour boat for an exploration of Key Largo’s mangroves, manatees, birds, and backcountry waters. Or vice versa—take the tour first, then meet a dolphin up close.

Either way, it’s a day you’ll talk about for years to come.

🧭 Why This Location Matters

This collaboration creates a rare opportunity for guests:

• Convenience: Both experiences in one beautiful location
• Education: Learn about marine life both in protected care and in the wild
• Conservation connection: Support organizations that care deeply about Florida’s ecosystems
• Family-friendly: Great for all ages, from young kids to grandparents

And with free parking, shaded seating, clean restrooms, and friendly staff, Dolphins Plus Bayside is the perfect place to launch your next adventure.

🌱 Conservation, Education, and Community

Both Dolphins Plus and Captain Sterling’s Everglades Tours are built on a shared love of nature and the belief that education and experience can inspire protection.

By visiting Dolphins Plus and joining one of our eco tours, you’re not just enjoying the Florida Keys—you’re supporting efforts to preserve them for generations to come.

Book Your Tour Today!
https://www.captainsterling.com/eco-tours

‍