Overview
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2 hours
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Exploring the islands is the best way to experience Tampa Bay. With over a decade of experience in the area, Captain Tyler will show you the best areas to jump in the water, ride on the tube or just hang on the beach.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Full bathroom on board Bring as much food and drinks as you'd like Bluetooth music Swim ladder During our 2 hour cruise, we head up to Coffee Pot Bayou and stop by the bird sanctuary to spot Roseate spoonbill, Heron, Ibis, Pelican and Cormorant. Then we pass some of the largest and most expensive homes in St Petersburg while looking for dolphins. Before heading back, we go out in the Bay away from land and cut off the engine for a while, you can stick your feet in the water, watch the sunset or just relax and have a drink. Tubing is an option in lieu of cruising past the neighborhoods. If you upgrade to a 3 hour trip, Shell Key is situated between Pass-a-grille and Fort Desoto. This is a popular destination for its beaches and shells. If you upgrade to a 4 hour trip, Bunces Pass is on the edge of the Gulf. Beautiful water on the edge of Fort Desoto, it is the most popular sandbar in the area among the locals. If you upgrade to a 5 hour trip, Egmont Key is the ultimate boating destination. Ruins of an old town from the 1800s and inhabited by a large population of gopher tortoise, Egmont is a true tropical paradise. Explore or just hang at the beach.
Options
5 Hour Cruise - Egmont Key
Duration: 5 hours Downtown St Pete to Egmont Key Catamaran Powerboat
2 Hour Cruise - Tampa Bay
Duration: 2 hours Downtown St Pete to Tampa Bay Catamaran Powerboat
3 Hour Cruise - Shell Key
Duration: 3 hours Downtown St Pete to Shell Key Catamaran Powerboat
Sunset Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Downtown St Pete to Shore Acre Catamaran Powerboat
After Dark City Lights Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Downtown St Pete to Shore Acre Catamaran Powerboat
4 Hour Cruise - Fort Desoto
Duration: 4 hours Downtown St Pete to Ft Desoto 2020 World Cat 296DC: This is THE boat to be on this summer! If you're looking for the best luxury small boat charter in the area, you've found it.
What‘s Included
Use of tube
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
BEST BOATING IN ST PETE
Z8337ZUkaylaw,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00absolutely amazing experience with an amazing caption!
Fantastic
445wiln,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing took us to great spots and showed us some incredible things
Great Charter
Matt H,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was absolutely incredible. We took our family out. He was fun and comfortable and great with the kids. Total blast. Highly recommend!
Great charter!
Matt H,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the experience. Highly recommend Captain DeJong. I brought my family out and he was absolutely perfect. Very comfortable and fun.
Fantastic Charter Experience
S5119GWamyh,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Tyler was incredible. We brought our family out on the boat with him and he was an absolute joy. So relaxed. So fun. I absolutely was not expecting such a great experience. He made it so comfortable. We were looking for a charter in St. Pete and were so happy we found him. Highly recommend.
Super fun
Cruiser36411714394,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was SUPER fun, definitely recommend it!
Awesome Experience
kendraw973,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was amazing! Very personal and tailored to our needs. We watched the Red Bull Cliff Diving and Tyler worked extra hard to get us the best viewing experience. He went above and beyond and I would highly recommend this charter and any other charter.
The best private tour
903jacik,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun!! We love this guide
This guy rocks
T2748IDdank,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing . Great experience. Couldn’t be better
Good times
FarAway188348,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic. Great time and captain has great local knowledge
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