Top 4 St Petersburg Boat Tours

1.Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show – 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,871 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Spend three hours on a coastal cruise from St. Pete, passing waterfront estates, Gulfport, sailboats, and several bridges. Step ashore at Sand Dollar Island for sunset and shelling, then cruise to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge for its evening light show. Captains Paul, Noah, Dillon, and others share local details along the way.

“Captain Paul’s cruise was well-timed and so much fun. I invited my two sisters. One of my sisters loves shells. She had her own bucket and filled it. While my other sister was fascinated by the Skyway Bridge. We all loved being on the water and gazing at the stars.”

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2.Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,523 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Set out from Tierra Verde Marina on a 25-foot pontoon with up to six people. Your captain, often Noel, Megan, or Dave, searches Boca Ciega Bay for dolphins and manatees before stopping at Shell Key for beach snorkeling, shell collecting, and swimming.

“Wonderful Captain and very knowledgeable on her wildlife as she is a Marine biologist. She was able to show us five manities plus dolphins in our trip to Shell Island was amazing snorkeling.”

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3.Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining in St. Petersburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 590 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Board the 113-foot StarLite Sapphire in South Pasadena for a 2.5 to 3-hour evening cruise on the Gulf. Enjoy live DJ music, waterfront lights, dancing, deck strolls, and stargazing. Dinner and drinks cost extra, so check the onboard menu before you sail.

“Fun fun fun I would do it again any day. The food was great and the atmosphere was so fun. I love the atmosphere and the boat was beautiful”

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4.Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John’s Pass, Madeira Bch, FL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31Best value

Join Dolphin Quest at John's Pass for a 90-minute cruise around Madeira Beach. Captains Steve or Jim and guides such as Kirsten and Grace share facts about local dolphins while you watch for bottlenose dolphins, manatees, waterfront homes, and Gulf views. A restroom and paid snacks are available aboard.

“Had a great time. Saw lots of dolphins amd learned a bunch of interesting facts. The guides were friendly.”

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